Wu Hung

Wu Hung’s research encompasses traditional and contemporary Chinese art, with a new interest in connecting art of different times and places into complex narratives. He has written many books and numerous articles and curated more than 80 exhibitions around the world. Among his multiple awards and honors, he was selected as the 2018 Distinguished Scholar by the College Art Association and received an Honorary Degree from Harvard University in 2019 for his contributions to the arts. At the University of Chicago, he is the Harrie A. Vanderstappen Distinguished Service Professor of Art History and Director of the Center for the Art of East Asia.