Xu Bing (1955 — ) was born in Chongqing, China, and raised in Beijing. He completed his studies at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing in 1981, after which he joined the faculty. In 1990, he was invited to the United States as an honorary artist and has since received numerous awards in the international art scene, including the MacArthur Fellowship (1999), the Artes Mundi Prize (2004), the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Graphics Council (2007) and the Xu Bei Hong ─ Art Creation Award by the CAFA (2018). Recognised internationally as one of the most creative contemporary artists, Xu Bing masterfully blends traditional Chinese culture with contemporary elements. By transcending cultural boundaries and pioneering new perspectives of thinking, he has garnered widespread attention and acclaim. In March 2024, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau appointed Xu Bing as Hong Kong's Ambassador for Cultural Promotion for a term of five years. During his tenure, he is responsible for initiating a series of large-scale art projects in Hong Kong and nurturing young talents to promote cultural development.