DR. CHEN TSING FANG
Painter l Writer l Historian l Thought Leader
New York l Taiwan l Paris
Dr. T.F. Chen was born in Tainan, Taiwan in 1936. After traveling globally with the International Moral Rearmament Movement in the early 1960s, he pursued his artistic and philosophical vision, eventually settling in the United States in 1975. With his wife Lucia, he established a creative and cultural legacy through lectures, exhibitions, and founding galleries in Washington D.C. and New York City.
Dr. Chen is renowned for pioneering Neo-Iconography, a postmodern art style bridging East and West, and addressing global themes. His major series—such as The Spirit of Liberty, Post–Van Gogh, Art for Humanity, Princess Diana, and 9/11—have been exhibited across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., attracting international acclaim. He became the first painter to receive the Global Tolerance Award from the United Nations, and was later honoured with the “Taiwanese Nobel Prize” in Humanities.
Through the T.F. Chen Cultural Center in New York and the T.F. Chen Cultural and Art Foundation in Taipei, Dr. Chen continues to promote a Global New Renaissance in Love, using art to inspire peace, tolerance, and cultural exchange worldwide.
AWADS AND HONORS:
2001: Global Tolerance Award
Presented by the Friends of the United Nations, this award recognized Dr. Chen as a Cultural Ambassador for Tolerance and Peace for his dedication to promoting global harmony through art.
2002: Overseas Chinese Award
Awarded by the Republic of China, acknowledging Dr. Chen’s significant contributions to the arts and his role in fostering cultural exchange internationally.
2005: Art and Culture Award
Conferred by the Taiwanese American Foundation, this honor celebrated Dr. Chen’s impact on art and culture within the Taiwanese American community.
2006: Presidential Citation
Received from the President of Taiwan, recognizing Dr. Chen’s lifelong dedication to art and his efforts in bridging Eastern and Western cultures.
MAJOR PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
Neo-Iconography Art Movement (1969–Present)
Founded by Dr. Chen, this art style integrates symbols and icons from diverse cultures and historical periods, aiming to create a universal language of art that promotes global unity and understanding.
Art for Humanity World Tour (2000s)
A series of international exhibitions and cultural events organized to advocate for love, peace, and tolerance through art, aligning with Dr. Chen’s vision of a “Global New Renaissance in Love.”
T.F. Chen Cultural Center (Established in 1987)
Located in SoHo, New York City, the center serves as a hub for cultural exchange, hosting numerous exhibitions, lectures, and educational programs to promote East-West dialogue through art.
New World Art Center (Established in 1980s)
An international art gallery and management company with branches in New York City, Taipei, and Beijing’s 798 Art District, dedicated to showcasing Dr. Chen’s works and supporting emerging artists globally.
Publication of 22 Books
Dr. Chen has authored 22 books on art and philosophy, contributing significantly to academic discourse and providing insights into his innovative art theories and practices.