Mo Hai Lou, founded in 2010 by Dr. Ye Guo-shin in London, UK, focuses on art appraisal and promotes various academic and art-related activities.
These include research into ancient and modern calligraphy and painting authentication, art connoisseurship education, academic publishing, art investment, and art exhibition curation. The organisation also regularly holds lectures, exhibitions, and international cross-strait academic exchanges, and administers the UK SPEY/KFSTA (King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts) Scholarship in Taiwan.
Promoting Asian Artists Through Curatorial Projects
Since its establishment, Mo Hai Lou has actively promoted and publicized important Asian artists and their works through exhibitions.
In recent years, significant curatorial projects have included:
2023
In 2023, Mo Hai Lou curated Chiang Ming-Shyan’s 80-year retrospective exhibition “The Great Way is Gateless” at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts.
2019
In 2019, they organized the “Art Connoisseurship Exhibition” at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, which attracted over 600,000 visitors.
That same year, they collaborated with the Japan Festival Culture Association on “Dancing Ink – Matsuri (Japanese Festival) by Fu Yiyao” at Tokyo Metropolitan Theater, and curated the “Artistic Transmission – Art Exhibition of Fu Baoshi & Fu Yiyao” in Taipei.
2017
In 2017, they curated the first solo exhibition in Taiwan for Japanese-based artist Fu Yiyao.
2016
The 2016 “Strait Crossing White Clouds – Joint Exhibition of Huang Chun-pi & Huang Shiang-ling”, co-organized with Tsi Ku Chai Hong Kong and other institutions.
Contributions to the Art Publishing Industry
In addition, Mo Hai Lou has actively participated in and promoted the development of the art publishing industry. In 2018, it published the monograph on the appraisal of ancient and modern calligraphy and painting titled “Mo Hai Chun Qiu—Collection and Connoisseurship Research into Chinese Painting and Calligraphy.” Since then, Mo Hai Lou has published several exhibition albums, including those for “Artistic Transmission” (2019), “Traversing Rivers and Mountains” (2021), “Brilliant Ink” (2022), “Metamorphosis” (2023), and “The Great Way is Gateless” (2023).
• 2023
“Metamorphosis”
“The Great Way is Gateless”
• 2022
“Brilliant Ink”
• 2021
“Traversing Rivers and Mountains”
• 2019
“Artistic Transmission”
• 2018
“Mo Hai Chun Qiu—Collection and Connoisseurship Research into Chinese Painting and Calligraphy”
Support for Art Education and Social Impact
Mo Hai Lou actively supports art education and continuously contributes to cultivating the next generation of artistic talent in Taiwan. Besides setting up scholarships and financial aid for students in rural areas, Mo Hai Lou established and sponsors the “Mo Hai Lou Art Award” bursaries for outstanding students in the two most renowned art schools in Taiwan, the National Taiwan Normal University, and the National Taiwan University of Arts. Mo Hai Lou is committed to making a positive impact on society. It frequently participates in various charity sales, and donates a portion of annual proceeds to charitable causes, supporting those in need within the local community.
Mission and Vision of Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Group
Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Group is dedicated to advancing the understanding, appreciation, and preservation of Oriental and international art through scholarly research, art appraisal, and cultural exchange. By fostering a deeper connection between Eastern and Western art traditions, it aims to promote world-class artists, curate meaningful exhibitions, and cultivate a global community of art enthusiasts. Mo Hai Lou’s mission is to uphold the highest standards in art connoisseurship, support the next generation of artistic talents, and bridge cultural divides through the universal language of art.
