2014 Chinese Art Market: Present and Future International Summit

Yanhua Zhang (President, China Association of Auctioneers)

Dear distinguished guests,

Welcome to attend the 2014 International Forum on the Present and Future of the Chinese Art Market.

In twenty years, the Chinese art market as represented by the auction has gradually changed the global pattern and came out the top with the development of China’s economy, which receives world-wide praises.

At present, it is in a historical transition where the Chinese art market has more and more interactions and integration with the international on e. The globalization of the art market is coming. Therefore, CAA in conjunction with ar tnet initiate to hold the forum, inviting the authorities from the world art market to di scuss how to deal with this period.

Many experts who have long dedicated to the international excha nge and cooperation have been invited to the forum. We sincerely hope w e make a further discussion on the integration to provide the globalization with prospective thoughts and strategic suggestions, and make positive contributions to s et up a more comprehensive international art market. [more]

Artnet Worldwide Corporation CEO Jacob Pabst

Dear guests,

Hello and welcome to the Chinese Art Market:Present and Future. We are thrilled to have you join us, and hope that you all enjoy the Forum and events of the day. For those of you who have travelled across the world to be here, we welcome you to New York City and hope that you have time to explore Asia Week and our city. For those of you coming from New York, thank you for taking time out of your day to be here, we have a very exciting day planned for you.

At artnet, we set ourselves apart by our dedication to promoting transparency and improving communication and transactions between buyers and sellers. We have always embraced change in the market, and are committed to finding new ways to better connect and meet the emerging demands of a rapidly expanding market. We believe China will continue to play a critical role in the international Art Market and we welcome the opportunity to work closely with collectors, businesses, and art enthusiasts in this region. [more]

China Association of Auctioneers

The China Association of Auctioneers (CAA) is the only national association of the auction industry in China. Its functions include auctioneers administration, and auction house regulation and supervision, as outlined in the Auction Law of the People’s Republic of China, as well as business promotion, policy coordination, information services, and consulting.

Established in 1995, CAA has been the most important platform in the world for establishing connections within the Chinese auction industry, making every effort to promote the development of the Chinese auction industry and market. Revitalized in 1986, and lead by CAA, the Chinese auction industry has entered a new era. 【more】

Artnet

artnet is the leading place to buy, sell, and research Fine Art, Design, and Decorative Art online.

artnet was founded in 1989 with the goal of bringing transparency to the art world. In the past, the lack of objective price information was a stumbling block, for buyers in particular, that prohibited the market from growing.

The art business has always been international; however, before artnet, it was managed locally in relatively inefficient markets by tens of thousands of geographically disparate art dealers, galleries, auction houses, book publishers, museums, and collectors.

For 25 years, artnet has worked... 【more】

Latest News

Chinese Art Market International Forum
will be hold in New York

As a prelude of the 6th Asia Week New York （2014） , "Chinese Art Market Present and Future”international forum ,organized by China Association of Auctioneers（CAA）and Artnet global co .,LTD of United States ,as well chief media partner is 99 Art Media, will be hold at Crosby Street Hotel in SOHO district of Manhattan , New York . This forum will be an unprecedented dialogue among international art activities. authorities , from the global art market, will participate in the topic of interaction and communication on Chinese and international art market under the background of economic globalization. [more...]

Guidelines of Summit

The Chinese Art Market in an Evolving Economic Framework

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Development and growth of the Chinese art market
Status of the Chinese art market and its international reach
The art market ecosystem in China: galleries, auction houses, artists, collectors, museums, and art fairs
Regional markets in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and rest of Asia
The future of the Chinese art market

Time	Moderator	Panelists
9:30－11:00	Yannan Wang, Director, Art Auction Committee of the CAA	Qiuxia Sun, Consultant, Culture & Artworks Auction Committee of the CAA Dr. Melissa Chiu, Museum Director & Sr. VP, Global Arts and Cultural Programs, Asia Society Museum Xindong Cheng, President, Beijing Art Gallery Association Shangyong Liu, General Manager, Rombon Auction Co., Ltd. Guoqiang Dong, Chairman, Beijing Council International Auction Co.,Ltd.

The Chinese Consumer & Changing Perspectives on Wealth in China

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Collecting and Investing in Chinese Art
The Diverse Needs of Chinese Collectors
Art as a commodity: art as an asset, art lending and art funds

Time	Moderator	Panelists
11:15-12:45	Benjamin Genocchio, Editor in Chief, artnet News	Dr Tao Wang, Senior Vice President, Department Head, Chinese Works of Art, Sotheby’s Dr. Terry Huang, VP & Head of Asia-Pacific Region, Motif Art Group Xiaomin Zhang, Chairman, Shanghai Duo Yun Xuan Group Wenbin Mu, Senior Consultant, Hanhai Auction Co., Ltd. Richard Morais, Editor, PENTA, Barron’s

Chinese Contemporary Art Trends

DISCUSSION TOPICS

What is Chinese Contemporary Art
International Focus on China
International Trends and Perception of Chinese Contemporary Art
Chinese Contemporary Art and the World Market

Time	Moderator	Panelists
14:00-15:30	Christopher Philips, Curator of International Center of Photography	Shengtian Zheng, Art Critic and Managing Editor of Yishu Journal of Contemporary Chinese Art Richard Vine, Managing Editor of Art in America Barbara Pollack, Contributing Editor, Artnews and curator of Tampa Museum of Art. Li Zhao, Professor of China Central Academy of Fine Arts

Outlook on the Chinese Auction Market

DISCUSSION TOPICS

China's auction market and increasing internationalization
Global Focus on the Chinese auction industry
How does China Auction deal with the Internationalization
International cooperation and coordination within the Auction market

Time	Moderator	Panelists
15:45-17:15	Liu Youzheng, Deputy Executive Director, Art Auction Committee of the CAA	Hannes Combest，Chief Executive Officer of the National Auctioneers Association Jean-Pierre Osenat, President of SYMEV（French Association of Auctioneers） Weidong Li, Secretary-general of CAA Jonathan Stone, Chairman and International Head of Asian Art，Christie' s Xuejun Gan, Chairman of Beijing Huachen Auction Co.,Ltd