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N i u A n n (A n n N e w)
Born in Shanghai, after having studied and worked in Japan, Korea and America, Ann returned to the city in which she was born and being most inspired. Ann's work reflects the diverse experiences from her multi-cultural background, she expresses her sentiments with passionate and dynamic brushstrokes featuring calligraphy as a personal style. She is also actively participating in collaboration projection with various media, including interior and fashion design.
"I battle with my mind - battle with my feelings and self-adjustments.
When one side wins, the result becomes a painting. At least, one of these sides should be realistic and honest, otherwise, the painting should not be exhibited."
I was born in Shanghai. I feel and understand its nature after spending many years abroad and then re-experiencing the city. Shanghai is devilishly beautiful yet novel. At the same time it expresses melancholy. In this "naked" city, it is easy to encounter new relationships and forget them quickly." -- Ann New
Education and Background
2000 - present
Work in Shanghai, established studio, doing artwork and experimenting in various media
1998 - 2000
Travelled in South Asia and in the USA. In residence in Austin, Texas and San Francisco, California. Established new studio doing artwork and experimenting in various media
1997 - 1998
Sabbatical to Korea to research Korean Contemporary Art and studied the cultural route of art among Korea, Japan and China. Photographer and special reporter, wrote "Letter From Korea" for international art review magazine NMP, published on the Internet
1995 - 1996
Worked for the architecture design department of Japanese company Fujita, Tokyo, Japan
1993 - 1995
Worked for Hoenkan Interior Design Studio, Tokyo, Japan
1995
Graduated from Musashino Fine Arts University, BFA, Tokyo, Japan
1987 - 89
Postgraduate study at Shanghai University, Fine Arts Department, Shanghai, China
1987
Graduated from Shanghai University, Fine Arts College, Shanghai, China
Selected Awards
1986
Shanghai Women's Calligraphic Art Exhibition, First prize-winning, Shanghai, China
1984
The 8th Japan - China Student's Calligraphic Art Exhibition, Mainichi News prize-winning, Tokyo, Japan
1983
Wenhui Prize National Calligraphy Exhibition, prize-winning, Shanghai, China
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2010
"Ann Niu Solo Exhibition 2000 - 2010", Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China
"Solo's solo series", N.atelier, Shanghai, China
"Brimming", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
2006
"Whispers", Studio Rough, Shanghai, China
"Perchance", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
"Invite Time", Bridge 8 Lifestyle Center, Shanghai, China
"Angel is Terrified", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
"Closer," Natus Art Gallery, Shanghai, China
"Femme? Peintures de Niu An", La Maison de La Chine, Paris, France
"For a good reason", Hong Merchant of Australia, Sydney, Australia
"45X40", ink work of Niu An, Hong Merchant gallery, Shanghai, China
2002
"Breathe", OmniQ Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
2001
"Unfitted Place", Hong M Gallery, Shanghai, China
2000
"Entering", Shanghai Liu Haisu Art Museum, Shanghai, China
Selected Group Exhibitions
2010
"Head On, Red Gate Gallery, Beijing, China
2009
"30 Degree", Island 6 Art Center & Studio Rouge, Shanghai, China
"Reach for the HeART - Art in Hospital", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
"50 - 80" Group Exhibition, J. Gallery, Shanghai, China
2008
"Tribes - Group 1", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
2007
"Art Lan Asia", Zaim Yokohama Art Foundation, Yokohama, Japan
"40 -", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
2006
"FACE VALUE", World Art Centre, Rotterdamseweg, Netherlands
2005
"Shanghai Shanghai", Group Exhibition, Studio Rouge, Shanghai, China
"Art Saturdays", Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong
"Sin Sin through artist's eyes", photography group exhibition, Sin Sin Atelier, Hong Kong
2002
"Neo Abstraction", Shanghai Liu Haisu Art Museum, Shanghai, China
2001
"Shanghai Grand Exhibition of Fine Art", Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China
"China Art Now", Singapore National Art Museum, Singapore
1993
"The 1st Foreign Art Student Art Exhibition", Tokyo, Japan
1987
"The First Exhibition of Shanghai Young Artist's Works", Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai, China
1986
"M", Hongkou District Cultural Center, Shanghai, China
"Critical Action", Group Exhibition, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
"China National Women's Calligraphic Art Exhibition", China Art Museum, Beijing, China
1984
"......", Fine Arts College, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
Major Public Art Work and Creations with Other Media
2009
Commission paintings - diptych "Beautiful Day" for HSBC Private Bank, Hong Kong headquarter
Published stamp "Niu An's art work" by China Post, China
2008
Commission paintings - "Seer - 8610 series of 8 pieces", "Seer - 8621series of 7 pieces" and "MAP series of 4 pieces", from Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou branch of HSBC Private Bank
2007
Large scale glass mural "Beats together" (200 square meters) on the MOCA Shanghai building, for ADIDAS exhibition "Sport and Art", People's park, Shanghai, China
Commission painting - "STEP UP" for HSBC Private Bank, Hong Kong headquarter
2005
Mural "Where are you tonight" (1.41 x 6.08 m) for La Garcon Chinois, Spain cuisine restaurant / bar, Shanghai, China
2004
Large scale glass mural "Under the fine sky" (8 x 3 m) for the VIP lounge room in the Japanese electronic company Sharp Factory in China, Wu Xi, Jiangsu Province, China
2002
Large scale glass building mural "Embraced" (300 square meters) for Shanghai Carnival - Shanghai Tourism Festival in People's Park, Shanghai, China
2001
Large scale glass mural "Kissing when the dancing" (3 x 4 m) for Le Club of La Maison Cabaret of Xin Tian Di, Shanghai, China
Selected Collectors
ADIDAS
ANA Hotel & Resort, Thalassa Shima, Japan
China Post
HSBC Private Bank
Le Club of La Maison Cabaret of Xin Tian Di, Shanghai, China
Le Garcon Chinois, Shanghai, China
Novel City, Shanghai, China
Ogilvy Publications Worldwide / Shanghai
Shanghai 2002 International Tourism Festival
Shanghai Liquid Impact
Sharp Factory in China, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
Singapore National Art Museum, Singapore
Main Private Collectors from
Australia
Belgium
China
France
Hong Kong
Japan
Malaysia
The Netherlands
Singapore
Taiwan
The USA
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