Contemporary

Zhang Xiaogang

Born 1958 Works span 1998–2006

Zhang Xiaogang: A Surrealist Echo of Chinese History Zhang Xiaogang (born 1958) stands as one of China’s most prominent contemporary artists, renowned for his distinctive blend of surrealism and symbolism—particularly within the framework of exploring familial history and grappling with the legacy of the Cultural Revolution. His artistic journey began in Kunming, Yunnan Province, where he was born to Qi Ailan and Zhang Jing, both gove…

dated works

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1998

first work

2006

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Zhang Xiaogang's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Zhang Xiaogang's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Zhang Xiaogang

1958

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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