Start Museum: Collecting Art Is a Cognitive Rehearsal
In December 2022, Shanghai welcomed the Start Museum, guided by the ‘Xing’ (star in Chinese) theme. Director He Juxing and his team crafted four inaugural?exhibitions and a series of Genealogy Study of Artists for the museum, focusing on the global contemporary art scene from the 1960s to today, all from a Chinese perspective.?Start Museum shines as a cultural gem, offering a unique perspective on contemporary art, all within the vibrant heart of Shanghai. As the founder of the Start Museum, He Juxing has positioned himself as a coordinator, a researcher, and a curator, maintaining a close network among the office, the artists’ studios, and the museum. On the occasion of the opening of their second season of exhibitions, LARRY’S LIST interviewed the museum founder and art collector He Juxing about his art collecting journey over four decades, the concept of the current Season 2 exhibitions, the relationship between the museum and Shanghai, as well as his visions for the museum.