Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access (SIA Only)
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art Business
First Advisor
Maria Sancho Arroyo
Second Advisor
Betsy Thomas
Abstract
This dissertation explores the major issues and challenges influencing Chinese contemporary art and its market. Chapter 1 delves into the development challenges, focusing on government regulations, the role of Chinese galleries, tariffs, and the impact of the rapid rise of private museums. It also examines the shifting political correctness associated with "China" as a cultural symbol. Chapter 2 shifts to the evolving identity of Chinese collectors, analyzing corporate art collecting, globalization, and the hurdles they face in the international art market. Chapter 3 addresses the dilemmas in artistic creation, particularly the influence of Western art, the blurred lines of "appropriation," and how capital and censorship shape contemporary Chinese art. Chapter 4 looks ahead, exploring the future of Chinese contemporary art with a focus on post90s artists raised in the West and the growing influence of a new generation of collectors. This research highlights the interplay of culture, politics, and economy in shaping the future of Chinese contemporary art.
Recommended Citation
Li, Jia, "The Evolution of Chinese Contemporary Art: Developmental Struggles and Their Impact on Artists and Collectors" (2025). MA Theses. 235.
https://digitalcommons.sia.edu/stu_theses/235