Yan Tianyu
1967 Born in Shanghai, PRChina
Yan has a studio on the outskirts of Beijing in an artist’s commune, where the artists use old factory facilities as a cultural centre.
He was born amid the Cultural Revolution in the suburbs of Shanghai. Hong had little formal education, but a natural talent to draw noticed by his parents.
Shanghai being a cultural centre, Yan was brought to watch Opera from an early age, as his parents were both linked to the local theatre. His fascination with art became evident, and his dedication to Chinese Art has become his ethos in life.
Lately, he has moved to Taiwan and has continued with his quest to embrace all forms of Chinese Culture.
Exhibitions
1993 Beijing Fair
1997 Pan Jian Yuan
2001 Beijing Modern Art
2002 Beijing Modern Art
2003 China National Art, Shenzhen
798 , Beijing Art
2009 ShangHai Open
2010 Taipei Open
2013 Live Art Festival, Beijing
2014 Taiwan International Fair
Private Collections
Taiwan, Beijing, Cologne, New York, Amsterdam, Milan and Paris
