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Zeng Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi (Chinese: 曾梵志; born 1964 in Wuhan, Hubei) is a contemporary Chinese artist based in Beijing. From the earliest stages of his career, Zeng Fanzhi's paintings have been marked by their emotional directness, the artist's intuitive psychological sense, and his carefully calibrated expressionistic technique. Moving to Beijing in the early 1990s, Zeng's art displayed an immediate shift, responding to his immersion in a more superficial environment, his seminal Mask series displaying the tensions between the artist's dominant existential concerns and an ironic treatment of the pomposity and posturing inherent to his new contemporary urban life. Throughout, Zeng's expressionistic techniques run counter to such techniques' conventional usage. That is, Zeng's representation of raw, exposed flesh or awkwardly over-sized hands is not an attempt at pure emotional expression, but instead play against the superficially composed appearances of his subjects, an ironic treatment of emotional performance as a metaphor for a lost self, of stunted self-realization.
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The Unapologetic Art of Zeng Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi, considered to be a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese art, has garnered international acclaim for his emotionally charged and technically masterful paintings that delve into the complexities of identity, the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the universal human experiences of vulnerability and isolation. Born in 1964 in Wuhan, China, Zeng's artistic journey has been intrinsically linked to the rapid social and cultural transformations of his homeland. His early works, characterised by raw depictions of human figures and visceral scenes, mirrored the anxieties and alienation of a society grappling with modernization. As Zeng's career progressed, his artistic vision evolved to encompass a broader range of themes and influences. He began incorporating elements o...
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Willem van Gogh meets Zeng Fanzhi
Willem van Gogh in conversation with Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, Zeng Fanzhi created a series of new paintings. In this conversation, the two gentlemen discuss how the art of Vincent van Gogh has inspired Zeng Fanzhi to create new works of art.
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Zeng Fanzhi: In the Studio
Conceived as a single exhibition spanning three locations in Zurich, London and Hong Kong, Hauser & Wirth is delighted to present ‘Zeng Fanzhi. In the Studio’. The unifying theme of these presentations is Zeng’s investigations into the possibilities of painting in the contemporary era. The exhibition is reflective of a multi-layered approach since the artist works concurrently on several series. As a result a perpetual dialogue, between abstraction and representation across histories and cultures, is at the core of his practice.
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Zeng Fanzhi - Timelapse
The contemporary Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi is a huge admirer of Vincent van Gogh. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, he created a series of new paintings. This select presentation of five works is on display at the museum from 20 October 2017 until 5 March 2018.
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Painters on Painting: Zeng Fanzhi
On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Zeng Fanzhi,’ we hosted a conversation between contemporary painters and their students at our Downtown Los Angeles gallery. ‘Painters on Painting’ are exploratory learning events where artists and students engage in a conversation around painting exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth's international galleries. The events aim to bring young voices into the conversation on contemporary painting and artistic processes. With thanks to: Susanna Ferrell Wynn Resorts Associate Curator Chinese Art Department, LACMA Jenny Lin, PhD Director, MA Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere Associate Professor of Critical Studies Roski School of Art and Design, University of Southern California Hui-shu Lee, PhD Professor Department of Art History University of Californ...
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Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then
On view in Venice, Italy, concurrently with the 2024 edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then features new works by renowned artist Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964). With an installation designed by architect Tadao Ando, the exhibition presents the latest breakthroughs in Zeng’s work and sheds light on Zeng’s ambitious practice of redefining the abstract. Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then premieres two recent bodies of work—oil paintings and works on handmade paper. Emerging from the artist’s decades of research in color theory, Zeng’s new oil paintings draw on and challenge Impressionist and Pointillist practices, with layers of brushwork creating figurative elements that are readily recognizable from afar but dissolved when viewed up close. Zeng’s works on hand...
