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Hi, my name is Zoe Gan

Welcome to my personal website where I share my passions, experiences, and achievements. Take a moment to explore my research portfolio, posts, photography and resume to get a glimpse of who I am. I hope you enjoy your visit and feel free to reach out to me with any questions or feedback.

I'm a curious explorer and creative dreamer. My work is driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the world through advocating art and social wellbeing. Join me on my journey and let's create something amazing together.

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Xu Wei: “Van Gogh of the East"

Xu Wei: “Van Gogh of the East"

Xu Wei (徐渭), a Ming Dynasty literati painter, is often dubbed the "Van Gogh of the East" due to striking parallels between his life,...

Zoe Gan

Mar 13

Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun — Portrait of the Artist with her Daughter Jean Marie-Louise (1789)

Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun — Portrait of the Artist with her Daughter Jean Marie-Louise (1789)

Elizabeth Vigée Le Brun, Self-Portrait with her Daughter Julie (à l'Antique), 1789 In this self-portrait, Le Brun and her daughter have...

Zoe Gan

Mar 1

The Philosophical and Technical Inspirations of Cubism

The Philosophical and Technical Inspirations of Cubism

Cubism emerged in the early 1900s, primarily through the works of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. it fundamentally altered our...

Zoe Gan

Feb 25

The Origins of Cubism

The Origins of Cubism

The concept of the ‘first’ cubist artwork has been a subject of debate within the art world. Today, large art institutions such as the...

Zoe Gan

Feb 6

Bada Shanren — Minimalism & Expressive Abstraction

Bada Shanren — Minimalism & Expressive Abstraction

Bada Shanren（八大山人) is the art name of Zhu Da (朱耷, 1626–1705), a legendary Chinese painter, calligrapher, and poet of the late Ming and...

Zoe Gan

Feb 4

Zheng Banqiao (1693–1765): Master of Personal Expression

Zheng Banqiao (1693–1765): Master of Personal Expression

Zheng Xie (Banqiao), is a leading literati of the Qing Dynasty and one of the "Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou". He revolutionized Chinese...

Zoe Gan

Jan 31

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My Research Portfolio

Xu Wei: “Van Gogh of the East"

Xu Wei: “Van Gogh of the East"

Zoe Gan

Mar 13

Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun — Portrait of the Artist with her Daughter Jean Marie-Louise (1789)

Elizabeth Vigee Le Brun — Portrait of the Artist with her Daughter Jean Marie-Louise (1789)

Zoe Gan

Mar 1

The Philosophical and Technical Inspirations of Cubism

The Philosophical and Technical Inspirations of Cubism

Zoe Gan

Feb 25

The Origins of Cubism

The Origins of Cubism

Zoe Gan

Feb 6

Bada Shanren — Minimalism & Expressive Abstraction

Bada Shanren — Minimalism & Expressive Abstraction

Zoe Gan

Feb 4

Zheng Banqiao (1693–1765): Master of Personal Expression

Zheng Banqiao (1693–1765): Master of Personal Expression

Zoe Gan

Jan 31

Su Shi, a Quintessential Representative of the Chinese Literati Tradition

Su Shi, a Quintessential Representative of the Chinese Literati Tradition

Zoe Gan

Jan 23

Key Characteristics of Chinese Literati Calligraphy

Key Characteristics of Chinese Literati Calligraphy

Zoe Gan

Jan 22

Holistic cultural values of Chinese literati tradition: the integration of painting, poetry, calligraphy and seals – typical examples

Holistic cultural values of Chinese literati tradition: the integration of painting, poetry, calligraphy and seals – typical examples

Zoe Gan

Jan 5

Wang Wei, the Founding Father of Southern School Literati Painting

Wang Wei, the Founding Father of Southern School Literati Painting

Zoe Gan

Dec 28, 2024

My Journey into the World of Chinese Literati Painting

My Journey into the World of Chinese Literati Painting

Zoe Gan

Dec 28, 2024

Marie Gabrielle Capet — The Time in the Atelier of Madame Vincent (1808)

Marie Gabrielle Capet — The Time in the Atelier of Madame Vincent (1808)

Zoe Gan

Dec 27, 2024

Helene Schjerfbeck — Self-portrait with red spot (1944)

Helene Schjerfbeck — Self-portrait with red spot (1944)

Zoe Gan

Dec 25, 2024

The Muqarnas Ceiling of the Cappella Palatina: Cultural Fluidity and Construction of the Royal Identity

The Muqarnas Ceiling of the Cappella Palatina: Cultural Fluidity and Construction of the Royal Identity

Zoe Gan

Nov 1, 2024

The Case for the Restitution of the Commemorative Lefem King Statue

The Case for the Restitution of the Commemorative Lefem King Statue

Zoe Gan

Nov 1, 2024

Women's Self Portrait: A Looking Glass in a Man’s World

Women's Self Portrait: A Looking Glass in a Man’s World

Zoe Gan

Oct 17, 2024

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