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Chinese Art

Coverage of Chinese art and collecting, spanning historic porcelain, contemporary practices and conversations about cultural heritage. Interviews, exhibitions and auction reports consider how artists and collectors engage with materials, history and changing forms of expression.

Cecilia Aisin-Gioro: Royal Descendant Bridging Cultures with Feng Shui Art

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Cecilia Aisin-Gioro’s vivid painting of an elephant surrounded by birds, white horned animals and orange-purple clouds.

Cecilia Aisin-Gioro, also known as Aixinjueluo Hengqin, represents the last royal lineage of China. As a member of the Heng generation in the Aisin-Gioro family and the great-niece of Puyi, the last emperor of China, her heritage has profoundly shaped her life. Symbolism holds paramount significance in Chinese court painting, epitomizing imperial reverence, a tradition that deeply influences Cecilia’s work. During the Cultural Revolution, her family suffered severely due to their royal ties, leading to social ostracism. For Cecilia Aisin-Gioro, painting provides an essential outlet, a sentiment shared by many descendants of the Aisin-Gioro family.

The Dark Side of Everyday Life: Wang Guangyi’s Solo Exhibition “Obscured Existence” in Italy at Palazzo Pitti

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Artwork with an open-mouthed face divided by a yellow grid and overlaid with long vertical paint drips.

This exhibition, comprising 28 masterful paintings by the renowned artist Wang Guangyi, guides visitors through four distinct cycles. These cycles delve into the underlying essence of the ritualistic nature of daily gestures and the use of common objects. Simultaneously, the works delve into the profound impact of one’s cultural background on the interpretation of art. The journey begins with “Daily Life,” a series of paintings focusing on the intimacy of small, everyday gestures performed by each of us. Within this initial series, Wang Guangyi portrays moments of private life, capturing individuals in vulnerable states, emphasizing how the ordinary can attain ritualistic significance.

Breaking Art Boundaries: Tianyun Jiang’s Poetic Journey Redefining Existence

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A black figure reaching upward inside a red square, from Tianyun Jiang’s Cuber series.

In the realm of contemporary graphic design, few artists dare to delve as deeply into the profound mysteries of human existence as Tianyun Jiang. Since embarking on her professional journey in 2015, Tianyun has risen to prominence, not merely as a designer who adheres to the principle of “form follows function,” but as a visionary artist who weaves the threads of philosophy and poetry into her creations. One of her most notable triumphs, “Cuber,” recently earned her the prestigious Distinguished Merit at this year’s 3×3 International Illustration Annual, solidifying her place as a trailblazer in the world of art and design.

Geneva Attracts China with Antiques from the Mavromichalis Collection – 100% of Lots Sold Totaling $3 Million

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A person holds the engraved face of a pale jade seal toward the camera, lot 3873 at Piguet.

The Asian art auction held in Geneva this week garnered significant attention from China’s top collectors, resulting in an impressive $3 million in sales. This remarkable achievement not only establishes a new record for the auction house in this field but also solidifies Piguet’s position as a prominent player in Chinese art auctions. Chinese collectors made dedicated visits to Geneva, while others participated through telephone and online bidding, engaging in spirited competition with European and Swiss collectors, all vying to possess one of the extraordinary Chinese jades from the renowned Mavromichalis collection.