Degree in Political Philosophy, Brandeis University; degree in Law, School of Law, Northeastern University. Since 1994, has covered the development of China's contemporary art scene and its market for publications including Vanity Fair, New York Times, Washington Post, Departures, Art in America, Artnews, Art and Auction, Modern Painters and artnet.com; has written profiles and catalogue essays for many major artists in China including Ai Weiwei, Liu Ye, Zhang Xiaogang, Li Songsong, Zeng Fanzhi, Lin Tianmiao, Wang Qingsong and Yin Xiuzhen; recipient of grants from the Asian Cultural Council and Andy Warhol Foundation; since 2001, Professor, School of Visual Arts. Fellow, MacDowell Colony for the Arts. Author: The Wild, Wild East; An American Art Critic's Adventures in China. Expertise: cultural leaders, art, global art movements in emerging centres, particularly China.