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Wang Qingsong is a Chinese photographer. He studied at the Sichuan Academy of Art. He began his career as an oil painter, then moved on to photography. Wang Qingsong is a contemporary Chinese artist whose large-format photographs address the rapidly changing society of China. His photographs, appearing at first humorous and ironic, have a much deeper message.
Zhou Shaohua (Chinese: 周韶华), a Chinese painter and theorist, was born in October 1929 in Rongcheng, Shandong Province, China. Graduating from the Fine Arts department of Zhongyuan University in 1950, Zhou has had a distinguished career in both art and academia. He became the President of the Hubei Academy of Fine Arts in 1978, significantly contributing to the Chinese art scene.
Zhou's career turned a pivotal corner in 1982 with his work "The Soul of the Yellow River," which marked a significant breakthrough in the history of Chinese Modern Art. His tenure as a professor at Huazhong Normal University in 1986 and his visit to Berlin in 1987 further expanded his artistic and cultural horizons.
Renowned for hosting over 80 solo exhibitions worldwide and authoring more than 20 publications, Zhou Shaohua has been a celebrated figure in the art world. His works have been showcased in various locations, including the C.A.F.A. Gallery in Beijing, Taipei Pacific Cultural Foundation in Taiwan, and in cities like Nagoya, Lübeck, and Stuttgart. His 2009 solo exhibition "Spirit of Melody" at the Bridge Gallery in Beijing and his participation in the "Love for Yangtze River - Hubei 'Yangtze River School'" exhibition in 2010 are notable highlights of his career.
Zhou Shaohua's artistry is celebrated for its unique blend of traditional Chinese techniques with a modern sensibility, making his work highly sought after by collectors, auctioneers, and art experts globally.
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