As a bridge of art appreciation, a bridge of Sino-French cultural exchanges, a bridge of mutual learning between civilizations and a bridge of hearts, the Chinese Art Exhibition spreads the cultural and spiritual connotation of the Olympic Movement to the world. It also promotes friendly cultural exchanges between China and France through sports and arts.
Born in Meizhou, Guangdong Province in 1963, Zhong Jintian immigrated to Hong Kong, graduated from Lingnan University in Hong Kong with a Master of Arts in Art History, and is a contemporary artist, connoisseur and collector.
Currently: Vice Chairman of the National Calligraphy and Painting Art Committee, Chief Art Consultant of the Great Hall of the People, Visiting Professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Visiting Professor of Culture and Art of the Think Tank of the Chinese Academy of Management Sciences, Chief Chairman of the Beijing Calligraphers Association, Member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, National First-Class Artist, Member of the Association for the Promotion of Chinese Traditional Culture, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Artists Association, Member of the Calligraphers Association of the Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Founder of the Tian Moxuan Art Museum, Member of the China Collectors Association, Chairman of the People's Calligraphy and Painting Council, Guangzhou (China) He is a researcher of the Ancient Ceramics Research Association, an analyst of art appraisal and evaluation, a chair professor of the China Youth Learning Network, a distinguished professor of the Hong Kong Higher Academy of Fine Arts, a registered professional auctioneer of professional skills of the China Academy of Management Sciences, and an honorary title of "State Diplomatic Giftist" in China.
Honor:
In June 2007, Comrade Zhong Jintian was awarded the Outstanding Communist Party Member of Liwan District, Guangzhou.
In June 2008, Comrade Zhong Jintian was awarded the Outstanding Party Worker in Liwan District, Guangzhou.
In 2021, Mr. Zhong Jintian won the honorary title of "People's Artist" by both virtue and art.
In April 2022, Mr. Zhong Jintian won the honorary title of "Art Ambassador of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games".
In October 2022, Mr. Zhong Jintian promoted the traditional national culture and inherited the traditional Chinese virtues, and was awarded the "People's Calligrapher and Painter".
At the first meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) in March 2023, Mr. Zhong reported to the people and presented gifts to the two sessions.
In May 2023, the State Guest Ceremony (Foreign Affairs) Management Center, the State Guest Ceremony Art Appraisal and Evaluation Committee, and the State Guest Ceremony Cultural Market Protection Committee led the research and decision to appoint Mr. Zhong Jintian as the "Specially Invited Art Consultant".
In May 2023, in view of Zhong Jintian's outstanding contribution in the field of calligraphy and painting art, the relevant materials with your calligraphy and painting artworks as materials will be officially included in the "China Stamp Album".
In June 2023, after the research and decision of CCTV's "Art Inheritance" column group, Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of CCTV "Art Inheritor".
In June 2023, China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Expo and Fair, China Cultural Fair - Mr. Zhong Jintian recommended him as a representative of contemporary artists.
In July 2023, Mr. Zhong Jintian will be appointed as the chief expert of the National Art Title Examination Center.
In August 2023, CCTV, CCTV "Famous Artists" column Chinese Contemporary Art Famous Artists Calligraphy and Painting Studio.
In September 2023, the Great Hall of the People Administration, collection certificate No. 11622, Mao Zedong's poem "The People's Liberation Army Occupies Nanjing" Zhong Jintian's work has been collected by our bureau.
In September 2023, in view of the fact that Mr. Zhong Jintian's artworks also enjoy a high reputation in the field of international culture and play an active role in the country's foreign exchange activities, Zhong Jintian is hereby awarded the honorary title of "State Diplomatic Giftist" by the decision of the Review Committee of the State Diplomatic Giftist Network.
In September 2023, in view of the outstanding artistic achievements and contributions made by Mr. Zhong Jintian in promoting Chinese traditional culture and inheriting Chinese intangible cultural heritage, Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of "Intangible Cultural Heritage Communication Ambassador".
In October 2023, Mr. Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions to the development of the culture and art industry since the founding of the People's Republic of China were assessed and reviewed by the China Modern and Contemporary Art Masters Examination and Approval Committee and the World Art Market Development Center, and met the standards of Chinese modern and modern art, and Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of "Calligraphy Art of the People's Republic of China".
