”Pegasus“ Year of the Horse Special Exhibition2026.1.15–2026.2.28

Curatorial Statement

"Pegasus" — Boundless Will, Infinite Heart! Year of the Horse Special Exhibition Global Simultaneous Launch

Bluerider ART
Curatorial Statement

Bluerider ART is honored to announce the launch of "Pegasus," a special exhibition for the Year of the Horse. This exhibition brings together 32 international artists from both East and West to present 73 limited-edition Fine Art pieces centered on the theme of the horse. On January 15, 2026, at 10:00am (GMT+8), the collection will be available for global online purchase simultaneously. Physical exhibitions will also open across four galleries on three continents: London, Los Angeles, Taipei, and Shanghai. Inheriting the "Knight Spirit," we transform the galloping vitality of the Pegasus into the first light of the New Year, connecting art collectors worldwide in a narrative of speed, spirituality, and freedom.

"Pegasus" marks the beginning of 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse (Bingwu), symbolizing surging vitality and a fierce spirit of enterprise. Within the cycle of the Chinese Zodiac, the "Horse" has always been synonymous with masculinity, power, and speed, representing the primal drive to break free from shackles and forge ahead. The horse is not merely a traveler of the earth but a vessel for the soul; it is the medium connecting reality with ideals, and matter with spirit. In an era of rapid technological change, we crave this "Pegasus-like" courage—to refuse complacency, to shun well-trodden paths, and to reshape the world through imagination.

While Eastern and Western cultures have followed different paths, they converge in their shared reverence for the imagery of the horse. In Eastern art history, the horse holds a sublime status, yet its portrayal differs from the "anatomical precision" of the West. The East emphasizes the horse's spirit and character, treating it as a microcosm of literati integrity, political climate, or national spirit—the gallop of the horse is the far-reaching journey of the heart. From the Han dynasty's Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow to Emperor Wu’s Song of the Heavenly Horse ("The Heavenly Horse comes from the western extremity, traveling ten thousand miles to return to the virtuous"), the horse represents a robust ambition. The Tang Dynasty was the Golden Age of the horse, where Han Gan’s paintings and Tang Sancai pottery captured the opulence and majesty of the empire, emphasizing exuberant vitality and social prosperity. In the Song Dynasty, the horse became an extension of personality; Li Gonglin’s Five Horses revived a sense of "plainness and truth," demonstrating the charm of baimiao (plain line drawing) without the need for shading. Works like Shunjitu (Fine Steed’s Bones) used the "lean horse" to highlight skeletal strength and spirit, symbolizing the will of a gentleman. In the modern era, Xu Beihong integrated Western anatomical realism into ink wash painting, creating the world-renowned "Beihong Horse."

Western art history, conversely, emphasizes anatomical structure and perspective, highlighting physical reality, heroism, the conquest of nature, and individual emotion. From the imperial dignity of Ancient Rome to the passionate eruptions of Romanticism, the horse evolved from a "mount of the gods" to a "subject of scientific inquiry." In Greek mythology, Pegasus was born from the blood of the Sea God but possessed wings to fly to Mount Olympus. With a strike of its hoof, it created the Hippocrene spring, transcending gravity through speed and flight to become an eternal source of inspiration for poets and artists. Leonardo da Vinci left behind extensive anatomical sketches of horses, precisely recording bone and muscle to establish the benchmark for realism. Romantic masters such as George Stubbs and Jacques-Louis David embraced the horse's primal wildness; their subjects are often seen startled by thunder or brawling in the wilderness, symbolizing human emotions that remain untamed by civilization.

Departing from traditional zodiac shows, Pegasus specifically invites 32 contemporary artists to create 73 limited-edition works spanning painting, installation, and sculpture. German artist Ruprecht von Kaufmann uses frantic strokes of warm and cool tones in “The Boxer” to present the visual impact of equine power. Dai Yinglun’s work “The Crowd – Looking Back” uses "whiteness" as a metaphor for the spiritual essence and freedom of both man and horse. French artist François Bonnel’s “Wild Horses” employs geometric, high-chroma color blocks to abstractly display the horse's playfulness, awakening joyous inner emotions. Artist Li Liangchen’s “Time-Space Valley” depicts a white horse rendered in blue-green ink and mineral pigments, standing within a mysterious, otherworldly landscape that feels almost like a celestial realm—merging seamlessly with nature as one. From Europe and the Americas to Asia, the horse in the hands of these artists is not just a form, but a projection of the soul—galloping through cracks of light, standing still in the gaps of time, or transforming into abstract gestures of colliding will.

Pegasus breaks the geographical constraints of traditional galleries, embodying Bluerider ART’s philosophy of "Art into Life" without borders. By linking the cultural depth of Taipei, the fashion vitality of Shanghai, the historical heritage of Mayfair in London, and the free sunshine of Los Angeles through our global online platform, the 73 Fine Art works will be available for Global Synchronous Sales on January 15, 2026, at 10:00am (GMT+8). Whether in New York, Paris, or Tokyo, collectors can participate in real-time, witnessing the practice of the "Pegasus" spirit: allowing art to cross geographical barriers and arrive freely in the hearts of all who love it.

Boundless will, infinite heart. At the dawn of the Year of the Horse, Bluerider ART sincerely invites you to mount up and ride with us across the vast plains of art, galloping with the wind toward a realm of unknown beauty.

Participating artists:
Ruprecht von Kaufmann
Pascal Dombis
François Bonnel
Susanne Kühn
Heiner Geisbe
Almudena Pintado
Kari Anne Helleberg Bahri
Isabella Kohlhuber
Bryan Ida
Rine Boyer
Ramiro Smith Estrada
Chingltu
Dai Yinglun
Yang Yang
Wu Huaheng
Pi Kai
Dai Junpeng
Li Liangchen
Sun Yihan
Ying Yefu
Lee Huanyu
Shaw
Yang Hong
Meng Tao
Chen Haoran
Cui Wenshu
Yang Binghe
Tom Yang
Zhang Meng
Zhang Kai
Wang Xiran
Zong Qirun

”Pegasus“ Year of the Horse Special Exhibition

👉Global Online Release 15 Jan 2026, 10:00am (GMT+8)
Online viewing room opens worldwide. Please click to enter:
https://blueriderart.com/tw/viewingroom/pegasus/

👉How to Collect Works Online：

1. Enter theonline viewing room and browse the featured works
2. Click on an artwork to view images and details.
3. Submit the collection form with artwork number, and your contact information.
4. A collection specialist will reach out to assist with payment and delivery.

On-Site Exhibitions Across Asia · Europe · USA
Exhibition Period: January 15 - February 28, 2026

Bluerider ART Taipei．Dunhua
1F, No. 77, Section 2, Dunhua South Rd., Da'an District, Taipei City
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 10am – 6:30pm
info@blueriderart.com
+886-2 2752 2238

Bluerider ART Shanghai．The Bund
Press preview: 2026.1.16 Fri. 2pm-5pm
Opening reception: 2026.1.17 Sat. 2:30pm-6:30pm (Open to public)
133 Sichuan Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 10am – 7pm
info.china@blueriderart.com
+86-21 6330 6166

Bluerider ART London · Mayfair
47 Albemarle St, London, W1S 4JW
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm
info.uk@blueriderart.com
+44-20 39037827

Bluerider ART LA·Manhattan Beach
1030 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 10am – 6:30pm
info.usa@blueriderart.com
+1-424 282 6288