在中國(guó)眾多美術(shù)機(jī)構(gòu)中，北京藝術(shù)110空間享有盛譽(yù)。在過(guò)去的十多年中，空間負(fù)責(zé)人楊晉南先生一直從事中國(guó)當(dāng)代油畫(huà)的收藏以及推薦藝術(shù)家的工作。20世紀(jì)90年代初，盡管中國(guó)的當(dāng)代油畫(huà)已經(jīng)取得了較高的成就，出現(xiàn)了眾多優(yōu)秀的藝術(shù)家，但對(duì)于當(dāng)代油畫(huà)作品的收藏而言，仍是舉步維艱。一方面是當(dāng)代油畫(huà)因其前衛(wèi)性、現(xiàn)代性而很難進(jìn)入主流的官方體系，這為藏家對(duì)當(dāng)代油畫(huà)的收藏帶來(lái)了無(wú)形的壓力；另一方面是由于資金匱乏，缺少美術(shù)館、博物館等相關(guān)的收藏機(jī)制，于是，國(guó)內(nèi)市場(chǎng)的缺席導(dǎo)致當(dāng)代架上繪畫(huà)逐漸流向海外。正是在中國(guó)當(dāng)代油畫(huà)收藏處于最低谷的時(shí)候，楊晉南先生以敏銳的眼光、卓越的膽識(shí)、睿智的洞見(jiàn)，成功地收藏和推薦了以劉小東、尚揚(yáng)、俸正杰、夏小萬(wàn)等數(shù)十位優(yōu)秀藝術(shù)家的作品。劉小東是“新生代”藝術(shù)群體的代表，尚揚(yáng)是中國(guó)新潮美術(shù)以來(lái)，中國(guó)前衛(wèi)繪畫(huà)的領(lǐng)軍人物，而俸正杰則是“艷俗藝術(shù)”的代表性藝術(shù)家。顯然，這是一段曲折且具有傳奇色彩的收藏經(jīng)歷。從1995年至今，深厚的閱歷和豐富的經(jīng)驗(yàn)使他深諳當(dāng)代藝術(shù)市場(chǎng)的發(fā)展和流變，同時(shí)也促使他將弘揚(yáng)中國(guó)當(dāng)代藝術(shù)的人文關(guān)懷，推動(dòng)當(dāng)代藝術(shù)中實(shí)驗(yàn)性藝術(shù)的發(fā)展為己任。
2005年，楊晉南先生成立了北京藝術(shù)110空間。該空間座落于北京市通州區(qū)宋莊小堡村，毗鄰宋莊美術(shù)館?？臻g占地面積3.18畝，展廳面積600平方米，展場(chǎng)高度8米，可以展示各種大型雕塑、油畫(huà)、圖片、裝置、影像作品?？臻g不僅有一流的硬件設(shè)施，而且有系統(tǒng)完備的、規(guī)范的國(guó)際化經(jīng)營(yíng)模式。北京藝術(shù)110空間成立伊始，便旨在成為在中國(guó)乃至國(guó)際上享有廣泛知名度的美術(shù)機(jī)構(gòu)，為展示、推介中國(guó)當(dāng)代藝術(shù)中的優(yōu)秀作品提供平臺(tái)，積極主持各種學(xué)術(shù)交流活動(dòng)，在推動(dòng)中國(guó)當(dāng)代藝術(shù)的本土化發(fā)展的同時(shí)，更著眼于尋求國(guó)際間的藝術(shù)交流與合作。北京藝術(shù)110空間集贊助、展覽、媒體、收藏、推介為一體，除了與已經(jīng)功成名就的國(guó)內(nèi)知名藝術(shù)家合作外，空間也著力于挖掘和推出藝術(shù)新人，并以探索當(dāng)代藝術(shù)的新方向?yàn)樽罱K目的和宗旨。
迄今為止，空間已成功地策劃并舉辦了多位藝術(shù)家的個(gè)展和聯(lián)展，如: 劉小東、尹朝陽(yáng)、俸正杰、夏小萬(wàn)、申玲、王光樂(lè)、宋琨、馬延紅、董磊、何建丹、孔巍蒙、范久鵬、呂巖、馬軻、SEBASTIAN HEINER 、陳余、余陳等等。在未來(lái)的發(fā)展中，北京藝術(shù)110空間除了以研究和收藏當(dāng)代經(jīng)典架上繪畫(huà)為目標(biāo)外，還計(jì)劃推出一批年青的藝術(shù)家?？臻g的宗旨，用創(chuàng)辦人楊晉南先生的話說(shuō)就是：北京藝術(shù)110空間將始終以前衛(wèi)的姿態(tài)、開(kāi)放的胸襟、前瞻性的視野、多元化的藝術(shù)標(biāo)準(zhǔn)去探尋當(dāng)代藝術(shù)的多元發(fā)展方向。
From among China’s many fine arts organizations, Beijing Art 110 space stands out with its prestigious reputation. For the past 10 years, the man responsible for the space, Mr.Yang Jinnan, has been collecting Chinese contemporary oil painting and advocating for her contemporary art. But beginning in the early 1990s––despite the fact that Chinese contemporary oil painting has already produced a great number of successful artists and enjoyed a great amount of success––advancement in collection building still proves difficult. One aspect to the difficulty is caused by the avant-garde nature and modernity of oil painting, thus making it difficult for it to be accepted by official channels, and therefore bringing a host of intangible pressures and barriers to collectors of contemporary oils. Another hindrance is the lack of funding, fine arts collections or museums and other related collection channels. It was this absence of a Mainland market that caused for the gradual flow of artworks overseas. It was precisely this time, when the collecting of mainland oil painting was at its lowest ebb, did Mr. Yang Jinnan with his eye sensitive to the avant-garde, his courageous insight and distinction, and his sagacious insights, successfully build a collection supporting the likes of artists such as Liu Xiaodong, Shang Yang, Feng Zhengjie, and Xia Xiaowan .
