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African Metal Work at UCLA’s Fowler Museum
Continue ReadingInspired by Striking Iron: The Art Of African Blacksmiths, an exciting new exhibition from The Fowler Museum at UCLA, we’re delving into the stories behind a few favorite works of African metal, from our own collection. The Fowler is part of UCLA’s School of the Arts and Architecture, and is renowned for its in-depth exploration of […]
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Breaking News: We Moved & Expanded
Continue ReadingA New Gallery and Studio For the very first time, the complete PAGODA RED collection will be open to the public. The move is complete—with the collections from our Fulton Market and Winnetka galleries finding new homes in our freshly renovated “rough luxe” space in Bucktown. PAGODA RED • 1740 W Webster Ave, Chicago Monday – Saturday • 10am […]
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Deng Ying: The Contemporary Folk Artist
Continue ReadingBeijing based artist Deng Ying embellishes small, everyday objects, such as porcelain plates, apothecary jars and paper hand-fans with playful, folk art scenes. The vignettes often feature the artist herself in caricature participating in typical daily activities. Though Deng Ying’s illustrations are inarguably contemporary in style, her frequent use of blue and white directly references […]
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Book Report: Elegance in Japanese Art
Continue ReadingHere at PAGODA RED, we love to follow the connective thread that ties modern and ancient art together. Tracing a work of art back through time, to the very emergence of a particular style or medium, and communicating that rich lineage to our clients, is an integral piece of what we do. It was with great pleasure that […]
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Then and Now: Modern Chinese Art Meets Ancient
Continue ReadingJoin us for an EXPO CHICAGO satellite event and discussion with Dr. John Tancock of Chambers Fine Art NY and Helyn Goldenberg of Sotheby’s. Then & Now Exhibition: Thursday 9/27—Sunday 9/30, 10am—6pm Discussion: Saturday 9/29, 11am—1pm PAGODA RED, 400 N Morgan, Chicago Then & Now features a selection of contemporary Chinese artwork in dialogue with ancient […]
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Xie Dong: Celebrating The Ephemeral
Continue ReadingInternationally acclaimed artist Xie Dong is known for her ability to render moments of poetic movement in porcelain. The way a pillow crumples, the way fabric ripples when touched by a gentle breeze, even the way an ice cube melts—all have been elegantly realized by the artist, in fine bone china. Over the years, the […]
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July Zhou: Ming Made Modern
Continue ReadingArtist July Zhou was born during China’s last civil war. A child of two creatives, he always knew he was meant for a life in the arts. But his plans were derailed by a country in political turmoil. During what came to be known as The Cultural Revolution, it was common for intellectuals to be arrested […]
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Mario Aranda: An Artist’s Approach
Continue ReadingMario Aranda is an artist and go-to designer for tastemakers—perhaps best know for shaping the look of renowned Chicago fashion boutique, Ikram. Having studied art, architecture and design, Mario says he carries his education with him, wherever he goes, “like a lens.” We spoke with Mario as he focused that lens on a number of […]
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Design Diary: Asia Week New York 2018
Continue ReadingEvery spring, New York hosts Asia Week, a 10-day celebration of eastern art and culture. Collectors and curators descend on the city to visit galleries, make the museum rounds, and chart their way across a sprawling series of events. This year, making our way from Asian art galleries on the Upper East Side, south towards […]
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Daniel Krause on Art, China & the Power of Images
Continue ReadingAs the north central Regional Resource Librarian at Gensler, one of the world’s largest design and architecture firms, Daniel Krause sees a lot of images. It’s his job to source materials and finishes, and curate spaces — both in the three-dimensional world of built projects and the two-dimensional world of photographs. Despite seeing so much […]