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Zeng Fanzhi explains the theory and thought behind his work
Preeminent Chinese painter Zeng Fanzhi spotlighted by Alison Chernick. Read the full feature at NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1UaM5po ___ Subscribe to NOWNESS here: http://bit.ly/youtube-nowness Like NOWNESS on Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-nowness Follow NOWNESS on Twitter: http://bit.ly/twitter-nowness Daily exclusives for the culturally curious: http://bit.ly/nowness-com Behind the scenes on Instagram: http://bit.ly/instagram-nowness Curated stories on Tumblr: http://bit.ly/tumblr-nowness Inspiration on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/pinterest-nowness Staff Picks on Vimeo: http://bit.ly/vimeo-nowness Follow NOWNESS on Google+: http://bit.ly/google-nowness
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"Zeng Fanzhi: Beneath and Beyond" by Ringo Tang
Record-breaking Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi looks back on his time at the Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and explains his obsession with calligraphy in this short by Hong Kong-based filmmaker Ringo Tang. Read the full feature on NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1gins6Z Watch more art videos here: http://bit.ly/art-videos _______________________________________ Subscribe to NOWNESS here: http://bit.ly/youtube-nowness Like NOWNESS on Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-nowness Follow NOWNESS on Twitter: http://bit.ly/twitter-nowness Daily exclusives for the culturally curious: http://bit.ly/nowness-com Behind the scenes on Instagram: http://bit.ly/instagram-nowness Curated stories on Tumblr: http://bit.ly/tumblr-nowness Inspiration on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/pinterest-nowness Staff Picks on Vimeo:...
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Clyfford Still and Zeng Fanzhi Lead Asia’s Most Valuable Contemporary Sale
#auction #preview #sothebys Join us live from Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 19 April at 7:00 PM HKT for the live streaming of our Spring Contemporary Art Evening Sale. In this video, get a sneak preview of some of the highlights coming under the hammer, which will include an exceptional selection of Western and Asian masterworks of unprecedented caliber and diversity. In what will be the highest estimated Contemporary Art Evening Sale ever presented in the region, look out for works by Clyfford Still, Gerhard Richter, Yoshitomo Nara, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Zhang Xiaogang, Fang Lijun, Kazuo Shiraga and many more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/sothebys/?sub...... FOR MORE NEWS FROM SOTHEBY’S Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sothebys/... Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
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Zeng Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi’s evocative and emotionally direct paintings capture the dissonance of modern life with stunning psychological acuity. While his figures are often rendered against empty or abstracted backgrounds, Zeng suggests as much about his subjects’ wider social and political contexts as their inner worlds. With a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western reference points—from lively brushwork and enlarged features recalling German Expressionism to ironic appropriations of Communist-era social realist tropes – Zeng has become a preeminent chronicler of the rapidly globalizing face of contemporary China. Born in Wuhan, China, in 1964, Zeng grew up during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He attended Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, where he developed an interest in the German Expressionist painters; ...
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The Unapologetic Art of Zeng Fanzhi
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Zeng Fanzhi, considered to be a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese art, has garnered international acclaim for his emotionally charged and technically maste...
Zeng Fanzhi, considered to be a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese art, has garnered international acclaim for his emotionally charged and technically masterful paintings that delve into the complexities of identity, the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the universal human experiences of vulnerability and isolation. Born in 1964 in Wuhan, China, Zeng's artistic journey has been intrinsically linked to the rapid social and cultural transformations of his homeland. His early works, characterised by raw depictions of human figures and visceral scenes, mirrored the anxieties and alienation of a society grappling with modernization.
As Zeng's career progressed, his artistic vision evolved to encompass a broader range of themes and influences. He began incorporating elements of Western art history and traditional Chinese aesthetics, culminating in his iconic "Mask" series, which has become synonymous with his name. These enigmatic portraits, featuring figures donning stylized masks, explore themes of social conformity, hidden emotions, and the masks we wear to navigate the complexities of modern life.
In this video, we will embark on a journey of exploration through Zeng Fanzhi's life and career, tracing his artistic development from his early works to his most recent creations. We will examine some of his most iconic works that shaped his artistic presence, as well as a brief look at his experiences growing up in China during a time of significant political and cultural upheaval, and as his exposure to Western art and culture.
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The artist for this video's Artist Corner feature is Anna Myers, known for creating "both sculptural and two-dimensional depictions of strange, alien, organic forms. Her pieces offer the viewer a glimpse into an otherworldly realm or dreamscape." Please check out her Instagram! 👉 https://www.instagram.com/alien_artforms
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https://wn.com/The_Unapologetic_Art_Of_Zeng_Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi, considered to be a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese art, has garnered international acclaim for his emotionally charged and technically masterful paintings that delve into the complexities of identity, the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the universal human experiences of vulnerability and isolation. Born in 1964 in Wuhan, China, Zeng's artistic journey has been intrinsically linked to the rapid social and cultural transformations of his homeland. His early works, characterised by raw depictions of human figures and visceral scenes, mirrored the anxieties and alienation of a society grappling with modernization.
