The Hurun Research Institute just launched the Hurun Global Art List 2020, which is a ranking of the Top 50 Global artists who are alive today based on the sales of their works at public auctions in 2019. This is the first year of the Hurun Global Art List, and it serves as an indicator of an artists works in the marketplace and their collectable value. Jiannan Huang is an artist who appears on two the lists, the Hurun China Art List and the Hurun Global Art List.
To view a copy of the report: Hurun Global Art List 2020
Jiannan Huang with Hurun Chairman and Chief Researcher Rupert Hoogewerf
Hurun Chairman and Chief Researcher Rupert Hoogewerf said, “The Hurun Global Art List is targeted at those who have the ability to collect, but don’t know where to start. There are just under 50 million dollar millionaires in the world today, many of whom have not yet started collecting art. I hope this inaugural Hurun Global Art List can give them an entry point to understanding more about who the world’s best-selling living artists are.”
The Hurun organization was established as a research unit in 1999 by British accountant Rupert Hoogewerf. Rupert Hoogewerf is often called the ‘godfather’ of the China Rich List, and today the Hurun Report is widely recognized as the foremost authority in tracking the changes among China’s high net worth individuals. Hurun Report’s flagship report is the China Rich List, which is highly respected and considered the bible of wealth and Who’s Who of Chinese business.
Hurun Report Inc. has grown into a leading luxury publishing group based in Shanghai, China, and has awards events in different cities worldwide. Last year, Rupert Hoogewerf visited Los Angeles for a New Year's dinner and awards ceremony, and was interviewed by TV Host Joey Zhou. The event this year in Los Angeles was cancelled, but will hopefully return next year.
- The Beverly Arts
Wenkang Xue is accomplished designer who has won many awards for his work and has been recognized internationally as one of the top designers in the world. One of his best known projects is the Emerald Minghui Golf Practice Court, Bihai Bay in Shenzhen, China. It is a golf club where people can go to practice golf and enjoy the luxury of a health club with rich amenities and relaxed Southeast Asia interior design.
The golf practicing range features a lush green surface that is optimized for golf and is located in the Bihai Bay Golf Club, West Village, Baoan District, Shenzhen, at the intersection of the Qianhai Development Zone and the Airport. The project took one year to complete and involved extensive research and coordination with the owner of the golf club to design and plan the project.
The primary materials used in the project were: Teak Wood, Emerald Green Marble, Pearly Yellow Marble, Jade, Agate Jade, Sport Plastic Floor, Mosaic, Copper Partition, Stainless Steel, and a Tensioned Membrane Structure. There was great attention to detail, including the ceilings and stairways, to make the club an elegant, yet comfortable location to relax and enjoy practicing golf.
Wenkang Xue is currently the Design Director and Chairman of Grand Hyatt Architectural Decoration Engineering Co., LTD and also the General Manager of Honghe Liansheng
Decoration Engineering Co., LTD.
- The Beverly Arts
Updated: Dec 11, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden receives a gift of artwork from artist Guixun Xu
Guixun Xu is a Chinese calligrapher and ink painting artist who started his career at an early age. He studied with Jinrong Professor Chen Dayu, an artist and educator in Chinese painting, calligraphy, and seal carving. In 1992, Guixun Xu attended the Central Academy of Fine Arts, and was under the tutelage of Professor Wang Yong. He is currently very involved in the art industry and gives his time to many organizations.
Guixun Xu is currently a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, Executive Dean of the Enlightened Painting Academy of the Democratic Progressive Central Committee, a Director of the Chinese Folk Artists Association, the former Vice Chairman of the Central Government Branch of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, a member of the Jiangsu Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, an Executive Director of the Jiangsu Overseas Friendship Association,member of the Standing Committee of Suzhou CPPCC, Vice President of Suzhou Buddhist Association, Executive Vice President of Suzhou Overseas Friendship Association, Executive Vice President and Art Director of Suzhou Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and President of Suzhou Contemporary Painting and Calligraphy Art Research Institute.
In its distinctive Chinese form, calligraphy is a source of pride and tradition in arts education that embodies important aspects of the China's cultural and artistic heritage. It takes many years of study and repetition to become a respected calligrapher. The tools are simple and easy to locate in China, but it is the skills of using the brush and ink and having a recognizable style that distinguish the artists from each other.
Like calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, or guohua (gwor-hwaa), is done using a brush dipped in ink, and is usually done on an absorbent paper or silk which can give the look of a soft watercolor wash, or an intense color painting, depending on the amount of ink and water and brush style. The finished work is often mounted on scrolls and hung, but can also be done on porcelain and lacquer ware.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton receives a scroll painting from artist Guixan Xu
While many of Guixun Xu's paintings are done in the traditional style, he does sometimes blend in a contemporary subject into his artwork and in his ink paintings. To focus attention on the subject, he will often leave a large amount of empty space around it, with calligraphy added to tell more about the artwork.
Guixun Xu has published several books of his artwork including "Collection of Guixun Xu’s Calligraphy Works" published by China Federation of Literary and Art Publishing House, "Collection of Guixun Xu’s Works" published by Henan Education Publishing House, "New Works of Chinese Contemporary Calligraphy Masters·Collection of Guixun Xu” published by People's Fine Arts Publishing House, "Inkstone Cuncultivation-Collection of Xu Guixun Xu’s Works", and "Inkstone Cuncultivation-Collection of Guixun Xu’s Calligraphy Nanjing Exhibition" published by China Art Publishing House.
Nobel Prize in Literature winner Mo Yan with artist Guixun Xu
Guixun Xu’s calligraphy works have won awards, including the first Gold Medal of the First National Ying League. In 2012, he was awarded the Excellent Work Award of the Fourth National Book Flanting Award. His work has been shown at many exhibitions, including the National Art Museum of China, National Exhibition and the China Youth Exhibition.