John Dodelande, the co-founder of LITO Editions, is an esteemed entrepreneur and an influential collector of contemporary Chinese art, with a career spanning over a decade in the art world. His journey began with a deep fascination for China's rich visual culture and its rapid modernization, leading him to become an art advisor and collector of works by Chinese artists, particularly those from the post-Mao generation. These artists, who came into prominence in the 1980s and beyond, have intricately explored the human impacts of China's swift economic growth and cultural shifts through various mediums, including traditional methods like ink and oils, as well as conceptual art and new media.
In 2021, Dodelande's expertise in the field was further recognized through his collaboration with Adrian Cheng, the founder of the K11 Art Foundation in Hong Kong, on the publication "Chinese Art: The Impossible Collection." This significant work highlights his deep engagement with Chinese contemporary art. His contributions to the art and technology sector were acknowledged the same year when he was featured in Apollo’s 40 under 40 Art and Tech edition, marking him as one of the sector's leading voices.
