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| Cao Yong | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9 1962 Xinxian |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Occupation | Artist |
Born in china Cao Yong is a renowned artist whose work depicts Tibet. He spent a year alone in the mountains of Tibet, and this resulted in some remarkable paintings, which were exhibited in Beijing in early 1989. He was subsequently arressted by the Chinese Authorities with the Beijing Police burning seven of the paintings. He escaped and with his fiancée Aya Goda to Japan.
Early Life And Career
Cao Yong began began painting when he was just 11 years old. Due to his family background he was considered politically questionable by the Chinese authorities. He studied for a short period with the noted artist Yu Ren who was staying briefly in Xinxian. He attended the Henan University and graduated with a Ba in fine arts. Following his graduation he took a position as assistant professor of art at the University Of Tibet. He spent seven years in Tibet and spent a year living alone in mountain caves so he could copy the remains of ancient Tibetan wall paintings
References
- "About the artist, Cao Yong". www.caoyong.us. Retrieved Saturday, Apr 03 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - "NY Museum, Cao Yong". www.nymuseum.com. Retrieved Saturday, Apr 03 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - "Village Gallery, Cao Yong". www.villagegallery.com. Retrieved Saturday, Apr 03 2010.
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External Links
Cao Yong International Gallery Beijing
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