HI, I AM WENXIAO
I have 5 years art experience in China, USA and Switzerland. I am lucky to have an international vision of the art world.
Education
Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Claremont Graduate University
Master of Arts in Art Business
May 2016 – December 2017
Los Angeles, CA, USA
* Degree is granted in partnership with Drucker School of Management, Claremont Graduate University
Wuhan University of Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Art Design
September 2011 – June 2015
Wuhan, Hubei, China
My Journey
Freelance Art Advisor
March 2019 – Present
Geneva, GE, Switzerland
- Conducted a successful purchase of a limited edition artwork from Agnes Varda for a Chinese
collector from Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris - Oversaw the international shipping progress, communicated among customs, collectors, and
the gallery to ensure a smooth international artwork delivery - Produced and designed catalogues for New York Based artist Larrisa de Jesus by sufficiently
using AI and Photoshop as tools
Museum of Modern Art | Guest Advisor
June 2018 – March 2019
New York City, NY, United States
- Promoted membership sales, established customer databased, analysed client data on Salesforce
CRM - Being awarded “Top Salesperson” for 3 months
- Resolved general complaints and responded to inquiries
- Collaborated with other department colleagues on member’s events and RSVPs
- Delivered an ArtSpeak on Rothko piece for Education Department and gained over 150k views on Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, and MoMA website
David Zwirner | Art Fair Intern
April 2018 – June 2019
New York City, NY, United States
- Created inventory binders by producing condition reports and high-resolution images
- Researched data to create storage database for the art fair sales by using internal gallery database
and public database online - Rendered 3D models for art fair booths by using SketchUp and built the scale models
- Arranged logistics for sales department during art fairs
Carriage Trade Gallery | Gallery Assistant
March 2017 – March 2018
New York City, NY, United States
- Created an Excel database to store information on inventory, client, shipping addresses, and
production status - Assisted the director to establish the first e-commerce shop for Social Photography VI on Shopify
- Designed and produced catalogues and brochures for the past and currently exhibitions by using
Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator - Handled day-to-day gallery operations, such as performing media monitoring, preparing photography equipment, providing logistic support for openings, and responding to inquiries, arranging directors calendar
Untitled Art Fair | Exhibitor Relations Intern
October 2017 – January 2018
New York City, NY, United States
- Communicated with galleries client for necessary paper work delivers by phone calls and e-mails
- Researched and collected exhibitor profiles for business promotion on social media platforms
- Assisted in staff and exhibitor’s registration
Peek, Art exhibition | Curator
March – April 2015
Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Created original content for catalogues and wrote detailed biographies for 12 artist
- Installed exhibitions; coordinated exhibition volunteers and contractors
- Performed professional tours of collections, ensuring great visitor experience
Yuz Museum | Exhibtion Intern
March – April 2014
Shanghai, China
- Assisted Maurizio Cattelan’s Team to install his art installation work Untitled
- Communicated and translated between the French team members with museum staffs.
Hubei Provincial Museum | American Contemporary Oil Painting Exhibition Volunteer
June – July 2013
Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Offered exhibition tour for 500 visitors
- Awarded Best Summer Volunteer by the museum for the exceptional visitor engagement performance.