The dslcollection was created in 2005 by Sylvain and Dominique Levy. Today Karen Levy is also actively helping to build the collection. The collection focuses on contemporary Chinese art. Even though limiting itself to a certain number of objects – not more than 350 – the collection comprises major works of the 200 contemporary Chinese artists and  is currently one of the most interesting and diverse, featuring works by such prominent artists as Cao Fei, Tang Song, Ge Guanzhong, Jia Aili, and Chen Wenbo. dslcollection distinguishes itself from other collections of contemporary Chinese art through a strict collecting concept. The collectors believe that  "The 21st century collector must think beyond established boundaries". Therefore, dslcollection not only actively promotes the discovery and study of Chinese contemporary artistic production and but also makes use of the latest technologies. Tools such as the internet, interactive programs, virtual exhibitions and electronic books help dslcollection to achieve greater visibility and provide the means to share the experience of contemporary culture. Openness, the nomadic and sharing are core concepts of the dslcollection.