Dr. Eros Zhao (赵硕) is an award-winning artist, director, producer, and art collector. His creative journey began with formal training in Chinese painting at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing. He later earned an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he also served as a faculty member. Additionally, he holds an MA in Chinese Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a PhD in Art Administration from Taiwan Shih Chien University.

 

In recent years, Dr. Zhao has gained distinction as a documentary director and producer, collaborating with major museums and cultural institutions worldwide to create art-focused films. His projects have featured renowned organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Denver Art Museum, Steinway & Sons, among others. His work has received critical acclaim, including a nomination for Best Documentary Short at the 2024 Austin Film Festival and multiple awards from many prestigious international festivals. Beyond filmmaking, he has also produced classical and film music concerts across the globe, bridging the worlds of visual and performing arts.

 

As an art collector and scholar, Dr. Zhao specializes in Chinese painting and calligraphy. He translated his mentor Dr. Fu Shen’s seminal research publication, Studies in Connoisseurship into Chinese, marking its first publication in China. His personal collection also includes early Chinese Buddhist art and lacquer art, reflecting his expertise and passion for cultural preservation.