About ArtEchive
Platform Overview
ArtEchive is an independent, charitable, and educational non-profit platform dedicated to the documentation, interpretation, and dissemination of contemporary art practices through critical writing, research-based publishing, and public discourse.
Operating at the intersection of exhibition culture, art criticism, and emerging voices, the platform functions as a public-facing cultural space where artistic practices are examined not only as events but as sites of knowledge production, reflection, and dialogue. ArtEchive approaches writing and editorial work as forms of cultural education, supporting the development of critical understanding and broader public engagement with contemporary art.
The platform serves artists, curators, writers, students, and general audiences by providing accessible yet rigorous cultural content. Through its educational and discursive activities, ArtEchive contributes to the cultivation of art literacy, the nurturing of emerging cultural practitioners, and the strengthening of an open and participatory art discourse ecosystem.
Mission
ArtEchive is committed to:
● Building an open critical environment for contemporary art discourse
● Supporting emerging writers and curators through publishing opportunities
● Expanding public access to exhibition knowledge and art criticism
● Encouraging multi-perspectival dialogue across artistic, curatorial, and intellectual communities
ArtEchive positions itself as a discursive platform that nurtures writing, interpretation, and exchange as integral components of the art ecosystem.
Our Values
ArtEchive is guided by the following principles:
● Criticality with Clarity
● Editorial Independence
● Care and Accountability
● Inclusion
● Education and Knowledge Access
● Public Engagement
Editorial Structure
The platform’s content framework includes:
Exhibitions
Timely announcements and listings of exhibitions, art events, and institutional programs, connecting audiences to current developments in the art field.
Reviews
Critical essays and exhibition reviews that analyze artistic practices, curatorial strategies, and broader cultural contexts. This section represents the core of ArtEchive’s discursive engagement.
Interviews
In-depth conversations with artists, curators, writers, and cultural practitioners, foregrounding process, methodology, and perspectives within the contemporary art landscape.
Art Market & Industry Insights
Analytical articles, reports, and commentary on the contemporary art market and cultural industries. This section examines collecting trends, market dynamics, institutional shifts, and the evolving relationship between artistic value and economic structures, providing readers with a contextual understanding of how art circulates within broader cultural and financial systems.
Young (Emerging Voices Section)
A dedicated space for young writers, students, and early-career curators to publish texts, reflections, and research-based writing. This section emphasizes mentorship, visibility, and the cultivation of a new generation of art writers and thinkers.
Shuhan Zhang is a New York–based arts professional and researcher. She holds an MA in Visual Arts Administration from New York University and a BA in Art Theory from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. Her work focuses on digital art, cultural platforms, and the contemporary art market, examining how technology reshapes viewing practices, value production, and artistic circulation. She has worked with institutions including UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Tank Shanghai, Eli Klein Gallery, and RAINRAIN Gallery. Her curatorial practice emphasizes experimental exhibition formats and fostering critical dialogue between artists, institutions, and audiences.
Yihan Yan is a designer and arts professional working at the intersection of arts management, museum practice, and cultural communication. She holds an MA in Visual Arts Administration from New York University and a BA in Jewelry Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her work focuses on audience experience, cultural narrative, and the role of design within art institutions. She has worked with institutions including Quzhou Museum and Zhejiang Museum of Natural History. Her practice emphasizes exhibition development, public-facing programming, and bridging visual awareness with strategic communication to support contemporary cultural ecosystems.
April Liu is a curator, researcher, and arts administrator working across contemporary art, post-colonial theory, and institutional critique. She holds an MA in Global Arts and Cultures from the Rhode Island School of Design and a BA in Cultural Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. April has worked at Christie’s, Pace Gallery, and leading art organizations in China and US, contributing to sales, exhibitions, research projects and development. Her current research explores how museums in East Asia negotiate identity, power, and postcolonial legacies. She lives and works between Providence and Hong Kong.
Luman Jiang is a curator and researcher working across contemporary art, curatorial practice, and cultural mediation. She holds an MA in Visual Arts Administration from New York University. She has participated in cross-regional projects with institutions including the Long Museum, Yuelai Art Museum, and The Parrot Art & Culture Development Foundation, contributing to exhibitions, research initiatives, and institutional collaboration. Her research and curatorial practice explore the affective and translational functions of art in contemporary culture, with particular attention to spirituality, identity, and narrative.