Founded in 2018, ArtTrust has grown from a Shanghai-based conservation studio into China's leading fine art services company — serving the world's most important cultural institutions.
Our Journey
2018 — 2026
Eight years in the making. Every step deliberate, every trust earned.
2018
Founded
ArtTrust established in Shanghai with a mission to bridge Western conservation standards and Chinese art market needs.
2019
Pompidou × West Bund
Lead conservation partner for the landmark Pompidou Center × West Bund Museum collaboration in Shanghai.
2020
Headquarter Opening
Opened ArtTrust's headquarter — a multifunctional conservation hub housing China's first dedicated oil painting conservation facility.
2021
AiA Publication
Published the landmark Art in Asia conservation reference volume — a first in Chinese art literature.
2022
1st China Oil Painting Conference
Hosted the inaugural China Oil Painting Conservation Conference, bringing together specialists from across the country to advance the field.
2023
CAFA Training Partnership
Official training partner of the Central Academy of Fine Arts — training the next generation of Chinese conservators.
2024
IIC Keck Award Nomination
Nominated for the IIC Keck Award — the most prestigious honour in international conservation — in recognition of our Conservation Diary exhibition series.
2025
AI + Conservation Platform
Launched our proprietary AI-powered conservation and collection management platform — connecting collectors and institutions with a verified network of over 2,000 conservators nationwide.
2026
What Comes Next
The story continues. Stay tuned.
What Drives Us
Our Values
Innovation
We combine centuries-old conservation techniques with cutting-edge digital technology.
Trust
Every engagement is built on transparency, accountability, and long-term partnership.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest international conservation standards in everything we do.
Collaboration
We work closely with artists, curators, collectors and institutions as true partners.
Infrastructure
Facility
Building exteriorMultifunctional treatment zoneExhibition zoneLabratory
Our headquarters is a multifunctional 1000m² hub spanning 3 storeys, designed to facilitate every stage of professional collection care. The facility features dedicated zones including treatment halls, exhibition and workshop areas, and a technical laboratory. To optimize collection care, the building is equipped with 24/7 CCTV surveillance and climate control.
Recognition
IIC Keck Award 2024
ArtTrust was nominated for the International Institute for Conservation's Keck Award in 2024 for the exhibition "Conservation Diary Ⅰ: Resurrection Of An Oil Painting," recognising our commitment to advancing conservation practice in China.
