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2021
Brand Establishment and Initial International Exposure

• Founded in Taiwan, DE Global Art Agency focuses on international art fair curation and artist brand development, laying the foundation for subsequent platform-based expansion.

• During the early stage, Founder Ku Chi-Chun led operations in a personal capacity, engaging in artistic creation and cross-disciplinary practice while building an international and brand collaboration base.

• The entrepreneurship project of DE Global Art Agency was selected for the Startup Leadership Program (SLP) in Boston, USA, providing access to a global entrepreneurship and business network and establishing a development path that integrates art and entrepreneurship.

• Executed cross-disciplinary art collaborations with internationally recognized brands including Gucci, Häagen-Dazs, and TutorABC, accumulating experience in premium brand partnerships.

• Acting under a joint gallery–artist capacity, joined the Gallery Climate Coalition (UK), aligning with international art-sector standards and sustainability initiatives.

• The founder’s work was successfully sold at the Sotheby’s Charity Auction in Vienna, marking the first verified entry into the international auction market.

• Participated in the Gucci × Doraemon 2021 VVIP Event, engaging directly with luxury-brand clientele and high-profile art events.

• Took part in the Häagen-Dazs × Taiwanese Artist × Musée du Louvre cross-cultural collaboration, establishing experience in partnerships with international cultural brands.

• Invited to share professional experience at the SOAS Alumni Association (University of London), strengthening academic ties and global alumni networks.

2022｜Patent Achievement and Market Expansion

• Core Technology & Intellectual Property

• Founder Ku Chi-Chun was granted a Utility Model Patent for Gongbi Mineral Pigment Techniques by the Republic of China (Taiwan), establishing a replicable technological moat that underpins future course development, licensing, and content commercialization.

• International Market Validation (Exhibitions as Market Tests)

• Participated in ITS LIQUID Group International Art Fair Venice (Italy), completing initial validation within the European art market.

• Exhibited at Grand Palais Art Capital 2022 (Paris, France), securing exposure within a high-profile institutional art venue and strengthening international credentials.

• Commercial Activities & Market Conversion

• Organized and participated in art auctions, award ceremonies, and group exhibitions (including Star Award Ceremony, Spring Art Auction, and curated group shows), testing market acceptance, pricing structures, and collector response.

• Brand & Corporate Partnerships (B2B Revenue Prototypes)

• Collaborated with enterprises such as CAMA CAFE and Jinghua Group on art collaborations and educational programs, validating the commercial conversion potential of art content in B2B contexts.

• Worked with legal advisory teams to establish compliance, risk control, and intellectual property frameworks for art projects and licensing.

• Digital Art & New Media Experiments (Future Growth)

• Developed NFT and metaverse-based art projects (including NFT Charm, NFT Disney Memes, and calligraphy-based NFT collaborations), exploring digital content licensing, secondary markets, and global distribution potential.

• Education & Content Productization

• Based on the patented technique, developed a “Mandala Chakra × Career Development” modular course product, designed for replication, licensing, and cross-market distribution, serving as a key long-term revenue asset and foundation for international expansion.
  
  In 2022, we formally platformized our existing international curatorial and collaborative framework and opened it to the public, inviting artists, students, and educational institutions to enter a structured pathway of artistic development that can be recognized and accumulated by international institutions.
  
  2022: First year of public platform launch, with a total of 86 registered participants

2023｜Global Exhibition Expansion and Brand Influence Growth

• Signed an operational agreement with corporate partners in Mannheim, Germany, establishing a phase-based working hub in Germany.

• Co-organized 12 exhibitions across Germany and participated in multiple local art fairs, conducting intensive European market testing and strategic deployment.

• The Mannheim hub concluded after completing its phase-based objectives in the second half of 2024.

• Organized the 3rd Kyla Artist Prize, focusing on new media art, photography, and aerial imaging, expanding award categories and introducing sustainability-related themes to deepen the dialogue between art and social issues.

• Launched the podcast “The Great Artists”, featuring systematic interviews with artists across disciplines, establishing a long-term content output channel and strengthening the global art community influence.

• Major International Exhibitions & Art Fairs in 2023

• Brussels Art Fair 2023｜Brussels, Belgium

• Art3f Paris 2023｜Paris, France

• Milano Art Fair 2023｜Milan, Italy

• Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt 2023｜Frankfurt, Germany

• Art Plus Shanghai 2023｜Shanghai, China

• Monat Gallery Exhibition 2023｜Spain

• Kyla × Einziart Gallery Exhibition 2023｜Germany
  (International group exhibition in collaboration with Einziart Gallery, held on a monthly basis)

2023: Continued platform expansion, with approximately 120 cumulative registered participants

2024｜Brand Deepening and Global Impact Expansion

• The founder’s works participated in the Weishan Spring Auction, further strengthening visibility within the art market and connections to collector networks.