In October 2023, in view of the fact that during the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, you showed the world a good image of China's openness, self-confidence, enthusiasm and friendliness, publicized the spirit of the Asian Games, and promoted the spirit of Chinese culture and art, you are hereby awarded the honorary title of Zhong Jintian, the artistic image ambassador of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
In October 2023, in view of the influence of Mr. Zhong Jintian's artworks in the international field and the positive impact on the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" by all countries in the world, Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of "Belt and Road Cultural Image Ambassador" after voting and election by the jury.
In December 2023, in recognition of Zhong Jintian's outstanding achievements in the field of calligraphy and painting, and his high influence in the cultural exchanges of the BRICS countries, the International Federation of Literary and Art - Artists Association awarded Zhong Jintian the honorary title of "BRICS Artist".
In January 2024, in view of Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions to the promotion of the excellent traditional culture of the motherland, as well as the creation and research of artworks, Zhong Jintian is hereby awarded the honorary title of "2024 Two Sessions Recommended Artist".
In January 2024, in recognition of Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions to the art cause of the mainland, it was decided to award Zhong Jintian the honorary title of "Special Allowance Expert" of the State Council.
In March 2024, in view of Mr. Zhong Jintian's outstanding contribution to the promotion of excellent traditional Chinese culture and his influence in the development of intangible cultural heritage, Mr. Zhong Jintian was specially invited as the "vice president" of the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Institute!
In March 2024, in view of the high influence and outstanding achievements of Mr. Zhong Jintian in the field of Chinese calligraphy and painting, Mr. Zhong Jintian was specially hired as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Painting and Calligraphy after the research and decision of the China Hanlin Academy of Painting and Calligraphy!
On April 11, 2024, Mr. Zhong Jintian was invited by the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France: Mr. Zhong Jintian: After the research and decision of the Organizing Committee of the 2024 Paris Calligraphy and Painting Culture and Art Online Exchange Exhibition of Chinese Culture, the concept of your work is in line with the main theme of "the Olympic Games are more open, and the whole people participate together", and make great contributions to the international development of Chinese culture. The honorary certificate of "Sino-French Cultural Exchange Ambassador of the Paris Olympic Games" was awarded.
Mr. Zhong Jintian's works have been inscribed by Huang Yongyu in "National Mobao", "Master Biography" by Chinese American Publishing House, Sun Xiaoyun in "Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Masters", Beijing Daxing International Airport, subway line, People's Representative Daily, People's Daily image display and so on!
Zhong Jintian, also known as Lianzhi and Rongkang, was born in 1963 in Meizhou, Guangdong. He moved to Hong Kong and graduated from Lingnan University in Hong Kong with a Master's degree in Art History and Literature. He is a contemporary artist, connoisseur, and collector.
Currently: Vice Chairman of the National Calligraphy and Painting Art Committee, Chief Art Advisor of the Great Hall of the People, Visiting Professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Expert in Cultural and Art Studies at the Chinese Academy of Management Sciences Think Tank, Chief Chairman of the Beijing Calligraphers Association, Member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, National First Class Artist, Member of the China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Culture, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Artists Association, Member of the Calligraphers Association of the Hong Kong Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Founder of the Tian Moxuan Art Museum, Member of the Chinese Collectors Association, Chairman of the People's Calligraphy and Painting Newspaper Council, Researcher of the Guangzhou (China) Ancient Ceramics Research Association, Art Appraisal and Evaluation Analyst, Chair Professor of the China Youth Learning Network, Distinguished Professor of the Hong Kong Academy of Fine Arts, Professional Skills of the China Academy of Management Registered professional auctioneer, awarded the honorary title of "State and Diplomatic Gift Master" in China.
Honors:
In June 2007, Comrade Zhong Jintian was awarded the title of Outstanding Communist Party Member in Liwan District, Guangzhou City.
In June 2008, Comrade Zhong Jintian was awarded the title of Excellent Party Worker in Liwan District, Guangzhou.
In 2021, Teacher Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of "People's Artist" by the virtue and art duo.
In April 2022, Teacher Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of Art Ambassador for the Beijing Winter Olympics.
In October 2022, Teacher Zhong Jintian promoted traditional ethnic culture and inherited traditional Chinese virtues, and was awarded the title of "People's Calligrapher and Painter".
At the first meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in March 2023, Teacher Zhong reported to the people and presented gifts to the two sessions.
In May 2023, the State Guest Rites (Foreign Affairs) Management Center, the State Guest Rites Art Appraisal and Evaluation Committee, and the State Guest Rites Cultural Market Protection Committee's leadership group decided to appoint Professor Zhong Jintian as a specially invited art consultant.
