Art like Liu Xiaodong: original contemporary works to collect
Liu Xiaodong (1963) ranks #155 in the Artprice 2023 contemporary art market report — among the world's most sought-after living artists. An original Liu Xiaodong is out of reach for most collectors, but you can collect original contemporary works in a kindred spirit at L'Original.
Liu Xiaodong — Christopher Adams — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)Liu Xiaodong — Yu Liu, Javier Ortega-Hernández, Hong Chen, Huijuan Mai, Dayou Zhai Xianguang Hou — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)Liu Xiaodong — Luke A. Parry, Derek E.G. Briggs, Ruixin Ran, Robert J. O’Flynn, Huijuan Mai, Elizabeth G. Clark, Yu Liu — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)Liu Xiaodong — Yang Liu, Xiaodong Qu, James J. Elser, Wenqi Peng, Min Zhang, Ze Ren, Haiping Zhang, Yuhang Zhang and Hua Yang — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
The contemporary spirit
Today's most collected contemporary artists span styles and media, but they share one thing: a distinctive voice that the market has recognised. The good news for collectors is that the same spirit is alive in original works by living artists you can actually acquire.
Collecting contemporary art
When you collect by affinity rather than by name, you buy the work, not the autograph. Favour original pieces with a clear voice, ask about medium, size, year and provenance, and choose what you'll happily live with — that's how lasting collections are built.
Collect originals in this spirit at L'Original
You'll likely never own a Liu Xiaodong — but L'Original lets you collect original contemporary works by living artists who share that sensibility. Browse the collection, meet the artists we represent, and let PickArt match you with your favourite.
Discover artists you'll love — and find your favourite with PickArt
Founder of L'Original · HEC academic author on the democratization of art
Dorian Verdier founded the first gallery of its kind in North America and has spent ten years making original art accessible. His academic work at HEC focuses on the democratization of art, the same conviction that guides every collection on L'Original.
Liu Xiaodong ranks #155 among contemporary artists by auction turnover in the Artprice 2023 report, reflecting strong, sustained international demand for a highly recognisable body of work.
Where can I find art in the style of Liu Xiaodong?
On L'Original — explore original contemporary works by living artists in a kindred spirit, and let PickArt find your closest match.
How do I start collecting art like Liu Xiaodong?
Start from what you love, set a budget, and favour original works with clear provenance over mass-market prints. On L'Original, PickArt guides you in a few swipes to living artists and original pieces in this spirit — a confident, advised first step.