As Zeng's career progressed, his artistic vision evolved to encompass a broader range of themes and influences. He began incorporating elements of Western art history and traditional Chinese aesthetics, culminating in his iconic "Mask" series, which has become synonymous with his name. These enigmatic portraits, featuring figures donning stylized masks, explore themes of social conformity, hidden emotions, and the masks we wear to navigate the complexities of modern life.
In this video, we will embark on a journey of exploration through Zeng Fanzhi's life and career, tracing his artistic development from his early works to his most recent creations. We will examine some of his most iconic works that shaped his artistic presence, as well as a brief look at his experiences growing up in China during a time of significant political and cultural upheaval, and as his exposure to Western art and culture.
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Artist Corner:
The artist for this video's Artist Corner feature is Anna Myers, known for creating "both sculptural and two-dimensional depictions of strange, alien, organic forms. Her pieces offer the viewer a glimpse into an otherworldly realm or dreamscape." Please check out her Instagram! 👉 https://www.instagram.com/alien_artforms
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Willem van Gogh meets Zeng Fanzhi
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Willem van Gogh in conversation with Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, Zeng Fanzhi created a series of new paintings....
Willem van Gogh in conversation with Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, Zeng Fanzhi created a series of new paintings. In this conversation, the two gentlemen discuss how the art of Vincent van Gogh has inspired Zeng Fanzhi to create new works of art.
https://wn.com/Willem_Van_Gogh_Meets_Zeng_Fanzhi
Willem van Gogh in conversation with Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, Zeng Fanzhi created a series of new paintings. In this conversation, the two gentlemen discuss how the art of Vincent van Gogh has inspired Zeng Fanzhi to create new works of art.
- published: 27 Nov 2017
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Zeng Fanzhi: In the Studio
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Conceived as a single exhibition spanning three locations in Zurich, London and Hong Kong, Hauser & Wirth is delighted to present ‘Zeng Fanzhi. In the Studio’. ...
Conceived as a single exhibition spanning three locations in Zurich, London and Hong Kong, Hauser & Wirth is delighted to present ‘Zeng Fanzhi. In the Studio’. The unifying theme of these presentations is Zeng’s investigations into the possibilities of painting in the contemporary era. The exhibition is reflective of a multi-layered approach since the artist works concurrently on several series. As a result a perpetual dialogue, between abstraction and representation across histories and cultures, is at the core of his practice.
https://wn.com/Zeng_Fanzhi_In_The_Studio
Conceived as a single exhibition spanning three locations in Zurich, London and Hong Kong, Hauser & Wirth is delighted to present ‘Zeng Fanzhi. In the Studio’. The unifying theme of these presentations is Zeng’s investigations into the possibilities of painting in the contemporary era. The exhibition is reflective of a multi-layered approach since the artist works concurrently on several series. As a result a perpetual dialogue, between abstraction and representation across histories and cultures, is at the core of his practice.
- published: 21 Nov 2018
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Zeng Fanzhi - Timelapse
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The contemporary Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi is a huge admirer of Vincent van Gogh. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, he created a series of new paintings. Thi...
The contemporary Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi is a huge admirer of Vincent van Gogh. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, he created a series of new paintings. This select presentation of five works is on display at the museum from 20 October 2017 until 5 March 2018.
https://wn.com/Zeng_Fanzhi_Timelapse
The contemporary Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi is a huge admirer of Vincent van Gogh. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, he created a series of new paintings. This select presentation of five works is on display at the museum from 20 October 2017 until 5 March 2018.
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Painters on Painting: Zeng Fanzhi
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On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Zeng Fanzhi,’ we hosted a conversation between contemporary painters and their students at our Downtown Los Angeles gallery. ...
On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Zeng Fanzhi,’ we hosted a conversation between contemporary painters and their students at our Downtown Los Angeles gallery.
‘Painters on Painting’ are exploratory learning events where artists and students engage in a conversation around painting exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth's international galleries. The events aim to bring young voices into the conversation on contemporary painting and artistic processes.
