2024
– Far Eastern Group Real Estate: “Mo Hai Secrets Art Feast” VIP Event Lecture on “The Most Mysterious Circle”
– Exploring Art/Antique Appraisal and Investment
Founder of Mo Hai Lou – Dr. Ye Guo-Shin, deeply engaged in academia, has long taught at the Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University, and the Department of Fine Arts, Chinese Culture University, mentoring countless students.
He also periodically offers courses and lectures on calligraphy and painting appreciation, generously sharing his personal experiences, hoping to contribute his lifetime of knowledge back to society.
University Positions:
Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan Normal University
Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts
(Teaching the course “Introduction to Art Appraisal and the Auction Market”)
Entrepreneurial Programs:
“Mo Hai Lou Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation Class”
Other Periodic Lectures and Courses:
Various lectures and courses on art appraisal and appreciation
2023
– Recorded Podcast Episode: “Life Stories in the Auction House” with Shengxian Technology and the Chinese Cultural Relics Association, co-produced by the Art Auction Association. Episode Title: S4EP3 – True ‘National Master’! ‘A Great Master: Huang Junbi’
2022
– Ministry of Justice, Investigation Bureau: Delivered a lecture on “The Essence of Art Appraisal” for the 59th class of the “Investigation Training Program.”
– Invited by the Korea Gallery Association: Attended the first “Asian Art Appraisal Research Exchange” at Coex, Seoul, South Korea. Participated in discussions with gallery associations and appraisal professionals from Korea and Japan on the current status and future directions of Asian art appraisal. Delivered a keynote presentation on “The Current State of Art Appraisal and Appraisal Systems in Taiwan.”
– TEDxLinkou Annual Conference – KEEP DREAMING: Delivered a talk titled “Between Truth, Goodness, and Beauty: The Irreversible Path of an Art Appraiser.”
2020
– Ministry of Justice Judicial Officers Academy: Delivered a lecture on “The Essence of Art Appraisal” for the “Prosecutorial Leadership Training Program.”
– Tri-Service General Hospital: Delivered a speech at a morning meeting for attending physicians.
– Taichung South Gate Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
– Tianhe Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
– National Library: Delivered a lecture titled “Unveiling the Da Vinci Code of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation.”
2019
– Fubon Lecture Hall: Delivered a lecture on “The Key Aspects of Art and Cultural Relics Collection: Museum Disaster Prevention Strategies and Reflections.”
– National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: Co-hosted a discussion with Fu Yi-Yao on “The Path of Art: Crossing Time and Space in Art Appreciation and Collection Exhibition.”
– Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: Delivered a lecture titled “Unveiling the Da Vinci Code of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting: Authenticating Calligraphy and Paintings is Not Difficult.”
– National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: Delivered a lecture titled “Ink Sea’s Spring and Autumn: Art Appreciation in the Field of Art Appraisal – The Sherlock Holmes of Authentication.”
– Taoyuan Northeast Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
– Collectors’ Club: Delivered a lecture.
– Chiayi West Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
– National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Employee Education Training: Delivered a lecture titled “The Priceless Estate on the Elegant Wall: An Introduction to the Art Market and Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation and Collection.”
– Taipei Bei’an Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
2018
– Taipei Eastern Oriental Hotel: Hosted the new book launch event for Ink Sea’s Spring and Autumn – A Study on the Appreciation and Collection of Ancient and Modern Calligraphy and Paintings.
– Taipei City Police Department Criminal Investigation Center: Delivered a lecture.
– National Police Agency Criminal Investigation Bureau: Delivered a lecture.
– Ministry of the Interior, National Police Agency Criminal Investigation Division: Delivered a lecture.
– Ministry of Culture, Museum Disaster Prevention Lecture: Delivered a lecture titled “The Key Aspects of Art and Cultural Relics Collection: Museum Disaster Prevention Strategies and Reflections.”
– Ming De High School: Delivered a lecture.
– Taipei South Gate Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
– Taipei Dongxin Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
2017
– Jiuyang Club: Delivered a lecture.
– Taipei Penglai Rotary Club: Delivered a lecture.
– Chinese Culture University Continuing Education Department: Delivered a lecture titled “Art Agent Training Program, Session 8.”
– Chung Kuo Broadcasting Academy – Antique Appraisal Expert Class: Instructor for the course “Unlocking the Da Vinci Code of Calligraphy and Paintings – Identifying the Authenticity of Calligraphy and Paintings is Not Difficult.”
– Chung Kuo Popular Network “Happy Moments”: Specialist lecturer for the advanced Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation course.
2016
– Taiwan Forensic Science Association: Instructor for the “Problem Document Identification Workshop”, with a focus on calligraphy and painting authentication.
– Chinese Culture University Continuing Education Department: Instructor for the Art Agent Program.
– Chung Kuo Broadcasting Academy – Antique Calligraphy and Painting Expert Class: Instructor for the course “Be a Sherlock Holmes of the Art World – Identifying the Authenticity of Ancient Paintings is Not Difficult.”
– National Taiwan Normal University Special Lecture: Instructor for the lecture “Be a Sherlock Holmes of the Art World – Identifying the Authenticity of Calligraphy and Paintings is Not Difficult.”
– Chung Kuo Popular Network “Happy Moments”: Professional lecturer for the Calligraphy and Painting Appreciation course.
– Soochow University College of Science Forensic Science Program Special Lecture: Instructor for the lecture “Ink and Brush Gathering – Be a Sherlock Holmes of Calligraphy and Painting Authentication.”
– Chinese Culture University Continuing Education Department: Instructor for the Art Agent Program.
2015
– Soochow University College of Science: Instructor for the “Introduction to Forensic Science” lecture, titled “Ink and Brush Gathering – Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Authentication.”
– Jointly organized by National Taiwan Normal University, National Taiwan University of Arts, and the Nanjing Fu Baoshi Memorial Museum: Co-hosted the lecture “Pointing to the Mountains and Rivers – Contemporary Ink Master Fu Yiyao’s First Visit to Taiwan Lecture.”
2014
– Tainan Yizai Club: Lecture on “Art Appreciation Specialist Lecture.”
– Criminal Investigation Bureau: Lecture on “Basic Principles and Methods of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Authentication.”