Curriculum Vitae
James Duffy is an artist who now works predominantly with programming, production and curation. Based in Sweden, James is originally from the UK. He studied Fine Art Practice at Goldsmths College, London, before moving to Gothenburg for his Masters in Fri Konst at HDK-Valand.
Beginning his career working as a technician on sporting and cultural events, James progressed into more organisational and managerial roles which culminated at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He has travelled extensively in his career including spending two years in Edinburgh, installs in China, and a return to Scotland contributing to the opening of Dundee’s V&A Museum and its permanent displays.
Upon moving to Gothenburg in 2018, he quickly became involved in art projects like Kiosken, and once completing his studies, he became a director of Kolgruvan, a coworking and project space, where he remains. Kolgruvan focusses on facilitating and hosting creative workers from the city, providing a playground in which to realise projects and ambitions that contribute to the cultural development of Gothenburg. Still working as an artist, Kolgruvan is a place for James to bring together his knowledge and experience In producing and programming projects, both as a part of his practice and in collaboration with other cultural producers.
2022 will see James continuing to also work with Göteborg Konstmuseum on their upcoming exhibitions and projects, but focussing much more on curation and exhibition design, both with the museum and freelance. This, he views, as part of his career development and something he will be turning towards much more on in the coming years.
A highly engaged individual with over ten years of experience working in organisational and technical roles for exhibitions, theatres and educational institutions. Experienced in a range of skills such as art handling, installing both large scale pieces and smaller displays, fitting audio equipment and vinyl preparation/application. Capable of exhibition planning, designing and overseeing logistics including creating and implementing risk assessments and method statements. Adept at exhibition writing and proficient in finding business and sourcing materials and services. Comfortable both in a busy team with intense physical activity but also performing with independent motivations.
2018-2020
Masters in Fri Konst
HDK-Valand
Gothenburg, Sweden
Pass
2010-2013
Bachelors in Fine Art Practice
Goldsmiths College
University of Arts, London, UK
2.1
2007-2009
Foundation
Colchester Institute
Colchester, UK
Distinction




Kolgruvan
Gothenburg, Sweden
2020 -
Producer
Notable Projects & Collaborations:
KulturUngdom
All Spit No Polish
Inside Out
Garage Film
Technician
Göteborg Konstmuseum,
Gothenburg, Sweden
2018 -
Notable Projects & Exhibitions:
Play 2022
Albert Edelfeldt 2022
Barbro Ostlihn 2022
Sandra Mujinga 2022
Ingrid Vang Nyman 2021




Team Support Technician
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, UK
2016 - 2018
Notable Projects & Exhibitions:
Courier Trips in the UK including Dundee leading a team on the installation of new V&A site.
Courier trip abroad to China for installation of exhibition.
Responsible for Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Installation of large scale artworks.
Responsible for logistics and storage of works of art.




Exhibitions and Crew Supervisor
Goldsmiths College,
London, UK
2015 - 2017
Notable Projects & Exhibitions:
Relocation of MFA Programme
Bachelor and Master Programme Degree Shows
Construction of new Exhibition spaces in New Cross church.
Removal from New Cross baths in preparation for New Cross Gallery




Photography and Studio Assistant
Prolighting LTD,
London, UK
2015 - 2016
Notable Projects & Clients:
Construction of new warehouses.
Next
Victoria Beckham
Mario Testino
Graphics Technician
McRobb Display,
Edinburgh, UK
2014 - 2016
Notable Projects & Clients:
Edinburgh Book, Art, Comedy Festival.
Scotland Highland Show
Scottish National Museum
Scotland's Air Museum
2012 - 2018
London Olympics 2012 - Technician
Thriller Stage Show - Technician
Royal Polo Tournament - Technician
Wimbledon Tennis Tournament - Technician
Other