Institutions and exhibitions
Use museum and biennial archives for first-party program histories, then follow artists and curators to their own sources.
Topics
China Deep Focus
A China-focused route through contemporary art databases, museums, galleries, exhibitions, ceramics, ink, craft and cultural research sources.
Editorial guide
Read China through specific art ecosystems.
Move between Beijing, Shanghai, regional institutions, artist sites, galleries, fairs, archives and material traditions instead of treating Chinese art as one scene.
Galleries and artist sites
Gallery rosters and official artist archives reveal practices that broad international media may only cover intermittently.
Language and locality
Chinese-language sources, city context and regional craft knowledge are essential parts of the research path.
ResourceARTLINKART
A Chinese contemporary art database covering artists, exhibitions, institutions, spaces, works, articles and visual records.
Chinadatabasearchive
Best forChina art research / Artist archive / Exhibition archive
Heritage
Homo Faber Guide
A guide to master artisans, craft destinations, handmade objects, experiences and living traditions across countries and regions.
craftheritageartisans
Best forCraft artisans / Heritage research / Destination guides
HeritageUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists
The official UNESCO lists of intangible cultural heritage elements across countries, communities and domains.
UNESCOheritagecraft
Best forHeritage research / Craft traditions / Country pages
MuseumUCCA Center for Contemporary Art
UCCA Center for Contemporary Art presents exhibitions, research, public programs and publications across its venues in China.
Chinamuseumcontemporary
Best forChinese contemporary art / Beijing exhibitions / Museum programs
MuseumPower Station of Art
Power Station of Art is Shanghai's public museum of contemporary art, presenting exhibitions, research and major cultural programs.
ChinaShanghaimuseum
Best forShanghai exhibitions / Contemporary art museums / Shanghai Biennale
MuseumM WOODS
M WOODS is a Beijing contemporary art museum presenting exhibitions, collection projects and public programs across modern and contemporary practice.
ChinaBeijingmuseum
Best forBeijing museums / Contemporary exhibitions / Chinese private museums
MuseumCAFA Art Museum
CAFA Art Museum is the museum of the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, linking exhibitions with education, research and artistic training.
Chinaacademymuseum
Best forChinese art education / Academic collections / Beijing exhibitions
ResourceArtron
Artron is a major Chinese art information platform spanning news, artists, exhibitions, auctions and market services.
Chinaart newsmarket
Best forChinese art research / Auction information / Artist and exhibition discovery
HeritageJingdezhen Ceramics Resource
A starting point for Jingdezhen's ceramic education and craft ecosystem, to be expanded with stronger artisan and gallery sources.
ChinaceramicsJingdezhen
Best forCeramics / China craft / Jingdezhen research
Heritage
Crafts Council Directory
A UK craft organization with maker resources, stories, learning and craft-sector information.
craftmakersUK
Best forCraft makers / Craft research / Learning
ResourceThe Design Edit
The Design Edit covers collectible design, craft, interiors and objects through news, interviews and curated features.
designcrafteditorial
Best forCollectible design / Craft and objects / Design market context
Art Store
Etsy Art
Etsy's art category gathers original works, prints, digital downloads and handmade objects from independent sellers worldwide.
marketplacecraftaffordable
Best forIndependent makers / Affordable art / Print discovery
ArtistAi Weiwei
Ai Weiwei's official site documents artworks, architecture, film, writing, exhibitions and public projects across a wide-ranging practice.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist archive / Social practice / Installation and film
ArtistCai Guo-Qiang
Cai Guo-Qiang's official site archives gunpowder works, installations, performances and large-scale public projects around the world.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forGunpowder art / Public projects / Installation archives
ArtistCao Fei
Cao Fei is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
ArtistXu Bing
Xu Bing is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
Artist
Bu Hua
Bu Hua is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
ArtistChen Chieh-Jen
Chen Chieh-Jen is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
ArtistYang Fudong
Yang Fudong is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
Artist
Yinka Shonibare
Yinka Shonibare is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
ArtistZheng Lu
Zheng Lu is a useful source for Artist discovery.
artistsprofilesresearch
Best forArtist discovery / Portfolio research
GalleryBANK
BANK is a useful source for Gallery research.
galleriesart spacesartists
Best forGallery research / Artist discovery
Gallery
Beijing Commune
Beijing Commune is a useful source for Gallery research.
galleriesart spacesartists
Best forGallery research / Artist discovery
GalleryKiang Malingue
Kiang Malingue is a useful source for Gallery research.
galleriesart spacesartists
Best forGallery research / Artist discovery
GalleryShanghART
ShanghART is a useful source for Gallery research.
galleriesart spacesartists
Best forGallery research / Artist discovery
Gallery
TKG+
TKG+ is a useful source for Gallery research.
galleriesart spacesartists
Best forGallery research / Artist discovery
ExhibitionTaipei Biennial
Taipei Biennial is a useful source for Exhibition discovery.
exhibitionseventsart fairs
Best forExhibition discovery / City art guides
MuseumM+
M+ is a useful source for Museum research.
museumscollectionsinstitutions
Best forMuseum research / Collection discovery
Museum
Hong Kong Museum of Art
Hong Kong Museum of Art is a useful source for Museum research.
museumscollectionsinstitutions
Best forMuseum research / Collection discovery
MuseumRockbund Art Museum
Rockbund Art Museum is a useful source for Museum research.
museumscollectionsinstitutions
Best forMuseum research / Collection discovery
MuseumTaipei Fine Arts Museum
Taipei Fine Arts Museum is a useful source for Museum research.
museumscollectionsinstitutions
Best forMuseum research / Collection discovery
MuseumGuangdong Times Museum
Guangdong Times Museum is a useful source for Museum research.
museumscollectionsinstitutions
Best forMuseum research / Collection discovery
Heritage
American Craft Council
American Craft Council is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageCraft in America
Craft in America is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageHeritage Crafts
Heritage Crafts is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageJapan Kogei Association
Japan Kogei Association is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageNational Intangible Heritage Center
National Intangible Heritage Center is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageMichelangelo Foundation
Michelangelo Foundation is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageSmithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
Heritage
World Crafts Council
World Crafts Council is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageAboriginal Art Directory
Aboriginal Art Directory is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageAboriginal Contemporary
Aboriginal Contemporary is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageAnderson Ranch Arts Center
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageTurquoise Mountain
Turquoise Mountain is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
Heritage
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageAustralian Design Centre
Australian Design Centre is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageCanadian Crafts Federation
Canadian Crafts Federation is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery
HeritageCenter for Craft
Center for Craft is a useful source for Heritage research.
heritagecraftliving traditions
Best forHeritage research / Craft discovery