With thanks to:
Susanna Ferrell Wynn Resorts Associate Curator Chinese Art Department, LACMA
Jenny Lin, PhD Director, MA Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere Associate Professor of Critical Studies Roski School of Art and Design, University of Southern California
Hui-shu Lee, PhD Professor Department of Art History University of California, Los Angeles
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On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Zeng Fanzhi,’ we hosted a conversation between contemporary painters and their students at our Downtown Los Angeles gallery.
‘Painters on Painting’ are exploratory learning events where artists and students engage in a conversation around painting exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth's international galleries. The events aim to bring young voices into the conversation on contemporary painting and artistic processes.
With thanks to:
Susanna Ferrell Wynn Resorts Associate Curator Chinese Art Department, LACMA
Jenny Lin, PhD Director, MA Curatorial Practices and the Public Sphere Associate Professor of Critical Studies Roski School of Art and Design, University of Southern California
Hui-shu Lee, PhD Professor Department of Art History University of California, Los Angeles
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Hauser & Wirth is an international contemporary and modern art gallery with spaces in Zurich, London, Somerset, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Gstaad, St. Moritz, Monaco and Menorca.
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- published: 27 Jun 2023
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Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then
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On view in Venice, Italy, concurrently with the 2024 edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then features new works by renowned ar...
On view in Venice, Italy, concurrently with the 2024 edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then features new works by renowned artist Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964). With an installation designed by architect Tadao Ando, the exhibition presents the latest breakthroughs in Zeng’s work and sheds light on Zeng’s ambitious practice of redefining the abstract. Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then premieres two recent bodies of work—oil paintings and works on handmade paper. Emerging from the artist’s decades of research in color theory, Zeng’s new oil paintings draw on and challenge Impressionist and Pointillist practices, with layers of brushwork creating figurative elements that are readily recognizable from afar but dissolved when viewed up close. Zeng’s works on handmade paper, rendered in ink, graphite, chalk, gold dust, and other mineral pigments, ambitiously combine Christian, Buddhist, and literati iconography, pointing to a new direction in his practice.
Learn more about the exhibition: https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/zeng-fanzhi-near-and-farnow-and-then
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On view in Venice, Italy, concurrently with the 2024 edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then features new works by renowned artist Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964). With an installation designed by architect Tadao Ando, the exhibition presents the latest breakthroughs in Zeng’s work and sheds light on Zeng’s ambitious practice of redefining the abstract. Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then premieres two recent bodies of work—oil paintings and works on handmade paper. Emerging from the artist’s decades of research in color theory, Zeng’s new oil paintings draw on and challenge Impressionist and Pointillist practices, with layers of brushwork creating figurative elements that are readily recognizable from afar but dissolved when viewed up close. Zeng’s works on handmade paper, rendered in ink, graphite, chalk, gold dust, and other mineral pigments, ambitiously combine Christian, Buddhist, and literati iconography, pointing to a new direction in his practice.
Learn more about the exhibition: https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/zeng-fanzhi-near-and-farnow-and-then
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About LACMA
Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of nearly 152,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.
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Zeng Fanzhi explains the theory and thought behind his work
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Preeminent Chinese painter Zeng Fanzhi spotlighted by Alison Chernick.
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- published: 01 Sep 2015
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"Zeng Fanzhi: Beneath and Beyond" by Ringo Tang
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Record-breaking Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi looks back on his time at the Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and explains his obsession with calligraphy in this short by...
Record-breaking Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi looks back on his time at the Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and explains his obsession with calligraphy in this short by Hong Kong-based filmmaker Ringo Tang. Read the full feature on NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1gins6Z
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Record-breaking Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi looks back on his time at the Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and explains his obsession with calligraphy in this short by Hong Kong-based filmmaker Ringo Tang. Read the full feature on NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1gins6Z
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- published: 25 Apr 2012
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Clyfford Still and Zeng Fanzhi Lead Asia’s Most Valuable Contemporary Sale
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Join us live from Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 19 April at 7:00 PM HKT for the live streaming of our Spring Contemporary Art Evening Sa...
#auction #preview #sothebys
Join us live from Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 19 April at 7:00 PM HKT for the live streaming of our Spring Contemporary Art Evening Sale. In this video, get a sneak preview of some of the highlights coming under the hammer, which will include an exceptional selection of Western and Asian masterworks of unprecedented caliber and diversity. In what will be the highest estimated Contemporary Art Evening Sale ever presented in the region, look out for works by Clyfford Still, Gerhard Richter, Yoshitomo Nara, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Zhang Xiaogang, Fang Lijun, Kazuo Shiraga and many more.
