This blue artwork was created by the Sino-French artist Christian Lu (陆永安 Lu Yong’an） in 2015 in his Parisian studio. It was exhibited in 2016 at the National Museum of China during the “East to West – Christian Lu’s Painting Exhibition.” Below is an overview of the background of this creation, its artistic characteristics, and […]
Tribute to Bada Shanren
Christian Lu (Lu Yong’an – 陆永安） believes that forms of art such as painting, music, literature, and philosophy do not exist in isolation. They are often created within specific socio-cultural environments. This statement highlights the close connection between artistic works and their social and cultural contexts, as well as the profound influence of the artist’s […]
D’Est en Ouest n°5 (Musée National de Chine)
L’œuvre “D’Est en Ouest n°5” (huile sur toile) de l’artiste sino-français Christian Lu, conservée au Musée national de Chine, combine l’essence de la peinture de paysage à l’encre chinoise et de la peinture à l’huile occidentale, illustrant la fusion et le choc entre les arts de l’Est et de l’Ouest. En regardant l’histoire de […]
Zao Wou-ki and Christian Lu
In February 2024, Christian Lu especially traveled to Hangzhou for the exhibition “The Dao of Wuki, Zao Wou-ki’s centennial Retrospective exhibition” at the China Academy of Art. This is the largest monographic exhibition held in China ten years after his passing, a grand event impressive enough to soothe his spirit in the heavens. The spirit […]
Christian Lu and Joan Valadou, French Consul of Shanghai
In December 2024, Mr. Valadou (French Consul of Shanghai) paid a visit to Christian Lu in Shanghai. An oil painting of the artist will be now part of the Consulate collection at the Villa Basset.
Visit of Abbot Juexing (Jade Buddha Temple)
In December 2024, Christian Lu (陆永安) welcomed abbot Juexing (觉醒) at his Shanghai workshop. The Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai holds from now the artpiece Montagnes Jaunes : Impressions. Christian Lu would states that “through art, one does simply transcribes the link between humans and nature.”
Promoting International Shanghai import Expo
“The Resonance of the Olympic Spirit and Visual Arts” The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. The Paris Olympics leave behind a precious legacy, a new milestone in the history of human civilization, symbolizing mutually beneficial exchange and cooperation. During the Olympic Games, the “Beijing-Paris” […]
Dreams of Clouds at the Art Museum of China – Shanghai
January 2024 : Exhibition of Christian Lu entitled “Rêves de Nuages” (Dreams of Clouds) at the Art Museum of China in Shanghai. In 2024, the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France is to be celebrated. Among the paintings that are showcased, many of them are tributes to the Chinese masters who guided […]
Press conference – 2023
As the auction of the artpiece Espérance (oil on canvas, 172 x 97 cm) from Christian Lu is about to get introduced by Poly Auction, Christian Lu has been honored to be invited as a special guest by Meta Museum of China Media Group. He has shared his experience, his apprenticeships with well-known Chinese calligraphy masters and […]
Poly Auction – Christian Lu’s painting
Poly Auction’s Fall edition will showcase one of Christian Lu’s painting: Espérance (postponed due to the pandemic situation) in February 2023. A short video presenting the painting: Espérance Poly Auction
Opening ceremony of “Dreams of Clouds” exhibition
The artist painter Christian Lu (陆永安) held an exhibition of about thirty recent art works at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing early November (中国美术馆 – NAMOC). Mr.Wu Weishan, President of the Museum, Mr. Peng Jianming, President of China Media Group, Mrs. Zhang Xiaoman, general director of the Digital Museum of Art and […]
Dreams of Clouds : Christian Lu’s exhibition at the National Art Museum
On the 30th October, in Beijing , the National Art Museum of China unveiled the exhibition dedicated to Christian Lu. “Dreams of Clouds”, this exhibition brings to light the artist’s colorful and dream world. More than 30 paintings can be admired for a couple of days (until 9th November) by the public. The […]