2023【ART SHOPPING】
The International Art Contemporary Art Fair【ART SHOPPING】2023 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris
-Presentation of the art fair-
The Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain “ART SHOPPING” 2024, will take place at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris from October 18 to October 20. Exhibitors at this 34th edition continue to come from such diverse countries as France, Germany, the UK, the USA, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Japan and China. More than 800 artists and galleries representing over 30 nationalities will be taking part this year, with over 2,500 works on display. Art Shopping attracts over 60,000 international visitors, collectors and art lovers every year to the Louvre in Paris. This year's event will be accompanied by an appropriate and committed communications campaign.
Association sino française d'échange d'art has brought together 16 exceptional contemporary artists to participate in the “ARTSHOPPING” 2023 International Contemporary Art Fair at the Caroussel du Louvre in Paris, France.
Stand D51, Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
Exhibiting artists :
Director Chen Hongxia and the artistic troupe A-play / Catherine BANG /
Yi Lu ( Louis ) FANG / Muzhi LI / LING RONG /
Kuan LU / Xue MA / Maggie MA / Guillaume MONNET / Chenyan OUYANG/ Heng QI / Julie SONG / Mirielle XU / Helen ZHANG / Roacy ZHENG / Na ZHU
FROM OCTOBER 18 TO OCTOBER 20, 2024
Carrousel du LOUVRE
99, rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris
Friday, October 18: 8pm-11pm (by invitation only)
Saturday, October 19: 11am-8pm
Sunday, October 21: 11am-7pm (last entries at 6:30pm)
Parking from 07h to 23h: Q-PARK Carrousel du Louvre,
Access :
1 avenue du général Lemonnier 75001 Paris
Metro: Lines 1 & 7, station: Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre
Bus: Lines 21, 27, 39, 48, 67, 68, 69, 72, 81 & 95
Stops: Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre; Palais Royal - Comédie Française; Musée du Louvre
-Presentation of participating artists' works-
1. Director Chen Hongxia
and the artistic troupe A-play
Expert in international human resources with China's National Bureau of Foreign Experts
Honorary President of the Sino-European Association for International Cultural Development
Visiting Professor at Binzhou Medical University
Ambassador for Exchange and Research in Eastern and Western Culture
Pioneer and educator in new arts
Founder of “Sky Art” natural art therapy
Guest expert for the Mental Health Association
Board member of the Expressive Arts Association
Career and Contributions:
For over twenty years, Hong and the A-Play Group have been integrating the principles of pedagogy, sociology, psychology, anatomy, natural medicine and Eastern and Western philosophy, using art as a medium to improve physical and mental health, inspire creativity and train many performing artists, corporate consultants, creative planners and natural therapists. They have created a new method of artistic expression, using art as a bridge to spread Chinese culture, and are widely recognized by teachers and celebrities around the world. Hong has traveled to over thirty countries, including the USA, Russia, Spain, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, India and Thailand, for academic exchanges, art tours and elite corporate training. She has been invited to give lectures and cultural and artistic exchanges at renowned universities such as Duke University, University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Columbia University, University of Southern California, Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Original works: Among his original works are: “Future World”, “Lady Hongfu”, “The Way of Medicine”, “The Third Polar”, “Sirius”, “Human Toy”, “TANG”, “True and False Monk”, “Youth's Blank Space”, “The Mansion”, “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp”, “Wedding on the Ruins”, “Rescue the Hostage”, “Mountain Substance: Nine Tails”, “Sword in the Cage”, etc.
Performances/Art Performance: “Release”, “Mirror of Flow”, “Person”.
« Peur primitive », Video
2. Catherine BANG
Catherine Bang, whose Chinese name is Fang Shuxi, is an artist of Chinese-Korean origin, born in China and raised in Korea. She currently lives in Boston, USA. She is passionate about architecture and art, her favorite painter being Salvador Dalí, and her idol Zaha Hadid.
