Hong Kong’s Palace Museum names respected Chinese contemporary art scholar and curator Daisy Wang Yiyou as deputy director

Wang, previously curator of Chinese and East Asian art at Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts, takes up position from July 2

Bernard Chan, chairman of museum board, says she brings ‘impressive abilities as a curator, academic and educator for leading global institutions’

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Dr Daisy Wang says she is looking forward to her new job in Hong Kong. Photo: Peabody Essex Museum

Published: 9:44pm, 30 Apr 2019Updated: 10:48pm, 30 Apr 2019

A Chinese contemporary art scholar and former curator of several well-established US galleries has been appointed as the deputy head of Hong Kong’s version of the Palace Museum in Beijing.

Dr Daisy Wang Yiyou will take up the role of deputy director, curatorial and programming for the Hong Kong Palace Museum from July 2.

The position of head of the museum, which is expected to open in 2022, has yet to be filled.

“The Hong Kong Palace Museum aspires to become a leader and powerhouse in innovation, community engagement and international collaboration,” Wang said in a statement by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.

An artist’s impression of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which is expected to open in 2022. Photo: Handout

“Personally, I really look forward to meeting new colleagues and friends in Hong Kong and getting closer to my parents in my homecoming move to Hong Kong.”

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