A Book Talk
‘China’s Art Market: Past, Present and Future’
River City Bangkok and RCB Experimental Art Lab proudly present
A Book Talk ‘China’s Art Market: Past, Present and Future’
At RCB Forum, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok
River City Bangkok and RCB Experimental Art Lab proudly present Kejia Wu, a renowned art historian and columnist for the Financial Times Chinese edition. Join us as Kejia Wu and Remy Jarry discuss Kejia’s latest book, 'A Modern History of China’s Art Market,' a mesmerizing exploration of the vibrant tapestry of Chinese art.
How did the art market in China achieve such prominent growth in the global art world? What are the collecting trends of Chinese collectors? What are the latest developments in Chinese contemporary art? How will the evolution of China’s art market impact the international art world?
According to the latest survey of global art collecting released by The Art Basel and UBS in November 2023, collectors from mainland China had the highest median expenditure in buying art in the first half of 2023. In addition, Chinese collectors have the most active plans for collecting art in 2024. Meanwhile, 2023 also witnessed the largest single-owner sale by a Chinese collector over the past decade---the auction of Long Museum’s collection at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.
In this enlightening talk, author Kejia Wu will delve into the pages of her book, "A Modern History of China’s Art Market”, offering a groundbreaking account of the dramatic evolution of China’s art market. The discussion will unravel the shifts in China's arts and cultural landscape from the end of the Cultural Revolution to the present day, exploring its future trajectory. Kejia Wu will guide us through the various stages of market transformation, shedding light on a group of Chinese contemporary artists who have courageously navigated the complex political and cultural milieu, seeking creative breathing space.
Embark on an enlightening journey as we delve into the modern Chinese art landscape at the Book Talk: 'China’s Art Market: Past, Present, and Future.' Join us at RCB Forum, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Admission is free. The session will conclude with an exclusive autograph session by Kejia herself.
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The Author Biography
Kejia Wu is an art historian, columnist for the Financial Times Chinese Edition and a trustee of New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting and Sculpture. She authored The European Fine Art Foundation’s Art Market Report in 2019. Her book A Modern History of China’s Art Market (https://www.routledge.com/A-Modern-History-of-Chinas-Art-Market/Wu/p/book/9781032287973) was published in May 2023 by Routledge. Kejia was presented the Asia Art Pioneers Award by ArtReview Asia, LEAP magazine, and The Art Newspaper China Edition in 2019.
She was a member of the faculty at Claremont Graduate University and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Previously, she oversaw Asia projects and strategy at Sotheby’s in the office of the CEO while based in New York. Prior to moving to New York, Kejia worked in Asia for more than a decade advising various art organizations including the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the first Gerhard Richter retrospective at the National Art Museum of China, the Chinese Pavilion at the 53rd Venice Biennale, Art Dubai, and ArtSingapore. She was co-founder of the East Modern Art Center (EMAC), the first nonprofit contemporary art center in Beijing, and was in charge of its contemporary art programs and operations. The art performance created at EMAC, Dancing with Farmers, was featured at the Chinese Pavilion of the 56th Venice Biennial in 2015.
Kejia has lectured and spoken about Asian art at numerous institutions including Columbia University, NYU, NYU Shanghai, Tsinghua University, The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) Maastricht and New York, New York Studio School, The City University of Hong Kong, Bilgi University in Istanbul, Guardian Fine Art Asia, Foreign Correspondents Club Thailand and the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. Her research and viewpoints have been quoted and reported on by the New York Times, Bloomberg, New York Review of Books, South China Morning Post, The Art Newspaper, Gazette Drouot, Financial Times, etc.
Kejia is a graduate of Yale University and Renmin University.
About Moderator
Rémy Jarry is a lecturer, writer and curator based in Bangkok. His contributions span several media, including Mutual Art, STIRWorld, and Le Journal des Arts. He is also a member of AICA, CIMAM, ICOM, TIAMSA, and The Siam Society. With a PhD in Art History & Theory from the China Academy of Art, his primary research delves into Asian art history, museum management, and art market studies. Proficient in English, French, and Chinese.
Rémy currently serves as a Lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Shih Chien University, Taipei and the Catholic University of Paris.
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