That’s how I stumbled across art. It made me feel alive, not like a living zombie. I started with pop-up exhibitions in Hong Kong before opening a permanent gallery in 2005. It cemented my place in the industry as I was among the first to give a platform to Chinese abstract art.

Much has been written about Lam but one little known fact is that she shares a love for African tribal art – born from her experiences in the continent. In her trips to Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, she immersed herself in the rich tapestry of tribal culture and artworks.