About the K11 Art Foundation
Founded by Adrian Cheng in 2010, the K11 Art Foundation (KAF) is a registered not-for-profit organisation that promotes the development of the contemporary art scene of Greater China by nurturing artistic talents and taking them to the international stage. Not only does KAF support Chinese contemporary artists with its projects, but it also serves as an incubator for professional practices of young promising curators.
KAF has embarked on international collaborations with Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí in Spain; Serpentine Galleries and Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London; Centre Pompidou, Palais de Tokyo, and Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Armory Show, New Museum, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York; and many other prestigious institutions. Works of Chinese talents are showcased at exhibitions in Asia and in other parts of the world.
The artist-in-residence programme held at the K11 art village in Wuhan, China – which has proven itself a dedicated platform for studio practices, exchanges, and connections since its establishment in 2011 – is another important undertaking of the Foundation that fulfils its mission. In order to provide guest artists from Greater China and around the globe with more resources and facilities, the village will be relocated to the first K11 Art Mall in the city in May 2017. Equipped with eight studios, exhibition spaces, and multifunction rooms for activities, it promises to, as always, spare no effort to encourage creative practices and popularise contemporary art.
Through researches, initiatives, and partnerships, KAF offers the Chinese public a diverse range of programmes, fostering the appreciation of art and culture.
