Minghao Chen Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

• Assisting with all aspects of exhibitions, including outreaching artists for group exhibitions, scholarly research, writing on objects, preparing artwork labels, designing exhibition/artist posters, etc. • Assisting with the preparation of checklists including database entry and maintenance • Designing and maintaining online exhibitions

Manhattan, New York, United States

-Assisting in organizing the physical and digital archives-Assisting with organization of storage facilities and inventory management-Assisting with mailings, production research, database maintenance, social media, and exhibition opening events-Maintaining office supplies and running errands-Assisting with general gallery maintenance-Assisting with art handling

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Researched art properties for bibliography, provenance, exhibition history, and collection history using libraries and secondary sources and explored different English translation captions to find the most suitable one for each property• Developed artwork captions based on the Chicago Manual style and collaborated with other research assistants to cross-check information, ensuring consistency and accuracy • Conducted visual analysis to identify the property timeframe and compared art pieces from the same timeframe to enrich the understanding of the property

Manhattan, New York

• Collected artwork information, analyzed artistic style and artists' bibliography, created content to educate subscribers• Assisted the organization in developing an art-fashion product, purchasing artwork copyright, and printing artwork on clothes to increase art awareness • Conducted cold calls, distributed cold emails, and attended art fairs to establish connections with artists, evaluated business values based on pre-determined metrics, and reached preliminary consensus with artists • Collaborated with the marketing team, launched a marketing campaign, and wrote articles on the organizational culture and founding history to expand the brand influence

Manhattan, New York, United States

• Communicated with clients to understand their needs, extracted 50 pieces of artwork from the internal copyright database to form a client portfolio, and continuously collected clients' feedback to adjust the portfolio • Maintained relationships with existing clients, managed clients' accounts, organized meeting notes, and promptly answered clients' questions • Submitted approved vendor invoices to the accounting department, tracked vendor payments, and updated information on vendor accounting spreadsheets

Florence

• Evaluated and handled over 200 Florentine quattrocento artworks to ensure restoration of their color and condition. • Assisted in maintaining historical records of designated paintings (provenance documents, resorting cataloging system). • Mediated between the curator and the restorers every day to discuss artworks’ organization. • Verified release and receipt paperwork, recorded entries in the digital database, tracked insurance coverage for artworks, and reviewed contracts with other art galleries to ensure artworks were being properly returned • Managed the gallery inventory, assisted with labeling artworks, conducted provenance and authenticity research, and organized artworks' physical locations based on genre • Collaborated with the restoration department to restore damaged artworks and find matching frames

Beijing City, China

▪ Assisted in installing posters in preparing for art and photography for summer exhibitions. ▪ Compiled weekly exhibition journals, promoted events via social media, set up the Instagram account and attracted over 500 followers in the first week to further market for the center. ▪ Conducted information sessions related to art photographs and offered over 30 tours for visitors daily.

Master'S Degree, Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Project: Virtual Reinstallation of the Ancient Chinese Gallery at the MET Outstanding Papers: "The Mingqi Stove.

Bachelor Of Arts, Art History, 3.6

- Developed the research background and experience in Art History and cultures - Focused Asian art, Renaissance art, Performance art.