Markus Lupertz's current exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum shows his paintings and sculptures of different periods, beginning from the Dithyrambe series of paintings in 1962 to the latest Arcadia series. [Photo/China Daily]

Tsinghua University Art Museum holds first solo exhibition of a living artist with German neo-expressionist's works. Lin Qi reports.

Since its official opening in September, Tsinghua University Art Museum is presenting its first solo exhibition of a living artist.

From Dithyrambe to Arcadia shows 88 paintings and 16 sculptures of German neo-expressionist Markus Lupertz.

It is not Lupertz's first communication with Chinese audience. People here know the 76-year-old artist through his large pieces that are often characterized by rough strokes and vivid colors.