In Conversation with Han Feng, curated by Renée Price, titled ‘From Shanghai to New York …’

Join us for an enlightening dialogue curated by Renée Price, the esteemed Director of the Neue Galerie New York, as she delves into the artistic journey of Han Feng, an acclaimed artist from Shanghai.

Ms. Price, has been a pivotal force in shaping the museum since its inception in 2001. Collaborating closely with co-founder Ronald S. Lauder, Price has overseen the museum’s evolution into a premier cultural institution in New York City, dedicated to early 20th-century German and Austrian art and design. Under her leadership, the museum has presented numerous acclaimed exhibitions, including the notable “Paula Modersohn-Becker: I Am Me.”

“The Gift” presents an exploration of the ordinary transformed into the extraordinary. Through her lens, Han Feng captures the inherent beauty of everyday objects, elevating them to symbolic gifts from the earth. Unable to embark on international travels during the pandemic, Han Feng embarked on a creative journey within her own home in New York. Using an antique wooden Chinese table as her stage, she artfully arranged fruits, vegetables, and an array of objects collected from various corners of the world over the years. These meticulously balanced still life compositions form the ongoing photography series, “The Gift,” reflecting Han Feng’s passion for ceramics, cuisine, and her unwavering determination to discover joy, surprise, and beauty in the mundane.