Printemps Asiatique 2022 - Offer and supply : formula for success in China trade paintings

Offer and supply: formula for success in China trade paintings

Dr. Maria Mok (Museum Director, Hong Kong Museum of Art)

Dr. Maria Mok joined the Hong Kong Museum of Art in 1996, and is currently its Museum Director. She has extensive museum experience, previously curator in charge of different departments, including China Trade art, Chinese Antiquities, Modern and Hong Kong Art, Education and Extension Services, and has curated and led a vast number of exhibitions and programmes. Dr Mok is a specialist in China trade painting with a research focus on dating and authentication, and authored an extensive collection of published works with particular interest in the artistic interaction of global trade. She has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts Studies, a Master's degree in Chinese Historical Studies on Guangdong decorative arts of the Qing dynasty, a Doctoral degree on China trade painting, and a graduate diploma in Museum Studies.

Offer and supply: buying Chinese porcelains in Paris during the second half of the 19th century (travelers, dealers and collectors)

Dr. Lucie Chopard (Membre associée, laboratoire Saprat (EA 4116), École Pratique des Hautes Études (EPHE) – PSL)

Lucie Chopard recently completed her Ph.D in art history. Her research investigates the circulation of Chinese porcelains in late 19th and early 20th century France, with a focus on the history of collecting, the Parisian art market and how French ceramists have used those objects for inspiration. She is now an associate member at the laboratoire Saprat (Paris, EPHE, PSL).

This event is co-organized by Asia Society France and Printemps Asiatique. Asia Society Hong Kong works closely with our global Asia Society network and brings a variety of programs to our members and supporters. As such, this event will be offered gratuitously to all members of Asia Society Hong Kong upon registration. Please note that your registration information will be shared with Asia Society France for event purpose.