Founded by Adrian Cheng in 2018, K11 Craft & Guild Foundation (KCG) is a registered charity of arts and culture in Hong Kong.
About Us
About UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsAbout UsWe are cultural crafters who conserve and rejuvenate fast-disappearing Chinese artisanship to create craft ecosystem with sustainable social impact. By incorporating Creating Shared Value (CSV) to bring crafts, businesses and the society together, we make crafts more accessible to the community, educate the public with research initiatives and curate collaborations with artisans, aiming to bridge the gap between culture and economy.
Adrian Cheng, Cultural Entrepreneur and the Founder of K11 Art Foundation and Culture for Tomorrow, founded the charity with the aim to conserve and rejuvenate fast-disappearing Chinese artisanship, while Creating Shared Value (CSV) for the society. He believes that the power of business lies not only in generating profits, but also in supporting and empowering other stakeholders in the community. He believes that the new vision of CSV will bring a sustainable and positive impact to the local community.
Cultural Entrepreneur Adrian Cheng is the Founder of K11 Art Foundation and Culture for Tomorrow. In 2018, he founded the K11 Craft & Guild Foundation (KCG), a registered charitable institution in Hong Kong, with the aim to conserve and rejuvenate fast-disappearing Chinese craftsmanship, while Creating Shared Value (CSV) for the society. Adrian believes that the power of business lies not only in generating profits, but also in supporting and empowering other stakeholders in the community. He believes that the new vision of CSV will bring a sustainable and positive impact to the local community.
Founder
Adrian grew up in Hong Kong and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) degree in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He also received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and an Honorary Fellowship from Lingnan University in 2014, and received an Honorary Fellowship from Hong Kong University in 2022.
Adrian holds important positions in a number of prominent art and cultural institutions, including the Public Art Fund, MoMA PS1, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Centre Pompidou, Paris; the Royal Academy of Arts and Tate Asia Pacific Acquisitions Committee, London; and Asia Art Archive, Design Trust, Le French May and M+, Hong Kong, among others.
Since 2014, Adrian has been listed in ArtReview’s Power 100, ranking #24 in 2021. In 2017, he was awarded “Officierde L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” by the French government. In 2019, Adrian was named the first-ever Global Ambassador of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Adrian was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star by the HKSAR government in 2022 for his outstanding contributions to Hong Kong. In the same year, he was bestowed with the distinction of “Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite” by the French government in recognition of his role in the advancement of cultural exchange between France and China.
Explore Craftsmanships
Baibaoqian
Baibaoqian, literally meaning “hundred-treasures inlay” in Chinese, refers to the intricate inlay work comprised of variegated semi-precious materials, such as jade, agate and pearls, on premium hardwood or on lacquer ware.
Plaster Moulding
Plaster moulding, one of the character-defining elements of Lingnan architecture, refers to the colourful statues and decorations commonly found on roof ridges and gable walls of traditional Chinese buildings in southern China.
Wooden Architecture
Chinese wooden architecture emphasises the harmonious relationship between architecture and organic life. This, in turn, articulates the cosmic view that man and nature are united.
Dreams of the Red Chamber
Dream of the Red Chambers, written by Cao Xueqin in the Qing dynasty, is one of China’s Four Greatest Classical Novels. It’s has long been considered a masterpiece of Chinese literature.
Gilt-Decoration
Lacquerware is craft with lacquer applied to the surface of the fetal bone, which is often wood, bamboo, copper or other materials. It is an ancient craftsmanship that is functional and decorative.