Adrian Cheng, the Founder of K11 Art Foundation, has today announced the formation of the K11 Art Foundation International Council. This new initiative has been established to empower and support the next generation of Chinese artists. The Council will be led by Alia Al-Senussi and is made up of influential collectors and experts in their fields, each renowned for their expertise and unwavering commitment to the arts.
The Council will reflect K11 Art Foundation’s mission to champion and support Chinese contemporary art, with a focus on nurturing future talent. Committed to promoting dialogue and collaborations that transcend borders, their initiatives will help to foster a global art community where diverse perspectives converge and inspire one another.
The Council will convene during significant artworld moments and landmark cultural events. Among their initial objectives is the formation of a new art award to recognise emerging artists from across Asia – celebrating the rich diversity of contemporary art from across the region.
Alia Al-Senussi, a prominent cultural strategist, patron and academic, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Council. She brings a wealth of experience and insight from her distinguished roles spanning almost two decades including; Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia, Senior Advisor for International Outreach at Art Basel, and positions on the advisory councils at the Delfina Foundation and Tate Modern in London.
Art flourishes when cultures come together. I am honored to assume the role of Chairperson for the International Council, helping to nurture the next generation of artists, and bridge cultures and communities. Through our work with K11 Art Foundation, we can help to celebrate and unite global art communities and ensure that the voices of emerging Asian artists are heard and appreciated worldwide.
Alia Al-Senussi, Chairperson K11 Art Foundation International Council
Other Council members dedicated to advancing artistic excellence include Basma Al Sulaiman, Founder BASMOCA; Sarah Arison, President of the Arison Arts Foundation; Eugenio Sandretto Re Rebaudengo and Olga Re Rebaudengo, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo and Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, President Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo.
With decades of combined experience that encompasses building significant collections, creating private museums, supporting emerging artists, developing new models for philanthropic investment and serving on advisory boards and committees at the world’s leading art institutions, the Council members are passionate about championing the next generation of contemporary artists. Collectively they will draw on their expertise, experience and network of international key opinion leaders in the cultural sphere to support and promote exceptional artistic practices that challenge boundaries, inspire innovation and contribute to the future of contemporary art.
With decades of combined experience that encompasses building significant collections, creating private museums, supporting emerging artists, developing new models for philanthropic investment and serving on advisory boards and committees at the world’s leading art institutions, the Council members are passionate about championing the next generation of contemporary artists. Collectively they will draw on their expertise, experience and network of international key opinion leaders in the cultural sphere to support and promote exceptional artistic practices that challenge boundaries, inspire innovation and contribute to the future of contemporary art.
About
Founded by Dr Adrian Cheng in 2010, K11 Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation in Hong Kong is dedicated to fostering the development of Chinese contemporary art. In pursuing our mission, we are committed to supporting artists through K11 Art Foundation’s exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programmes. We also actively establish partnerships with leading art and cultural institutions around the world, collaborating with curators and other industry specialists to create impactful cross-cultural exchange and contribute to the expanding global contemporary art discourse.
Over the years, K11 Art Foundation has collaborated with the Royal Academy of Arts, Serpentine Galleries, and the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London; Centre Pompidou, Palais de Tokyo, and Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris; Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí, Figueres; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New Museum, The Museum of Modern Art, and MoMA PS1, New York; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing; and Videotage, British Council Hong Kong, Design Trust, and Asia Art Archive, Hong Kong, among others. k11artfoundation.org
K11 Group is a unique concept brand that combines culture and commerce, sustaining an ecosystem that caters to all walks of life. Founded in 2008 by renowned entrepreneur Dr. Adrian Cheng, the Group encourages a deeper look at the interconnectivity between creativity, culture and innovation. Through K11 Group, Cheng aims to enrich the daily lives of next-generation consumers and create a new global identity for Chinese millennials, as well as cultivate opportunities for communities to thrive, connect, work and shop. K11 Group is based in Hong Kong with operations in Greater China and investments in Europe and the US. By 2026, K11 Group will have gained a footprint of 38 projects (GFA 2.80 million sq. m) in 10 cities across Greater China. In addition to its flagship K11 MUSEA, 11 SKIES and K11 Art
Malls, the Group operates K11 ATELIER, K11 ARTUS and K11 Select. In addition, it cultivates cultural richness through the Hong Kong non-profit K11 Art Foundation and the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation, alongside educational platforms like K11 KULTURE ACADEMY & K11 Future Taskforce. k11.com
