A Life Dedicated to Bridging Worlds: The Art of Zong Qixiang Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province in 1917, Zong Qixiang’s journey as an artist was deeply interwoven with the tumultuous currents of 20th-century China. His early life, marked by poverty and self-reliance, instilled a profound work ethic and independent spirit that would characterize his entire career. Though lacking formal training in his youth, he joined the Chinese Fine A…