The Frick Collection in New York has appointed Aimee Ng as its next chief curator, effective November. She succeeds Xavier F. Salomon, who is leaving to become director of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. Ng, a curator at the Frick since 2015, has organized exhibitions on Italian Renaissance artists and co-curated the landmark 2023 show "Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick." Her promotion is the second major leadership decision under director Axel Rüger, who joined the museum in March ahead of its long-awaited reopening.
This appointment signals continuity and scholarly depth at the Frick as it navigates its post-renovation era. Ng's experience with both historical European art and contemporary exhibitions positions her to bridge the museum's traditional identity with broader audience engagement. Her leadership comes at a pivotal moment, as the Frick seeks to transform from a "hidden gem" into a top New York arts destination following its reopening.