contemporary chinese art
Christie’s Asia Sales Surge 44 Percent Thanks To China’s New Collectors
Christie's recently reported record-breaking year in sales was due in large part to a rising interest in collection among China's newly wealthy. Read More
Bottega Veneta Attracts Clients By Sponsoring Chinese Contemporary Art
In a sophisticated strategy combining fashion with art, Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta recently launched a contemporary art exhibition in its Shanghai concept store. Read More
Beijing’s Planned Tax-Free Art Haven Will Likely Boost Domestic Market
While Hong Kong and Singapore continue efforts to become cultural, as well as financial, powerhouses, details continue to emerge about Beijing's planned freeport. Read More
Art News: Chinese Art Moves Ahead; China Guardian In Hong Kong; Art Funds Rising
A roundup of news from China's art market, from speculation on the next steps in its contemporary scene to auction house China Guardian's moves to take on Sotheby's in Hong Kong and the growing stature of Asia's collectors on the world stage. Read More
Exhibition Watch: “Daydreaming With…” James Lavelle In Hong Kong
Future Industries and James Lavelle bring to Hong Kong the Asia edition of “Daydreaming with…”, curated by Simon Birch and James Lavelle of Mo’Wax and UNKLE fame. Read More
Sotheby’s Contemporary Asian Art Auction In Hong Kong (October 3): Top 10 Lots To Watch
Coming one day after the sprawling second installment of the Ullens collection auction series, the upcoming Contemporary Asian Art auction at Sotheby's in Hong Kong is sure to see the same spirited bidding that characterized its counterpart last April. Read More-
Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Planning $186 Million Quanzhou Museum Of Contemporary Art
While the name Quanzhou may not ring many bells internationally, one of its most famous hometown boys, the contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, is one of China's most well-known contemporary artists both at home and abroad. Read More -
Fashion Designer Judy Hua: “I Want To Build A Premium Chinese Brand”
Since establishing her eponymous fashion label in 2004, Shanghai designer Judy Hua (华娟) has gradually built up a respectable following as one of the city's most promising home-grown talents. Read More -
ArtTactic’s New Chinese Contemporary Art Survey: China World’s “Most Confident” Art Market
ArtTactic’s newest survey of the Chinese contemporary art market reflects what many in the art world have suspected over the past six months: the confidence of Chinese collectors in contemporary art has now made China the “most confident” art market in the world. Read More -
DVD Review: “China, The Empire Of Art?” Directed By Emma Tassy & Sheng Zhimin
A documentary collaboration between French journalist Emma Tassy and Chinese filmmaker Sheng Zhimin, "China, The Empire Of Art?" tackles the history behind Chinese contemporary art as well the issues surrounding the rapid advent of the Chinese art market. Read More
