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ZAO WOU - KI
(1921-2013)
"Each canvas is a page of the painter's diary."
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WOU - KI ZAO , a few dates |
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1921 |
was born on Februar 13th in Pekin |
1948 |
settles in Paris. He works at the Montparnasse workshop under Othon Friesz's teaching. |
1957 |
travels around the world with Pierre Soulages |
1964 |
gets the French nationality |
1971 |
is dedicated to etching until 1973 while he stops painting |
1984 |
is appointed as Officer of the Legion d'honneur |
2001 |
receives the Price of the Taylor Foundation |
2002 |
member and teacher at the National Academy of Art in Paris |
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