Most museums are governed by innovative art collectors who have given large gifts or even found museums to showcase their extensive art collections. In Asia, things are no different. Many well-known private collectors in the nation have invested in the sector. These collectors have a diverse collection of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, art, and cave paintings.

And, as a result of China’s political independence and financial prosperity, an increasing number of millionaires are entering the business. Collectors’ net value, which includes public and private possessions, has surpassed many in the United States. 

The following are the top Chinese art enthusiasts to track.

Uli Sigg

Uli Sigg is a well-known Chinese art collector. Although he elected to gift an enormous amount of his collection to the M+ Museum, he still has around 1500 artworks. They include movies, paintings, installations, and pictures by famous Chinese artists and classic and modern works.

Adrian Cheng

Adrian Cheng, the proprietor of K11 Art Malls and CEO of New World Development, works hard to promote modern Chinese culture. After deciding to mix his shop services with Chinese modern art, he found success. Since its inception, the K11 Art Malls have allowed all Chinese artists to promote their artwork, and the K11 Organization has hosted over 60 exhibits.

John Dodelande

If you’re seeking a Mandarin art dealer who concentrates on modern Chinese art from Mainland China, go no further than John Dodelande. The Western nations recognize him as an ambassador for Chinese contemporary art, and he recently collaborated with Adrian Cheng on a book titled “Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection.” Many of the paintings in the book are by Chinese painters. Dodelande also conducts art shows in China and Georgia.

Budi Tek

Budi Tek is another well-known Chinese art collector. His art collection includes around 1500 items of contemporary Chinese art. This founder of the Yuz Foundation, an organization that helps Chinese institutions and artists, began his career in the food sector and spent over ten years collecting his artworks.

Qiao Zhibing

Qiao Zhibing is a sound engineer and the proprietor of three Chinese nightclubs. He chose to open the Tank Shanghai Complex in 2019 to showcase art items. The art collector also has works by foreign painters such as Argentine Villa Rojas.

Zhibing’s collection includes pieces from well-known painters like Zhan Enli and Liu Wei Yang Fudong.  One of the nightclubs is located in Hainan, while the other two are in Shanghai and Beijing. In 2015, he began amassing an art collection to adorn his three nightclubs. In fact, he claims to have spent more than a million pounds on one of his artworks. 

Conclusion

Chinese conceptual art differs greatly from those of other countries. China has blended traditional techniques and subjects with modern styles to transform art, as seen through John Dodelande’s and other art dealers’ collections. Visit the above art collectors to stay up to date on the latest trends in China.