““A cherished mentor suggested I visit the artists’ studios in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan Province where he grew up. I was stunned by the calibre of art and inventiveness there. On returning to London, the concept of representing and showcasing talented artists from places ‘less explored’ was born. I set up Katrine Levin Galleries to give a voice in the West to these extraordinary artists both in and outside of China.””