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Chao Chung-hsiang (1910-1991) is one of the most significant figures in Chinese modern art history, but in recent years he hasn’t received much attention compared to his contemporaries such as Zao Wou-ki (1921-2013) and Chu Teh-chun (1920-2014). The three artists shared a lot in common: they were all taught in Hangzhou National College of Art, faced the same challenge of breaking with traditions in Chinese art and lived abroad for several decades since the 1950s. In addition, the three also reached their peaks of creativity between 1970 and 1980. However, the biggest differences were that Zao …