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Song Tao
Description
- Song Tao
- Woolen Pebble (Slate)
- Tibetan highland wool, Chinese silk, hemp and nettle
Condition
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Song Tao was born in Shanghai in 1969. He studied at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing, where he majored in Graphic Design and Drawing. In 1993, he obtained a Master’s degree in Plastic Arts from the Pantheon – Sorbonne University of Paris I.
Following his return to China, Tao founded TAO Gallery showcasing contemporary art as well as the Song Tao Design Studio, which offered interior, furniture, and exhibition design services. In 2002, Song Tao opened his exclusive brand agency, promoting works of top Chinese artists and designers. Just five years later, he opened an art venue SAY FINE ART, located in the famous 798 Art Zone in Beijing, and dedicated to preservation and revival of traditional Chinese craft. In the following year (2008), Tao organized a brand league joined by Chinese artists aimed at allowing people to rediscover the vitality of plastic arts in traditional Chinese culture. Tao’s personal practice and promotion of other artists and designers both focus on integrating traditional Chinese techniques with a contemporary approach.
During the last three decades of Tao’s artistic practice, his personal works and designs have been showcased in Asia and Europe. He has a number of awards under his belt, including the Crystal Unicorn Award and the China Award for Outstanding Original Furniture Brands.