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1889
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Gao Qifeng 高奇峰 ( 1889-1933 ) whose real name is Weng, was born on January 13,
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in Panyu, Guangdong Province China. He was the 5th child in the family.
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Orphaned at a very young age, he learnt painting from one of his brothers,
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and worked as a servant, then he painted lampshades in a glass factory,
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in Guangzhou.
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1906
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He went to Japan to study with his brother Gao Jianfu ( 1879-1951 ), under
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the supervision of Tanla Raisho ( 1868-1940 )
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He developed his own style, mixing Chinese painting, Japanese painting
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and Western techniques.
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He mainly painted fauna, flora, and landscapes.
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1912
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He went with his brother to Shanghai, and they published a journal on Art
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and Politics : the True Record
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1918
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Back in Guangzhou, he taught Art at the Industrial School and organised
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the first Art Exhibition in Guangdong Province.
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He opened his own studio to teach his art.
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1925
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He was appointed Professor at the University of Lingnan.
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1931
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He won the Prize of the World Exhibition of Belgium.
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He was appointed representative of the Chinese government, for the
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China - Germany exhibition in Berlin.
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1936
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On November 2nd, he died of tuberculosis, in Shanghai, at the age of 45.
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On December 27th, he was buried, by order of the government, in the Qixia
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Daniele Sicard |
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exhibitions selection |
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2015
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20.03 28.06 L’école de Lingnan : l’éveil de la Chine moderne Musée Cernuschi Paris France
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Qao Qifeng 高奇峰 - White Horse
- ink and color on paper - Hong Kong Art Museum
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