Zhisong CAI
China
Internationally renowned sculptor, one of the most iconic and famous Chinese sculptors of our time. In 1997 Cai Zhisong graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Sculpture. From 1998-2008, he taught at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in the Sculpture Department.
Cai has been awarded the 2001 Taylor Prize at the Paris Autumn Salon, the Rockefeller Chinese Outstanding Young Artist Prize, the President's Prize at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Global 100 Art Leaders, the Art Authority Figures, the 2013 Mr. Uno, the Global Chinese Fashion Leader, the “Man of the Year (Art)” in the 14th Esquire, and other awards.
Cai's artworks have been collected by many well-known museums, art galleries and art institutions, and he has created the highest auction record for a Chinese sculptor in the international art market for three times.
Cai's artistic creation and academic activity have a wide effect on the wider community. In the past year, Cai has cooperated with many brands and enterprises, from different industries such as Mercedes Benz Coupe S500, Jaguar XJ, Range Rover, BMW Z4, Porsche, Audi A8, Lincoln SUV, Lafite, Moët & Chandon, Rémy Martin 1898, the Singleton 53, Dior, Breguet, Berluti, and Waldorf Astoria. In addition, Cai actively promotes the fusion of art and other fields of society.