THE GALLERY
Founded in 2020, W. SHANSHAN has a unique focus on rare Asian art works from the Neolithic period to the 10th century. Specialising in ceramics, bronzes, and stone sculptures, the gallery regularly curates special exhibitions in London and Paris, showcasing a deep cultural exchange by combining highly aesthetic European artworks with their Asian counterparts. W. SHANSHAN also performs as a platform providing public lectures, handling sessions and other cultural events.
The founder
Born and raised in the heart of cultured Beijing, Dr. Shanshan Wang has spent the last two decades living in France, Germany and the UK. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Shanshan continues to explore the common feature between science and art – creativity. She is an artist with many years of experience in both traditional Chinese paintings and Western art forms. Over the years, she has spent immense amount of time travelling around the world and visiting major museum and archaeological sites. 25 years’ practice in antique dealing alongside an experienced dealer has equipped her with unique connoisseurship and expertise in spotting ancient artworks at elevated level in quality and aesthetics.
Dr. Shanshan Wang is generous with her cross-cultural knowledge and spent enormous effort in providing the public with educational programmes, such as lecture series and handling sessions.