May Xue to Resign as UCCA CEO Amid Founder's Sale Plans
May Xue will step down as the chief executive of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing on April 20, according to the South China Morning Post. Her resignation follows the announcement in June by the founders, Guy Ullens and his wife Myriam, regarding their intention to sell the center and their vast collection of Chinese art. Xue started as director of UCCASTORE in 2009 and became chief executive in 2011. During her tenure, she led various nonprofit programs and exhibitions and completed the Getty Leadership Institute program in 2015. Notably, she organized the first Chinese Contemporary Art Awards exhibition in 2008. Rumors indicate she might take a role at Adrian Cheng's K11 Art Foundation in a new Beijing project.
Key facts
- May Xue steps down as UCCA chief executive on 20 April
- UCCA founders Guy and Myriam Ullens announced sale of center and collection in June
- Xue joined UCCA in 2009 as UCCASTORE director
- She became chief executive in 2011
- Xue completed Getty Leadership Institute program in 2015
- She planned first CCAA exhibition in 2008
- Xue managed VIP reception for 2008 Olympic Games Organizing Committee
- She may join K11 Art Foundation to oversee Beijing space
Entities
Institutions
- Ullens Center for Contemporary Art
- South China Morning Post
- UCCASTORE
- Getty Leadership Institute
- Chinese Contemporary Art Awards
- Organizing Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games
- K11 Art Foundation
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Hong Kong
- Shanghai
- Belgium