Biography of Haixu

Author: Shi Nan
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Liu Haisu was a renowned Chinese artist and educator. At the age of 17, he founded Shanghai Art College, pioneering equal opportunities for both genders and introducing life drawing with human models. In defending emerging art, he endured countless storms and hardships. His success and forward-thinking approach to art made him a controversial figure in the modern and contemporary art world. Hardship forged his greatness and glory.
Liu Haisu's century-long life was full of twists and turns, rich and profound, like the vast and treasure-filled ocean, yet also mysterious and boundless, like the deep and expansive sea. His path to growth and artistic achievements, along with his extraordinary four marriages, form both an unwavering struggle of an artist and a tumultuous tale of love and passion.