Art in Focus
Art in Focus
Christie’s Education Asia Pacific is delighted to share our upcoming virtual programme Art in Focus covering 6 core themes:
- Chinese Ceramics, Paintings and Works of Art
- From Classics to Contemporary Art *
- Insights from Collectors in Asia
- Art + Tech: Innovation, Change and Creativity
- The Art Business
- Female Artists through the Centuries *
*conducted in mandarin
The development of art and the art market continues to be influenced by historical, cultural, economic, political and technological forces. Art lovers, who used to browse in their regional antique shops, are no longer limited by geography or time-zones, with the Internet providing access to galleries, auctions and artists around the world. Whether it’s COVID, trade tensions, or Murakami’s most recent Instagram post, collectors must equip themselves with the latest news and right tools to collect successfully and strategically today.
Christie’s Education’s courses are designed to equip collectors and art lovers with this edge. From art history and the objects, to the dynamic global ecosystem and the US$60 billion trade, each theme takes you on a 7-session journey filled with insights from art industry professionals, auction house specialists, contemporary collectors and academics.
Join us and stayed informed about the international art world – develop an eye to discern era-defining artistic accomplishments to ground-breaking works that changed the way we view art.
Themes
Themes
• Chinese Ceramics, Paintings & Works of Art ENROLL NOW
English
Develop your connoisseurship skills in Chinese art and paintings by learning about the production of objects and influence of imperial patronage and cultural exchanges.
• From Classics to Contemporary Art ENROLL NOW
Mandarin
Understand the evolution of Western art from the Renaissance to Post-War and Contemporary, in particular how artistic conventions expand as society changes due to religion, wealth, political turmoil and globalization.
• Insights from Collectors in Asia ENROLL NOW
English
Get to know the tastes and visions of Asian collectors, particularly relevant as the high growth region start to rival Europe and the US as the most important art market in the 21st century, rich in both artistic heritage and contemporary spending power.
• Art + Tech: Innovation, Change and Creativity Next intake in 2024
English
Learn about the latest technological developments in art production, discovery, display and investment, as the industry experiences an accelerated digitalization, revolutionizing century-old approaches to experience art and demanding market players to respond with unprecedented innovation.
• The Art Business ENROLL NOW
English
Gain insight into the art industry through the cross-disciplinary perspectives of business, law and finance, critical to the understanding of the inner workings of the art world ecosystem and value creation in the art market.
• Female Artists through the Centuries ENROLL NOW
Mandarin
Appreciate the accomplishments of female artists across cultures and centuries, taking a refreshed and more balanced look at art history, as well as discovering under-represented, under-valued artists in a variety of collecting categories.
Chinese Art
Chinese Art
Chinese Ceramics, Paintings & Works of Art | English
ENROLL NOW
- Jades through the Dynasties | 75 minutes
Ruben Lien | Senior Specialist, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's Hong Kong
A survey of the production as well as artistic and cultural value of jades, from archaic pieces to the elaborately carved pieces of the Qing dynasty.
- Ceramics through the Dynasties | 60 minutes
Liang-Lin Chen | Specialist Head of Sale, Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's Hong Kong
A specialist handing session to survey the development of ceramics in China, discussing issues of connoisseurship and market trends.
- Tang Sancai: Cultural Exchanges in Tang Dynasty | 90 minutes
Nixi Cura | Doctoral Researcher, SOAS
A scholarly look into Tang Sancai, including the technology of its production, the cultural context of its consumption and the collecting of this category in modern times.
- Emperor Song Huizong: Artistic Patronage and Timeless Influences | 75 minutes
Sara Mao | Director, Christie's Education Asia Pacific
An introduction to the famed emperor's numerous artistic achievements and patronage, and their lasting impact on Chinese arts and culture.
- Yuan Blue and White: China and the Silk Road | 60 minutes
Dr. Josh Yiu | Director of the Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
A scholarly look into blue and white ware, including the historical context of its production and consumption, academic investigations into its origin and some of the most iconic examples.
- Splendor of Early Ming Ceramics | 60 minutes
Dr. Stacey Pierson | Reader in the History of Chinese Ceramics, SOAS
An expert's look at the ceramics of the early Ming dynasty, highlighting the appreciation of glazes, motifs, forms, shapes, reign marks and other aspects of connoisseurship.
- Collectors of the World: Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong | 60 minutes
Katie Lundie | Former Christie's London Chinese Ceramics Specialist and Auctioneer
An overview of the collections of China's most important emperors from the Qing dynasty, to better understand their tastes, collecting strategies and interests, and their lasting legacy as connoisseurs.
*Schedule and topics are subject to change.
Western Art
Western Art
From Classics to Contemporary Art | Mandarin
For details, please refer to traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese webpage.
Collector Insights
Collector Insights
Insights from Collectors in Asia | English
ENROLL NOW
- Western Art Scene in China | 105 minutes
Michael Xufu Huang | Founder of the X Museum
Queenie Law | Founder of Q Contemporary
Li Danqing | President of Lévy Gorvy Asia
Shaw Shu | Executive Director of HE Art Museum
Sara Mao | Director of Christie's Education Asia Pacific
Collector and museum founder Michael Huang, collector and arts patronage Queenie Law, curator of the newly-opened HE Art Museum and Asia director of the prestigious Lévy Gorvy gallery on how the reception, appreciation and collecting of western art has evolved in China over the past two decades.
- The Undiscovered: Where to Look for the Next Big Thing | 90 minutes
Michael Guo | Collector, Patron and Curator
Zheyuan Zhang | Asian Representative of Galerie Balice Hertling
Julia Hu | General Manager of Christie’s China
Young collector Michael Guo, together with new generation art dealer Zheyuan Zhang and General Manager of Christie’s China Julia Hu, on how to build a collection of contemporary art informed by art history and knowledge about today’s art market ecosystem.
