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Bagism Exhibition Merges Chinese Art With 400 Years of Designer Handbags at Shanghai’s K11 Mall
K11 Art Mall’s Chi Art Space curators invited 15 Chinese contemporary artists to respond to the stories behind Hermès, Dior, Prada, and more. Read More
Christie’s Takes Fresh Approach to Emerging Chinese Contemporary Artists in New Auction
As Christie's continues to expand its new mainland China presence, the auction house launches its +86 platform to spotlight Chinese contemporary art. Read More
The World’s Top Chinese Art Collectors: What (and Why) They Really Buy
While many Chinese art buyers often see art solely as an investment, an elite group of power collectors wields significant cultural influence in the international art world. Read More
China’s Soul-Searching Wealthy Pay a Premium for ‘Brand Tibet’
Surging interest in Tibetan Buddhism and a romanticized image of life in the mountainous region have China's rich spending big money on Tibet-related luxury goods, travel, and gifts for spiritual masters. Read More
9 Out Of Top 10 Buyers Hail From Asia At Christie’s Second-Highest Hong Kong Sale
Investment-minded Chinese buyers played a big role in driving up sales at the auction house's 20th century and contemporary Asian art auction in Hong Kong on Saturday. Read More
Christie’s Courts Wealthy Mainland Collectors With Year Of The Horse China Exhibit
The auction giant celebrates the establishment of its Shanghai center with a planned exhibition to honor this year's zodiac animal. Read More
Christie’s Wine Expert: Fake Wine In China An ‘Urban Myth’
"There are not many real clever fakes," asserts the head of Greater China wine sales for Christie’s when discussing China's problem with counterfeit wine. Read More
Why Blue-Chip Chinese Contemporary Art Is A ‘Bargain’ (For Now)
Prices of top works in Christie's upcoming Hong Kong Asian contemporary art sale lag behind those of comparable Western pieces sold in New York, but a growing Chinese collector base means that values are set to increase in the years to come. Read More
Christie’s Second Shanghai Auction Gains From Tax-Exempt Policies And Growing Chinese Collector Base
Avid Chinese collectors showed strong interest in both Chinese and Western contemporary art at a recent auction that solidified the company's new mainland presence. Read More
Sotheby’s Institute Launches Mainland Program To Broaden Collector Base And Increase Expertise
With expectations that China's art market will "eclipse" those of the United States and Europe, Sotheby's educational wing teams up with Tsinghua University to launch a program that features classes on both art and business. Read More
