Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Chinese Artist Fan Zeng, 87, Welcomes Son Amid Family Scandal
Fan Zeng, a famous Chinese artist, recently announced that his much younger wife had a baby boy.
He said this new baby is his only child now and that he's not talking to his other kids anymore.
Some people say his wife might be controlling him and selling his art without permission, but Fan's company says that's not true.
Fan is very famous for his paintings and calligraphy, which sell for a lot of money.
This family drama has been going on for a while and is making headlines.
Fan Zeng, 87, announced the birth of his biological son with his 37-year-old wife Xu Meng.
He declared the new son as his 'sole child' and cut off relations with his daughter and stepson.
Fan accused unnamed individuals of spreading rumors and harming his family.
His daughter previously alleged that Xu was controlling him and selling artworks worth 2 billion yuan without permission.
Fan's artistic works have generated over 4 billion yuan at auctions between 2008 and 2024.
- Who
- Fan Zeng, a renowned Chinese contemporary artist, and his wife Xu Meng
- What
- Fan Zeng announced the birth of his biological son and severed ties with his other children
- When
- December 11, 2023
- Where
- China
- Why
- Fan Zeng cited his advanced age and accused unnamed individuals of spreading rumors and harming his family
- Artist's Name
- Fan Zeng
- Age
- 87
- Wife's Name
- Xu Meng
- Wife's Age
- 37
- Child's Status
- Biological son
- Artistic Value
- Works sold for over 10 million yuan each
- Alleged Scandal Amount
- 2 billion yuan (Rs 2,400 Crore)
