from 1969 to 1973. This early life experience provided him with the subject matter for much of his artwork, which often depicts scenes and people he encountered during his time in Tibet. After being awarded the Silver medal at the Second National Exhibition of Young Artists in China in 1981, Ai Xuan continued to accrue accolades and recognition through numerous solo exhibitions, record auction sales, and features in international publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Art Journal, and the Christian Science Monitor. Ai Xuan is also a