- Artists and Collector Legacy: A Legal Perspective | 60 minutes
Ryan Su | Counsel, Art & Cultural Property Law of Osborne Clarke
Singapore-based lawyer and collector Ryan Su on how artists and collectors should be thinking and planning about their assets — body of works for artists and art collection for collectors—from a legal perspective.
- Developing the Eye for 20th Century Art | 75 minutes
Dominique and Arthur de Villepin | Co-Founders of Villepin Gallery
Connoisseur-collectors and gallery founders Dominique and Arthur de Villepin offering insights on collecting 20th century art, in particular how Asian aesthetics and perspectives inform art creating and appreciating.
- Women in China's Art World | 50 minutes
Vivien Zhang | Artist
Kylie Ying | Art Collector, Co-Founder of ART021
Catherine Kwai | Founder of Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
Asia’s KOL collector Kylie Ying, veteran art dealer Catherine Kwai and rising artist Vivien Zhang sharing their experiences navigating China’s art world as women — what are their unique advantages and challenges.
- Millennial Visions for the Contemporary Art World | 60 minutes
Yan Du | Contemporary Art Collector and Patron, Founder and Director of Asymmetry
Renowned female collector Yan Du on building her collection with a key focus on female artists, as well as her vision for supporting contemporary art from China in the long run.
*Schedule and topics are subject to change.
Art + Tech
Art + Tech
Art + Tech: Innovation, Change and Creativity | English
Next intake in 2024
- Immersive Technologies and the Future of Museum Experience | 25 minutes
Sylvain Levy | Co-Founder of DSL Collection
Renowned collector speaking on how he is digitalizing his collection, and points to future museum experiences enriched by mixed reality.
- Tech Disruption and Opportunity for Museum Curation | 25 minutes
Doryun Chong | Deputy Director and Chief Curator of M+
Renowned curator speaking on how major institutions, powered by new possibilities presented by technological innovations, are rethinking curation and exhibition.
- The Life with Marina Abramović | 40 minutes
Todd Eckert | Founder and CEO of Tin Drum, Director of Marina Abramović: The Life
Collaborator of Marina Abramović on the process of creating the first mixed reality artwork offered at auction, and how technology expanded the artist’s body of work.
- NFTs 101: Deciphering Crypto Art | 40 minutes
Qinwen Wang | Web3 Community Lead, Polka Dot Network Council Member, Producer of Virtual Niche Exhibition
Blockchain entrepreneur offering a concise guide on the basics of NFTs, from possibilities for art creation and the art market, to challenges such as regulatory and environmental concerns.
- Staying ahead of the Game: The Gallery Perspective on Art + Tech | 55 minutes
Willem Molesworth | Vice President of Hong Kong Art Gallery Association
Veteran gallerist on how commercial galleries are embracing selling and exhibiting online in the post-pandemic art market, as well as on curating shows that reflect the technological development of our time.
- Shaping Collections: Connecting the Dots in the Art World | 20 minutes
Bernadine Bröcker Wieder | CEO & Co-Founder of Vastari
Arts entrepreneur on how to use technology to connect museums and private collections around the world, enabling touring exhibitions, content sharing and therefore enhancing exposure for objects and shows.
*Schedule and topics are subject to change.
The Art Business
The Art Business
The Art Business | English
ENROLL NOW
- The Billion Dollar Business of Art | 60 minutes
Sara Mao | Director of Christie's Education Asia Pacific
This lecture offers an overview of the global art industry. It introduces different market sectors and various roles in the art world ecosystem. Recent market and collecting trends are also discussed to keep today’s collectors well-informed.
- Determinants of Value | 50 minutes
Yi Gao | Programme Lead of Christie's Education Asia Pacifc
This lecture unpacks the factors that drive the value of artworks. After analyzing factors that are internal and external to the artworks, we discuss how auction records are achieved, as a result of a combination of these factors, for some of the world’s sought-after masterpiece artworks.
- The Global Auction Business | 60 minutes
Sara Mao
This lecture unpacks the inner workings of the world’s leading auction operations. It offers an insider’s look about the processes related to consignment, marketing and buying, as well as the dynamics of the bidding room.
- Auction House Innovation and the Rise of the Contemporary Art Market | 60 minutes
Marc Porter | Chairman of Christie's Americas
This lecture explores the transformation of the global art market from the perspective of the world’s leading auction house, highlighting 20th and 21st centuries auction milestones, notable collecting trends and emerging collecting opportunities in the new decade.
- The Art World through Five Legal Cases | 55 minutes
Yi Gao
This lecture takes you through the interactions between different roles in the art ecosystem from a legal perspective. 5 landmark cases in the art industry cover aspects from relationship between artists dealer, auction house and art buyers, as well as issues related artistic creation, including freedom of expression and intellectual property rights.
- International Movements of Artworks | 60 minutes
Sara Mao
This lecture offers practical information on cross-border transactions of artworks. Issues discussed include custom and tax matters, shipping and insurance, as well as restrictions on transactions related to cultural heritage, restitution and endangered species.
*Schedule and topics are subject to change.
Western Art
Western Art
Female Artists and Collectors through the Centuries | Mandarin
For details, please refer to traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese webpage.
Additional information
Additional information
- Each module consists of 6-8 video recordings, which will be immediately accessible for a period of 9 weeks upon successful registration.
- Eligible participants will be entitled to receive a certificate of completion upon request.