Her watercolor “Picnic” won first prize in the international Andersen Art Prize competition in 2024. Among his other works, the oil painting “Les Couleurs du Vent” won a silver medal, and was exhibited in September and October 2024 at the City Hall in Aarhus, Denmark. His colored pencil work “Demain” and watercolor “Lampe Nocturne” were selected for the 2024 “Rhapsodie d'Automne” international artistic healing exhibition and competition.
A Melted Playground, Arcylic on canvas, 45.5x53cm, 2024
3. Yi Lu ( Louis ) FANG
Yi Lu Fang (Louis Fang), born in Beijing, currently lives in Seoul, South Korea. His watercolor “Nostalgia” and his work “Rites of the Mid-Autumn Festival” were awarded the silver medal in the international Andersen Art Prize 2024 competition and were exhibited at Aarhus City Hall, Denmark, in September and October 2024.
Among his other achievements, his oil drawing “Jeu de Jour” and watercolor “Bal des Chats” were selected for the 2024 international “Rhapsodie d'Automne” exhibition and competition.
Her works are distinguished by a vivid imagination and a childlike touch. Her bold, rich use of color, and her unique way of depicting characters and animals, infuse her creations with a charming spirit, creating a fairytale atmosphere.
A cheerful posture, Watercolor, 27x39cm(30x42.5cm framed), 2023
4. Muzhi LI
Muzhi LI, from Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, is the author of the philosophical book “Wei Si Ren”, and a fervent advocate of the fusion of art and philosophy in everyday life. He graduated from the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts' Department of Traditional Chinese Painting in 2009 with an Academic Diploma, and in 2014 received his Master's Degree in Oil Painting from Nanjing University's Institute of Fine Arts. His artistic work explores the ontological value of human existence and the direction of its meaning, becoming deeply involved in writing, sculpture and the reconstruction of society through the form of “social sculpture”.
Group exhibitions:
1 “Young Talents Exhibition” at the Chinese Contemporary Art Documentation Exhibition, March 2008, Beijing Wall Art Museum
2. “Xi'an International Performance Art Exhibition”, October 2008, Shengtian Space Gallery, Xi'an
3. “Missed Opportunities Art Festival”, June 2021, Beijing Hanjian Art Museum
4. “Grand Navigation”, modern and contemporary art exhibition, August 2022, Nanjing Nan Visual Art Museum
5. “Dimensions of the Cone of Light: PGC & AIGC Art Exhibition”, June 2023, Rongyi Art Zone, Baoding, Hebei
6. “Dimensions of Freedom Art Exhibition”, 3rd season, April 2024, Yisha Public Cultural Center, Beijing
7. “Beijing International Art Fair”, September 2024, Beijing Exhibition Center
Solo exhibitions:
1. “Smile is the Only Important Thing of Our Time”, December 2011, Liu Chen Baozhuan Art Museum, Nanjing
2. “Wei Siren” exhibition, June 2019, Xi'an Qujiang Book City, with book launch, under the academic direction of teacher Peng De
Auction sales:
1. Nanjing Spring Classic Auction, August 14, 2022, “Wei Siren” sold for 57,500 RMB
2. Poly Xiamen Autumn Auction, November 4, 2023, the work “Wei Siren” sold for 69,000 RMB
Publications and awards :
1. “The Last Supper”, published in the documentation of the 2nd Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Art (2009), also recommended in the special New Year 2010 issue of “New York Art” magazine, among the 10 recommended Chinese artists
2. Philosophical book “Wei Si Ren” (conceptual work of social sculpture), published in 2019, won the 2019 Macau Design Prize
3. “Four Quartets”, work presented at the Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts graduation exhibition in 2009, received the institution's second academic prize
4. “The Last Supper” received the Best Emerging Young Artist Award at the 2007 Chinese Contemporary Art Documentation Exhibition.
The Silence of God and the Broken Limit, Installation, 80x40x30cm
5. LING RONG
LING RONG, artist born and based in Shanghai, China. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai Normal University, she has also taken advanced courses in oil painting at the Academy of Fine Arts, Tsinghua University, and with the masterMykhailo Guida.
