Hi, I’m Li Shumeng. I was born in 1998 in Bry-sur-Marne, France, and I work as a cultural engineer focusing on curatorial practice, exhibition design, and sound research. I navigate between studios, galleries, and institutions to create interdisciplinary projects that connect artists, designers, and audiences. I collaborate across international residencies and festivals, developing strategies, budgets, and mediation materials that help artistic ideas flourish in both public and institutional contexts.…

LI SHUMENG

Hi, I’m Li Shumeng. I was born in 1998 in Bry-sur-Marne, France, and I work as a cultural engineer focusing on curatorial practice, exhibition design, and sound research. I navigate between studios, galleries, and institutions to create interdisciplinary projects that connect artists, designers, and audiences. I collaborate across international residencies and festivals, developing strategies, budgets, and mediation materials that help artistic ideas flourish in both public and institutional contexts.…

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Hi, I’m Li Shumeng. I was born in 1998 in Bry-sur-Marne, France, and I work as a cultural engineer focusing on curatorial practice, exhibition design, and sound research. I navigate between studios, galleries, and institutions to create interdisciplinary projects that connect artists, designers, and audiences.

I collaborate across international residencies and festivals, developing strategies, budgets, and mediation materials that help artistic ideas flourish in both public and institutional contexts.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Initiatrice & Coordinatrice de Projet at 101 Art & Design Center
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Partenariat Stratégique : Pilotage de la première résidence artistique entre l’ENSAPC et l’entreprise tech NetDragon. Assistance à l'Exposition : Soutien opérationnel et logistique pour une exposition de 2000 m². Médiation & Traduction Trilingue : Traduction des contenus curatoriaux et interprétation (Français / Anglais / Chinois) entre les artistes et les équipes techniques locales. Ingénierie : Gestion budgétaire, relations institutionnelles et logistique internationale.
Co-commissaire d’exposition at Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paris
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Élaboration du concept de l’exposition collective Chère Melpomène. Scénographie : Planification spatiale des œuvres et supervision de l'accrochage. Éditorial : Rédaction des textes critiques, du catalogue et des supports de médiation.
Stagiaire en Mécénat Artistique at Société Générale, La Défense
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Support Collection : Suivi administratif de la collection d'art contemporain et coordination des mouvements d'œuvres. Veille stratégique : Analyse des dossiers de subvention et soutien à la stratégie de mécénat du Groupe.
Artiste en Résidence – Useful Fictions at Institut Polytechnique de Paris × Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Recherche-Création : Collaboration interdisciplinaire au sein de l'école d'été arts-design-sciences. Expérimentation : Développement de protocoles créatifs liant sciences dures et pratiques plastiques.
Workshop Spatialisation Sonore at IRCAM, Paris
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Technique : Étude des outils de spatialisation du son et des environnements immersifs.
Monitrice du Studio Son at ENSAPC, Cergy
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Accompagnement : Assistance technique auprès des étudiants pour la prise de son et le mixage. Gestion : Maintenance du parc de matériel audio et organisation du planning du studio.
Responsable de Stand at ShanghART Gallery — Paris Photo, Grand Palais Éphémère
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
Vente & Conseil : Accueil des collectionneurs, présentation des artistes de la galerie et aide à la transaction. Logistique : Supervision opérationnelle du stand durant toute la foire.
Médiatrice Culturelle (Stage) at Centre d’Art et de Photographie de Lectoure
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Pédagogie : Conception de visites guidées pour L’Été photographique. Accueil : Gestion du flux des visiteurs et médiation autour des œuvres.
Project Initiator & Coordinator at 101 Art & Design Center, Changle, China (Festival Croisements)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Spearheaded the inaugural artistic residency between ENSAPC and NetDragon; provided operational and logistical support for a 2,000 m2 exhibition space; translated curatorial content and provided interpretation (French / English / Chinese) between artists and local technical teams; managed budgeting, institutional relations, and international logistics.
Exhibition Co-Curator at Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France
April 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Developed the conceptual framework for the group exhibition Chère Melpomène; orchestrated spatial planning of artworks and supervised the technical installation and hanging; authored critical texts, the exhibition catalogue, and all mediation materials.
Arts Sponsorship Intern at Société Générale, La Défense, France
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Handled administrative tracking for the contemporary art collection and coordinated artwork movements; analyzed grant applications and supported the Group’s sponsorship strategy.
Booth Manager at ShanghART Gallery Paris Photo, Grand Palais Éphémère, France
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Welcomed collectors, presented gallery artists, and assisted with transactions; operational supervision of the booth throughout the duration of the fair.
Cultural Mediator at Centre d'Art et de Photographie de Lectoure, France
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Designed and led guided tours for the L'Été photographique festival; managed visitor flow and provided direct mediation for contemporary artworks.
Exhibition Co-Curator at Palais des Beaux-Arts, Paris
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Curating: Developed the conceptual framework for the group exhibition Chère Melpomène. Scenography: Orchestrated spatial planning and supervised the technical installation and hanging. Editorial: Authored critical texts, the exhibition catalogue, and mediation materials.
Arts Sponsorship Intern at Société Générale, La Défense
March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Collection Support: Handled administrative tracking for the contemporary art collection and coordinated artwork movements. Strategic Intelligence: Analyzed grant applications and supported the Group’s sponsorship strategy.
Artist-in-Residence at Useful Fictions Institut Polytechnique de Paris × Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Interdisciplinary collaboration within the arts-design-sciences summer school; development of creative protocols linking hard sciences and visual arts practices.
Sound Spatialization Workshop Participant at IRCAM, Paris
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Technical: Study of sound spatialization tools and immersive environments.
Sound Studio Monitor at ENSAPC, Cergy
March 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Technical assistance to students for sound recording and mixing; maintenance of audio equipment inventory and studio scheduling.
Cultural Mediator at Centre d’Art et de Photographie de Lectoure
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Education: Designed and led guided tours for the 'L’Été photographique' festival. Visitor Services: Managed visitor flow and provided direct mediation for contemporary artworks.

Education

Post-diplômes & Spécialisations at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), Paris
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Diplôme ARRC (Année de Recherche-Création) at ENS Paris-Saclay
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
DNSEP (Diplôme National Supérieur d’Expression Plastique) – Master at ENSAPC, Cergy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Fine Art - Exchange at Central Saint Martins (UAL), London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
DNA (Diplôme National d’Arts) at ENSAPC, Cergy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Licence Médiation culturelle, parcours Musique at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Post-Graduate & Specializations at Beaux-Arts de Paris (ENSBA)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
ARRC Diploma (Year of Research-Creation) at ENS Paris-Saclay
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
DNSEP (National Higher Degree in Visual Expression) at ENSAPC, Cergy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
International Exchange – BA (Hons) Fine Art at Central Saint Martins (UAL), London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
DNA (National Art Degree) at ENSAPC, Cergy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BA in Cultural Mediation, Music specialization at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Paris
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Artists & Exhibition Careers program (Curatorial & Scenography) at Beaux-Arts de Paris (ENSBA)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
ARRC Diploma (Year of Research-Creation) at ENS Paris-Saclay
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026
DNSEP (National Higher Degree in Visual Expression) at ENSAPC, Cergy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BA (Hons) Fine Art (Exchange) at Central Saint Martins (UAL), London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
DNA (National Art Degree) at ENSAPC, Cergy
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
BA in Cultural Mediation, Music specialization at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Paris
January 11, 2030 - April 17, 2026

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