OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
October 14,2015
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Thompson, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Zhou Brothers.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, As Chinese Nationals and leaders of the Chinese Contemporary Art Movement in China, the Zhou Brothers, DaHuang and Shan Zuo Zhou, have dedicated their lives to art; and
WHEREAS, The Zhou Brothers immigrated to the United States in 1986 to continue their work on an international level and bring together Eastern and Western ideologies through art; and
WHEREAS, The Zhou Brothers have been recognized internationally; they have received distinguished awards and their culturally significant works have been featured at museums and exhibitions around the world; and
WHEREAS, The Zhou Brothers have collaborated in a unique way for over 40 years and hold live painting performances where audiences can experience their genius; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, they founded the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago to help promote, nurture and elevate artistic talent and create a thriving artistic community; and
WHEREAS, The Zhou Art Center has become the premier destination for international art and currently hosts over 50 resident artists and holds a monthly Third Friday show for new art exhibits; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, the Zhou Brothers were commissioned by President Barack Obama to create a painting called "8 U.S. Presidents and the Great Wall," which was presented to President Hu. Jintao of China, at the White House; and
WHEREAS, Among their many honors, the Zhou Brothers had October 16, 2014 proclaimed as Zhou Brothers Day in Illinois by Governor Patrick Quinn; and
WHEREAS, On October 16, 2015, the Zhou Brothers will host the City of Big Dreams to showcase the treasure of young artistic talent in Chicago an...
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