“SUBLIMATION —昇華” Exhibition marks a new chapter for the St. James’s Gallery, the global headquarters of Christie’s, as it collaborates for the first time with a Taiwanese professional art institution to showcase contemporary Asian/Taiwanese artworks. The artistic creations of seven masters will shine on this prestigious global platform in the art market, not only opening the door to the international top-tier art market for Asian/Taiwanese art but also laying a significant foundation for the next generation of Taiwanese artists to enter the global stage. “Mo Hai Lou” will showcase its rich cultural heritage and innovative vitality with enhanced international visibility. This cross-regional, fusion of ancient and modern artistic celebration will be open for free to the public in Europe and America, offering a rare opportunity for art lovers, collectors, and audiences interested in Eastern culture to experience the unique charm of Asian/Taiwanese art up close.

[Curatorial Unit – Mo Hai Lou Introduction] Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Institute, with its unique perspective on art appraisal and rich museum curating experience, constructs exhibitions with high academic value and publications, gaining favor from cultural institutions both domestically and internationally. It provides professional consultation to international art collectors in areas such as art investment, authentication, and collection management. Through regular international exhibitions and professional lectures, the institute serves as an important platform connecting global art institutions, continuously contributing to the promotion of Taiwanese/Asian art.

[Curator Introduction] Dr. Ye Guoshin is the first Chinese to pursue a doctoral degree in art authentication in the UK. Demonstrating artistic talent from a young age, he entered the Department of Fine Arts at National Taiwan Normal University through a national top score. During his studies, he won first prizes in both calligraphy and Chinese painting at his department’s exhibition and graduation show. After graduating, he furthered his studies in the UK under the guidance of Dr. Wang Tao, the Pritzker Professor of Asian Art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and learned from renowned Chinese art authorities, including Professor Su Liwen, Professor Brian Falkenbridge, and Dr. Li Changyu. With a synthesis of various authoritative appraisal theories, he created a unique system of authentication and contributed to academic institutions like National Taiwan Normal University, where he also established a scholarship to support outstanding and disadvantaged students.

Currently the founder of Mo Hai Lou International Art Research Institute, Dr. Yeh spent over ten years writing his monumental work 墨海春秋 (Mo Hai Chronicles), a 750,000-word, six-volume set that combines invaluable knowledge from both the academic and practical fields of art authentication. This book, the first comprehensive study of ancient and modern Chinese painting and calligraphy authentication after the pioneers Zhang Heng, Xu Bangda, and Yang Renkai, is noted for its scientific, academic, systematic, and logical approach, deeply analyzing the art market.

[Grace Han Brand Introduction] The art crafts leather goods brand Grace Han made its debut in London in 2019, after ten years of preparation. It combines outstanding craftsmanship to create meticulously crafted, timelessly elegant aesthetics. Designer Grace Wang blends Eastern and Western cultural influences, infusing the same level of care that one would give to a piece of artwork into every creation. Grace was inspired by her mother, Ms. Wang Chen-Jing Wen, an artist, and recalls drawing balanced lines with her mother in her childhood. This inspiration has evolved into her design philosophy, extending from oil canvases to leather, and giving birth to Grace Han’s three classic collections.