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Zeng Fanzhi
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Zeng Fanzhi’s evocative and emotionally direct paintings capture the dissonance of modern life with stunning psychological acuity. While his figures are often r...
Zeng Fanzhi’s evocative and emotionally direct paintings capture the dissonance of modern life with stunning psychological acuity. While his figures are often rendered against empty or abstracted backgrounds, Zeng suggests as much about his subjects’ wider social and political contexts as their inner worlds. With a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western reference points—from lively brushwork and enlarged features recalling German Expressionism to ironic appropriations of Communist-era social realist tropes – Zeng has become a preeminent chronicler of the rapidly globalizing face of contemporary China.
Born in Wuhan, China, in 1964, Zeng grew up during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He attended Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, where he developed an interest in the German Expressionist painters; their influence is evident in the unflinching corporeality of Zeng’s early Hospital and Meat series. In 1993, Zeng moved to Beijing, and soon thereafter his work underwent a notable stylistic shift. In his famous “Mask” series, Zeng explores themes of superficiality and alienation by covering his subject’s faces with leering, empty-eyed masks, which obscure the pain and humanity so readily apparent in his early works. Zeng’s style has continued to evolve throughout a career marked by virtuosic technical dexterity. In recent years, he has drawn on Chinese painterly traditions, moving further toward abstraction in both landscapes and portraiture.
One of the most celebrated artists working today, Zeng’s work is highly sought after on the auction market. In October 2013, Sotheby’s Hong Kong sold Zeng’s The Last Supper for $23.3 million, a record for contemporary Asian art. Zeng has been featured in numerous group and solo shows around the world. He represented China at the 2009 Venice Biennale, and in 2013 the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris mounted a major retrospective of his work. His paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, and National Art Museum of China, Beijing.
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Zeng Fanzhi’s evocative and emotionally direct paintings capture the dissonance of modern life with stunning psychological acuity. While his figures are often rendered against empty or abstracted backgrounds, Zeng suggests as much about his subjects’ wider social and political contexts as their inner worlds. With a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western reference points—from lively brushwork and enlarged features recalling German Expressionism to ironic appropriations of Communist-era social realist tropes – Zeng has become a preeminent chronicler of the rapidly globalizing face of contemporary China.
Born in Wuhan, China, in 1964, Zeng grew up during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He attended Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, where he developed an interest in the German Expressionist painters; their influence is evident in the unflinching corporeality of Zeng’s early Hospital and Meat series. In 1993, Zeng moved to Beijing, and soon thereafter his work underwent a notable stylistic shift. In his famous “Mask” series, Zeng explores themes of superficiality and alienation by covering his subject’s faces with leering, empty-eyed masks, which obscure the pain and humanity so readily apparent in his early works. Zeng’s style has continued to evolve throughout a career marked by virtuosic technical dexterity. In recent years, he has drawn on Chinese painterly traditions, moving further toward abstraction in both landscapes and portraiture.
One of the most celebrated artists working today, Zeng’s work is highly sought after on the auction market. In October 2013, Sotheby’s Hong Kong sold Zeng’s The Last Supper for $23.3 million, a record for contemporary Asian art. Zeng has been featured in numerous group and solo shows around the world. He represented China at the 2009 Venice Biennale, and in 2013 the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris mounted a major retrospective of his work. His paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, and National Art Museum of China, Beijing.
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The Unapologetic Art of Zeng Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi, considered to be a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese art, has garnered i...
published: 21 Jun 2024
The Unapologetic Art of Zeng Fanzhi
The Unapologetic Art of Zeng Fanzhi
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Zeng Fanzhi, considered to be a pivotal figure in contemporary Chinese art, has garnered international acclaim for his emotionally charged and technically masterful paintings that delve into the complexities of identity, the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the universal human experiences of vulnerability and isolation. Born in 1964 in Wuhan, China, Zeng's artistic journey has been intrinsically linked to the rapid social and cultural transformations of his homeland. His early works, characterised by raw depictions of human figures and visceral scenes, mirrored the anxieties and alienation of a society grappling with modernization.
