Spotted Curator!
Amy LI A
by Thomas Lioutas
my Li is a prominent art curator in the contemporary art scene in China, a country which has d eve l o p e d d u r i n g t h e l a s t 2 -3 decades a thriving community of artists and a buzzing art market. It is a country with many great Art Galleries, Art fairs & organizations, hosting both renowned European and American artists, but also presenting to the world the new generation of Chinese Artists who become increasingly popular. Art curators like Amy Li have contributed vastly to the development as mentioned earlier, as her dedication, vision, and management has resulted in the rapid rise of fame both of her gallery and the artists that she represents. Despite not being an artist herself, she is an important part of the creative artistic process not only preparing the setting and management of exhibitions but also having a direct dialogue with the artist and provide valuable help to overcome any obstacles. Thus, the art curator in the contemporary art world is a silent ally of the artist, a person behind the scene who guarantees the technical quality and the conceptual elegance which in demand in the artistic production by the public and the institutions. The work of an Art curator is not an easy task, and we at ArtTour International Magazine want to show our commitment to supporting curators around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and prescience in their events. This year Amy Li's contribution to the international art scene is recognized with the "Curator Award For Excel l e n c e ," T h e a w a rd c e l e b r a t e s curatorial excellence. Revealing the role of the Art curator to the public is also crucial, as it enables us to create a more rounded view of how artistic ex p re s s i o n i s a m u l t i - l aye re d , complex progress, instead of simply being the wishes and ideas of a single person.
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