Welcome to
Opera by
Zhu Gang.
About
Zhu Gang is a renowned contemporary Chinese ink painter and a first-class artist. He currently serves as the President of The Shanghai Association of Art Museums and holds numerous esteemed positions, including Librarian of The Shanghai Research Institute of Culture and History, part-time researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts. As a painter from the Shanghai Painting and Calligraphy Academy and a member of the China Artists Association, Zhu Gang's influence extends widely in the art community. His previous roles include Director of the Liu Haisu Art Museum and Dean of the School of Fine Arts at the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts.
In March 2015, Zhu Gang gained international recognition when he painted a portrait of Prince William of the United Kingdom, presented by Zhou Taitong, Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. His work reached a global audience when a short film titled “Zhu Gang’s Opera Figure Paintings” was broadcast on the New York Times Square screen in August 2021. Additionally, over 500 major media outlets, including the Associated Press, Kyodo News, Yonhap, Yahoo Finance, and Forbes China, premiered or broadcast the film in multiple languages, highlighting Zhu Gang’s unique contributions to the world of art.
Galleries
- Oriental Gallery in New York
- Painting Exchange in Tokyo
- Budapest Creative Museum
- Shanghai Jiudianshui Art Museum
- National Art Club Roundtable Exhibition USA
Awards
- Letter of appointment as Librarian, Shanghai Research Institute of Culture and History
- Shanghai Mayor’s Certificate of Appointment
- China Artists Association Membership
- Dean of the School of Fine Arts, Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts
- President of The Shanghai Association of Art Museums
Press
- New York Times Square broadcast of “Zhu Gang’s Opera Figure Paintings”
- Coverage by Associated Press
- Coverage by Forbes China
- Coverage by Yahoo Finance
- Kyodo News broadcast of Zhu Gang’s work
Selected Works.
Opera Characters
Chinese opera, a cultural treasure, is vividly depicted in Western paintings that capture the elegance, movement, and expressions of the characters, creating dynamic, stage-like images.
Escorting Jingnang
Zhao Kuangyin saves Zhao Jingniang, escorts her home, then joins the army.
Good Time
The maid Hongniang persuades Cui Yingying, the prime minister's daughter, to meet her lover Zhang Sheng at the Western Wing.
Imperial Concubine
Yang Guifei, one of ancient China's Four Great Beauties, was known for her gentle and compliant nature, stunning beauty, and talents in singing, dancing, and music.
Seeking Dreams
Du Liniang dreams of a scholar and seeks him in reality.
Selling Books for Marriage
Poor scholar Jian Rentong marries Ma Yaocao, who appreciates his diligence and love.
Wukong
Sun Wukong is clever, loyal, and revered in Chinese folklore.
ZhongKui Marries Off Sister
Zhong Kui, ghost exorcist, personally marries off his sister.
Press
In March 2015, Zhu Gang painted a portrait of Prince William of the United Kingdom.
Yahoo Finance on Launching Zhu Gang's Documentary Worldwide.
Featured in Shanghai Daily: China opera inspires artists globally.