Interview: The Multi-Talented Michael Chow Shifts Sights to Fine Art
The celebrity restauranteur and cultural icon talks to Jing Daily about Chinese art and why he decided to return to painting after an almost 50-year hiatus.
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- What inspired your return to painting after 50 years?
- Why did you decide to exhibit your works in mainland China?
- Your exhibit at UCCA in Beijing is entitled “Voice for My Father”—how are your pieces influenced by your memory of him?
- Your influence on the creative world transcends boundaries, stretching into art, food, film, interior design, and fashion. Do you see these as separate fields or is there something that connects them in your mind?
- Are you currently working on any film projects? What can you tell us about them?
- Over your decades as a restauranteur in the United States and UK, have you noticed any change in attitudes about Chinese cuisine?
- What are some of your favorite restaurants when you visit China?
- If you had to name one favorite Chinese dish, what would it be?
- Do you have any plans to open a Mr. Chow location in mainland China?
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