Lydia Yee Appointed Director of New Kuala Lumpur Non-Profit Muara Arts
Lydia Yee, former curator at Whitechapel Gallery and Barbican Centre, has been appointed director of Muara Arts, a new non-profit gallery in Kuala Lumpur. The institution is dedicated to Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art and was established by the Creador Foundation. Yee will lead the gallery's programming and strategic direction, drawing on her extensive experience in curating international exhibitions.
Key facts
- Lydia Yee is the new director of Muara Arts.
- Muara Arts is a non-profit gallery in Kuala Lumpur.
- The gallery focuses on Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art.
- Muara Arts was established by the Creador Foundation.
- Yee previously worked at Whitechapel Gallery and Barbican Centre.
- The appointment was announced in 2025.
Entities
Institutions
- Whitechapel Gallery
- Barbican Centre
- Muara Arts
- Creador Foundation
Locations
- Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia