Pearl Lam Galleries

Type

| Art Gallery
Founded| 2005; 20 years ago (2005)
Headquarters| Shanghai & Hong Kong
Website| pearllam.com

Pearl Lam Galleries is a contemporary art gallery founded by Pearl Lam. The gallery plays a central role in Asia's contemporary art sphere and is celebrated for its intellectual and cultural endeavors that re-evaluate conventional understandings of Chinese cultural practice.[1][2]

The gallery exhibits some of the most influential Chinese and international artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. There are two gallery spaces in Hong Kong and Shanghai.[3]

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Development
* 3 Artists representation
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History[edit]

Pearl Lam Galleries was established in 2005, with its first fine art gallery in Shanghai.[4]

Pearl Lam Galleries’s mission is to “present museum-quality exhibitions that re-evaluate and challenge perceptions of cultural practice in Asia.” The gallery facilitates international dialogue and cross-cultural exchange between the East and West. It showcases various Chinese and international artists who contribute to reimagining China's cultural place in the global landscape.[5]

Pearl Lam Galleries’s flagship gallery is in Shanghai, in the Bund district. In 2012, Pearl Lam opened a gallery in the Pedder Building in Hong Kong and renamed it from its former name, Contrasts Gallery, to Pearl Lam Galleries. Its inaugural exhibition, curated by Gao Minglu, was recognized as the best gallery show of the year.[6]

## Development[edit]

As Pearl Lam Galleries became a popular Chinese art locale, it produced various events and solo exhibitions. Pearl Lam Galleries has presented at major international art fairs, including Art Cologne, Art Basel, Frieze Masters, and West Bund Art and Design.[7]

Notable artists represented by Pearl Lam Galleries include London-based Philip Colbert, self-proclaimed as a "pioneer of the metaverse" and creator of project The Lobstars. The gallery also represents British artist Sam Cox, known as Mr. Doodle, who is known for adorning his entire Kent home with graphic, graffiti-like imagery.[8][9]

## Artists representation[edit]

Pearl Lam Galleries has held regular solo exhibitions for several leading artists.[10][11]

Artists who have been represented include: Maggi Hambling, Jana Benitez, Philip Colbert, Aldo Cristofaro, Chun Kwang Young, Golnaz Fathi, Leonardo Drew, Dale Frank, Kim Tae-Ho, Ma Kelu, Antony Micallef, Mr Doodle, Zanele Muholi, Ni Zhiqi, Babajide Olatunji, Cynthia Polsky, Studio Swine (aka A.A. MURAKAMI), Zhu Peihong, Pang Tao, Peter Peri, Gatot Pujiarto, Qin Yufen, Qiu Deshu, Gonkar Gyatso, Ren Ri, Carlos Rolón, Su Dongping, Su Xiaobai, Thukral & Tagra, Danful Yang, John Young, Zhang Jianjun, Zhang Huan, Zhou Yangming, Zhu Jinshi, and Yinka Shonibare CBE.[12]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "pearl-lam-galleries". ocula.com. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
2. ↑ Lui, Louise (22 March 2014). "Spiritual as Mountains at Pearl Lam Galleries - The Glass Magazine". theglassmagazine.com. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
3. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries Hong Kong | Hong Kong Art Gallery Association | Official Website". www.hk-aga.org. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
4. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries | Hong Kong, Pedder Building - Artworks & Exhibitions - Artland". www.artland.com. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
5. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries Hong Kong". Shift City Guide. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
6. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries | Art Galleries Association Singapore". agas.org.sg. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
7. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries, Singapore | My Art Guides". My Art Guides | Your Compass in the Art World. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
8. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries - 13 works for sale, profile & content on The Artling". The Artling. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
9. ↑ "Pearl Lam Galleries | Art in Central, Hong Kong". Time Out Hong Kong. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
10. ↑ updated, Catherine Shaw last (27 January 2014). "Pearl Lam opens a new gallery at Gillman Barracks, Singapore". wallpaper.com. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
11. ↑ Lam, Pearl (14 November 2023). "What Gallerist Pearl Lam Does in Shanghai". Artnet News. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
12. ↑ Crichton-Miller, Emma (10 November 2022). "Pearl Lam". The Design Edit. Retrieved 8 January 2024.

## External links[edit]

* Official website
* Pearl Lam Galleries on Facebook
* Pearl Lam Galleries on Twitter
* Pearl Lam Galleries on Instagram