Chen Peiqiu

• Chen Peiqiu was born in Nanyang Henan, graduated from National Arts College. He specialized in bird-and-flower painting, especially painting orchids and landscapes. He was a member of the China Art Association, director of the Shanghai branch of the China Artists Association, and painter of the Shanghai Painting Institute.

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  • Xie Zhiliu

    Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), courtesy name Zhiliu, and pseudonym Zhuangmuweng, was born in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. He was an expert in calligraphy and the appraisal of ancient books and paintings. Along with Zhang Heng (Zhang Congyu), he was famously known as "Zhang of the North, Xie of the South." Xie held many prestigious positions, including vice chairman of the Shanghai Cultural Heritage Protection Committee, advisor to the Shanghai Museum, director of the China Artists Association (CAA) and vice chairman of its Shanghai branch, as well as director of the China Calligraphers Association and vice chairman of its Shanghai branch. He also served as a member of the National Cultural Relics Appraisal Committee.