关于美术馆
Yuz Museum is more than just an exhibition space, it’s an institution where contemporary art sparks conversation and connection. Founded in 2014 by Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and collector Budi Tek, the museum is dedicated to supporting Chinese contemporary art and fostering meaningful dialogue between East and West. Since its opening, Yuz Museum has hosted a number of landmark exhibitions, including the world’s largest Giacometti Retrospective (2016), the immersive installation “Rain Room” (2015), the Asia premiere of Andy Warhol’s “Shadow” (2016), and KAWS’s first institutional exhibition in mainland China, “Where the End Starts” (2017).In 2019, Yuz Museum launched a landmark partnership with LACMA and Qatar Museums to co-organize and share exhibitions and cultural programs globally.
Our vision In Action
Budi Tek was a Chinese-Indonesian entrepreneur, philanthropist, collector, and founder of Yuz Museum and Yuz Foundation.He entered the art world in 2004 as a successful entrepreneur, and over the years became one of Asia’s most respected collectors.
Yuz is committed to advancing the development of contemporary Chinese art, and actively engages in the field of art education, while promoting cross-border cultural dialogue.
Rooted in the vision of “drawing the world’s attention to Shanghai,” Yuz Museum is committed to promoting Chinese contemporary art and fostering cultural exchange between China and the West. It aspires to become both a new landmark of Chinese contemporary art and a leading contemporary art museum on the global stage.Yuz Museum engages actively in art education—introducing contemporary art to the Chinese public, and presenting Shanghai and China to the world through exhibitions that bridge both Chinese and international perspectives.