His works have been selected for prestigious exhibitions such as :
ART CAPITAL at the Grand Palais, Paris
Salon International d'Art Contemporain at the Louvre, Paris
Shanghai International Art Fair
Shanghai Urban Art Fair
Ningbo Urban Art Fair
Chongqing International Art and Life Fair
Liles, Oil on canvas, 40x50cm
6. Kuan LU
Specializing in art, art collecting and art finance.
-Young Artist,
-Young Collector,
-Founder of Swiss gallery LKArtGate
-Art consultant for the Hong Kong International Auction House,
-Art collection consultant,
-Founder of the Cent Noms de Famille heritage research and personalization project (research into roots and ancestors),
-Ambassador for the transmission of national studies.
Young artist born in the 1980s. Passionate about painting since childhood, she began with the traditional fine brush technique, then gradually broadened her scope to free painting and contemporary creation. She is also involved in the production of ceramics, ancient bricks and tiles, traditional rice paper, acrylic paint and oil paint! Her ingenious creativity in ideas and materials reflects her experience, reflection, wisdom and wit! Her works feature a variety of styles, combining Eastern and Western cultures, while integrating her perception of the stages of her own life into her art and soul!
Wordless Book, Oil on canvas, 100x70cm
Air, Mousse plastique, punaises, fil de fer, cubes en plastique, 34x16x42cm
7. Xue MA
MA Xue, born in Beijing, graduated from Peking University's Faculty of Foreign Languages with a double degree in arts, and obtained a master's degree in journalism and communication from Seoul University in South Korea. She is a renowned Chinese film director, screenwriter and producer, and the only Chinese woman to have received the Korean Wave Contents Award from Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Her films have been selected for the Rotterdam International Film Festival, and she won the Best Director Award at the Los Angeles Women's Independent Film Festival. The films she has produced have accumulated sales of 6.355 billion RMB in China.
Since childhood, Ma Xue has studied traditional Chinese painting under Yang Wenqing, and calligraphy with Zhao Jiaxi. Her paintings have been inscribed by Chu Tunan. As an artist, she does not limit herself to cinematic art, but also develops a unique aesthetic and practice in painting. Her works, like her films, can evoke resonance on a spiritual level in the viewer, leaving much to the imagination. After viewing her works, audiences can release their emotions, feeling a lasting impact. She constantly explores our emotions and imagination through her painting.
Ma Xue's works, “Autumn Thoughts” and “Memory”, have been selected for the “Autumn Rhapsody” international art competition and exhibition in 2024. “Mémoire” has also been selected for the Yokohama International Artists' Exhibition in Japan in 2024.
Desire, Arcylic on canvas, 32x68cm
8. Maggie MA
Maggie MA, an interdisciplinary artist, has worked in various artistic fields, including industrial design, visual identity design (VI), visual design, fashion design, jewelry design, drawing and painting. Since childhood, she has studied under renowned painters at the China Central Academy of Fine Arts and is currently pursuing her studies at the Guangdong Academy of Fine Arts.
Awards (2023-2024):
German Red Dot Design Award
French Design Award (FDA)
6 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the preliminaries of the International Baroque Painting Competition, 6 gold medals in the annual finals
5 gold medals at the Monet International Painting Competition
1 gold and 1 silver medal at the Andersen International Art Prize
etc.
Art exhibitions :
2024: Special exhibition “Inspiration beyond borders” for the 60th anniversary of SinoFrench diplomatic relations and the Paris Olympic Games.
2024: 10th ART FORMOSA - Formosa International Art Fair.
2024: “Bird's Nest Cup - Double Olympiad” Olympic seating art exhibition.
Série 1 de la scène de la rue Cangqiao à Shaoxing en mai, Huile sur lin, 38x48 cm
Série 2 de la scène de la rue Cangqiao à Shaoxing en mai, Huile sur lin, 38x48 cm
9. Guillaume MONNET
Born in 1975 in Mayenne, is a singular artist. Outside his full-time job, he has had a rich life experience. A former semi-professional racing cyclist, he rode many stages of the Tour de France for years, but his true passion has always been the art of painting.
