Róng Museum of Art Appoints Three Curators Ahead of 2027 Opening

Róng Museum of Art (RMoA) in Shenzhen, China, has announced the appointment of Freya Chou, Li Jia and Susanna Zhu as Curators, joining Founding Museum Director Pi Li ahead of the museum’s opening in the second half of 2027.

Their appointments strengthen the museum’s curatorial team and mark a major milestone in defining its intellectual framework, curatorial vision and public mission, while shaping its exhibition programmes, research and public engagement.

Rooted in Shenzhen and conceived from a global perspective, RMoA is dedicated to presenting the diverse artistic practices of the twenty-first century. Guided by the principle of “interconnectedness”, the museum seeks to foster cross-cultural dialogue and connect local and global perspectives.

The New Curatorial Team

Freya Chou and Li Jia will jointly oversee the museum’s research, exhibitions and public programmes.

Freya Chou has worked extensively in curatorial practice and publishing across Asian and international art contexts. She previously served as Para Site’s inaugural Curator of Education and Public Programs (2015–2019). Recent projects include Ellen Pau’s first major survey exhibition at SculptureCenter, New York (2026), the 13th Taipei Biennial (2023) and Hong Kong’s participation at the 59th Venice Biennale (2022).

Li Jia previously served as Deputy Director of Pace Beijing (2012–2015) and Senior Curator at Taikang Space (2015–2020). Her curatorial practice focuses on the reinterpretation of Chinese contemporary art histories, as well as participatory and self-organised artistic practices within broader Asian contexts.

Susanna Zhu will lead the museum’s learning and public engagement initiatives. With more than two decades of experience in cultural institutions, she previously served as Deputy Director of the Exhibition Department at Shenzhen Fine Art Institute (2003–2014), Secretary General of the Shenzhen Curiosity Museum Studies Centre (2017–2026) and Director of the Zishi ESG Garden Community Museum of Sustainability (2024–2026).

As the museum’s curatorial team continues to take shape, RMoA will further advance preparations for its exhibitions, research initiatives and public programmes. Further details about its opening and inaugural programme will be announced in the coming months.

Image: Róng Museum of Art Curatorial Team (from left to right):Freya Chou, Li Jia, and Susanna Zhu. Photography: niuniufilm