Lian Ladia

Curatorial and Organizational Director

Lian Ladia is the Curatorial and Organizational Director at 500 Capp Street, where she leads with a vision that bridges curatorial experimentation, institutional transformation, and equity in contemporary art. With an MA in Curatorial Studies from Bard College and training from the De Appel Curatorial Programme in Amsterdam, she has developed artist residencies, educational initiatives, and an archive team rooted in mentorship and accessibility. Her curatorial leadership reflects David Ireland’s legacy of artist-driven, process-oriented, and intergenerational collaborative work, with exhibitions featuring artists such as Mildred Howard, yétúndé olagbaju, Ann Hamilton, Sherwin Rio, Libby Black, Marcel Pardo Ariza, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Zakkubalan. She co-established the programming of the Paule Anglim Archive Room to further expand access to Bay Area conceptual art histories. Ladia centers transparency, community care, and institutional experimentation in her work. Her artistic and curatorial practices are deeply intertwined, emphasizing dialogue and care. She serves on the boards of Canyon Cinema, Clarion Alley Mural Project, and People Power Media.

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