Initially, his creations were for his own enjoyment, but encouraged by family and friends, in 2018 he decided to showcase his work at a Christmas market, marking the start of his artistic journey. In 2019, he held his first official exhibition, sharing his passion and connecting with other professional and amateur artists. He has also exhibited his work in several cities and even hospitals. In addition to his work in the healthcare field, he is a creative artist, demonstrating his artistic talent.
Guillaume MONNET is a versatile artist who has managed to balance his career in healthcare with his passion for art.
Contemporary painting, Oil on canvas, 73x92cm
10. Chenyan OUYANG
Chenyuan OUYANG, born on November 26, 1983 in Shaoyang, Hunan province, graduated from Hunan University of Arts and Letters in 2004, where he studied art design. He was a student of Chen Xichuan for many years, which gave him a solid foundation in fine arts, learning watercolor, oil painting and traditional Chinese painting. He currently resides in the Shuangqing district of Shaoyang and is an executive member of the Shaoyang Young Artists Association.
Professional experience:
2011-2013: Painting teacher at Tianfu Primary School in Liling.
2014 to present: Painting teacher at Shaoyang Secondary School.
Main awards and exhibitions:
In 2018, the oil painting “Shaoyang Boy and His Hero League World” won the silver prize at the National New Era Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting Competition.
In 2018, the work “I'll Make You Eat Cold Noodles” won first prize at the Shaoyang Young Artists Association exhibition.
In 2019, the painting “Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea” was selected for the Shaoyang Museum's 100-meter national painting scroll.
On September 30, 2019, the oil painting “The God of Destiny” won second prize in the first national community panel painting competition.
In 2020, the oil painting “Dawn” was selected for the painting exhibition on the theme of fighting the epidemic in China.
In 2020, the drawing “Safe Return to Work” was selected for the art exhibition “Fighting the Epidemic through Culture, Great Love for Shaoyang”.
In 2022, the New Year painting “The King of the Oxen Bride” won the bronze prize at the Second China International Elite Art Exhibition.
In 2022, the oil painting “China's Youth” won the bronze prize at the third China International Elite Art Exhibition.
In March 2022, the puppet show “The Beast of the Year”, for which he was the scriptwriter, was broadcast on Central Channel 12 in the psychological interview program “Last Mile Love”.
In March 2023, the oil painting “Waves” won first prize at China's first international online painting exhibition.
In August 2023, the oil painting “What the Clouds Told Me” won second prize at the third joint exhibition of Chinese and foreign artists.
In 2023, the oil painting “Image of the Water Flower” won third prize at the third joint exhibition of Chinese and foreign artists.
From October 1 to 7, 2023, he held a solo exhibition of “Image of the Water Flower” at the Zhongya Museum.
In 2023, the work “Xi Jinping Admires the Water Lilies” won second prize in the “Cup of Love with Water Lilies” calligraphy, painting and photography competition in Shaoyang.
On October 21, 2023, the oil painting Forest of Norway won first prize at the 5th China International Elite Painting Exhibition.
On May 27, 2024, the work Portrait of Educator He Luting was selected for the Hunan Spirit of Educators Painting Exhibition and received the Excellent Work Award (the Excellence Award being the highest distinction of this event).
On May 19, 2024, the work Portrait of General Cai E was selected for the Long Prosperity, Vibrant Youth Painting Exhibition of the Shaoyang Young Artists Association, and won first prize.
On April 29, 2024, Floating won the gold medal at the 2nd National Online Art Exhibition.
In 2024, the works “Waves”, “Norwegian Forest” and “China's Youth” were selected for the “Encounter between Contemporary Art and Orientalism” exhibition in Shanghai.
In 2024, the work “Portrait of General Cai E” was selected for the exhibition “L'Éclat du Dragon à Shaoyang”.
