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December 2018
The Economist
An appreciation of porcelain in four objects
There is plenty to be charmed by in Mr Chan’s invention.
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December 2018
Forbes
Wallace Chan Unveils 14 Jewels Made With Unbreakable Porcelain
Those familiar with Chan’s creations will see that while the material may be innovative, his designs are typical Wallace Chan, which means they are not typical at all.
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November 2018
Robb Report
This Jewelry Designer Has Created Porcelain That You Cannot Break
Over the last four decades, the Hong Kong-based artist (now 62) has drawn international attention for being a jewelry pioneer in not just design, but materials and craftsmanship.
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November 2018
The Economist 1843 Magazine
Metal heads
Chan mastered the metal by ditching the methods he used for other precious metals and inventing new ones.
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November 2018
CNN
Master jeweler invents unbreakable porcelain
Every day Wallace Chan “communicates” with the universe, turning rough, ancient gemstones into extraordinary pieces of jewelry.
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September 2018
Forbes
High Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan Invents Unbreakable Porcelain
He is distinguished among high jewelers because he not only creates the designs but does much of the artisan work himself.
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July 2018
New York Times
This Porcelain is Tougher Than It Looks
His discovery, after all, has the potential to change the industry.
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November 2017
New York Times
A Changeable Creation from Wallace Chan
For me, creativity is looking at nature and realizing your own dreams.
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June/July 2017
THE ECONOMIST 1843 MAGAZINE
Wallace Chan on a jade cicada
It might take me 20 years to acquire their ability. Would it be worth it? Would I give up 20 years of my life to make something like this? I thought that, yes, it would be worth it – because when I looked at the cicada I saw a whole world.
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February 2017
Robb Report
Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan's Sizable New Brooch Can Be Worn or Displayed as Art
Jewelry artist Wallace Chan conveys his Chinese heritage and Zen philosophy in one- offs such as this cicada brooch.
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2017
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November 2016
The Economist 1843 Magazine
The Power of Asian Taste
His popularity has spread far beyond Hong Kong.
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September 2016
FINANCIAL TIMES
Wallace Chan thinks dragons are no drag
Today collectors are captivated by his philosophical, sculptural creations which merge eastern and western sensibilities, ancient crafts and new technologies, especially novel use of titanium.
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July 2016
ROBB REPORT USA
10 of the Most Influential Jewelry Designers from the Last 40 Years
10 of the Most Influential Jewelry Designers from the Last 40 Years
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March 2016
CHINA DAILY USA
Wallace Chan: bringing stones to life
«…the first Chinese jewelry artist ever invited to exhibit at TEFAF in Maastricht, Europe’s most prestigious art fair»
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December 2015
NEW YORK TIMES
Wallace Chan: Becoming the Gemstone
Although Wallace Chan grew up in extreme poverty, he designs some of the most expensive jewelry in the world. Mr. Chan experiments with technology to make unique pieces at his workshop in Hong Kong.
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December 2015
NEW YORK TIMES
The stone is me
«He has the curiosity, courage and, above all, the talents to push boundaries, artistically and geographically. He is one of the first Chinese jewelry artists to make his name in the international arena..»
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November 2015
FORBES
The Dreamlike World of Wallace Chan on Exhibit in Hong Kong
«His techniques are original and are the result of painstaking effort that in most cases takes years to accomplish.»
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November 2014
CNN
How Did The Human Face Appear in a Gemstone?
«These pieces of jewelry carry such an aura of exclusivity that it is rare to find a Chan piece on the open market.»
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September 2014
BBC
Carving Humans into Precious Stone
«Wallace Chan is one of Asia’s most influential jewellery designers.»
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September 2014
THE ECONOMIST
Asian Star
A Hong Kong designer, Wallace Chan is about to become much better known«The jewels he makes are delicate and deeply reflect his Zen Buddhist philosophy. They are also technically innovative.»
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September 2014
REUTERS
Chinese Collectors jet in to buy Wallace Chan jewels at Biennale
«This is where jewelry meets art at the highest level.»
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