【Art Heritage Trust – A Sustainable Guardian of Cultural Treasures】

Mr. Xu, a passionate collector of Chinese paintings, has amassed a vast collection of personal artworks and Ming-Qing calligraphy. However, his only daughter has no interest in art, and he fears that the collection may be sold off and dispersed. To preserve its integrity and academic value, he establishes a trust.

Mr. Xu places 120 paintings, research manuscripts, and exhibition revenue rights into the trust, stipulating that all artworks must be housed in a designated museum. While the family retains ownership, selling the collection is permanently prohibited. A portion of the trust's annual revenue is allocated to an academic fund supporting young artists and publishing research monographs. If future generations wish to access the collection, they must submit an academic proposal for review before being permitted to copy or borrow pieces for exhibitions.

To ensure fair execution, a supervisory committee is established, comprising artists, lawyers, and curators. This committee collectively oversees artwork preservation, fund allocation, and family member applications.

Through the Family Trust, Mr. Xu achieves a legacy that transcends material wealth.

By using structured guidelines instead of relying on heirs' self-discipline, the trust prevents the collection from being commercialized or fragmented. Its revenue sustains the artistic ecosystem, reinforcing the founder’s industry influence and social responsibility. By granting access through academic engagement, the trust fosters cultural identity among future generations, subtly nurturing a sense of heritage.