Waves, Oil on canvas, 75x90cm
11. Heng QI
Qi Heng, whose pen name is Haohan, is a master of intangible cultural heritage transmission in China, a first-rate registered architect, senior engineer, film scriptwriter and member of several international arts organizations. A graduate in architecture from Harbin Industrial University, he also holds an MBA from the University of Macau. Qi Heng is the founder of digital cell phone pop art, minimalist oil painting and minimalist Chinese painting, and is committed to promoting innovation in contemporary art.
From childhood, Qi Heng developed a passion for painting, taking part in sketching and creative classes at the Maison des Jeunes. He then trained as a professional artist for two years, laying the foundations for his solid career in the visual arts. After accumulating a wealth of professional experience in design institutes and planning offices, he began his career as a screenwriter in 2018 with his first film, “Le Roman de l'île du Soleil”. Subsequently, he created other works such as “Les Amours de Sinan”, “Âme brisée à Hong Kong” and “Les Amours de la mer”, making his mark in the film industry.
A multi-disciplinary artist, Qi Heng has particularly distinguished himself in painting. During the pandemic, he concentrated on creating oil paintings, and his works “Vacances” and “Matin à Shanghai” won several prizes in international art competitions. In 2020, his “Vacances” won sixth place in the Body Art category of the American art competition, while “Matin à Shanghai” won in the Digital Art category. Her works have been exhibited in countries such as the USA, France and Japan, as well as in Switzerland and Italy through online exhibitions, reinforcing her international influence.
Qi Heng's artistic style fuses minimalism and abstraction, creating works that combine visual power with philosophical depth. His painting “End of the Cold War”, created to celebrate the centenary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party, earned him membership of the American Association of Oil Painters, marking an important step in the maturity of his artistic style.
In addition to painting and filmmaking, Qi Heng also excels in art criticism and academia. His works have been widely covered by national and international media, and he has been designated “one of the most valuable contemporary artists for collectors”. Invited to exhibit in many renowned international shows, he explores the infinite possibilities of contemporary art through the integration of modern aesthetics and technology, gaining considerable recognition and esteem in the art world.
Source of life, Digital, 50x50cm
12. Julie SONG
Julie SONG, born in Jilin, China. In 2009, she moved to France to pursue her studies and obtained a Master's degree in contemporary art at the Université Paris 8. She currently lives in Paris, where she works as a designer and illustrator.
Exhibitions and academic career :
February 2022: Participation in the international ART CAPITAL exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris.
September 2021: Thematic exhibition “Une mémoire qui ‘n'existe’ pas” at the Francis Barlier art gallery in Paris.
June 2021: Thematic exhibition “Le Futur: Notre Monde” at the Académie des Beaux-Arts de la Rive Gauche gallery in Paris.
2015: Graduated from Université Paris 8 with a master's degree in contemporary art and new media.
2012: Graduated from Université Paris 8 with a bachelor's degree in plastic arts.
Series of works
13. Mirielle XU
Mirielle XU, Member of Jiangsu Province Artists Association, Member of Suzhou Artists Association, Member of Suzhou Young Artists Association
Diploma: Master of Arts Management, Renmin University of China
National Honors:
September 2019: The watercolor work “Su Yun” won second prize at the “Fourth National Exhibition of Women's Watercolor and Pastel Painting 2019” (Shaanxi Artists' Association, Shaanxi Contemporary Institute of Watercolor and Pastel Painting, China Watercolor and Pastel Artists' Union Committee).
October 2019: The oil work “Huiying” was selected for the “Exhibition of the Results of the National Young Artistic Talents (Painting and Calligraphy) 2019” of the Center of Cultural and Artistic Talents of the Ministry of Culture (Center of Talents of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
December 2020: The oil work “Reconstitution of a Child NO-4” was selected for the “Second International Oil Painting Biennale of Dafen, Shenzhen 2020” organized by the China Artists Association.
September 2021: The oil work “Nature Morte Reconstituée” was selected for the “Tenth National Exhibition of Young and Middle Generations of Oil Painting (Dafen) 2021” (China Artists' Association)
October 2021: The oil painting “Ancient Village by the River” was selected for the “Jiangnan 2021 National Exhibition of Poetic Oil Painting” (China Artists' Association).
