Yanhua Zhang
Dear distinguished guests,
Welcome to attend the 2014 InternationalForum on the Present and Future of theChinese Art Market.
In twenty years, the Chinese art marketas represented by the auction has graduallychanged the global pattern and came outthe top with the development of China’seconomy, which receives world-wide praises.
At present, it is in a historical transition where the Chinese art market has moreand more interactions and integration with the international on e. The globalization ofthe art market is coming. Therefore, CAA in conjunction with ar tnet initiate to hold theforum, inviting the authorities from the world art market to di scuss how to deal withthis period.
Many experts who have long dedicated to the international excha nge andcooperation have been invited to the forum. We sincerely hope w e make a furtherdiscussion on the integration to provide the globalization with prospective thoughtsand strategic suggestions, and make positive contributions to s et up a morecomprehensive international art market.
On behalf of the China auction industry, I would like to extend my sinceregratitudes to everyone who has given the forum supports and gui dances. Wish it afruitful event!
Thank you!
President, China Association of Auctioneers Yanhua Zhang
Artnet CEO Jacob's,
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.
Now in our 25th year of business, artnet remains more committed to our founding mission of increasing transparency and connectivity within the global art community. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with the prestigious China Association of Auctioneers (CAA), an organization which brings years of experience in the Chinese auction industry to our partnership. Together, we hope to inspire engaging dialogue about the Chinese Art Market, with the aim of improving global market standards. We are especially grateful to bring in additional expertise from our panelists, moderators, and guests. We welcome your perspectives and insights, and look forward to hearing from you.
On behalf of artnet, I wish to extend my thanks to everyone who has helped to make this event a success. Thank you to the participants, organizers, and sponsors. We are excited to be here, and hope this event paves the way for many more events in the future!
China Association of Auctioneers
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.
In 1996, the Auction Law of the People’s Republic of China took effect after several years’ effort by CAA. As the first auction law in China, it laid a solid foundation for the standardized development of Chinese auctions.
In 1997, CAA certified the first national auctioneers. Currently, 11,040 national auctioneers have been trained and certified, and serve as the backbone of the industry.
In 2005, CAA total membership reached 1,000 for the first time. Today, we have more than 2,400 members, including all of the most well-known and prestigious Chinese auction houses.
In 2010, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China issued the Standard for Auction of Cultural Relics and Art Works. This Standard, drafted by CAA, marked the beginning of the standardized development of Chinese auctions. Currently, the Chinese auction industry is regulated by one national standard and five industry codes of practice.
Today, as the Chinese auction industry grows internationally, CAA is playing a leading role in building a platform for communication with international trade associations, auction houses, academic institutions, and various other organizations.
CAA looks forward to working with these fellow organizations to promote a better integration and development of the global auction market.
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 to transform the market. We provide a range of services to connect buyers and sellers online and have a suite of valuation tools to make market information instantly accessible.
The artnet Price Database provides these local markets with a global standard of price comparison. The database includes over 7 million auction results compiled from more than 1,400 international auction houses dating back to 1985.
Another pillar of the artnet business is artnet Galleries, which was introduced in 1995. As the largest network of its kind, this product features 1,700 galleries, and approximately 170,000 works of art by nearly35,000 artists. artnet Galleries offers the world’s most comprehensive overview of artworks available for purchase.
In 1999, artnet went public in Germany. Since 2007, artnet has been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the segment with the highest transparency standards.
In 2008, artnet pioneered the first online auctions platform exclusively for Fine Art, artnet Auctions. With artnet Auctions, collectors can both buy and sell art 24/7, with instant turnaround and lower commissions.
Launched in the spring of 2012, artnet Analytics Reports already cover over 840 Modern and Contemporary artists. This product allows users to benchmark the market performance of artists, art categories, and customized sets of artworks against financial indices, such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, or other assets, such as gold.
Today, artnet is the undisputed leader of the art world online. As the art world continues to evolve and expand, artnet intends to maintain its leadership role and help connect millions more people around the world who love and appreciate art.
Organizing Committee
Chairman
Yanhua Zhang / President
China Association of Auctioneers
Jacob Pabst / CEO
Artnet Worldwide Corporation
Vice Chairman
weidong li / secretary-General
China Association of Auctioneers
Shuying Ou / Vice secretary-General
China Association of Auctioneers
Thierry Dumoulin / VP of Marketing
Artnet Worldwide Corporation
Secretary
Jinsheng Yu
China Association of Auctioneers
Cong Liu
China Association of Auctioneers
Hongmei Lu
Rombon Auction of Beijing Co.,Ltd
Jay Lu / Chief Representative, Asia Region
Artnet Worldwide Corporation
Jessica Zhang / Regional Manager of Greater China
Artnet Worldwide Corporation
Katharine Markley / Lead Market and Strategy Analyst
Artnet Worldwide Corporation
Ashilee Schreiber / Special Events Manager
Artnet Worldwide Corporation
Agenda
8:30am - 9:15am
Registration & Breakfast
9:15am - 9:45am
Welcoming Address
Jacob Pabst
Yanhua Zhang
9:45am - 11:00am
PANEL Ⅰ :The Chinese Art Market in an Evolving Economic Framework
Moderator: Yannan Wang, Director, Culture & Artworks Auction Committee of the CAA
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
PANELISTS
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.
11:00am - 11:15am
Coffee Break
11:15am - 12:30pm
PANEL Ⅱ :The Chinese Consumer & Changing Perspectives on Wealth in China
Moderator: Benjamin Genocchio , Editor in Chief, of artnet News
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
PANELISTS
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
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Luncheon for All Guests Held at Crosby Street Hotel
1:30pm - 2:45pm
PANEL Ⅲ :Chinese Contemporary Art Trends
Moderator: Christopher Philips, Curator of International Center of Photography
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
PANELISTS:
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
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Coffee Break
3:00pm - 4:15pm
PANEL Ⅳ :Outlook on the Chinese Auction Market
Moderator: Youzheng Liu , Deputy Executive Director of Culture & Artworks Auction Committee of the CAA
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
PANELISTS
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
4:15pm - 4:30pm
Closing Remarks
4:30pm -
Cocktail Reception
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