I'm Dr. Lelia Packer, a historian of art with 15+ years of experience conducting in-depth, source-driven research and turning complex topics into clear, logically structured narratives. I investigate diverse subject matters—from business and culture to history, psychology and social issues—and distill findings into concise, well-organised documents. I am detail-oriented, meticulous in sourcing and referencing, and proficient at collaborating in Google Docs on deadline-driven projects. I've worked as a curator, associate curator, lecturer and author with major institutions including the Wallace Collection, the National Gallery, the Morgan Library and Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I enjoy managing multiple assignments independently and adapting research frameworks across disciplines to produce accessible scholarship and engaging public programs.

Dr. Lelia Packer

I'm Dr. Lelia Packer, a historian of art with 15+ years of experience conducting in-depth, source-driven research and turning complex topics into clear, logically structured narratives. I investigate diverse subject matters—from business and culture to history, psychology and social issues—and distill findings into concise, well-organised documents. I am detail-oriented, meticulous in sourcing and referencing, and proficient at collaborating in Google Docs on deadline-driven projects. I've worked as a curator, associate curator, lecturer and author with major institutions including the Wallace Collection, the National Gallery, the Morgan Library and Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I enjoy managing multiple assignments independently and adapting research frameworks across disciplines to produce accessible scholarship and engaging public programs.

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I’m Dr. Lelia Packer, a historian of art with 15+ years of experience conducting in-depth, source-driven research and turning complex topics into clear, logically structured narratives. I investigate diverse subject matters—from business and culture to history, psychology and social issues—and distill findings into concise, well-organised documents. I am detail-oriented, meticulous in sourcing and referencing, and proficient at collaborating in Google Docs on deadline-driven projects.

I’ve worked as a curator, associate curator, lecturer and author with major institutions including the Wallace Collection, the National Gallery, the Morgan Library and Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I enjoy managing multiple assignments independently and adapting research frameworks across disciplines to produce accessible scholarship and engaging public programs.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Curator of Paintings at The Wallace Collection
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2024
Curated paintings, conducted in-depth, source-driven research and analysis, and prepared scholarly materials for exhibitions and publications.
Associate Curator at The National Gallery, London
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Contributed to research and curation of paintings, assisted in exhibitions and scholarly publications.
Research Assistant at The Morgan Library and Museum, New York
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Assisted with collection research, cataloging and scholarly tasks.
Research Assistant at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Contributed to research projects in history of art and publication support.
Lecturer in History of Art at The Courtauld Institute of Art, London
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Taught courses in historical art topics and supervised student work.
Adjunct Lecturer in History of Art at New York University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Delivered lectures and seminars on history of art; contributed to academic program.

Education

PhD at New York University, History of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
MA at Columbia University, History of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
BA at The University of Chicago, Global Studies & History of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Diplôme at École du Louvre, Paris, History of Art
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

Dean's Outstanding Dissertation Prize
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other