Chinese contemporary art galleries

Chinese art galleries house some of the most diverse and exciting artworks that can be found across the globe. It is a country rich with history and culture, particularly in the field of art! In 2019, China was the third largest art market in the world after the USA and the UK. But now, gallery owners across the four corners of the world believe that China is set to eclipse other contemporary art markets and outgrow both the USA and the UK. Although Beijing has traditionally been the cultural hub for China, it is Shanghai that has increasingly become the focal point of contemporary art. It is in fact Shanghai that has predominantly fuelled this boom in the Chinese contemporary art market through the introduction of fresh and invigorated art fairs such as ART021 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair and West Bund Art & Design. The former in particular has been vital for China in establishing its position in the art world, attracting thousands of collectors, artists, gallery owners and art lovers! In fact, increasingly, Western galleries have looked to make the move East and expand their reach. Their incentive for doing this is not only to spread their art across continents but also to discover new and exciting talents which China is renowned for. Major galleries include Christie's, Hauser and Wirth, David Zwirner, Gagosian, White Cube… Discover more about galleries in China!