After a training influenced by two traditions - the Chinese traditions and the European academism - ZAO Wou-Ki decided in 1948 to leave China for France, where he followed the courses of Othon Friesz at the Académie de la Grande-Chaumière. There he met Jean-Paul Riopelle, Pierre Soulages, Hans Hartung, Alberto Giacometti and Maria Helena Vieira da Silva. In 1950, ZAO Wou-Ki discovered the work of Paul Klee in Bern and his approach changed radically: his work was no longer figurative, but was influenced by abstract art and rules of freedom. His meeting with Henri Michaux led him to apply again Chinese ink painting techniques, and to develop abstract themes influenced by traditional Chinese painting. His work from the 60s to 2006 will be illustrated by numerous Chinese ink paintings, ink wash drawings on paper and watercolours.

Curators: Anne-Marie Pallade [Gallery owner, Lyon], Stéphanie Angelroth [Art Director, Fondation Folon]

11.10.2009 > 17.01.2010

Fondation Folon

Ferme du Château de La Hulpe Drève de la Ramée 6 A B-1310 La Hulpe

Tue > Sun 10:00 > 18:00 (> 31.10.2009)

10:00 > 17:00 (01.11.2009 > 17.01.2010)

closed: 24, 25 & 31.12.2009, 01.01.2010

www.fondationfolon.be T 02 653 34 56

adults: 7,50 € seniors, young people, students 6,20 € groups, 6 > 12 years old: 5 € > 6 years old: free

visit tour (max. 25 pers.)

T 02 653 34 56

12,00 €

Organisation: Fondation Folon Sponsors:Région wallonne, Communauté française, Le Soir, RTBF Radio

Source：http://www.europalia.eu

Editor：Wen Yi