Zhang Enli Exhibition Launches at Fortnum & Mason with 19 New Commissions

On September 9, 2019, Chinese painter Zhang Enli opened a major exhibition at Fortnum & Mason's London department store. The show features 22 works by the artist, with 19 pieces specifically commissioned for this presentation. These artworks are installed throughout the historic retailer's spaces, including display windows facing Piccadilly, various shop floors, staircases, and landings. A conversation event marked the exhibition's launch at the store's 3'6 Bar, bringing together Zhang Enli with Fortnum's Zia Zareem-Slade and Hauser & Wirth's Neil Wenman. ArtReview and ArtReview Asia editor-in-chief Mark Rappolt moderated the discussion. This integration of contemporary art within a commercial retail environment represents a significant collaboration between the artist, the luxury goods merchant, and the international gallery.