Notable Work
La Danse de la fontaine emergente
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2962610 · wikidata
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Chen Zhen
1955-10-04 – 2000-12-13
Life & Legacy
Chen Zhen (Chinese: 陈箴; 4 October 1955 – 13 December 2000) was a Chinese-French conceptual artist known for his large-scale sculptures and installations such as La Danse de la fontaine émergente in Paris. He is recognized as one of the most important Chinese artists since the 1990s.
Born in Shanghai and educated in Shanghai and Paris, Chen suffered from autoimmune hemolytic anemia and died at age 45. He was the brother of Chen Zhu, a vice chairman of the National People's Congress of China.
Occupation & Career
visual artist, university teacher, sculptor, conceptual artist, artist
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris; Institut des Hautes Études en Arts Plastiques; Shanghai Theatre Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
La Danse de la fontaine emergente
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
La Danse de la fontaine emergente
Education & Institutions
Beaux-Arts de Paris · Institut des Hautes Études en Arts Plastiques · Shanghai Theatre Academy
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2962610 — wikidata View source
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