Founded in 2018 by collector Joan Zhang, the ASE Foundation is a non-profit institution based in Shanghai with a dedicated global perspective on contemporary art. Located on the 7th floor of the historic Ruijin Building, the foundation operates at the intersection of private collection, academic research, and public education. It is defined by its commitment to three core values: Love and Heritage (Amore), Knowledge and Art (Sapientiae), and Enlightenment and Humanity.

ASE Reading Club: Urban Nomadism
Ongoing Academic Series ASE Art Library: 2,000+ Professional Volumes
Specialized Research Resource Artist Forums and Reading Clubs
Educational Program

7F, South Side Ruijin Building, 205 Mao Ming Nan Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Tuesday — Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Library access by appointment

[email protected] +86 21 6213 1666