HONG KONG – The M+ museum in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District is currently hosting Zao Wou-Ki: Master Printmaker, Asia's first major retrospective exhibition dedicated to the graphic works of the renowned Chinese-French artist. The exhibition will run until May 3.

The showcase traces Zao's lifelong dedication to printmaking, spanning his work from 1949 to 2000. It highlights how printmaking was a crucial aspect of his artistic practice, marked by continuous experimentation with diverse techniques and styles.

Prints also served as a medium for Zao to collaborate with a global network of writers, artists, and cultural figures, establishing him as a prominent cross-cultural personality. His contributions helped shape the post-war cultural landscapes of Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Organized both chronologically and thematically, the exhibition presents nearly 180 works. These include prints, illustrated books, works on paper, and archival materials sourced primarily from M+'s collection, largely acquired through a major donation by Françoise Marquet-Zao, the late artist's wife and the Chief Curator and President of the Zao Wou-Ki Foundation.

The exhibition also features a selection of works donated by Zao's daughter, Sin-May Roy Zao, as well as over 50 paintings, prints, books, and works on paper on loan from museums and private collections across the globe.