Inside Chen Bolin’s collaboration with Sotheby’s: the Taiwanese actor hand-picked the auction house’s latest Contemporary Curated sale, with Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst pieces exhibited in Hong Kong
- Sotheby’s selected The Blue Door actor for its latest Contemporary Curated edition, showcasing works by both established and emerging artists, banking on it to inspire young collectors in the region
- The exhibition will show at the auction house’s gallery in the Fragrant Harbour from July 21-26, with a live auction taking on July 27 at its Hong Kong space
Actor and tastemaker Chen Bolin has partnered with Sotheby’s to curate a selection of artworks for a sale of contemporary art in Hong Kong.
The works will be exhibited at Sotheby’s gallery from July 21 to 26 and will be offered as part of a live auction on July 27 at Sotheby’s Hong Kong space.
But just who is Chen and what’s his connection to the art world? Read on to find out more …
Who is Chen Bolin?
Chen is currently recognised as one of the most talented actors in Asia and has made significant contributions across film, TV and music. The Taiwanese native began his acting career with the film The Blue Door in 2002 and has since expanded his talents across Asia, where his acting skills and language proficiency have made him a sought-after performer, despite a few scandals in the past.
Awarded best actor at the 47th Golden Bell Awards for his role in the drama series In Time with You, the Taiwanese native is also a lover of music and the arts, and serves as the founder and creative director of the fashion brand Anowhereman.