China's Art Market since 1978

This book examines the rising global prominence of China's art market throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. To understand the far-reaching impact of Chinese art on global consumption, this book traces the shift from regional markets to global markets. It asks how the Chinese art market re-emerged from its politicized past, innovated within the private economy boom, remained resilient despite the global financial crisis, and flourished on the global stage despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, it argues that cultural entrepreneurship enabled Chinese art professionals to reinvent their space and to participate in the global artworld.

Contextualizes ongoing developments in Chinese art markets Offers an explanation for how the Chinese creative industry survived Maoist state suppression Demonstrates how the appreciation of art does not happen in a non-economic vacuum

Autorentext

Li Ma is a research scholar and co-founder of Sage Creative Foundation, a think tank for cultural entrepreneurship.

Klappentext

This book examines the rising global prominence of Chinäs art market throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. To understand the far-reaching impact of Chinese art on global consumption, this book traces the shift from regional markets to global markets. It asks how the Chinese art market re-emerged from its politicized past, innovated within the private economy boom, remained resilient despite the global financial crisis, and flourished on the global stage despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, it argues that cultural entrepreneurship enabled Chinese art professionals to reinvent their space and to participate in the global artworld.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2 : China's Art Market before 1978.- Chapter 3: Gradualist Market Reform and Unofficial Art Movements (1980s).- Chapter 4: Private Entrepreneurship and the Commercialization of Art (1990s).- Chapter 5: Soft Power Strategy, Wealth Creation and Art Consumerism (2000s).- Chapter 6: Digitalization, the Rise of Chinese Collectors and the Nation-wide Art Boom (2010s).- Chapter 7: Pandemic, Exceptional Recovery and the Ultra Wealthy in China.- Chapter 8: A Trend Towards Pluralism and Inclusion.- Chapter 9: Conclusion.