One of the joys of being an art dealer is discovering objects in different categories or encountering new artists. In ‘Transforming Traditions’, I present some of the recent discoveries that I find exciting. The theme is one of continuation—whether it is building on traditions consciously, like the lacquer furniture from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), or unconsciously, like the Japanese mingei lacquersmith’s work paraphernalia, to create objects of beauty.

Fine Art Asia, Hong Kong, October 2017