2022 : The oil painting “Kunqu Song in Front of the Floating Pavilion” was selected for the “Third Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale, Shenzhen 2022” (China Artists Association)
2022 : The oil painting “Reconstitution of a Child NO-7” won the prize at the Dafen Young and Middle Generation Oil Painting Exhibition (China Artists' Association)
2022 : The oil painting “Garden Dream” was selected for the “Third Dafen International Oil Painting Biennale, Shenzhen 2022” and acquired by the Dafen Art Museum, Shenzhen (China Artists Association, Shenzhen Municipal CCP Propaganda Committee, Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Artistic Circles, Longgang District CCP Committee, Longgang District Government).
March 2023: The watercolor work “On the Other Side of the Water” won the Rubens Watercolor Art Prize at the “Eighth National Exhibition of Women's Watercolor and Pastel Painting” (Xi'an Artists' Association, Shaanxi Contemporary Institute of Watercolor and Pastel Painting, National Committee of Women's Watercolor and Pastel Artists, China Watercolor and Pastel Artists' Union Committee).
“La Tour Eiffel se donne la Main avec le Pavillon des Pivoines”,
Oil painting, 80x90cm, 2024
14. Helen ZHANG
A Chinese artist with a passion for art, she is also a fashion designer and brand founder.
Her work is steeped in romance, and she specializes in combining natural elements with her elegant personal style to create unique pieces.
Helen Zhang often finds inspiration in nature and travel, feeling the journey and exploring the relationship with herself.
Her artistic universe is beautiful and wild, her works are aesthetically pleasing, simple and bright, and convey a powerful artistic concept.
The images in the works are poetic and imbued with the artist's deep understanding and unique taste for humanity and life.
Iris, Mixed media, 80x60cm
15. Roacy ZHENG
Roacy Zheng is a Chinese interdisciplinary artist. A graduate of the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts, she is active in the fields of new media, audiovisual advertising and film art direction. She has also worked as an animation director for major CG games, exploring new artistic practices. Co-founder of the MAXLIONS brand, she expresses her artistic talents in various fields combining art and commerce.
A versatile artist, she is a founder of the Zhijiang Artists Alliance, a member of the Yangtze Delta Art Management Alliance, and participates in metaverse research at the Zhejiang University Summit. She is also a member of NetEase Fuxi's AI research lab, specializing in games and entertainment.
She is passionate about exploring the “interdisciplinary possibilities of art in the contemporary context”. Her works, ranging from easel painting to installation, printmaking, video and digital creations, reflect a dialogue between the ancient and the modern, and express female consciousness and self-representation in contemporary artistic creation.
Wind and dragon rise together,India ink on paper, 78x78cm
16. Na ZHU
ZHU Na, illustrator, theater director and installation artist. She is the creator of the original IP characters “Zhu Xiao Na / Big Red Hat” and has published art albums entitled The Story of Zhu Xiao Na and the Big Red Hat and The Amusement Park Switch. Her IP-themed exhibitions have taken place in prestigious venues such as the Nanjing Museum, Jiangnan Gongyuan, Sanya Luhuitou Park, Nanjing Phoenix International Bookstore, Deji New Star Art Museum, Jinling Hotel and Nanjing Exhibition Park.
She has also organized several solo exhibitions such as The Story of Zhu Xiao Na and the Big Red Hat, The Amusement Park, The Drinking Illustration Exhibition, Somnambule, and The Year of Imaginations. His installation works include the plant installation Croissance libre exhibited in the D9 district, the inflatable installation Je ne suis pas un fauve at the IFCX, the sculpture Attendant le vent at the Phoenix Art Museum, the sculpture Attente at Phoenix Square, and L'Année des Imaginations at the Shanghai Baikong space.
The year of fantasy, Acrylic on canvas, 57x92.5cm
A Chemistry Cape, Acrylic on canvas, 77x117cm
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