Lu Hao is well known for his models of Beijing, his playfulness with architecture and geographical images in rapidly evolving modern China. He is also known for his crystal palaces, his elaborate installations and his use of plastics to recreate stone and steel objects. He studied at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing [...]
Xue Song is a painter based out of Shanghai, whose works feature an energetic, colorful, and distinct style that is well-known across China. Xue Song’s trademark collages represent the many different aspects of Chinese culture; for example, he incorporates traditional Chinese paintings, ancient calligraphy, folk art, religious icons, legendary figures and historical photographs. Through these classic [...]
“Zhang Shuang’s symphonic compositions of pencil, watercolor, charcoal and ink on paper depict lone female figures in fantastical surroundings. By staging one character in various settings and costumes, Zhang Shuang’s works communicate deep, psychological sentiments through the artist’s strong command of expression and attention to detail.” — Chinese Contemporary More here.
Guo Wei is from Chengdu, Sichuan province. He paints to represent his subjects’ individuality, personality, and development of self. He is particularly interested in the restless nature of Chinese teenagers. More here.
Zhang Dali’s 2004 installation haunted its audience. He hung 15 life-size cast figures from the ceiling as representations for China’s migrant workers. This exhibit was called “Chinese Offspring.” More here.
Qiu Hao is a world-renowned fashion designer based out of Shanghai. Recently, he designed a series for Surface China. As photographed by Matthieu Belin. More here.
Xu Bing is a well known Chinese-American artist. Currently, he is making art exploring the Sino-American tobacco industry relationship. He has been working on this project for over a decade. More here.
Yue Minjun rivals Ai Weiwei in famous Chinese contemporary artists. He paints broad-smiling cynical realist portraits, highlighting the oddities of the modern political world. More Yue Minjun here.
He Xiangyu’s sculptures recently rattled German viewers, as the artist made an effigy of a dead Ai Weiwei. As we all know, Ai Weiwei is still alive today. For more information, please visit He Xiangyu’s website.
Fei Fei Sun is China’s top model. She was recently featured on the cover of Vogue China and is #14 of the top 50 models list. See more here.