An Bin — Japanese Contemporary Mokuhanga artist

An Bin

安斌

1962

China

Biography

An Bin is a Chinese printmaker born in Dalian who graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing in 1984 and later earned a master of art degree there in 1995. He specializes in woodblock prints created with oil-based inks, combining Western expressivity with traditional Chinese aesthetics in works that explore classical motifs through a limited color palette. An associate professor at CAFA and internationally exhibited in Japan and Europe, his prints have received numerous awards at national exhibitions in China.

Key Facts

Active Period
1962
Nationality
🇨🇳China
Works Indexed
6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is An Bin known for?

An Bin is a Chinese printmaker born in Dalian who graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing in 1984 and later earned a master of art degree there in 1995. He specializes in woodblock prints created with oil-based inks, combining Western expressivity with traditional Chinese aesthetics in works that explore classical motifs through a limited color palette. An associate professor at CAFA and internationally exhibited in Japan and Europe, his prints have received numerous awards at national exhibitions in China.

When was An Bin active?

An Bin was active born in 1962. They were associated with the Contemporary Mokuhanga movement.

What artistic movements influenced An Bin?

An Bin's work was shaped by the Contemporary Mokuhanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Contemporary Mokuhanga: Contemporary mokuhanga (literally "wood-block print") encompasses artists working from approximately 1970 to the present who continue or reinvent traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques.

Where can I see An Bin's original prints?

Original prints by An Bin can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, ukiyo-e.org, Scholten Japanese Art.

Woodblock Prints by An Bin (6)