Zhou Song

Chinese
b. 1982

Biography

“Amid the shifting forms of the organic and the artificial, I explore how humanity might find a new position within a post-human cosmic order.”

Zhou Song is a leading contemporary artist whose practice bridges hyperrealism and conceptual inquiry. Based in Beijing, he creates striking visual narratives that explore the complex relationship between nature, technology, and the human psyche. His acclaimed exhibitions include Aurora Museum Shanghai and Osthaus Museum Hagen. Through meticulously detailed imagery, Zhou examines artificial intelligence, environmental transformation, and the future of humanity, positioning his work at the forefront of global contemporary art.

Zhou Song is an acclaimed contemporary artist known for his hyperrealist paintings and conceptual installations exploring the intersection between nature, technology, and the human condition. A graduate of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (2006), Zhou lives and works in Beijing. His practice investigates the boundaries between the artificial and the organic, addressing how scientific progress, artificial intelligence, and cultural transformation reshape contemporary life.

Zhou’s recent solo exhibitions include the Aurora Museum, Shanghai (2025); Powerlong Art Museum, Shanghai (2024); Osthaus Museum Hagen, Germany (2023); Kunstraum Villa Friede, Bonn (2023); Guardian Art Center, Beijing (2022); How Art Museum, Shanghai (2022); and Today Art Museum, Beijing (2009). He has participated in major international group shows and biennials, including the 59th Venice Biennale parallel exhibitiomn (Personal Structures), NordArt, Art Macao, and the Havana Biennial.

Recipient of the Lorenzo International Installation Art Award at the 11th Florence Biennale (2017), Zhou’s works are held in prestigious collections such as Osthaus Museum Hagen, Benetton Foundation, Harvard University CAMLab, Powerlong Art Museum, and Today Art Museum, among others.

Zhou Song's highly anticipated first UK debut solo show will open at Maddox Gallery in April 2026. Register your interest to secure early access and updates.

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List Image: Among the up and coming painters 2026 brings to Maddox Gallery Contemporary art exhibitions, is Zhou Song, with his painting of giant pencils forming a tree, Tree of Wisdom.
December 30, 2025

5 Contemporary Artists to Watch in 2026

Meet the up and coming artists whose visions are captivating the art world - discover our top 5 Contemporary artists to watch in 2026: #1. Mulgil Kim, #2. Zhou Song, #3. Celine Ali, #4. KAWS, #5. Harland Miller
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Exhibitions

Between Realms: Zhou Song x Celine Ali, 17 April - 15 May 2026
Maddox Street

Between Realms: Zhou Song x Celine Ali

17 April - 15 May 2026
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