About Mei Huang
Researcher | Independent Curator | Writer
Born in Lanzhou, China (1989), and currently based in Barcelona. Mei Huang holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Barcelona and an MFA in Curating from Goldsmiths, University of London. She is the author of La Xina avui: Minories, cultura i societat (China Today: Minorities, Cultures, and Society) (2022) and has curated numerous international exhibitions, including Desde la Frontera (From the Dividing Line) (2024) at Caixa Forum Barcelona, The Protector (2022) at Beijing Aimer Art Museum, Silent Narratives (2019) at MOCA Yinchuan, Survey (2014) at MOCA Chengdu, and the Manchester Asian Triennial (2014) at Chinese Art Center (CFCCA) Manchester, among others.
As a prolific writer, Mei is a regular contributor and columnist for The Art Power 100, Art and Business Journal 艺术商业, The Art Newspaper, 打边炉ARTDBL and V magazine. She also works as the Representative for International Relations with Asia at Blanquerna College, Ramon Llull University.
Mei’s research focuses on ethnic identity and border studies, delving into the intersections of culture, socio-political dynamics, and contemporary art in frontier regions, with a particular emphasis on Tibet, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang. By bridging rigorous academic inquiry with innovative curatorial practice, her work sheds light on the transformative role of art in addressing and navigating the complexities of socio-political landscapes.
About Mei Huang
Researcher | Independent Curator | Writer
Born in Lanzhou, China (1989), and currently based in Barcelona. Mei Huang holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Barcelona and an MFA in Curating from Goldsmiths, University of London. She is the author of La Xina avui: Minories, cultura i societat (China Today: Minorities, Cultures, and Society) (2022) and has curated numerous international exhibitions, including Desde la Frontera (From the Dividing Line) (2024) at Caixa Forum Barcelona, The Protector (2022) at Beijing Aimer Art Museum, Silent Narratives (2019) at MOCA Yinchuan, Survey (2014) at MOCA Chengdu, and the Manchester Asian Triennial (2014) at Chinese Art Center (CFCCA) Manchester, among others.
As a prolific writer, Mei is a regular contributor and columnist for The Art Power 100, Art and Business Journal 艺术商业, The Art Newspaper, 打边炉ARTDBL and V magazine. She also works as the Representative for International Relations with Asia at Blanquerna College, Ramon Llull University.
Mei’s research focuses on ethnic identity and border studies, delving into the intersections of culture, socio-political dynamics, and contemporary art in frontier regions, with a particular emphasis on Tibet, Inner Mongolia, and Xinjiang. By bridging rigorous academic inquiry with innovative curatorial practice, her work sheds light on the transformative role of art in addressing and navigating the complexities of socio-political landscapes.