The Vanguard Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of the young generation of Asian artists and is located in one of the most famous arty places in Shanghai: M50. Among the cluster of unceasingly changing galleries and studios, the Vanguard Gallery belongs to the “seniors” for it opened in 2004 when Lise Li decided to plunge herself into the art adventure. Although located in China, the Vanguard Gallery is always eager to create new connections and thus enhances its role as an international platform. {The following is an abstract of the interview conducted on 1st March 2013}