New APAGA Chairperson Ms. Claudia CHEN Leads Cross-Border Cooperation to Address Authenticity Issues in Asia-Pacific Artworks
Since its establishment in 2015, the Asia Pacific Art Gallery Alliance (APAGA) has been committed to fostering cooperation, communication, and information exchange among gallery associations in the Asia-Pacific region. On September 8th, 2024, Ms. Claudia CHEN, the newly appointed APAGA Chairperson (term: 2024-2026) and Chairperson of the Taiwan Art Gallery Association (TAGA), hosted the "2024 APAGA & Appraisal Practice Forum - SEOUL Session" at the Hotel Crescendo Seoul in South Korea. The event aimed to enhance cross-border collaboration and facilitate in-depth discussions regarding the authenticity controversies surrounding artworks.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Claudia CHEN emphasized that art authentication and appraisal are currently key issues of focus for both Ministry of Culture (R.O.C.) and TAGA. She expressed her hope that by reflecting on recent controversies in Taiwan, the alliance could share experiences and strategies from other Asia-Pacific countries, learning how to address similar challenges while fostering practical international collaboration.
During the meeting, TAGA presented the case of the "The Controversy Surrounding the Exhibition at Taiwan Historica" and proposed three major TAGA’s Statements:
- Establishment of a Material and Substance Comparison Database and a Talent Database;
- Establishment of Functional Standards for Authentication and Appraisal Professionals;
- Calling on the Ministry of Culture (R.O.C.) should conduct regular working meetings to enhance Taiwan's competitive edge in Scientific Testing.
Representatives from the Art Appraisal Committee of Galleries Association of Korea, along with representatives from the Art Galleries Association Singapore, attended the meeting. They shared Korea's experiences in addressing similar issues and participated in detailed discussions.
In her concluding remarks, Ms. Claudia CHEN emphasized that both Taiwan and Korea are actively engaged in developing their respective authentication and appraisal mechanisms. She further stated that future international cooperation will necessitate continuous exchanges and discussions to evaluate feasibility. Both parties concurred on the importance of establishing an annual forum or conference centered on specific topics, with the "Authentication and Appraisal Committees" serving as the primary platform for these exchanges to foster deeper collaboration.
Time│2024.09.08 (Sun.) 09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Venue│11F Banquet Hall (Lounge), Hotel Crescendo Seoul
Participants│
- APAGA, Taiwan representative (Ms. Claudia CHEN Chairperson of TAGA) - Chairperson of forum
- APAGA, Taiwan representative (Ms. Joyce KE Director of TAERCentre) - Host of forum
- APAGA, Taiwan representative (Mr. Long-Sheng SHIH Director, Green Engagement Office of TAGA)
- APAGA, Taiwan representative (Ms. Viola YAO Directer of ART TAIPEI)
- APAGA, Singapore representative (Mr. Jefferson JONG Member of Art Galleries Association Singapore/ Assistant Director of STIP)
- APAGA, South Korea representative (Mr. Yong-Chul YOON Former Director, Art Appraisal Committee of Galleries Association of Korea)
- APAGA, South Korea representative (Ms. Misun PYO Director, Art Appraisal Committee of Galleries Association of Korea)
- APAGA, South Korea representative (Ms. Jinhwa KIM Art Appraisal Board Member of Galleries Association of Korea)
- APAGA, South Korea representative (Mr. Sungwon YUN Manager of GALLERY YOON)
Meeting Minutes│(Click Here)
