WHAT
The exhibition is the first major solo show of the influential Chinese artist in North America, and is co-presented by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). As one of the pioneers of the New Ink painting movement, Lui Shou-Kwan (1919-1975) sought to modernise traditional Chinese ink painting in Hong Kong during the 1950s–1970s. He combined calligraphic brushwork with a modernist sensibility to develop his unique approach to art, and later experimented with abstraction to create his signature Zen paintings.

Please note that the exhibition takes place a the Art Institute of Chicago. More information can be found here.

WHY
This stunning exhibition, jointly organised by the Art Institute of Chicago and the Chinese University of Hong Kong, showcases approximately three dozen works that document different periods in Lui’s practice, from his early calligraphic brushwork to his later experimentation with abstraction. Lui’s innovative approach to ink painting has had a profound impact on the development of Chinese art in the mid-late-20th century and has helped spark international interest in Chinese traditions of ink painting and its contemporary interpretations. Get ready to be mesmerised by Lui’s innovative and groundbreaking works and his lasting influence on Chinese art!