Artspace Sydney Appoints Victor Wang as New Director

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Artspace Sydney has named Victor Wang as its new director to lead the senior leadership team—a pivotal change following Alexie Glass-Kantor’s departure in 2024 after a decade-long tenure. Wang is expected to assume his duties this autumn, once fully relocated to Australia.

Wang said in a statement: ’[Artspace] can now expand its reach as a confluence where First Nations, diasporic, and pan‐Asian solidarities converge to build something entirely new, challenging the legacy of seeking cultural validation from Europe and North America.’

He joins Artspace from China’s private institution, M Woods Museum, which recently closed its Beijing space for renovation. Since 2019, Wang has served as the museum’s Executive and Artistic Director, managing operations across Beijing and Chengdu.

At M Woods, he organised major solo exhibitions for renowned international artists—including Ann Veronica Janssens, Bruce Nauman, and Richard Tuttle—and developed international collaborations with major institutions such as Tate Modern and The British Museum.

In an ArtsHub interview, Wang noted that Artspace’s commitment to creating affordable spaces for artists was a major draw for him, especially as an antidote to the pressure many institutions currently face.

Artspace Board Chair Peter Wilson emphasised that Wang’s appointment signals a new chapter, building on recent milestones such as the 19.2 million AUD renovation and the securing of a 35‐year sublease from Create NSW.

Board member and artist Daniel Boyd added that Wang’s appointment would ‘help deepen the conversation between Australia and the region’ and further bolster the organisation’s role in supporting international partnerships and co‐commissioned projects.

Last month, it was announced that former director Alexie Glass-Kantor was appointed Executive Director, Curatorial at Art Dubai Group. —[O]

Main image: Victor Wang, 2025. Courtesy Artspace, Sydney. Photo: Anna Kucera.