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ZAO WOU - KI
(1921-2013)
"Each canvas is a page of the painter's diary."
WOU - KI ZAO , a few dates

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