Wang Huangsheng inherited his family's scholarly traditions from a young age and earned a Ph.D. in Art History from Nanjing University of the Arts. He is a pioneer and foundational figure in the professional development of contemporary art museums in China, as well as a scholar and artist who has pioneered research in New Museology.

Currently he serves as Director of the New Museology Center at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts. He is a recipient of the Special Allowance from the State Council of China, a Museum Expert Advisor for the Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and a Distinguished Professor at Heidelberg University, Germany, among other positions. He has previously held the roles of Director of the Guangdong Museum of Art, Director of the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and Chief Curator of the Art Museums at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. His accolades include the French "Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight)," the Italian "Order of the Star of Italy (Knight)," and the title of "Outstanding Educator" from Beijing Municipality. Wang Huangsheng founded and curated major international biennials such as the "Guangzhou Triennial." His publications include monographs like The Art Museum as Knowledge Production, The New Art Museum: Concepts, Strategies, and Practices, 20 Years: Observing Guangdong Art.