Alex Guofeng Cao

Alex Guofeng Cao is a Chinese-American contemporary artist known for his large-scale photographic works that merge iconic Western pop culture imagery with classical Chinese art and historical figures, creating striking visual dialogues between East and West. His layered compositions often juxtapose figures such as Marilyn Monroe or Elvis Presley with imagery from Chinese history and mythology, exploring themes of globalization, cultural identity, and the collision of civilizations. Cao's work has been exhibited internationally and collected by major institutions and private collectors, placing him among the prominent voices in contemporary Asian-American art.