Selection Committee

China

Senior art journalist, curator, documentary film director

Cao Dan

Cao Dan Senior art journalist, curator, documentary film director. From 1998 to 2012, she moved to Paris, France and engaged herself in the fields of art, design, and documentary. From 2012 to 2017, she acted as the publisher of two authoritative art publications, LEAP and The Art Newspaper China. At the beginning of 2018, she founded ARTEMISIA, committed to interdisciplinary collaborations between art, design, art crafts, and technology, with the aim of promoting the connection and interaction between the public, corporations, and art. From February 2019, she was appointed as President of MM'Art+(Meta Media Group), Publisher of The Art-Journal, ArtReview China & LEAP.

China

Independent curator, art critic

Boyi FENG

Born in Beijing in 1960.He is an independent curator and art critic. From 2007 to 2017, he served concurrently as Artistic Director of the He Xiangning Art Museum, and from 2012 to 2014, as Artistic Director of the Suzhou Jinji Lake Art Museum. He was twice awarded "Curator of the Year" by the Art Power 100 in 2010 and 2016, and received the 12th Award of Art China "Curator of the Year" award in both 2017 and 2018. Since the late 1980s, he has been deeply engaged in curating, writing, and editing within the field of Chinese contemporary art. His work focuses on marginal, alternative artists and groups, as well as the living and creative conditions of the younger generation. He places particular emphasis on the experimental, critical, and practical dimensions of Chinese contemporary art. He has authored hundreds of thousands of words in essays and critical texts, and curated over one hundred contemporary art exhibitions.

Japan

The Senior Curator and Head of Design and Architecture at M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture

Ikko Yokoyama

Ikko Yokoyama is the Senior Curator and Head of Design and Architecture at M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture, in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District. Since joining M+ in 2016, she has played a pivotal role in building its foundational Design and Architecture collection and developing various exhibitions and public programmes. Additionally, her external engagements include being the Co-President of the International Confederation of Architectural Museums (ICAM), a committee member of the Design-DESIGN MUSEUM, an expert committee member of the National Center for Art Research, and a member of the expert advisory group for the Council for Cultural Affairs in the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Chile

Cultural Platform of the University of Chile and Honorary President of the World Crafts Council for Latin America (World Crafts Council)

Bárbara Velasco

Director, Cultural Platform of the University of Chile and Honorary President of the World Crafts Council for Latin America. She has more than 14 years of experience in the public service linked to the cultural and creative sector. Extensive experience in the design and management of strategic development programs for the artistic and cultural sector, public policies, participatory design, as well as in programming and curation for festivals and high-impact events. Promoter at national and international level of local development strategies through the creative economy and internationalization policies for the craft sector. Her extensive experience in project management and development for the creative sector, as well as the capacity for technical and methodological adaptation, have allowed her to expand her professional development towards the technology sector for the Creative Industries by leading technological development and adoption projects in the post-pandemic context.

China

Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of the Department of Ceramic Design at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University Deputy Director of the Ceramic Art Committee of the China Artists Association

Haoyu WU

Haoyu WU is Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of the Department of Ceramic Design at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. He also serves as Deputy Director of the Ceramic Art Committee of the China Artists Association, and is a member of both the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) and the China Artists Association. His work has been featured in numerous international and domestic exhibitions, including Art Basel in Miami, London Design Festival, the 12th and 13th International Ceramics Competitions Mino in Japan, the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale in South Korea, and a collateral exhibition of the Venice Biennale. He was selected for the 12th and 14th National Art Exhibitions of China, and received a Bronze Prize at the 4th China Fine Art Award. His works are held in the collections of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, the Icheon World Ceramic Center in Korea, the Tsinghua University Art Museum, Gallery ALL in the US, as well as various private and institutional collections worldwide.

