We are thrilled to see the work of our gallery artist Jinya Zhao featured in a new exhibition at the V&A Museum, London. The Two of Us, No. 9, from her series Non-Existent Existence, is included in Dimensions: Contemporary Chinese Studio Crafts at a display by Dr Li Xiaoxin., curator of Chinese collections at the Museum.
In the 1980s, Chinese artists began to reimagine craft as a medium for artistic expression. This exhibition, the first dedicated to contemporary Chinese studio crafts, places modern works alongside historic treasures, creating a dialogue between past and present. Building on three generations of curatorial effort, the display brings together an array of ceramics, glass, lacquer, metalwork and textile objects from over 70 artists. Born and raised in China, Jinya Zhao is a glass artist known for her innovative sculptures and installations that explore environment, emotion, and personal experience.
Dimensions: Contemporary Chinese Studio Crafts runs at the V&A Museum, London until September 2026.