Following the success of the first edition - which brought together 126 artists from 16 countries and showcased 500 unique works - the second edition of REVELATIONS CHINA will take place in Shanghai from 19 to 23 November 2026.
Ateliers d'Art de France, owner of the Révélations brand, and Global ACE Group, the exclusive organiser of REVELATIONS CHINA, are delighted to continue this foray.
As the first international extension of Révélations, REVELATIONS CHINA provides a vibrant space for contemporary, diverse, and professional dialogue. It fosters meaningful exchanges between creators, collectors, and cultural institutions, while serving as a platform that supports international artisans and artists in accessing the Asian and Chinese markets.
Why Shanghai?
Shanghai shines as one of Asia’s most dynamic cities—an economic powerhouse and a rising star in the global art scene. As a bridge between East and West, its creative energy and international outlook make it a true cultural crossroads.
Every November, Shanghai bursts into life with art fairs, salons, and exhibitions, drawing collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the city’s golden season of art trading.
While exploring China’s rich history of traditional craft, Revelations China will continue to promote its vision towards crafts and creativity, in their Paris event’s spirit.
Since it was founded in 2013 in Paris, the prestigious Révélations has been celebrating the creative strength and vitality of fine crafts, fostering interactions between creators. While Révélations confirmed Paris's central position in the fine crafts landscape, Revelations China will position Beijing as the driving force behind the contemporary decorative arts and design market in China and Asia.
The Chinese biennial, alternating with the Paris edition, will truly be a forum for economic trade and encounters among collectors, aficionados of exceptional objects, artistic directors, architects, decorators, gallery owners, foundations, art dealers, institutions and more.
REVELATIONS CHINA officially part of Art Shanghai Program
(Shanghai Art Trade Week 2026)
The 8th Shanghai Art Trade Week establishes a unified, international trading platform covering the full spectrum of contemporary art and fine craft.
As one of the four major international fairs anchor-marking this key period, alongside ART021, West Bund Art & Design, and the Shanghai Youth Art Fair, REVELATIONS CHINA brings fine craftsmanship, contemporary design and international Métiers d’Art to the heart of Shanghai’s cultural calendar.
Join collectors, gallery directors, curators, and creators from around the world as the city transforms into a global cultural epicenter.
"When Révélations was launched in Paris in 2013 under the initiative of Ateliers d’Art de France, our ambition was to create a unique platform celebrating the creativity, excellence, and diversity of fine craft. Over the years, it has become a leading international event, bringing together artisans, designers, galleries, institutions, and collectors from around the world.
From the very beginning, Révélations was conceived as an international platform. This vision led to the successful launch of REVELATIONS CHINA in Beijing in 2024, opening a meaningful dialogue between Chinese craftsmanship and international contemporary creation. Today, this new chapter in Shanghai, during the city's renowned Art Week, reflects our shared ambition to strengthen cultural exchange and create lasting connections between creators, institutions, and audiences.
More than ever, REVELATIONS CHINA demonstrates that craftsmanship is a universal language—one that celebrates excellence, creativity, sustainability, and the shared values that unite cultures."
Stéphane Galerneau,
President of Ateliers d’Art de France
President of Révélations
Co-President of REVELATIONS CHINA
"My connection with Ateliers d’Art de France began at the inaugural REVELATIONS CHINA in Beijing in 2024. As the official supporting institution in China, the China National Arts and Crafts Society was inspired by the event's vision of promoting innovation while honoring traditional craftsmanship.
The second edition in Shanghai will bring together outstanding creators, institutions, and experts from around the world, providing a valuable platform for dialogue, collaboration, and mutual learning. It offers an opportunity to present China's rich craft heritage internationally while embracing new perspectives and creative approaches.
I am confident that REVELATIONS CHINA will continue to grow into one of the world's leading platforms for contemporary craftsmanship and international cultural exchange."
Cai Daying,
President of China National Arts and Crafts Society
Co-President of REVELATIONS CHINA
"On behalf of the Shanghai Designers Association (SHDA) and the Shanghai Public Art Cooperation Center (PACC), I am honoured to support this important event dedicated to dialogue between Eastern and Western craft traditions.
As China's international centre for design, innovation, and culture, Shanghai provides an ideal setting for the second edition of REVELATIONS CHINA. The fair will not only showcase outstanding craftsmanship from around the world, but also strengthen China's connection with the global creative community while inspiring new collaborations and ideas.
I sincerely wish REVELATIONS CHINA great success and look forward to welcoming participants from across the world to Shanghai."
Jin Jiangbo,
Chairman, Shanghai Designers Association (SHDA)
Director, Shanghai Public Art Cooperation Center (PACC)
Vice President of REVELATIONS CHINA
"Craft is one of humanity's most universal languages. It carries memory, culture, innovation, and the vision of those who shape our future with their hands. Through REVELATIONS CHINA, our ambition is not only to present exceptional works, but also to create meaningful connections between artists, artisans, designers, institutions, museums, brands, collectors, and the public.
Shanghai, with its international outlook and vibrant creative energy, offers the ideal stage for these encounters. Here, traditions are reinterpreted through contemporary perspectives, new collaborations emerge, and cultural dialogue becomes a source of innovation and opportunity.
We warmly invite you to join us in Shanghai to discover remarkable craftsmanship, exchange ideas with creators from around the world, and become part of a growing international community committed to shaping the future of contemporary craft."
Estelle Yanfeng LI,
Founder & President, Global ACE
International Director, Bigwho Shanghai
Director of REVELATIONS CHINA
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Daying Cai,
Co-President of Revelations China
" Eo adducta re per Isauriam, rege Persarum bellis finitimis inligato repellenteque a conlimitiis suis ferocissimas gentes, quae mente quadam versabili hostiliter eum saepe incessunt et in nos arma moventem aliquotiens iuvant, Nohodares quidam nomine e numero optimatum, incursare Mesopotamiam quotiens copia dederit ordinatus, explorabat nostra sollicite, si repperisset usquam locum vi subita perrupturus.
Restabat ut Caesar post haec properaret accitus et abstergendae causa suspicionis sororem suam, eius uxorem, Constantius ad se tandem desideratam venire multis fictisque blanditiis hortabatur. quae licet ambigeret metuens saepe cruentum, spe tamen quod eum lenire poterit ut germanum profecta, cum Bithyniam introisset, in statione quae Caenos Gallicanos appellatur, absumpta est vi febrium repentina. cuius post obitum maritus contemplans cecidisse fiduciam qua se fultum existimabat, anxia cogitatione, quid moliretur haerebat. "
Estelle Yanfeng Li,
Directort of Revelations China
