From crafting monumental sculptures to fostering global cultural connections, Han Xu has become a key figure in China’s art and education landscape. The Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) educator mixes paintbrushes with diplomacy, blending creativity and cross-cultural understanding.
A CAFA mural painting graduate, Han previously taught at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology and CAFA’s Fine Arts School. His portfolio? Only projects like the ‘Chinese Civilization’ relief mural for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Great Century Hall murals at the China Millennium Monument, where he served as art director.
Ever heard of the ‘Forty Cultural Icons of China’ sculptures? That’s Han’s brainchild. He also spearheaded the ‘Getting Closer to China’ initiative during the China-France Years, proving art transcends borders. Before academia, he navigated both corporate and creative worlds—from Beijing Gehua Cultural Development Group to BlueFocus Public Relations.
For young artists and culture enthusiasts, Han’s journey is a masterclass in turning passion into global impact. Where will his next brushstroke lead?
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