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The Powerful Hurricane Paintings of Zao Wou-Ki

18 APRIL 2021 | HONG KONG

The Powerful Hurricane Paintings of Zao Wou-Ki

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Master artist Zao Wou-Ki was one of the titans of Chinese art in the post-war period. His energetic painting 13.02.62, offered in our upcoming auction Beyond Legends: Modern Art Evening Sale (18 April | Hong Kong), is from the artist’s powerful 'Hurricane Period’ when he arrived at the pinnacle of his career. Discover how Zao perfectly fused Eastern culture with Western modernism, bringing dynamic inspiration to this work. Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos.

Past Auction
Beyond Legends: Modern Art Evening Sale
18 April 2021 | 6:30 PM HKT | Hong Kong

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