San Francisco Art Fair: Apri 17-20 PHOTOFAIRS Shanghai: May 8-11
Mission Statement
Yiwei Gallery, founded in Los Angeles in 2019 by curator Yiwei Lu, operates from two locations: Venice Beach, California, and Wuhan, China (武汉当代艺术实验室).
Yiwei Gallery is committed to discovering and promoting unique and underrepresented voices, fostering cross-cultural understanding through art with the mission of integrating art into everyday life.
Inclusivity and diversity
This dedication to inclusivity and diversity is reflected in ongoing exhibitions at both locations, as well as in collaborations with galleries, curators, art fairs, and institutions worldwide.
Global Reach
Yiwei Gallery strives to create a global dialogue, positioning art as a medium for cultural exchange and community building.
Gallery History
2019
Yiwei Gallery was founded in by Chinese curator Yiwei Lu as a house gallery in Los Angeles, with the vision of offering more exposure for artists from Asia.
2019-2021
The gallery hosted several artist-in-residence programs, pop-up exhibitions, and actively participated in various art fairs. In February 2020, Yiwei Gallery made its first recognized art fair appearance at Photo LA, featuring a solo booth dedicated to the work of Chinese photographer Ye Wenlong.
2021
In November, Yiwei Gallery established a permanent location at the heart of Venice Beach. The gallery now regularly hosts exhibitions that provide a platform for artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. Besides showcasing Asian diaspora artists, Yiwei Gallery is deeply committed to engaging with the Venice Beach art community, honoring its rich cultural and historical significance.
2022-2024
Yiwei Gallery has been highly active in the art fair circuit, participating in notable fairs such as Photofairs New York, Intersect Palm Springs, San Francisco Art Fair, Future Fair New York, Spring Break Los Angeles, and Beijing Dangdai Art Fair. The gallery is also set to attend Intersect Aspen, Art 021 Shanghai, and Untitled Miami. Additionally, Yiwei Gallery collaborates with nonprofit art organizations and art festivals globally, including Casa Reigs in Italy and the Shenyang International Localized Art Festival.
2024
In June, Yiwei Gallery expanded by opening a second location in Wuhan, China, a space spanning over 5,000 square feet. Yiwei Gallery remains deeply committed to bridging cultural exchanges through art.
WHO WE ARE
Founder: Yiwei Lu
Associate Director : Kaizhou "Allegro" Yang
Director: Corinne Chaix
Yiwei Lu is a curator, writer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in China, Lu's passion for the arts brought her to Los Angeles in 2014, where she studied film production at Loyola Marymount University before earning a master's degree in Visual Anthropology from the University of Southern California.
Lu aims to empower a
Yiwei Lu is a curator, writer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in China, Lu's passion for the arts brought her to Los Angeles in 2014, where she studied film production at Loyola Marymount University before earning a master's degree in Visual Anthropology from the University of Southern California.
Lu aims to empower and elevate underrepresented voices, particularly female and diverse cultural artists. As a curator , Lu has collaborated with respected institutions such as the University of Southern California, Asia Society New York, Casa Regis - Center for Culture and Contemporary Art in Italy, and the European Cultural Center.
Director: Corinne Chaix
Associate Director : Kaizhou "Allegro" Yang
Director: Corinne Chaix
French-born artist, Corinne Chaix, joined the Venice art community twenty years ago. In parallel with her own painting career, she has a passion for sharing and promoting the work of artists she loves. Chaix has organized multiple exhibitions in Venice with local artists such as Larry Bell, Ed Moses, Charles Hill. Corinne started showing
French-born artist, Corinne Chaix, joined the Venice art community twenty years ago. In parallel with her own painting career, she has a passion for sharing and promoting the work of artists she loves. Chaix has organized multiple exhibitions in Venice with local artists such as Larry Bell, Ed Moses, Charles Hill. Corinne started showing at Yiwei Gallery in 2021, curated in 2022, and joined Yiwei Gallery as a partner in 2023.
Associate Director : Kaizhou "Allegro" Yang
Associate Director : Kaizhou "Allegro" Yang
Associate Director : Kaizhou "Allegro" Yang
Kaizhou “Allegro” Yang is an artist and film producer with a BA degree in cinema studies from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is committed to empowering artists to bring their creative visions to life. Allegro has a passion for impactful artworks that concern sociopolitical issues, especially the Asian diaspora.