In May 2023, in view of Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions in the field of calligraphy and painting art, the relevant materials based on your calligraphy and painting art works were officially included in the "China Post". After strict approval by the competent department, it is allowed to publish a stamp album known as the national business card, and awarded the honorary title of "New Era People's Artist" by Zhong Jintian Guoli, an artist.
In June 2023, the CCTV Art Inheritance program team decided to award Zhong Jintian the honorary title of CCTV Art Inheritor.
In June 2023, at the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Expo and Trade Fair, Professor Zhong Jintian was recommended as a representative of contemporary artists.
In July 2023, Teacher Zhong Jintian was appointed as the Chief Expert of the National Art Title Examination Center.
In August 2023, CCTV's program "Artists" featured the Chinese Contemporary Artists Calligraphy and Painting Studio.
In September 2023, the Management Bureau of the Great Hall of the People, Collection Certificate No. 11622, a piece of Mao Zedong's poem "The People's Liberation Army Occupy Nanjing" by Zhong Jintian has been collected by our bureau.
In September 2023, in view of Professor Zhong Jintian's artistic works, which are also renowned in the international cultural field and have played a positive role in the country's foreign exchange activities, the evaluation committee of the State Diplomatic Gifts Teacher Network has decided to award Zhong Jintian the honorary title of "State Diplomatic Gifts Teacher".
In September 2023, in recognition of the outstanding artistic achievements and contributions made by Professor Zhong Jintian in promoting traditional Chinese culture and inheriting Chinese intangible cultural heritage, he was awarded the honorary title of "Ambassador for the Promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage".
In October 2023, Professor Zhong Jintian was awarded the honorary title of "Master of Calligraphy Art of the People's Republic of China" for his outstanding contributions to the development of the cultural and artistic industry since the establishment of the People's Republic of China. After being assessed and approved by the China Modern and Contemporary Art Awards Committee and the World Art Market Development Center, he meets the standards of China Modern and Contemporary Art Masters.
In October 2023, in view of your display of China's open, confident, warm and friendly image to the world during the Hangzhou Asian Games, promotion of the spirit of the Asian Games, and promotion of the spirit of Chinese culture and art, we hereby award you the honorary title of Zhong Jintian, China Hangzhou Asian Games Art Image Ambassador.
In October 2023, in view of the influence of Mr. Zhong Jintian's artistic works in the international field, which has a positive impact on the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" by countries around the world, the jury voted and decided to award him the honorary title of "the Belt and Road Cultural Image Ambassador".
In December 2023, in recognition of Zhong Jintian's outstanding achievements in the field of calligraphy and painting, as well as his high influence in cultural exchanges among the BRICS countries, the International Federation of Literary and Art Artists Association awarded Zhong Jintian the honorary title of "BRICS Artist".
In January 2024, in recognition of Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions in promoting China's excellent traditional culture and researching art creation, we hereby award him the honorary title of "Recommended Artist for the 2024 Two Sessions".
In January 2024, in recognition of Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions to China's art industry, it was decided to award him the honorary title of "Expert with Special Allowance" by the State Council.
In March 2024, in view of Professor Zhong Jintian's outstanding contributions in promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture and his influence in the inheritance and development of intangible cultural heritage, we hereby invite Professor Zhong Jintian to be the "Vice Dean" of the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Research Institute!
In March 2024, considering the high influence and outstanding achievements of Teacher Zhong Jintian in the field of Chinese calligraphy and painting art, after research and decision by the Chinese Hanlin Academy of Painting and Calligraphy, it was specially invited to appoint Teacher Zhong Jintian as an academician of the Chinese Hanlin Academy of Painting and Calligraphy!
On April 11, 2024, Mr. Zhong Jintian was invited by the 33rd Paris Olympic Games in France. Mr. Zhong Jintian: After studying Chinese culture, the organizing committee of the 2024 Paris Online Exchange Exhibition of Calligraphy and Painting Culture and Art has decided that your work concept is in line with the main theme of "Olympics is more open, and everyone participates", making great contributions to the internationalization of Chinese culture. We now invite you to serve as the ambassador for cultural exchange between China and France. Hereby awarded the honorary certificate of Ambassador for Cultural Exchange between China and France at the Paris Olympics.
Teacher Zhong Jintian's works have been featured in works such as Huang Yongyu's "Biographies of Masters" and Sun Xiaoyun's "Masters of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting" by China Renmei Publishing House, as well as in Beijing Daxing International Airport, subway lines, People's Representative Newspaper, People's Daily, and more!