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The Liu Shiming Art Foundation was founded in 2021 in pursuit of the preservation of the works of the acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming, as well as for the advancement of the arts, history and culture.

10/30/2026

The Liu Shiming Art Foundation is proud to support the Liu Shiming Internship at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and to welcome Michael Chan .practice as its inaugural intern, working in the Exhibition Design Department.

In this video, Michael shares a glimpse into his experience at the Guggenheim and the opportunities to learn, collaborate, and engage with the many people and ideas that shape the museum. His experience reflects the value of creating opportunities for young professionals to discover the many dimensions of working in the arts.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to education and opportunity in the arts, carrying Liu Shiming’s legacy forward by supporting those beginning their journeys in the museum field.

With thanks to Michael and the Guggenheim team for sharing their time and experience with us.

Guggenheim footage by Stephan Knuesel, courtesy of the Guggenheim New York.

06/25/2026

This summer, we brought Liu Shiming's sculptures to Bryant Park, sharing his works with the community through hands-on printmaking and clay workshops.

It was a joy to see so many people spend time with the sculptures up close and create something inspired by them. Thank you to bryantparknyc, efa and CBC for making it happen, and to everyone who joined us.

More programs coming this fall and winter!

06/22/2026

Bio-morph, now on view at Liu Shiming Art Gallery.

The exhibition brings together Liu Shiming and five recipients of the 2024 and 2025 Liu Shiming Artist Grants, exploring how organic forms, materials, and bodies shift between growth, erosion, memory, and transformation.

Through sculpture, installation, and material experimentation, Bio-morph looks at life not as a fixed form, but as an ongoing process.

On view through August 28, 2026
Liu Shiming Art Gallery
15 E 40th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY
Monday–Friday, 11 AM–5 PM

06/11/2026

We’re pleased to introduce Vincent Schmid Skretteberg, the 2026 recipient of the Liu Shiming Scholarship at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK)

Our collaboration with ZHdK continues to unfold through each cohort of scholars. Vincent is the third recipient of the Liu Shiming Scholarship at the school, and also marks the Foundation’s 100th scholar across its global programs. Working primarily with short film and moving image, Vincent’s practice centers on fictional storytelling—how narratives are constructed, how imagination is staged, and how others are drawn into that process.

Following last year’s announcement of two recipients, this year’s award reflects a more focused rhythm while remaining expansive in scope. Each iteration brings a distinct set of questions and approaches, shaped by the conditions of study, collaboration, and artistic development within the school.

Photo by Guillaume Musset.

05/28/2026

We kicked off this year's Art Cart workshops at Bryant Park with an afternoon of printmaking.

The workshop made Liu Shiming's pictorial bricks and sketches accessible through a hands-on screenprinting session, where visitors engaged with elements from his work not only by looking but by experiencing it through a tactile, participatory process.

Led by EFA, participants explored texture and recycled materials to create their own one-of-a-kind works on paper.

Thank you to everyone who made prints with us. Our next printmaking workshop takes place on June 2.
RSVP link in bio - See you at Bryant Park!

05/21/2026

LIU SHIMING ARTIST GRANTS 2026

We’re pleased to announce the return of the Liu Shiming Artist Grants for a fourth year!

Established to support visual artists in the first decade of their careers, the program provides up to five $5,000 grants each year to support current or new artistic projects.

Inspired by Liu Shiming’s lifelong commitment to supporting younger generations of artists, the program continues to invest in emerging practices across disciplines and geographies.

Applications open June 1, 2026
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Eligible applicants: visual artists with 2–10 years of professional practice

More details soon at our website.

05/19/2026

Liu Shiming Art Foundation × Bryant Park Art Cart

Join us in for a free public workshop series exploring printmaking and sculpture!🎨
Across four Tuesday afternoons, participants will explore hands-on printmaking and sculpture inspired by the artistic legacy of Liu Shiming, working with archival imagery, natural materials gathered from Bryant Park, and guided clay-making processes.
This year’s program includes two printmaking workshops in collaboration with the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts@efa_nyc, followed by two clay sculpture workshops led by ceramic artist Lu Zhang@wetdreamsneverend.
Whether you are trying printmaking for the first time, interested in sculpture, or simply looking for a creative afternoon in the park, this series welcomes all levels.
Workshop Schedule:
May 26 & June 2 — Printmaking Workshops
June 9 & June 16 — Clay Sculpture Workshops
Every Tuesdays, 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Bryant Park Art Cart
North end of the Upper Terrace, across from Bryant Park Cafe

Free registration via Bryant Park’s Eventbrite (link in bio)
Full workshop details on our website.
Walk-ins welcome

05/15/2026

We were pleased to take part in The Art of Intimacy symposium on May 8 in Venice, presented in conjunction with our current exhibition Intimate Unthinkables.

Bringing together artists, curators, critics, and theorists across art, design, and critical inquiry, including Richard Vine, Lily Wei, Hank Willis Thomas, Harmonia Rosales, and many others, the symposium opened rich conversations around intimacy, materiality, memory, and human connection.

A particularly moving moment came from Liu Wei, son of Liu Shiming, who shared personal stories rarely known to the public, reflecting on the artist’s lifelong struggle with physical disability, his years living among ordinary communities in rural China, and the extraordinary intensity with which he devoted himself to making art.

The day concluded with a reception at Palazzo Mora featuring live performances and music, extending the conversations of the symposium into a more embodied and communal gathering within the exhibition itself.

We are grateful to all speakers and participants for such a thoughtful gathering, and warmly invite those in Venice to visit Intimate Unthinkables at Palazzo Mora throughout the season.

04/22/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Liu Shiming Art Foundation has joined World Art Foundations as a member.

World Art Foundations is an international network of nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting artists, fostering collaboration, and strengthening sustainable cultural ecosystems across regions. By connecting institutions with shared commitments, the network creates a platform for exchange, research, and long-term impact within the global arts landscape.

As a nonprofit foundation, we are committed to advancing dialogue around artistic practice, material inquiry, and the social conditions that shape artistic production. Alongside exhibitions, our work extends to public programs, artist talks, screenings, and community-based initiatives, as well as ongoing support through artist grants, educator awards, and an international scholarship network.

We’re honored to be part of this growing global community and look forward to contributing to its shared mission through continued collaboration and exchange.

04/21/2026

We’re proud to announce a new international partnership with University College London 🤍, launching a permanent Liu Shiming Art Scholarship to support MA / MFA students at the Slade School of Fine Art.

The Slade School of Fine Art, part of one of the world’s leading universities, has long been a center for critical, research-led artistic practice. We are honored to support artists whose work reflects the humanistic values and sculptural spirit central to Liu Shiming’s legacy.

Expanding a global network of Liu Shiming Scholars—across borders, across generations.

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15 E 40th Street, 5th Floor
York, NY
10016

Website

http://www.lsmartfund.org/, https://www.lsmartfund.org/gallery, https://www.lsmartfund.org/educatoraward, https://www.ev

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