Artist Liu Xiaodong is symbolic of the “New Generation Painters,” Yang Shang is a heroic artist of the Chinese New Wave and Feng Zhengjie is a representative artist of China’s unique school of “Gaudy Art.” Upon examining this collection it is obvious that its legacy is both complex and eminent. Between the years of 1995 and 2007 Yang Jinnan amassed over 10 years of collection experience, a depth of experience that made him well versed in the development and transformations in the contemporary art market. At the same time this resulted in his feeling responsibility for the future promotion and development within the experimental arts, as well as a concern for contemporary Chinese humanities.
Yang Jinnan established Beijing Art 110 Space in 2005. The space is located outside of Beijing in the Songzhuang Village of Tongzhou District. It is situated on 3.18 acres of land and features 600 square meters of exhibition space with 8-meter high ceilings. The facilities are capable of exhibiting all varieties of large-scale sculpture, oil paintings, photography, installation, and video works. The Space not only boasts highest quality facilities and equipment, it is a comprehensive organization that meets international standards and management styles. When Beijing Art 110 was first established, it aimed to become China’s broadest arts institution, hoped to enjoy widespread fame and success in promoting the international visibility of her artists.
Through exhibitions, we hope to introduce and promote the most extraordinary Chinese contemporary artists as well as create a platform for hosting various academic exchange activities. Simultaneously we are promoting the localization of Chinese contemporary art from China and focusing on the search for greater opportunities for international exchange and cooperation in the arts. Beijing Art 110 Space focuses on artist sponsorship, exhibitions, media, collection building, and advocacy as its primary means to achieve these goals. In addition to cooperating with currently renowned artists, the space is continuously searching for the newest and best among young artists. Its ultimate goal and purpose is to explore new directions for contemporary art.
To date, the space has successfully curated and held both solo and group exhibitions for artists such as Liu Xiaodong, Yin Zhaoyang, Feng Zhengjie, Xia Xiaowan, Shen Ling, Ni Jun, Wang Guangle, Song Kun, Ma Yanhong, Dong Lei, He Jiandan, Tian Sheng, Kong Weimeng, Wang Bo, Mi Qing, Fan Jiupeng, Lu Yan, Ma Ke, Sebastian Heiner, Chen Yu, and Yu Chen, etc. Cooperating artists include, Lu Yan, Fan Jiupeng, Xia Xiaowan, Liu Xiaodong, Yin Zhaoyang, Feng Zhengjie, Wang Guangle, Tang Jianying, Liu Baoliang, Xu Xiaonan, Me Ke, Sebastian Heiner, and other artists from China and overseas. We are also currently in the process of launching the careers of a new generation of artists. The mission of our space––in the words of the man who launched it himself––is: “Beijing Art 110 space will begin with its avant-garde positioning, liberal vision, forward-looking field of vision, and pluralistic standards in art to promote and explore the diversified development of contemporary art.”