The Mozhai Foundation – The Mozhai Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit institution established in 2013 by the family of Jung Ying Tsao (1929-2011), a scholar, collector, and connoisseur of Chinese art.

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Modern Ink:

The Art of Qi Baishi

The first volume of the Mozhai Foundation’s Modern Ink series will feature 28 paintings along with works of calligraphy and seal carving by one of the greatest masters of Chinese art, Qi Baishi (1863-1957).
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The Mozhai Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit institution established in 2013 by the family of Jung Ying Tsao (1929-2011), a scholar, collector, and connoisseur of Chinese art. Based in Berkeley, California, the Foundation seeks to carry on Jung Ying Tsao’s legacy by sponsoring research, publications, exhibitions, and other programs that foster understanding of Chinese art and culture. More →

OF INTEREST

Why Collect Art?
World Chinese Collectors Convention, Shanghai, 2008, Keynote Speech by Jung Ying Tsao.
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The Poetry and Immaculate Beauty of Chinese Painting
An Interview with Jung Ying Tsao in 2008.
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Lady under a Banana Tree
Gai Qi (1774-1829), an influential figure painter of the middle Qing period, fused traditional methods with decorative flare.
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A Passion for Art and Life: Lessons Learned from Jung Ying Tsao
An essay by Michael Gallis on his journey into connoisseurship.
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Archaic Seals
A slide show featuring Chinese seals from the Qin through the Qing dynasties.
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The Mozhai Foundation’s Name and Seal
Learn about our name’s meaning and our seal’s creation.
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Chinese Painting: A Brief Overview
Major developments in the history of Chinese painting, by Jung Ying Tsao.
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