The Wallace Chan Exhibit: “Half A Century” Solo Exhibition at Shanghai Museum, Shanghai – Curated by Nina Hald
Gary Roskin –
Roskin Gem News Report –
Our friend Nina Hald, journalist, author, and Danish royal jewelry curator, has been announcing her latest curated exhibition, in Shanghai, Wallace Chan, “Half A Century” Solo Exhibition at Shanghai Museum, Shanghai. Here’s a short video she put together, along with Tony DeMarco’s review in Forbes Magazine, as well as Alex O’Dea’s review in Rapaport, below.
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Wallace Chan’s 50-Year Career Detailed In An Art Exhibition In China
Anthony DeMarco –
Forbes: Senior Contributor –
Wallace Chan returns to his high jewelry creations through an exhibition being held in China of his bejeweled masterpieces during his 50-year career.
The exhibition, “Wallace Chan: Half a Century,” will be on view July 3 – October 7 at the Shanghai Museum East. With more than 200 of his high jewelry art pieces, its is his largest exhibition to date, which is quite a statement for the high jewelry artist who has seen his share of big exhibitions in recent years.
The versatile artist currently has an exhibition of his large titanium sculptures in Venice. In September 2023, Christie’s London held an unprecedented exhibition of more than 150 of his jewels and sculptures titled, “The Wheel of Time.” It was the fifth time Christie’s hosted an exhibition of Chan’s creations and it was the first time Christie’s London dedicated its entire gallery space for one artist.
Tap here to read Anthony DeMarco’s exhibition review in Forbes.com
Charting 50 Years of Wallace Chan’s Artistry
July 18, 2024 | Alex O’Dea –
Rapaport –
The largest-ever exhibition of work by the contemporary Chinese jewelry artist is on show at Shanghai Museum East until October 7.
“Wallace Chan: Half a Century” sees more than 200 of Chan’s bejeweled masterpieces on display. Co-curated by the Shanghai Museum and Danish royal jewelry curator Nina Hald, the exhibition is designed to give an overview of Chan’s oeuvre as an artist and innovator across five decades. Noteable innovations throughout his career include his three-dimensional carving technique The Wallace Cut, patented jadeite luminosity-enhancing technology and the invention of elaborate gemstone settings without metal claws.
Tap here to see this featured in Rapaport
