ZHU Xinjian 朱新建
Chinese 1953-2014
Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Zhu Xinjian graduated from School of Fine Arts, Nanjing University of the Arts. Zhu is also a member of China Artists Association and is one of the most important new literati painting artists. In his works woman is the main theme which usually presents the charming and lazy beauties. These paintings reveal not only popular culture but also start from deeply meaningful aspects. Because of his successful composition in the works, the ladies under Zhu’s brush look both Oriental and Western. Zhu was awarded silver medal of the 6th Art Exhibition of China. Furthermore, he designed animations for Shanghai Animation Film Studio and China Central Television (CCTV). Zhu Xinjian’s exhibitions took place in China, Belgium and Paris. His paintings were collected by National Art Museum of China, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Bibliothèque nationale de France, and école nationale supérieure des Beaux-arts de Paris. Selected exhibitions: " The New Literati Painting Exhibition", National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China, 1989 "Solo exhibition", Royal Museums of Art and History, Brussels, Belgium, 1993 "New Freehand Chinese Ink Painting Exhibition", National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China, 2004
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ZHU Xinjian 朱新建