Zao Wou-Ki was born in Beijing, China, on February 13, 1921, to a wealthy family descended from the Song Dynasty.
French-educated Chinese artist Lin Fengmian was Wou-Ki’s teacher at the China Academy of Art from 1935–41 and encouraged him to study abroad in Paris. Wou-Ki made the move in 1948 with a substantial amount of financial backing and later adopted France as his new home, remaining in the country, besides a few short trips abroad, until his death.
In Paris, Wou-Ki quickly joined a large postwar French art circle, composed of key writers, poets, painters and cultural figures, including Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, Riopelle and Vieira da Silva, among others. This networking helped position himself at the top of the Lyrical Abstraction movement. By his mid-30s, Wou-Ki had decided to devote his artistic career to abstract painting that blended Eastern and Western stylistic traditions.
In 2011, Wou-Ki was referred to in art publications as the top-selling living Chinese artist. He died in Nyon, Switzerland, on April 9, 2013, at the age of 93.
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By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1961 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated EA Edition : 125 Publisher : L'Oeuvre Gravée (Paris) 65.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. 25.59 in. x 19.69 in. (paper) 50.00 cm. ...
Lithograph
$150
H 10 in W 7.325 in
Untitled Composition (Chinese, French, Ink Painting Tradition, Abstract)
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Kansas City, MO
Zao Wou-Ki Untitled Composition from "Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona at Redfern Gallery, London" Original Color Lithograph Year: 1979 Edition: 1000 Size: 10 x 7.325 inches (25.4 × 1...
Lithograph
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By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Paris, FR
Etching and aquatint, 1974 Edition : 33/100 Publisher : Galerie de France, Paris Printer : Bellini, Paris Catalog : [Agerup 246 A, page 140] Image dimensions : 19.50 cm. x 15.50 cm. ...
Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent work in Indian ink and "levi" ink, counter glued on strong paper and accompanied by a certificate from the Zao Wou-Ki Foundation. Zao Wou-Ki was born in Beijing on 1 F...
India Ink, Rice Paper
$8,708
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in
The 1968 original lithography by Zao Wou-Ki - Composition Agerup 183
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1968 original lithography by Zao Wou-Ki, titled "Composition Agerup 183," stands as a testament to the artist's extraordinary talent and unique artistic vision. With a limited ed...
Paper, Lithograph
$11,532
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 0.04 in
À la gloire de l'image et art poétique (To the Glory of the Image and Poetic Art
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in OPOLE, PL
Zao Wou-Ki (1921-2013) - À la gloire de l'image et art poétique (To the Glory of the Image and Poetic Art) Lithograph from 1976. Te edition 53/99 on Arches paper. Dimensions of wo...
Lithograph
$1,059
H 13.98 in W 10.44 in D 0.04 in
Hommage à San Lazzaro, Lithograph, Modern, 1975, Excellent
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in OPOLE, PL
Zao Wou-Ki (1921-2013) - Hommage à San Lazzaro Lithograph from 1975. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.5 cm. Each copy of this lithograph includes the original attached page, preserve...
Lithograph
Etching N. 149
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in London, GB
ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Etching No. 149, 1963 Technique: Original Hand Signed, Numbered and Dated Etching and Aquatint in Colours on W...
Etching
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