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Xu Kuangda: Plein-Air Paintings Celebrating Nature
Xu Kuangda: Plein-Air Paintings Celebrating Nature The painter Xu Kuangda (academic name Xu Zhiwei, Dharma name Dada) was born in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, and has built a career on painting directly from life. A national first-class artist, he is a member of both the Chinese Artists Association and the Chinese Calligraphers Association, as well as
Xu Hongquan: The Literati Painter of Lingering Cloud Studio
Xu Hongquan: The Literati Painter of Lingering Cloud Studio Some artists make a living from painting; Xu Hongquan (courtesy name Fangxi) makes a life from books. Writer, editor, critic, collector and painter, he is a rare thing in contemporary Chinese art: the complete literati. A Scholar’s Studio Born in Hexian County, Anhui Province, and based
Yao Mingjing: Zen Atmosphere in Chinese Ink Landscapes
Yao Mingjing: Zen Atmosphere in Chinese Ink Landscapes Yao Mingjing (born 1959 in Beijing, with family roots in Wuxi, Jiangsu) is one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary Chinese landscape painting. A professor and graduate supervisor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA), he formerly served as deputy dean of its School of
Fan Zeng: Master of Chinese Figure Painting and Poetry
Fan Zeng: Master of Chinese Figure Painting and Poetry Born on July 5, 1938, in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, Fan Zeng (courtesy name Shiyi, studio name Baochong Zhai) is one of China’s best-known painters, poets and classical scholars. His titles include lifetime researcher at the Chinese National Academy of Arts, lifetime professor and university trustee at
Portrait Commission Story: Yin Jinghua Paints Master Wanxing
Portrait Commission Story: Yin Jinghua Paints Master Wanxing Yin Jinghua, a featured master painter and calligrapher at Badou Art, was commissioned to paint a portrait of Master Wanxing, abbot of Donghua Zen Temple — and presented the finished work to him in person. The meeting of two disciplines, one of the brush and one of
Li Shiliang Brings Ink Art to Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Beijing
On July 15, 2021, a World Youth Skills Day cultural exchange was held at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beijing. Representatives from the Sri Lankan government, the China International Development Cooperation Agency, international organizations and businesses joined online and in person. Renowned painter Li Shiliang was a featured guest: he handed over ink portraits he
Original Calligraphy and Ink Paintings for Your Home
Original Calligraphy and Ink Paintings for Your Home Hanging original calligraphy and ink painting at home is one of the most refined ways to decorate a living space — and a decision that deserves care. This article explains how to choose works room by room, why originals by recognized masters matter, and how Badou Art’s
“Mounting Calligraphy: When and How to Frame Artwork”
Mounting Calligraphy: When and How to Frame Artwork Mounting — the traditional Chinese craft of backing and framing calligraphy and ink painting — affects how a work survives, displays, and sells. This guide from Badou Art’s specialists covers three scenarios: selling, personal display, and investment. Scenario One: Selling — Keep the Original State Professional buyers
“Why Commissioned Calligraphy Art Makes a Meaningful Gift”
Why Commissioned Calligraphy Art Makes a Meaningful Gift Chinese calligraphy and ink painting have always carried the spirit of gift-giving. This article explains why a commissioned work is a uniquely thoughtful present — and how to choose a trustworthy platform for custom art. A Gift Rooted in Culture Calligraphy and painting are core symbols of
“Chinese Interiors: Classic Beauty Meets Modern Comfort”
Chinese Interiors: Classic Beauty Meets Modern Comfort More Beijing villa owners are embracing Chinese-style interiors — but can classical aesthetics coexist with modern living? This guide shows how rosewood furniture, ink art, and smart-home technology share one harmonious space. A Visual Feast of Chinese Style A well-designed Chinese villa announces itself in the living room:
Yan’an Hosts Advanced Chinese Painting Class for 30 Artists
Yan’an Hosts Advanced Chinese Painting Class for 30 Artists From May 11 to 15, 2026, the first “Loess Ink Charm” advanced study class for young and mid-career Chinese painting talent was held in Yan’an, the revolutionary base city in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. The class gathered 30 emerging artists and core students from new literary
Beijing Symposium Marks Chen Banding’s 150th Anniversary
Beijing Symposium Marks Chen Banding’s 150th Anniversary On July 2, 2026, the Beijing Fine Art Academy and the artist’s family convened an academic symposium at the academy’s museum to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Chen Banding, one of the great masters of 20th-century Chinese painting and calligraphy. More than twenty specialists took
How Overseas Chinese Preserve Heritage Through Calligraphy
How Overseas Chinese Preserve Heritage Through Calligraphy Traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting are cultural imprints carried in the blood of Chinese communities worldwide — a spiritual homesickness that crosses oceans and generations. For Chinese who have settled in Europe, the Americas, or Southeast Asia, brush and ink are never merely art forms. They are anchors
Xu Beihong’s Art Philosophy: Truth, Spirit, and Legacy
Xu Beihong’s Art Philosophy: Truth, Spirit, and Legacy In 2025, China marked the 130th anniversary of the birth of Xu Beihong (1895–1953), the founder of modern Chinese art education and one of the most influential painters of the 20th century. Exhibitions across the country — from “A Thousand Years with Beihong” in Guangdong to the
Contemporary Chinese Painters: 20 Masters to Watch
Contemporary Chinese Painters: 20 Masters to Watch Tens of thousands of artists paint in China today — so which contemporary works deserve a collector’s attention? Experts, weighing both artistic quality and market momentum, have compiled a ranking of 50 contemporary Chinese painters whose works show strong future potential. The 20 names below are the masters
Four Treasures of the Study: Brush, Ink, Paper, Inkstone
Four Treasures of the Study: Brush, Ink, Paper, Inkstone For more than a thousand years, Chinese scholars, painters, and calligraphers have worked with four essential tools: the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone — together known as the Four Treasures of the Study (wenfang sibao). The name dates to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589), when
5 Benefits of Hanging Chinese Calligraphy and Art at Home
5 Benefits of Hanging Chinese Calligraphy and Art at Home Once reserved for palaces and scholars’ studios, Chinese calligraphy and ink paintings now hang in homes around the world. A well-chosen scroll does more than decorate: it changes the feeling of a room and even the rhythm of family life. Here are five benefits worth
Li Yi’s Figure Paintings: Grace, Ink, and Western Light
Li Yi’s Figure Paintings: Grace, Ink, and Western Light Li Yi (b. 1964) is one of China’s leading contemporary figure painters, celebrated for portraits of the peoples of Xinjiang and the Silk Road. His works hang in the Great Hall of the People, Zhongnanhai, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, and the Cultural Palace
