James Taylor-Foster, Para Site’s ‘wild card’ director, on ‘beautiful paradox’ of Hong Kong

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Enid TsuiMarch 16, 2026 at 07:01 AM

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James Taylor-Foster, a 33-year-old London-born curator and writer, has been appointed the new executive director of Para Site, a non-profit art space in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post interviewed Taylor-Foster at the Yick Cheong Building in Quarry Bay shortly after his appointment. Taylor-Foster acknowledges that he is a "wild card" due to his limited experience in Asia and relative unfamiliarity within the local art scene, unlike his predecessor Billy Tang. Para Site's board chose Taylor-Foster, who has a background in architecture and art, to lead the organization, continuing a tradition of appointing young, internationally-minded directors. He follows in the footsteps of previous directors like Tobias Berger, Cosmin Costinas and Billy Tang.

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Hong Kong

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