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Zhang Huan
In this Chinese name, the family name is Zhang.
Chinese visual artist, b. 1965
Zhang Huan (Chinese: 張洹; born 1965) is a Chinese artist based in Shanghai and New York City. He began his career as a painter and then transitioned to performance art before making a comeback to painting.[1] He is primarily known for his performance work, but also makes photographs and sculpture.
Early life and education
Zhang was born in Anyang, Henan Province[2] and named Dong Ming (Chinese: 東明; pinyin: Dōng Míng) as a tribute to Chairman Mao.[3] At the age of one, he was sent to live in rural Tangyin County for eight years with his grandmother.[2]
He received his B.A. from Henan University in Kaifeng (1988) and his M.A. from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing (1993); he changed his name to Zhang Huan in the 1990s when he started his studies at the Central Academy.[3]