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.

MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY CHINESE INK PAINTING:

Histories, Borders, and Values

A Two Day Virtual Symposium April 20 & 27, 2022 | 8:00 -10:30pm EST

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Modern Ink:

The Art of Qi Baishi

The first volume of the Mozhai Foundation’s Modern Ink series features 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 →

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Chinese Painting Here, Then & Now: Creating Community
In association with the exhibition, Chang Dai-chien: Painting from Heart to Hand, the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco State University, and The Mozhai Foundation presented a conference on March 5 and 6, 2020, that explored issues relating to appreciation of the culture of Chinese painting within the Bay Area.
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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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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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Chinese Painting: A Brief Overview
Major developments in the history of Chinese painting, by Jung Ying Tsao.
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