The Yishu Association 8
Because China is not primarily a market to be conquered but an ancient and deep culture which, today, seeks and finds itself within extraordinary diversity contemporary works .
Founded on a society and centuries-old traditions, Chinese art is reborn, encouraging the emergence of a new wave of extremely creative artists and attracting more and more companies and economic partners.
Created in 2010, the association has set itself the ambition of:
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Allow winning artists to stay in residence in Beijing to live a time of immersion, inspiration and encounters at the heart of the Chinese artistic universe.
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Ensure the development of contacts with museums, foundations, the press, personalities from the arts and the economy to organize exhibitions and prestigious artistic events.
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Encourage the creation of books on Sino-European cultural relations.
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Allow Chinese artists to live the same experience by offering a residency program in Paris.
Members of the Board of Directors
gathered aroundChristine Cayol, founder of
Yishu 8,the members of the association's Board of Directors come from a variety of backgrounds such as the economy, art and culture, education, communication and journalism.
Président Ancien directeur de l'ENSBA de PARIS
Fondatrice de Yishu 8 Philosophe et écrivain
Vice-Président Collectionneur et Président de l'ADIAF
Vice-Président Dirigeant de presse
Vice-Président Journaliste, écrivain et animateur
Secrétaire générale
Honorary members
Caroline Athuil
Jean-Paul DesrochesHonorary General Curator of Heritage
Caroline Odinet,interior designer
Herve Machenaud,EDF Asia-Pacific director
Catherine Pegard,Director of the Public Establishment of the Palace of Versailles
Jean-Pierre RaffarinSenator and former Prime Minister