- “I grew up fascinated by porcelain and decorative arts, yet I noticed that they were rarely treated with the same intellectual depth as paintings or sculptures in museums and auctions.
- Why?
- The deeper I looked, the clearer it became—art valuation isn’t just about beauty or craftsmanship; it’s about history, power, and who gets to decide what “real” art is.
- Chinoiserie, a European fantasy of Chinese aesthetics, embodies these tensions perfectly. By tracing its history, market shifts, and contemporary reinterpretations, I aim to challenge how we think about art, cultural identity, and value itself.”