Why we began

We believe in the meaning of art. Just as healthy food is essential to nourish our bodies, great art is essential to enrich our souls.

In a world flooded with material abundance, our opportunities for inner rejuvenation are paradoxically dwindling. All the while, our yearning for soulful respite grows stronger.

Art offers us a meaningful way to find growth, solace, inspiration, and connection to something deeper than the superficialities of everyday existence.

Our philosophy

In the ancient Far East, people championed harmony and cosmic order, viewing every artistic endeavor—whether painting, poetry, sculpture, or music—as a path of self-cultivation, a path toward harmonizing with the natural flow of the cosmic order.

Though today’s era is marked by the relentless pace of technological progress, there exists an immutable force in the universe. Art serves as a profound conduit for that force, allowing both artists and viewers to harmonize with what the ancients called the Dao, or the Way of existence. It is through these bonds forged in moments of aesthetic appreciation that we find resilience to anchor ourselves in the ever-fluctuating times of today.

Eastern Aesthete aims to curate collectable works of art that can set us on a journey to explore the eternal beauty and truth embedded in the cosmic order of the Dao. This is what we refer to as The Way of Beauty.

Our mission

To nurture talented artists who dedicate themselves to a lifetime of refining their skills and cultivating their minds;

To inherit and share with contemporary audiences aesthetic and philosophical legacies rooted in antiquity;

To connect with like-minded individuals such as art lovers, collectors, curators, gallerists, designers, and more, so that together we can spread this sense of beauty and humanity to enrich our inner worlds and surroundings.

What we do

We publish books on art and ancient philosophies, curate an online gallery, and organize in-person exhibitions.

Who we are

We started 15 years ago with the creation of Magnifissance, a luxury lifestyle and art magazine. Despite the rapid technological evolution of our times, our appreciation for timeless beauty has only deepened since we began.

Driven by the duty and passion to preserve, transmit, and foster the precious artistic legacies that hold deep relevance for today's global communities, we launched Eastern Aesthete to connect our cherished audience with the talented artists we have discovered on our journey.

We invite you to join us on this aesthetic voyage and immerse yourself in The Way of Beauty.