Zhang Wei

Zhang Wei is a Chinese contemporary artist born in Beijing in 1952. He is best known for his ink paintings that blend traditional Chinese techniques with contemporary themes and aesthetics.

Zhang Wei studied at the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts in the 1970s and 1980s, during a time when China was undergoing significant political and social changes. His works reflect this period of upheaval, often incorporating elements of social commentary and satire.

Zhang Wei has exhibited his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in China, as well as internationally in countries such as Japan, the United States, and France. He has won several awards for his artwork, including the National Art Exhibition Award in 1984 and the China Contemporary Art Award in 2000.

In addition to his art practice, Zhang Wei is also a professor at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, where he teaches and mentors the next generation of Chinese artists.