China

Professor and doctoral advisor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Design scholar, curator

Bo ZHOU

Bo ZHOU is a professor and doctoral advisor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. He is a design scholar and curator whose research focuses on design history and theory, as well as visual culture. He has authored five monographs, including “Fracture and Continuity: Research on the History of Chinese Modern Design”, “Humane Dwelling: Criticism on Chinese Contemporary Design”, and “Modern Design and Ethical Thinking” . He has also translated seven important works into Chinese, such as “Design for the Real World”and “Vision in Motion” . As a curator, he has led major exhibitions including “The Sources of Contemporary Design in China”and “The Spirit of Zhong: Contemporary Chinese Design and Craft Exhibition”. His research and curatorial works have earned numerous honors, including the 8th and 9th Outstanding Achievement Award for Research in Institutes of Higher Education from China’s Ministry of Education , the Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation Award for Young University Teachers, and the China Fine Art Award for Theory and Criticism .

China

Professor and Head of the Ceramics Design Studio at the Central Academy of Fine Arts

Chunmao HUANG

Chunmao HUANG is a leading figure in contemporary Chinese ceramic art and serves as a professor and Head of the Ceramics Design Studio at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, China. He is known for his longstanding commitment to integrating traditional cultural elements with modern ceramic design. He has contributed to the design of state banquet porcelain for a number of high-profile events, including the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, the APEC Summit, and the BRICS Summit. His signature works—such as “West Lake Blue,” “Pomegranate Homeland,” and “National Charm Yellow”—reflect a design philosophy that distills contemporary aesthetics from classical traditions and facilitate the promotion of Chinese porcelain culture to the world. As a professor at CAFA, he plays an active role in academic exchange and ceramic arts education, mentoring a new generation of ceramic artists. His works have been widely exhibited in major events both in China and abroad.

China

Contemporary craft curator Director of REVELATIONS CHINA

Yanfeng LI

Yanfeng LI has extensive experience across contemporary art, craft, and cultural innovation. She has been actively fostering cultural exchange and development across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2016, she established the Global ACE platform in Paris, focusing on international cultural exchange, exhibition curation and management, artist agency, and art collection and investment. Over the years, she has played an active role in facilitating official cultural collaborations between China and France, deepening bilateral cultural dialogue and cooperation. Her work centers on cultural innovation, international exhibition planning, and art investment, dedicated to facilitating cross-cultural exchange and industry integration. Through REVELATIONS CHINA, she has significantly expanded the reach of the Révélations International Biennial of Crafts and Creation in Asia. The inaugural edition of the fair took place in Beijing in September 2024, featuring 126 artists and institutions from 16 countries.

UK

Critic and Curator Wallpaper* magazine’s design critic

Hugo Macdonald

Hugo Macdonald is a critic and curator based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Formerly the design editor of Monocle and brand director of Ilse Crawford’s design studio, today he is Wallpaper* magazine’s design critic. Hugo has twice curated the Harewood House Biennial in Yorkshire and the Object Section of MIART (the Milan Contemporary Art Fair). He is the co-founder of Bard in Edinburgh, a gallery and studio for Scottish craft and design, which he opened with his husband James Stevens in November 2022.

Italy

Architect,Curator of Home Faber

Nicolò Rosmarini

Nicolò Rosmarini is an Italian architect with over a decade of experience in the fields of architecture, interior design, and product design, developed through collaborations with internationally acclaimed studios. His work is defined by a multidisciplinary approach and a deep appreciation for material culture and craftsmanship. He began an eight-year collaboration with the renowned firm ACPV Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, where he led major projects and gained experience across various scales and typologies. In 2022, Nicolò Rosmarini joined Studio Luca Guadagnino as Project Manager, where he oversees high-end residential interiors. In 2024, he served as Co-Artistic Director alongside Luca Guadagnino for Homo Faber, a major international exhibition dedicated to contemporary craftsmanship, held at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice. Driven by a strong belief in the cultural and creative value of artisanal work, Rosmarini continues to explore the intersections between design, tradition, and innovation. His professional journey reflects a growing passion and ongoing research into discovering emerging talents, studying ancient techniques, and contributing to the preservation and evolution of artisanal knowledge.

