Runde YU

Renowned contemporary artist, professor, and doctoral advisor

Joint Professor at Renmin University of China

Research Fellow at the Central Academy of Fine Arts

Vice Chairman of the China Society for Social Art

Executive Dean of the Academy of Painting at Central University of Finance and Economics

Director of the Li Keran Academy of Painting (Songzhuang)

Chairman of the Expert Committee on Art Communication, Communication University of China

Distinguished Professor, School of Art, Xiamen University

Asia Art Advisor, Rodin International Artists Foundation (USA)

Major Awards and Honors:

2024: “Leader Award” in International Avant-Garde Art

2024: Silver Prize at the 17th International Art Awards Exhibition

2023: “Golden Brush Award” at the First World Chinese Art Awards

2019: “Art Achievement Award” from the Rodin International Artists Foundation (USA)

2019: Annual Grand Art Prize, Li Keran Academy of Painting

2017: “China’s Most Collectible Artist Award” by Collecting & Investment Guide (Xinhua News Agency)

2016: Honorary Certificate from the United States Congress

Selected Exhibitions:

2024: Xinjiang International Art Biennale, Xinjiang Art Museum

2024: 17th International Art Awards Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, Japan

2022: “30th Anniversary of China-Korea Diplomatic Relations – Contemporary Art Special Exhibition,” Jeju Cultural Center, South Korea

2021: “Boundless East & West” – International Renowned Artists Special Exhibition, Rodin International Artists Foundation, USA

2019: Saint-Étienne International Design Biennale, Saint-Étienne, France

2019: “Walking with Masters” – U.S. Tour of Prominent Chinese Artists, Museum of the American Revolution

2019: “The Circulation of Art,” Beijing Landscape Art Museum

2018: 133rd Art Capital International Exhibition, Grand Palais, Paris, France

2016: “China Focus” International Exhibition of Artists, Los Angeles, California, USA

2015: China Pavilion Exhibition at Expo Milano 2015, Milan Expo Park

Yu Runde has also participated in numerous other exhibitions both in China and internationally.