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1967
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Lou Zhenggang 婁正綱 was born on July 8 in Heilongjiang Province China.
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Her family was from Pizhou, Jiangsu Province China.
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1969
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She was introduced to calligraphy at a very young age by her father, Lou Diping,
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calligrapher and poet.
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1974
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She won the Calligraphy Competition.
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1978
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Child prodigy, the government allowed her to enter the Academy of Fine Arts,
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to learn calligraphy and ink painting from the greatest masters.
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She joined Beijing University.
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1980
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She won the First Prize at the National Youth Calligraphy Exhibition in China.
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1986
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She moved to Japan,in Tokyo. |
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She studied with Matazo Kayama 加山又造 ( 1927-2004 ), experimented new
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techniques and developed colorful and abstract styles.
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1987/1993
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She exhibited in seven venues of the Japanese group SOGO Yokohama Japan.
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1993
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She traveled to the United States and an exhibition of her works was held,
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at the United States headquarters.
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She donated 22 works to UNICEF which were reproduced as postcards
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and distributed in 140 countries.
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1997
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She participated in the exhibition of Outstanding Chinese Women in Beijing China.
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1999
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She made a donation to develop Art education in China.
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2006
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She published her autobiography : Heart Stumble: Calligraphy and Life de Lou Zhenggang.
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To better promote the culture of Chinese calligraphy and painting, she took part in
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television interviews and wrote numerous columns for different magazines.
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She lives and works in Tokyo Japan. |
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Daniele Sicard |
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exhibitions selection |
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1991
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Oriental Melody - Lou Zhenggang Calligraphy and Paintings Touring exhibition Japan
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1993
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Lou Zhenggang Solo exhibition Mitsukoshi Store Art Gallery Nihonbashi Japan
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1993
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Lou Zhenggang Solo exhibition Headquarters New York United States
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2001
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Live and Love Solo exhibition Ginza Gallery Tokyo Japan
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2003
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The Heart Lou Zhenggang Calligraphy and Paintings Solo exhibition Sogetsu Kaikan Tokyo
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Japan
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2005
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Tanabata Solo exhibition Shinjuku Park Tower Tokyo Japan
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2007
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Word of the Heart Solo exhibition Ueno No Mori Museum Tokyo Japan
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2008
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Path of the Heart Solo exhibition Hong Kong China
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2008
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Wise Time Today Art Museum Beijing China
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2012
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06.08 04.09 Discovery - Lou Zhenggang Solo exhibition Today Art Museum Beijing
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China
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2016
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Power of Art Collective exhibition - 3 artists Miyagi Japan
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2018
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Dream of Tomorow Ginza Six Tokyo Japan
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2020
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22.02 0505 Encounter · Mindscapes Lou Zhenggang - Georges Mathieu Long Museum
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Shanghai China
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2020
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23.05 05.07 The World of Contemporary Master Lou Zhenggang Solo exhibition Shiraishi Gallery
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Tokyo Japan
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Collections selection |
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China
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CEDF ( China Education Development Foundation ) |
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National Museum of China Beijing |
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Chinese History Museum Beijing |
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Provincial Museums : Guizhou - Heilonjiang - Henan - Jiangsu - Jilin - Liaoning - Zhejiang
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United States
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Los Angeles County Art Museum LACMA |
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Lou Zhenggang 婁正綱 https://lzgstudio.com/en/
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Lou Zhenggang 婁正綱 - Untitled - Acrylic on canvas
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Lou Zhenggang 婁正綱 - Untitled - Acrylic on canvas
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