China

Artist, designer, curator Founder of TAO Gallery and ZIZAOSHE (Self-made Company), Director of Yuan Museum

Tao SONG

Haoyu WU is Associate Professor and Deputy Chair of the Department of Ceramic Design at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University. He also serves as Deputy Director of the Ceramic Art Committee of the China Artists Association, and is a member of both the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) and the China Artists Association. His work has been featured in numerous international and domestic exhibitions, including Art Basel in Miami, London Design Festival, the 12th and 13th International Ceramics Competitions Mino in Japan, the Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale in South Korea, and a collateral exhibition of the Venice Biennale. He was selected for the 12th and 14th National Art Exhibitions of China, and received a Bronze Prize at the 4th China Fine Art Award. His works are held in the collections of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, the Icheon World Ceramic Center in Korea, the Tsinghua University Art Museum, Gallery ALL in the US, as well as various private and institutional collections worldwide.

China

Professor, doctoral advisor, and President of Nanjing University of the Arts

Linghao ZHANG

Linghao ZHANG is President of Nanjing University of the Arts, where he also serves as a professor and doctoral advisor. He is a leading scholar recognized by the National High-level Talents Program in philosophy and social sciences, a Young Changjiang Scholar of the Ministry of Education, and a recipient of the Ministry’s New Century Excellent Talents award. He previously served as Vice President and Zhishan Distinguished Professor at Jiangnan University. He is the chief expert of major national projects funded by the National Social Science Fund of China. He also serves as Deputy Director of the Teaching Steering Committee for Industrial Design in Higher Education Institutions under the Ministry of Education, and as Honor Vice President of the China Industrial Design Association. Over the past decade, he has focused on education, research and practice in areas including China’s product design strategies and methodologies, systems innovation, and experience design. He has led projects that have won two National Teaching Achievement Awards, the inaugural National Outstanding Textbook Award, and the Outstanding Achievement Award for Research in Institutes of Higher Education from China’s Ministry of Education.

UK

Director of the Crafts Study Centre

Stephen Knott

Stephen Knott is Director of the Crafts Study Centre (CSC), part of the University for the Creative Arts. He is a writer, researcher, and educator, specialising in modern and contemporary craft history and theory.A postdoctoral fellowship at the CSC in 2012-13 drew Stephen further into the breadth, eccentricity, complexity, and global roots of modern craft. Since then, he has shown his commitment to craft studies through his editorship of The Journal of Modern Craft since 2012 and several notable publications. These include Amateur Craft: History and Theory (Bloomsbury, 2015) and articles and reviews for Design and Culture, West, Performance Research, Crafts, Craft Research and The Journal of Modern Craft. In 2018 Stephen curated Tendenser at Galleri F15 in Moss, Norway, a showcase of contemporary craft and edited the accompanying catalogue and was co-curator for Presence and Absence (2021-22) at the CSC, an exhibition which responded to the lack of diversity within the Centre’s collections.

China

Renowned TV host Guest speaker at the Craft Economists & Academics 50 Forum Producer of “From the Other Hill,” a female artist group exhibition

Fangfei LIU

Fangfei LIU is a renowned television host. She participated in the Craft Economists & Academics 50 Forum as a guest speaker and was the producer of “From the Other Hill,” a female artist group exhibition. She has hosted a range of major cultural programs on China Central Television (CCTV), including “Pole to Pole Expedition” and “Into Africa,” as well as high-profile live events such as the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the CCTV Spring Festival Music and Dance Show, and the live broadcast of Vienna New Year’s Concert. In the new media arena, her program “Fangfei’s Journey Through Civilizations” has established a strong cultural presence, with over 8 million followers across platforms and more than 100 posts exceeding 100,000 views each. The posts with the program’s hashtag have garnered over 1.7 billion views in total. Her interview series, featuring prominent cultural figures, promotes the Chinese culture and enjoys wide acclaim. She is considered a leading content creator on Chinese social media and streaming platforms such as Douyin and WeChat Channels.

Italy

Director of Museo Carlo Zauli

Matteo Zauli

Born in Faenza, Italy, in 1967, Matteo Zauli is a leading figure in the promotion of contemporary Italian ceramic art and currently serves as Director of Museo Carlo Zauli. Since 2002, he has overseen the museum’s artistic planning, archival management, and limited-edition ceramic production projects, playing a key role in advancing the presence of ceramic art within contemporary cultural discourse. He has taught multiple courses on art management and culture projects,accumulating rich experience in education and art practice. He laid a solid foundation for his expertise in project management, cultural activity planning, and curatorial writing. He excels at building cross-disciplinary networks that foster dialogue between art, institutions, and community.