CHINA: Worldwide interest in contemporary Chinese art

Updated September 27, 2007 20:19:49

Modern contemporary artists in China are now gaining international recognition for their works - as painters in Beijing are now laughing all the way to the bank, selling their works for as much as $US5 million. Auction house Sotheby's is expecting world record prices for contemporary Chinese artworks in upcoming art auctions in the region.

Presenter: Girish Sawlani
Speakers: Bruce Wallace, founder, Red Gate modern art gallery; Phil Whittaker, director, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Singapore