As Zeng's career progressed, his artistic vision evolved to encompass a broader range of themes and influences. He began incorporating elements of Western art history and traditional Chinese aesthetics, culminating in his iconic "Mask" series, which has become synonymous with his name. These enigmatic portraits, featuring figures donning stylized masks, explore themes of social conformity, hidden emotions, and the masks we wear to navigate the complexities of modern life.
In this video, we will embark on a journey of exploration through Zeng Fanzhi's life and career, tracing his artistic development from his early works to his most recent creations. We will examine some of his most iconic works that shaped his artistic presence, as well as a brief look at his experiences growing up in China during a time of significant political and cultural upheaval, and as his exposure to Western art and culture.
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Willem van Gogh meets Zeng Fanzhi
Willem van Gogh in conversation with Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi. Especially f...
published: 27 Nov 2017
Willem van Gogh meets Zeng Fanzhi
Willem van Gogh meets Zeng Fanzhi
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Willem van Gogh in conversation with Chinese contemporary artist Zeng Fanzhi. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, Zeng Fanzhi created a series of new paintings. In this conversation, the two gentlemen discuss how the art of Vincent van Gogh has inspired Zeng Fanzhi to create new works of art.
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Zeng Fanzhi: In the Studio
Conceived as a single exhibition spanning three locations in Zurich, London and Hong Kong,...
published: 21 Nov 2018
Zeng Fanzhi: In the Studio
Zeng Fanzhi: In the Studio
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Conceived as a single exhibition spanning three locations in Zurich, London and Hong Kong, Hauser & Wirth is delighted to present ‘Zeng Fanzhi. In the Studio’. The unifying theme of these presentations is Zeng’s investigations into the possibilities of painting in the contemporary era. The exhibition is reflective of a multi-layered approach since the artist works concurrently on several series. As a result a perpetual dialogue, between abstraction and representation across histories and cultures, is at the core of his practice.
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Zeng Fanzhi - Timelapse
The contemporary Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi is a huge admirer of Vincent van Gogh. Especia...
published: 20 Oct 2017
Zeng Fanzhi - Timelapse
Zeng Fanzhi - Timelapse
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The contemporary Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi is a huge admirer of Vincent van Gogh. Especially for the Van Gogh Museum, he created a series of new paintings. This select presentation of five works is on display at the museum from 20 October 2017 until 5 March 2018.
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Painters on Painting: Zeng Fanzhi
On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Zeng Fanzhi,’ we hosted a conversation between contempo...
published: 27 Jun 2023
Painters on Painting: Zeng Fanzhi
Painters on Painting: Zeng Fanzhi
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On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Zeng Fanzhi,’ we hosted a conversation between contemporary painters and their students at our Downtown Los Angeles gallery.
‘Painters on Painting’ are exploratory learning events where artists and students engage in a conversation around painting exhibitions at Hauser & Wirth's international galleries. The events aim to bring young voices into the conversation on contemporary painting and artistic processes.
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Hui-shu Lee, PhD Professor Department of Art History University of California, Los Angeles
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Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then
On view in Venice, Italy, concurrently with the 2024 edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Ze...
published: 16 May 2024
Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then
Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then
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On view in Venice, Italy, concurrently with the 2024 edition of La Biennale di Venezia, Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then features new works by renowned artist Zeng Fanzhi (b. 1964). With an installation designed by architect Tadao Ando, the exhibition presents the latest breakthroughs in Zeng’s work and sheds light on Zeng’s ambitious practice of redefining the abstract. Zeng Fanzhi: Near and Far/Now and Then premieres two recent bodies of work—oil paintings and works on handmade paper. Emerging from the artist’s decades of research in color theory, Zeng’s new oil paintings draw on and challenge Impressionist and Pointillist practices, with layers of brushwork creating figurative elements that are readily recognizable from afar but dissolved when viewed up close. Zeng’s works on handmade paper, rendered in ink, graphite, chalk, gold dust, and other mineral pigments, ambitiously combine Christian, Buddhist, and literati iconography, pointing to a new direction in his practice.
Learn more about the exhibition: https://www.lacma.org/art/exhibition/zeng-fanzhi-near-and-farnow-and-then
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Zeng Fanzhi explains the theory and thought behind his work
Preeminent Chinese painter Zeng Fanzhi spotlighted by Alison Chernick.
