Heseri Journal

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Research, context and perspectives on Asian contemporary art, Chinese antiques, collecting and the life of art in space.

Antique blue-and-white porcelain arranged in an elegant display cabinet

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Chinese Porcelain Beyond the Cabinet

How Chinese porcelain connects material history, connoisseurship and contemporary interiors.

Historic research library with long rows of reference books

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A Collector’s Research Framework for Asian Art and Antiques

A practical framework for evaluating Asian contemporary art and antiques through evidence, context and fit.
Waterfront skyline under construction as a symbol of long-term growth

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Ten-Year Scenarios for the Art Market: 2026–2036

Three research-based scenarios for the global and Asian art markets from 2026 to 2036.
Museum exhibition using multiple digital screens for interpretation

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Digital Discovery and the Next Generation of Asian Collectors

How digital discovery, social media and younger collectors are changing access to Asian art.
Contemporary artworks installed in a restrained modern gallery

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Art, Architecture and the Value of Placement

How spatial design, lighting and scale influence the experience and long-term care of art.
Conservators restoring a large historic mural from scaffolding

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Provenance, Condition and the Discipline of Due Diligence

A collector’s checklist for provenance, condition and documentation when acquiring Asian art and antiques.
Illuminated Hong Kong skyline across Victoria Harbour

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Hong Kong as a Bridge for Asian Art

Why Hong Kong remains a key meeting point for Asian contemporary art, auctions and international collectors.
Wooden auction gavel resting on a dark surface

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Reading Auction Data Without the Hype

How to interpret auction turnover, lot counts and regional data without confusing market activity with guaranteed returns.
Contemporary painting placed above a sofa in a refined living room

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Why Context Changes Value in Contemporary Asian Art

A practical guide to reading artistic context, exhibition history and cultural position in Asian contemporary art.
Visitors gathering inside a contemporary museum in Singapore

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Asian Contemporary Art and the New Geography of Collecting

How Asian contemporary art is reshaping global collecting, with context from Art Basel and UBS market research.