In 2007, China surpassed France as the 3rd largest market for art (see article). The article also mentions that 75 pieces of art in China were sold above the $1mn mark. This is really quite remarkable, esp. since most of the Chinese art sold were contemporary. I was at a NYC art fair this past [...]
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China becoming 3rd largest art market
Posted in Art, China on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Art Page
Posted in Art, China, ThinkChina Matters on November 13, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Launching an Art page where I will post emerging Chinese artists who catch my eyes. Well, most of these are not quite “emerging” anymore if you consider their market prices… but then again, most are still in their 30’s, and at most 40’s. So long way to go.
Asian Contemporary Art Fair this past weekend
Posted in Art on November 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here are some pictures I took at the Asian Contemporary Art Fair in NYC this past weekend. Quite a nice show - last day today!
Sold.
Posted in Art, China, Culture on October 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Yue Minjun’s “The Massacre at Chios”, sought $4mn at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong.
Zhangjiajie (张家界) by Wu GuanZhong (吴冠中)
Posted in Art, China, Culture on July 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The header picture in this blog is a cropped painting, Zhangjiajie, by 吴冠中, one of the most famous living artist in China. First, I must say that I don’t quite understand the current frenzy for Chinese modern art, particularly for paintings sold on “concept”. While I’m no expert in art by any means, and certainly [...]
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