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PROPOSAL TO LEONARDO DA VINCI—Shanghai Science and Art Exhibition / The 7th International Intermedia Art Festival
PROPOSAL TO LEONARDO DA VINCI—Shanghai Science and Art Exhibition / The 7th International Intermedia Art Festival kicked off on October 28, 2023 at the Zhangjiang Science Hall, and for 16 days from October 29 to November 13, this innovative spectacle will be orchestrated by the School of Intermedia Art at the China Academy of Art. It aims to create a dynamic intersection of the creative energies of our era through artistic expression, scholarly dialogues, and intermedia performance. In
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In Zhejiang: China Academy of Art Celebrates Its 95th Anniversary with a Series of Academic Events
On October 25, the China Academy of Art (CAA) marked its 95th anniversary with a press conference in Hangzhou, China, unveiling details about a series of academic events. From October 28 to December 6, the institution will host a range of activities under the theme "Draw from the Sources, Venture with the Greats".President Gao Shiming emphasized that the celebration goes beyond self-congratulation. It underscores the academy's commitment to exploring fundamental issues in art
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China Daily: Home is where the art is
Over eight decades ago, the artistic odyssey of Zao Wou-Ki, the internationally acclaimed Chinese-French painter, began in the enchanting city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where his creativity took root and blossomed.Now, on the 10th anniversary of his death, Zao's masterpieces have found their way back to their rightful home.The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki opened at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art in Hangzhou last month, and will run unt
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Elia: China Academy of Art (CAA) - The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki
On September 19, “The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki” saw its grand opening at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art (CAA). His artistic journey began in Hangzhou, a place where his artistic talent was nurtured. On the tenth anniversary of his death, his masterpieces finally returned to Hangzhou. “The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki”, divided into six sections, showcases more than 200 pieces of Zao Wou-Ki’s
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Assignments from China Academy of Art
Assignments from China Academy of Art— Speech at the Inauguration Ceremony for New Students of 2023Dear colleagues, students, families and friends of our students,Hello, everyone!First of all, on behalf of China Academy of Art (CAA), I would like to extend the warmest welcome to our new students. From today, you are a member of this illustrious institution. We are all fellow travelers on the "Journey of CAA". When it comes to traditions of civilizations ancient and modern, Chinese and
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China Academy of Art Holds Inauguration Ceremony for New Students of 2023
China Academy of Art (CAA) held its Inauguration Ceremony for New Students of 2023 at its Xiangshan Campus at 7:28 p.m. on October 13. Jin Yibin, Chairman of the Committee of Academy Affairs, presented the representative of the new cohort with the school badge as well as cultural gifts such as paper, ink, brushes, and paper scrolls, and President Gao Shiming delivered an address at the ceremony. Members of the Academy’s leadership team, Liu Zheng, Fang Peixin, Shen Hao, Fu Qiaoling, Xu Guoqiang,
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Yann Hendgen: Zao Wou-Ki’s travels. A Quest beyond Appearances
Zao Wou-Ki’s travels. A Quest beyond AppearancesYann HendgenArt Director of the Zao Wou-Ki Foundation, Co-Curator of Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-KiFirst I would like to thank Mr. Gao Shiming, Mr. Yu Xuhong, and all the people at the China Academy of Art for this very long project of the Zao Wou-Ki exhibition at his alma mater and for organizing this important meeting.Then, before speaking about the artist himself, I would just like to take some short time to present you t
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Dong Qiang: An International Artist and His Returnable China--An Examination of Zao Wou-Ki’s Artistic Odyssey Based on Autobiography
The “paths” through which we can approach an abstract painting are limited, making it challenging to provide interpretations beyond visual appreciation. This is particularly true when considering artists like Zao Wou-Ki, who firmly believed that his paintings conveyed a clear expression and required no verbal narration. Meanwhile, it is noteworthy that Zao consistently sought the company of language. His close-knit companionship with French poets and critics, and the almost regular “dialogues” h
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In Zhejiang: "The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki - Two Traditions and Two Centuries"
"The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective Exhibition of Zao Wou-Ki " opened on September 20, 2023 (open to the public on September 26) , and will last until February 20, 2024 at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art as a significant cultural program of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou.Zao Wou-ki is not just a towering figure in the academic lineage of the China Academy of Art but also a shining star in modern art history. His works bridge the gap between Eastern and Western cultural
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Shanghai Daily: "Bridging East and West: a retrospective show of Zao Wou-ki at his alma mater"
Zao Wou-ki (1920-2013) is one of China’s most famous contemporary abstract oil painters. He studied painting at the China Academy of Art during the 1930s and returned to teach at the academy during the 1940s.Now, about 200 of Zao’s works are on display at the CAA’s Art Museum, showing the master’s art styles and achievements in oil, ink-wash, watercolor, woodblock printing and porcelain. Organizers hosted a grand opening ceremony for the exhibition, “The Way Is Infinite: Centennial Retrospective
