Chu Teh-Chun (朱德群), a French-Chinese painter born in 1920 in China, is one of the leading figures representing the fusion of Eastern and Western art. Having settled in France in 1955, he stands out for his lyrical abstraction, combining traditional Chinese painting with Western abstraction. Influenced by artists such as Matisse and Picasso, he developed a unique style characterized by fluid lines and plays of light.
In 1997, he became a lifelong member of the French Academy of Fine Arts, being the first Chinese artist to be elected. His works are housed in prestigious museums such as the Centre Pompidou and the National Art Museum of China. His work is a poetic fusion of Chinese culture and modern abstraction.