# Chinese Tempera Artist Li Xiaogang Featured in Venice Exhibition

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- Published: 2026-10-14T10:35:00+07:00
- Author: Media OutReach

#### _Hand-painted works of stillness and quiet dignity presented at Ca’ Foscari Esposizioni during the 61st Venice Biennale_

VENICE, ITALY – [Media OutReach Newswire](https://www.media-outreach.com/) – 14 
October 2026 – Renowned Beijing-born painter, educator, and Vice President of the
Li Keran Academy of Painting, Li Xiaogang (b. 1958), is featured in the research
exhibition _“Metamorphosis: Beyond the Real – Searching for Victoria Lu__.__ When
Humans and AI Think Together, the Story Begins.”_ Held at Ca’ Foscari Esposizioni(
Dorsoduro 3246) during the 61st Venice Art Biennale, the exhibition—curated by Chief
Curator Angelo Maggi alongside co-curators Fei Jun, Fu Sen, and Chuang Cheng-chi—
examines the life of critic and curator Victoria Lu while exploring authorship, 
memory, and subjectivity in the age of artificial intelligence.

![Li Xiaogang, Tajik Girl, 2023](https://release.media-outreach.com/release.php/
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 _Li Xiaogang, Tajik Girl, 2023_

 Presented his works (viewable at [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSy-HJuSXYc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSy-HJuSXYc))
within a tech-driven narrative space, Li infuses his paintings with patience, quiet
dignity, and human touch. Built slowly by hand, layer upon layer, his textured tempera
surfaces bring portraits, still lifes, and rural scenes into a calm, timeless presence.
His artistic outlook synthesizes the aesthetic of _mono no aware_—a nuanced awareness
of impermanence—with the influences of Piero della Francesca, Andrew Wyeth, and 
Balthus.

 Reflecting on the exhibition’s focus on artificial intelligence, Li emphasizes 
that human emotion and tactile presence remain irreplaceable. While AI thrives on
rapid generation, tempera demands deliberate slowness, creating a compelling contrast
that reaffirms the value of craftsmanship.

 For Li, participating in the exhibition is a return to the historical origins of
his medium. Having studied Renaissance tempera and fresco in Italy in 1992 following
postgraduate studies in Japan under tempera master Ritsuo Maeda, Li continues his
lifelong mission to bring Chinese tempera practice to global audiences. “_Art ultimately
confronts the universal human condition. Beyond regional labels or historical techniques,
I hope global audiences experience how tempera—an ancient Western medium—can be 
reimagined through an Eastern lens to express a shared human experience of time,
memory, and emotion.”__—_ Li Xiaogang

 To discover more about Li Xiaogang’s artistic journey and view his extended collection
of works, visit [https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang](https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang).

Hashtag: #LiXiaogang #AtelierXG #VeniceBiennale

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#### About Atelier XG

Atelier XG represents artist Li Xiaogang globally, connecting his work with collectors,
institutions, and cultural partners worldwide.

 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lixiaogang_xg/](https://www.instagram.com/lixiaogang_xg/)

 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Atelier_XG

 Xiao Hong Shu: https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/62dccfa1000000001f005831

 Website: [https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang](https://atelierxg.com/li-xiaogang).

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