I’m an independent art historian and cultural content consultant based in Paris
available for guided art tours, cross-cultural strategy consulting, research engagements, design and content commissions in French, English, and Chinese.
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My name is Jing-ru 静如. I also like to go by Julie. I was born and raised in Shenzhen, a young coastal mega-city in the Greater Bay Area in Southern China known for its tech and design momentum. I spent my most formative years between Beijing and different cities in the United States. Those eight years shaped my profound curiosity in cross-cultural storytelling and art in all its forms. I moved to Paris to undertake postgraduate studies in art history at the Sorbonne under the direction of Philippe Dagen. I have since put down roots in the City of Light and continued to share my passion for culture and history with like-minded individuals.
I decided to combine my two interests into one: telling stories of arts across different cultures.
After graduating with a degree in Journalism and Strategic Communication, I spent several years working as an in-house communication specialist in the art and education sector. Over time, my work with words and images in branding led to a profound and critical interest in art in all its forms, leading me to return to university to earn an additional degree in Art History and to dip deeper into the art and culture scene as a professional art guide and journalist.
I decided to combine my two interests into one: telling stories of arts across different cultures. You can trust me to be your cross-cultural guide to decipher the dynamic art scenes in the not so “Old Europe” and also in other parts of the world.
What do I offer?
Art Tours & Lectures
I have given lectures and conducted studies on art history and the art market with global perspectives in three different languages. I offer private art tours not only at national and Parisian museums, art foundations, galleries, heritage sites, but also during major international art fairs. My strong academic background in art history allows me to provide my audience with a clear and critical understanding of the ever-evolving art scene. As a cross-cultural communicator, I always adapt the guiding experience to different art forms, historical periods, and geo-cultural contexts.
A non-exhaustive list of the exhibitions, events, collections and heritage sites that I have presented in three languages as a professional guide.
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Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten. (Grand Palais)
Philip Guston. L'ironie de l'histoire. (Musée national Picasso-Paris)
Helen Marten. 30 Blizzards. (Art Basel Paris 2025 Public Program x Miu Miu)
Gerhard Richter. Gerhard Richter. (Fondation Louis Vuitton)
Louis Vuitton Art Deco. (LV Dream)
Le Monde selon l'IA. (Jeu de Paume)
Robert Doisneau. Instants Donnés. (Musée Maillol Paris)
Notre Dame de Paris since its reopening - more than 70 VIP tours
Anna Maria Maiolino. Je suis là. Estou Aqui. (Musée national Picasso-Paris)
David Hockney. David Hockey 25. (Fondation Louis Vuitton) - more than 30 private tours
Nuit Blanche 2025. (Ville de Paris)
Suzanne Valadon. (Centre Pompidou)
Matisse et Marguerite. Le regard d’un père. (Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris)
L’art « dégénéré » : Le procès de l’art moderne sous le nazisme. (Musée national Picasso-Paris) - 40 tours for all public
Nadia Léger. Une femme d'avant-garde. (Musée Maillol Paris)
Maillol - Lüpertz. Une filiation. (Musée Maillol Paris)
Picasso – Klee – Matisse – Giacometti. Chefs-d’œuvre du Museum Berggruen / Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin. (Musée de l'Orangerie)
Pablo Picasso. La collection. (Musée national Picasso-Paris) - more than 100 tours and activities
Pop Forever, Tom Wesselmann &… (Fondation Louis Vuitton)
Goshka Macuga & Elvira Dyangani Ose. Tales & Tellers. (Art Basel Paris 2024 Public Program x Miu Miu)
Journées européennes du patrimoine 2024 - « Éloge de l’espace » par la Collection Pinault. (Le siège de Kering, l'ancien hôpital Laennec)
Matisse. L'atelier rouge. (Fondation Louis Vuitton)
Ellsworth Kelly. Formes et Couleurs, 1949-2015. (Fondation Louis Vuitton)
Nuit Blanche 2024. (Ville de Paris)
La Malle Courrier. (Maison de famille de Louis Vuitton)
Paris+ par Art Basel 2023 - where my journey began
Interviews & Production
I have conducted interviews with museum directors, gallerists, curators, artists, designers, and publishers for producing content in text and video formats. Some of the notable personalities I have interviewed include Muriel Mayette-Holtz (Director of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild), Jacques Garcia (Interior Architect), Suzanne Tise Isore (Collection Styles and Design, Flammarion), Frédéric Bouilleux (Executive Vice-President of Domaine national de Chambord), Véronique Brumm (Director of Musée Lalique), Sixtine De Saint-Léger (Conservation - Documentation of Musée Cognacq-Jay), and Jean-Hubert Martin (Art Historian and Curator), among others.
Management & Communication
With over seven years of branding experience, I provide personalized and comprehensive services to creative individuals and cultural organizations. I help them focus on their core activities while helping with project and liaison management, content strategy, print and digital design, and more. I identify and adapt to imtmediate and long-term needs unique to each individual and accompany them with personalized strategies and services to unlock their creative energy and help them grow. As a visual communicator and designer, I have an eye for the elegant balance between content and visuals, which is an asset for cultural organizations and creative individuals.
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