The Frick Collection in New York has announced the appointment of Aimee Ng as its new chief curator, a post she will assume in November.
Ng, who currently serves as a Frick curator, has been a key member of the museum's curatorial department since 2015.
She is replacing Xavier Salomon as the Frick's chief curator. Salomon has been in the position since 2014, as well as serving as the museum's deputy director since 2020.
Axel Rüger, the Frick’s director, said in a statement: “Aimee is a remarkable colleague and scholar. Her curatorial work is informed by her depth of knowledge, rigor, and exceptional ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
"It has been a joy working with her throughout our reopening and first year back at the Frick’s renovated home. The board of trustees, the staff, and I could not be more thrilled to have her lead the curatorial department into the museum’s next chapter.”
During the institution's recent $330 million renovation project, Ng played a pivotal role. She co-curated the display of the permanent collection at the museum’s temporary home, Frick Madison, and contributed to the reinstallation of the galleries in its revitalised buildings on Fifth Avenue.
Frick Collection renovation and reopening
The Frick reopened its historic home to the public in April. The project by Selldorf Architects, with executive architect Beyer Blinder Belle, involved restoring the galleries on the museum’s first floor and opening up the Frick mansion’s second floor to the public for the first time.
"It has been a privilege to work with the Frick’s extraordinary collection, staff, and community these past 10 years," Ng said.
She added, "Since its renovation and reopening this year, the museum has transformed from a hidden gem to a top arts destination in New York City.
"I am thrilled to take up leadership of the curatorial department, and I look forward to serving our ever-broadening audiences while preserving the Frick’s unique identity and character.”
Images courtesy of the Frick Collection
