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Zhang Daqian: The Master

12 October 2019 - 09 November 2019 | Hong Kong
  • Zhang Daqian, Lotus, splashed ink and colour on gold paper, two-panel screen, 1973

  • Zhang Daqian, Clouded Village, splashed ink and colour on paper, framed, 1967

    102 x 136 cm

  • Zhang Daqian, Cloudy Mountains, splashed ink on paper, framed, 1965

    158 x 70 cm

Sale Number: HK0921
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In celebration of the 120th anniversary of Zhang Daqian’s birthday, Sotheby’s will present a large-scale solo exhibition, Zhang Daqian: The Master, from 12 October to 9 November 2019, at Sotheby’s Hong Kong Gallery. Co-organised by Xi Zhi Tang Gallery, the exhibition will feature nearly 60 paintings sourced from the artist’s family and private collectors around the world. This exhibition will encompass important works from different periods of the artist’s oeuvre, with an emphasis on splashed ink paintings, many of which have been featured in major exhibitions and some have never before been seen in public.

Zhang Daqian was a remarkable artist from a young age, though his characteristic splashed ink painting technique was developed at a later stage in his life, during his long residency overseas when he found himself immersed in modern Western art developments and the pioneering output of the Abstract Expressionists. Combining Chinese painting materials and semi-abstract imagery, Zhang Daqian developed a new style that encapsulated an aesthetic rooted in traditional Chinese painting, while imbuing his compositions with a spontaneity to create ravishingly beautiful works with a strong visual impact, making his mark on the history of 20th century art.

A series of public events will be held during the exhibition period, including the launch of Professor Feng You-Heng’s new book, The Paintings of Chang Dai-chien, 1950-1983: From Traditionalism to Modernism, a talk by Professor Feng, and guided tours of the exhibition.

Exhibition Details
12 October – 9 November 2019, every Monday to Saturday

There will be a switch of paintings on exhibit:
Part I: 12 – 25 October
Part II: 26 October – 9 November

Venue:
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Gallery, 5/F, One Pacific Place, Admiralty

Opening Hours:
(Mon – Fri) 10am to 6pm
(Sat) 11am to 5pm

Talks and guided tours will be held on Saturdays.
Seats are offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
For more details, please go to Sothebys.com/zdq

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Contact Information

Carmen Ip
Director, China and Southeast Asia
Head of Department, Chinese Paintings
+852 2822 8132
carmen.ip@sothebys.com
Annie Wong
Deputy Director
Specialist
Chinese Paintings
+852 2822 5504
annie.wong@sothebys.com
C.K. Cheung
Senior Consultant
+852 2822 8133
ck.cheung.consultant@sothebys.com
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