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published: 01 Sep 2015
Zeng Fanzhi explains the theory and thought behind his work
Zeng Fanzhi explains the theory and thought behind his work
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Preeminent Chinese painter Zeng Fanzhi spotlighted by Alison Chernick.
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"Zeng Fanzhi: Beneath and Beyond" by Ringo Tang
Record-breaking Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi looks back on his time at the Hubei Academy of ...
published: 25 Apr 2012
"Zeng Fanzhi: Beneath and Beyond" by Ringo Tang
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Record-breaking Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi looks back on his time at the Hubei Academy of Fine Arts and explains his obsession with calligraphy in this short by Hong Kong-based filmmaker Ringo Tang. Read the full feature on NOWNESS: http://bit.ly/1gins6Z
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Clyfford Still and Zeng Fanzhi Lead Asia’s Most Valuable Contemporary Sale
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Join us live from Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 19 April at 7:00 P...
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Clyfford Still and Zeng Fanzhi Lead Asia’s Most Valuable Contemporary Sale
Clyfford Still and Zeng Fanzhi Lead Asia’s Most Valuable Contemporary Sale
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Join us live from Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 19 April at 7:00 PM HKT for the live streaming of our Spring Contemporary Art Evening Sale. In this video, get a sneak preview of some of the highlights coming under the hammer, which will include an exceptional selection of Western and Asian masterworks of unprecedented caliber and diversity. In what will be the highest estimated Contemporary Art Evening Sale ever presented in the region, look out for works by Clyfford Still, Gerhard Richter, Yoshitomo Nara, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Zhang Xiaogang, Fang Lijun, Kazuo Shiraga and many more.
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Zeng Fanzhi
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Zeng Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi
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Zeng Fanzhi’s evocative and emotionally direct paintings capture the dissonance of modern life with stunning psychological acuity. While his figures are often rendered against empty or abstracted backgrounds, Zeng suggests as much about his subjects’ wider social and political contexts as their inner worlds. With a unique synthesis of Eastern and Western reference points—from lively brushwork and enlarged features recalling German Expressionism to ironic appropriations of Communist-era social realist tropes – Zeng has become a preeminent chronicler of the rapidly globalizing face of contemporary China.
Born in Wuhan, China, in 1964, Zeng grew up during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. He attended Hubei Academy of Fine Arts, where he developed an interest in the German Expressionist painters; their influence is evident in the unflinching corporeality of Zeng’s early Hospital and Meat series. In 1993, Zeng moved to Beijing, and soon thereafter his work underwent a notable stylistic shift. In his famous “Mask” series, Zeng explores themes of superficiality and alienation by covering his subject’s faces with leering, empty-eyed masks, which obscure the pain and humanity so readily apparent in his early works. Zeng’s style has continued to evolve throughout a career marked by virtuosic technical dexterity. In recent years, he has drawn on Chinese painterly traditions, moving further toward abstraction in both landscapes and portraiture.
One of the most celebrated artists working today, Zeng’s work is highly sought after on the auction market. In October 2013, Sotheby’s Hong Kong sold Zeng’s The Last Supper for $23.3 million, a record for contemporary Asian art. Zeng has been featured in numerous group and solo shows around the world. He represented China at the 2009 Venice Biennale, and in 2013 the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris mounted a major retrospective of his work. His paintings can be found in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, and National Art Museum of China, Beijing.
Zeng Fanzhi
Zeng Fanzhi (Chinese: 曾梵志; born 1964 in Wuhan, Hubei) is a contemporary Chinese artist based in Beijing. From the earliest stages of his career, Zeng Fanzhi's paintings have been marked by their emotional directness, the artist's intuitive psychological sense, and his carefully calibrated expressionistic technique. Moving to Beijing in the early 1990s, Zeng's art displayed an immediate shift, responding to his immersion in a more superficial environment, his seminal Mask series displaying the tensions between the artist's dominant existential concerns and an ironic treatment of the pomposity and posturing inherent to his new contemporary urban life. Throughout, Zeng's expressionistic techniques run counter to such techniques' conventional usage. That is, Zeng's representation of raw, exposed flesh or awkwardly over-sized hands is not an attempt at pure emotional expression, but instead play against the superficially composed appearances of his subjects, an ironic treatment of emotional performance as a metaphor for a lost self, of stunted self-realization.
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