Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection 【ASSOULINE】

Over the last century, China has experienced a period of growth more rapid and utterly transforming than any other nation has experienced in modern history. How can we begin to understand the country that has emerged from such a dramatic era of change? Perhaps the answer can be found in China‚Äôs art. Certainly, that is what renowned art collectors Adrian Cheng and John Dodelande argue in their forthcoming volume, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection. After all, China‚Äôs history as a land of enormous influence stretches back to its dynastic past, and the nation‚Äôs art has always been in conversation with its customs. The most highly anticipated volume in Assouline‚Äôs exclusive Ultimate series, Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection spotlights 100 works of contemporary art that reveal the social, political, and cultural evolution of a nation on the rise. Thoughtfully curated by Cheng and Dodelande, the 100 works are presented in chronological order, beginning with traditional paintings from the turn of the twentieth century and culminating with some of the most cutting-edge works by China‚Äôs ‚Äúnew generation‚Äù of artists, whose creations explore and often critique the politics that have defined China‚Äôs rapid growth into a new world power. The particular themes and conversations that these 100 works raise are glossed in essays and commentary from three of the world‚Äôs foremost experts on Chinese Art‚ÄîPhilip Tinari of the UCAA in Beijing, Alexandra Munroe of the Guggenheim in New York, and Karen Smith of OCAT Contemporary Art Terminal in Xi‚Äôan. While readers will come away from Chinese Art with a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture, the volume is also a work of art in its own right‚Äîa must-have collectible for any devotee of Chinese art and culture. Assouline‚Äôs Ultimate Collection is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking‚Äîthe oversized volume is hand-bound using traditional techniques, with several of the plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper and housed in a luxury silk clamshell. Complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection. ** The Ultimate Luxury Coffee Table Book Brand – Assouline ** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253808020_ff23841a2a_z.jpg Exclusively introduced by Baker-McGuire’s Taiwan flagship store, Assouline, hailed by The New York Times as the “Birkin of Books,” now has its only dedicated brand section in Taiwan. The space showcases a rich and diverse collection of luxury coffee table books and fragrance products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVNLwpDmhk Founded in 1994 in Paris by Prosper and Martine Assouline, the brand became the world’s first cultural luxury brand. Assouline's publications cover a wide range of themes, including art, fashion, photography, architecture, travel, gastronomy, and culture. Each book is renowned for its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and exceptional craftsmanship, attracting the attention of collectors worldwide. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54253610258_c29d15ec07_z.jpg With unparalleled style and masterful craftsmanship, Assouline has redefined the modern publishing landscape, elevating reading into a symbol of art and refined taste. These books are not merely vessels of thought but also artistic decor for both residential and commercial spaces. Whether displayed in a living room, bookshelf, or private library, they become striking visual focal points. Cherished by collectors globally, Assouline books have also become a top choice for luxury corporate gifting.