Sui Jianguo is not only a prolific artist, but an accomplished teacher as well. From 1997-2009, Sui Jianguo served as the Head of the Sculpture Department at the prestigious Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing, China, the artist’s alma mater. During his tenure, Sui challenged the current curriculum, plagued by socialist themes and limited training of only certain techniques, and advocated a new program of arts education that encouraged modern ideals and diversified approaches.

Not only was he successful in implementing profound systematic change at CAFA, but his new program was gradually put in place across the country’s entire art education systems.

Sui continues to teach at CAFA, and is pictured above interacting with students on campus. 

An exhibition of works by Sui Jianguo is currently on view at L.A. Louver through October 18.