• Collaborated with the Department of Communications Design, Shih Chien University College of Design to host an “International Education and Internship Briefing Session,” promoting alignment between art education and international career pathways.

• Signed agreements with 127 international enterprises as official partners for international internship programs, formally establishing a cross-border internship and industry–academia collaboration network.

• Established the Association de la Lueur Éclairante de l’Art (ALEA) in France as a permanent platform for Asia–Europe artistic exchange and academic collaboration, and partnered with MIS JAPAN (Japan) to advance cross-national cultural connections.

• Organized the 4th Kyla Artist Prize, introducing new categories including Children’s Art, Public Art, and Medical Aesthetics, with artists from multiple countries receiving awards. The selected works demonstrated strong social engagement and cultural innovation.

• Presented the 1st Asia Art New Talent Exhibition at ARARAT GALLERY, officially launching the platform’s annual curatorial program dedicated to emerging artists.

• Major International Exhibitions & Art Fairs in 2024

• Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Exhibition 2024｜Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan

• Art Future Taipei 2024｜Taipei, Taiwan

• Art Formosa 2024｜Taipei, Taiwan

• Asia Art New Talent Exhibition 2024｜Taiwan

• Discovery Art Fair Frankfurt 2024｜Frankfurt, Germany

• Art Plus Shanghai 2024｜Shanghai, China

• 2024: With deepening international collaborations, approximately 180 cumulative registered participants

2025｜European Consolidation and Brand Advancement

• 2025 Annual Brand Achievement Report

• 1. Institutional Strategy & Academic Structure

• Establishment of ALEA: Successfully completed the establishment and operational launch of the Association de la Lueur Éclairante de l’Art (ALEA) in France. This formally marks the brand’s entry into a Europe–Asia art integration phase, centered on an association-based institutional model.

• Transnational Board of Directors: Invited professors from 26 art and design–related universities across Taiwan, France, and the United States to join the ALEA Board of Directors. This forms a transnational academic advisory and curatorial decision-making structure that significantly strengthens the platform’s scholarly legitimacy and international credibility.

• 2. International Art Fairs & Museum Exhibitions

• Vision Art Expo Lisbon 2025 (Lisbon, Portugal): Participated as the exclusive Asian gallery invitee. The exhibition received a feature report from the Portuguese media outlet Portuguesa Navigat News, successfully penetrating the Iberian market.

• Art Shopping Paris 2025 (Carrousel du Louvre, Paris): Exhibited at one of Europe’s leading art fairs within the Louvre Museum complex, significantly enhancing the platform’s visibility within the French and broader European markets.

• ART FUTURE 2025 (Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan): Connected Asian collectors and art markets, further strengthening the platform’s presence and network in Asia.

• Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum International Exhibition 2025 (Tokyo, Japan): An international group exhibition in collaboration with Japanese artists and galleries, expanding academic and institutional networks in Japan.

• Harajuku Gallery Network Exhibition 2025 (Tokyo, Japan): Linked multiple gallery spaces in the Harajuku district to build collaborative networks within Japan’s contemporary art scene.

• 3. Competitions, Awards & Talent Incubation

• Asia Art New Talent Exhibition 2025 (2nd Edition)

• Venue: Taichung Shiyakusho (Taichung City Hall Historic Monument).

• Key Achievement: Beyond expanding the scale of international exchange, the exhibition served as a critical launchpad for talent. Two participating artists were selected for the ROC Ministry of Education’s "Ten Billion Youth" Project: Japan Seto Inland Sea Regional Revitalization Program (中華民國教育部百億青年日本瀨戶內海地方創生計劃). This demonstrates the platform’s capability to connect artists with national-level resources and funding.

• Kyla Artist Prize 2025 (5th Edition)

• Introduced new categories including Digital Art, Craft Design, and Performance Video.

• Artists from 8 countries received awards, with coverage from 13 French and international media outlets (including Louis Press and Economy FR).

• Kyla International Curator Rising Star Award 2025 (1st Edition)

• Developed in collaboration with Taiwan’s Ministry of Education under the "Learning Abroad Dream Program", dispatching five students to the ALEA Association in France for professional curatorial internships.

• 4. Commercial Strategy & Media Infrastructure

• Wonder Global Art Award 2025 (Co-organizer): Co-organized this international design and art competition, facilitating awards for multiple designers and generating significant international visibility across the creative industries.

• Media-as-a-Service (MaaS) Module: Established an integrated system for press release submission, editorial review, and distribution to leading international media outlets. This operates as a monetizable value-added service for enterprises and creators seeking structured global exposure.

• 5. 2025 Annual Metrics

• Growth: The platform entered a phase of stable growth, with over 250 cumulative registered participants.

• Integration: Successfully integrated exhibitions, competitions, educational programs, and media distribution, completing the strategic transition from local curation to transnational institutional operations.