
Qiu Sheng Xian
Chinese, b. 1955
Qiu Sheng Xian is a famous Shanghai-based contemporary artist and the creator of "Mother and Son" and "Fuwa Integration" style of painting. He held a number of positions in arts and culture: Branch Director of Chinese Artists; Vice Chairman of Chinese Arts Association, etc, Qiu integrates classical Chinese Art with contemporary expressionism in the form of portraits of Chinese women. The vivid contrasts between the historical and fashionable, spiritual and material, and logical and contradictory are core to his work. It subverts the viewers' inherent perceptions and promotes a freedom of expression. It shows the infinitely nobleness and greatness of human spirit.
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Qiu integrates oriental classic with modern concepts which has become his signature. The influence of his paintings has won recognition amongst both public and private collections.
Qiu received a number of art award which includes The 8th national art exhibition - “Excellent Award”, Real Star 2012 Frankfurt Century Hall Award Ceremony - “The Most Shining Star” etc.
Qiu has held a number of positions in art and culture by obtaining high honor and appreciation in the industry.
Qiu has numerous of solo exhibitions around the world, which includes Berlin, Florence, Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong etc.
Nowadays, Qiu’s works are globally collected by the well-known corporations and Art organizations including The White House and IBM Corporation.
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Private Collectors included The White House (United States), Mr. Gerhard Schroder (former Chancellor of Germany), Mr. Bernd Freier (CEO of German fashion brand S. Oliver), Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire (CEO of Schneider Electric), Mr. Marco Landi (President of The Digital Box Italy & former COO and President of Apple Computer in Cupertino), Mr. Iwai (Founder or 1wai Holding), Mr. Cheng Zheng Ping (former Company Director of Energy Shipping Holding Taiwan), Mr. Jiang Cheng Jin (top celebrity agent Taiwan) and etc.
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Educations and Background
1982
Graduated from Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute
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Awards
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2014
Presentation - Conference in Saint Paul de Vence, Nice, France
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2013
《Real Stars 2012》Frankfurt Century Hall Award Ceremony
-“The Most Shining Star”
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2001
Nanjing 19 Cities Art Exhibition - Silver Medal
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2000
The Culture Ministry “Star Awards”
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1998
Beijing China Art Exposition – "Excellent Award"
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1997
Shanghai First Art Fair“Excellent Award”
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1994
The 8th National Art Exhibition “Excellent Award”
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Solo Exhibitions
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2018
"Unparalleled Beauty" Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong
Qiu Sheng Xian Studio Open Day, Qiu Sheng Xian Studio, Shanghai
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2017
"Mood" Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, 798 Polar Bear Gallery,
Beijing, China
Ann Niu & Qiu Sheng Xian Contemporary Chinese Art Duo Solo Exhibition, Art Futures Group, Hong Kong
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2016
Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Provence Art, Shanghai
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2016
Art Revolution Taipei – Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Taipei World
Trade Centre
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2015
Art Revolution Taipei – Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Taipei World
Trade Centre
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2014
Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Fabrik Gallery, Hong Kong
Asia Contemporary Art Show – Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong
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2013
Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Berlin
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2012
Outstanding – Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong
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2012
Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Provence Art, Shanghai
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2011
Outstanding – Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Shanghai
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2008
Outstanding – Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, Shanghai
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2003
Shanghai First Spring Salon – solo exhibition, Shanghai
Group Exhibitions
2017
2017 Art Beijing, Agricultural Exhibition Centre of China, Beijing,
China
Art Stage Singapore 2017, Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre,
Singapore,
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2016
Art Fair Tokyo, Tokyo International Forum
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2015
Art Expo Malaysia, Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre
The Consonance – China and South Korea Modern Art Painters
– 2 Person Show, Korean Cultural Centre Shanghai
Asia Contemporary Art Show (Spring Edition), Hong Kong
L.A. Art Show, USA
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2014
Asia Contemporary Art Show (Fall Edition), Hong Kong
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2011
Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai MART
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2010
Shanghai Spring Art Salon, Shanghai
Barcelona Contemporary Art Festival, Barcelona
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2009
"The Year of Chinese Culture" Exhibition in Nice, France , France
The 13th Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai
Shanghai Spring Art Salon, Shanghai
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2008
Exhibition of Four Artists, FRY Gallery, Florence, Italy
Shanghai Spring Art Salon, Shanghai
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2007
Beijing International Art Exposition, Beijing
Shanghai Spring Art Salon, Shanghai
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2006
Duo Lan Fang Gallery - group show, Shanghai
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2005
Qiu Sheng Xian Solo Exhibition, J Gallery, Shanghai
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2004
Shanghai Art Fair, Shanghai
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Collections
The White House of the United States
Germany S.Oliver
Germany Siemens
The Deutsche Bank
Holland Philips
French Art Academy
H&M
Italy FYR
IBM Corporation