Bio
Kaler Q Huang (b. 1999, Birmingham) is a British-Chinese artist based in London. Exploring forgotten histories and the values of contemporary culture, Huang's paintings draw on a wide range of influences, including Chinese landscape painting, literary references, the history of the Chinese diaspora, biblical stories, folklore, and popular culture. His paintings on silk blend traditional techniques with modern subjects. Previous bodies of work have examined the contrast between how Chinese art and labour is valued in Britain, the Chinese Labour Corps during the First World War, and modern masculinity.
Huang holds a BA in History from Durham University and an MA in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art, specialising in eighteenth-century British art and contemporary art of the African diaspora. His work has been exhibited at the Fitzrovia Gallery, London, and at the Royal Academy of Arts. He can be found on Instagram @kqhuangart .
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b. 1999, Birmingham, UK
Based in London
Solo Exhibitions
2026
The Chinese Labour Corps
Meridian Society for ESEA Heritage Month,
Camden Chinese Community Centre, London
2024
Journey to the West
Marylebone Art Space, London
Group Exhibitions
2026
Morphe Arts Residency Exhibition, St Barnabas Dalston, London
2025
Spring Returns to the Earth
China-UK Cultural Exchange, Liuran & Yi Crafts, Sanlitun Hall, Beijing, China
2021
Reclaiming Magic
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, curated by Yinka Shonibare, Royal Academy of Arts, London
Grants & Residencies
2026
Morphe Arts Studio Residency Programme
2024
The Elephant Trust Grant
Education
2022
MA History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art, London
2022
BA History, Durham University, UK