Interview with Yuting LIU and Yangyi LIU, IESA Alumnae Opening a Gallery in Paris
Which program did you take at IESA?
Yuting Liu:
Bachelor - Art Expertise and Trade
Master - Marketing and Distribution of Artworks
Yangyi Liu:
Master - Marketing and Distribution of Artworks
What was your path after IESA?
After graduating, before launching our own businesses, we worked in the auction field for a while.
Why did you plan to open a gallery?
It all started with a love of art, and we wanted creative, talented artists and artworks with an original approach to be discovered by everyone and recognized by the market while being shared. During the epidemic, we began to think about questions related to our identity. Our identity as Chinese students led us to ask questions. It allowed us to make a contribution to the global development of contemporary art.
IESA gave us a complete knowledge of art management. From studying contemporary art history in class to the practical organization of an exhibition, advice on current events, connections with the international market and the art sector network, such as gallery owners, artists, etc. This gave us the foundations needed to launch a gallery.
What is your inaugural exhibition? Are any collaborations underway?
Yes, we are organizing exhibitions with Chinese artists and European artists.
What advice would you give to young students who want to get started?
Perseverance is the most precious quality. With love and dreams in mind, your steps will be unshakable. Of course, that is not enough: every stage of starting a business presents problems you cannot anticipate. Before getting started, it is important to assess every aspect, not only the sector as a whole, but also the choice of partners and how you will run this business; all of this must be carefully studied. Each step must be planned as far in advance as possible.
