Hong Hao and Mao Yan. News Hong Hao and Mao Yan Selected as 2013 Martell Artists of the Year Pace artists Mao Yan and Hong Hao have been selected as two of the 2013 Artists of the Year by World renowned French cognac brand Martell.Innovative yet consistent, Martell has always been committed to promoting and introducing contemporary Chinese artists with creativity and independence to the public. As a documenter of and participator in the growth of Chinese contemporary art, Martell's Artists of the Year Award recognizes brilliant artists at home and abroad, sustaining the promotion of an open and plural contemporary art society. Over the past nine years, a total of 38 prominent artists working with a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, and installation have been awarded by Martell.The winning artists' works will be featured in a group exhibition from June 16 – June 30 at the Today Art Museum. For more information, please visit the Today Art Museum's (opens in a new window) website. Read More Journal View All Films Artists on Artists: Anicka Yi x Paul Thek Jun 04, 2026 Pace Live A Conversation on Paul Thek May 29, 2026 Museum Exhibitions Elmgreen & Dragset at the Städel Museum May 20, 2026 News Announcing Global Representation of the Constantin Brancusi Estate May 18, 2026 News — Hong Hao and Mao Yan Selected as 2013 Martell Artists of the Year, Jun 8, 2013