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Philip Tinari Named Head of Art and Deputy Director at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun

UCCA installed new leadership following his move to Hong Kong.

Overview

  • Tinari starts on 23 February 2026 and will oversee Tai Kwun Contemporary’s programmes and the institution’s long-term artistic vision with director Timothy Calnin.
  • His remit covers all artistic disciplines at Tai Kwun, including contemporary art, performing arts and heritage programmes at the Jockey Club–backed complex in Central.
  • He succeeds Pi Li, who departs next month to help launch a new art museum in Shenzhen.
  • Tinari has led UCCA since 2011 and served as CEO since 2017, guiding its expansion to outposts in Beidaihe, Shanghai and Yixing and organizing more than 150 exhibitions.
  • UCCA announced Lingyi Kong as its next CEO and Xi Guo as deputy director following Tinari’s departure.