Born in Harbin, China. Zhang graduated from Luxun Academy of Arts, majored in oil painting. He is now a professor in Academy of Arts & Design, and also an emeritus professor in Saint Petersburg State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture Repin, a member of China Artists Association. Besides, he is invited to be a jury in many art competitions in China too. Awards Silver Medal, 9th Chinese Fine Arts Awrad Silver Medal, 7th Chinese Fine Arts Awrad