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Lin Fanglu

Winner of the 2021 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize

Lin Fanglu is an accomplished artist and designer with a strong background in fine arts. She completed her Master's and Bachelor's degrees at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing, China in 2016 and 2012, respectively. Throughout her education, she had the opportunity to work under renowned professors and participate in exchange programs at prestigious institutions such as Karlsruhe University of Art and Design in Germany and Tokyo University of the Arts in Japan. 


Her artistic journey led her to explore the traditions and folkways of Chinese ethnic minorities, particularly the disappearing techniques of tie-dyeing from the Bai women community in Yunnan and Dong traditional hand-woven cloth-bright cloth in Guizhou. Lin Fanglu's numerous visits to these communities resulted in the creation of textiles artworks series, which have been exhibited at prominent venues including the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Art and the Beijing Exhibition Center. 


Her exceptional talent and innovative work have been recognized through various awards. In 2021, she was awarded the Grand Prize at the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize, a prestigious international competition. In 2016, she received the titles of New Designer of the Year and Innovative Brand of the Year at the China Building Decoration Association Awards. Her artworks have been collected by esteemed institutions such as the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, France, and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. 

Lin Fanglu's commitment to pushing the boundaries of art and design is evident in her participation in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Her solo exhibitions include "She's Body"at Art+ Shanghai Gallery in Shanghai, China in 2023, "The Power of Binding and Weaving" at the Samgaksan Geumam Museum of Art in Seoul, Korea in 2023, and "Threads of Change" at Art+ Gallery in Shanghai, China in 2022. She has also showcased her work in notable group exhibitions around the world, including the Venice Design Biennial in Italy, the Xinjiang Biennale in China, and the Design and The Wondrous exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Shanghai, China, the Melbourne Triennial 2023 at NGV, Australia, Iris van Herpen "Sculpting the Senses", Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, France and the LOEWE CRAFTED WORLD Exhibition, 2024 Shanghai. 


With her unique artistic vision and dedication to craftsmanship, Lin Fanglu continues to make a significant impact in the art and design world, captivating audiences with her innovative creations. 

Winner of the 2021 LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize

Lin Fanglu is an accomplished artist and designer with a strong background in fine arts. She completed her Master's and Bachelor's degrees at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing, China in 2016 and 2012, respectively. Throughout her education, she had the opportunity to work under renowned professors and participate in exchange programs at prestigious institutions such as Karlsruhe University of Art and Design in Germany and Tokyo University of the Arts in Japan. 


Her artistic journey led her to explore the traditions and folkways of Chinese ethnic minorities, particularly the disappearing techniques of tie-dyeing from the Bai women community in Yunnan and Dong traditional hand-woven cloth-bright cloth in Guizhou. Lin Fanglu's numerous visits to these communities resulted in the creation of textiles artworks series, which have been exhibited at prominent venues including the Art Museum of the Central Academy of Fine Art and the Beijing Exhibition Center. 


Her exceptional talent and innovative work have been recognized through various awards. In 2021, she was awarded the Grand Prize at the LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize, a prestigious international competition. In 2016, she received the titles of New Designer of the Year and Innovative Brand of the Year at the China Building Decoration Association Awards. Her artworks have been collected by esteemed institutions such as the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, France, and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. 

Lin Fanglu's commitment to pushing the boundaries of art and design is evident in her participation in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Her solo exhibitions include "She's Body"at Art+ Shanghai Gallery in Shanghai, China in 2023, "The Power of Binding and Weaving" at the Samgaksan Geumam Museum of Art in Seoul, Korea in 2023, and "Threads of Change" at Art+ Gallery in Shanghai, China in 2022. She has also showcased her work in notable group exhibitions around the world, including the Venice Design Biennial in Italy, the Xinjiang Biennale in China, and the Design and The Wondrous exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Shanghai, China, the Melbourne Triennial 2023 at NGV, Australia, Iris van Herpen "Sculpting the Senses", Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, France and the LOEWE CRAFTED WORLD Exhibition, 2024 Shanghai. 


With her unique artistic vision and dedication to craftsmanship, Lin Fanglu continues to make a significant impact in the art and design world, captivating audiences with her innovative creations.