Atsushi Suzuki

Contemporary art professional with eight years of experience across commercial gallery operations, exhibitions, primary and secondary market transactions, and international art fairs. Experienced in working closely with artists, collectors, galleries, museums, and international partners, with a broad understanding of the practical and commercial aspects of gallery operations. Hands-on, organised, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across different projects and international time zones.

Now based in London and looking to bring this experience to a new role within the international art world.

Gallery Director (Primary Programme) at Gallery Hayashi Co., Ltd (2020-01 – 2026-12)

Small, family-run contemporary art gallery specialising in modern and contemporary art.

• Gallery Operations: Managed exhibitions, client relations, artwork administration, and daily operations.
• Sales & Artist Relations: Managed primary-market projects and supported secondary-market sales.
• Exhibitions & Art Fairs: Coordinated exhibitions, international art fairs, and artwork logistics.
• Inventory & Documentation: Maintained artwork inventory, locations, histories, prices, and records.
• International Liaison: Worked daily with artists, collectors, galleries, museums, and international partners.
• Market Research: Supported provenance research, authentication, market analysis, and contracts.
• Travel & Logistics: Arranged travel and accommodation for artists and gallery staff.
• Digital & Communications: Managed website, newsletters, social media, and exhibition and sales materials.

Freelance Editor at ARTnews JAPAN (2020-01 – Present)

• Editorial Writing: Research and write features on international contemporary art, galleries, museums, and art fairs.
• Translation & Editing: Translate and edit international art coverage for Japanese audiences.
• Art World Research: Follow international exhibitions, gallery programmes, and developments across the contemporary art world.

Gallery Intern at Gallery EUKARYOTE (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Gallery Support: Assisted with daily gallery operations, client communication, and exhibition preparation.

Bachelor of Global Japanese Studies in Global Japanese Studies – Meiji University (2016-01 – 2020-12)

Exchange Programme in Arts, Media and Communication – University of Westminster (2017-01 – 2018-12)