A landmark publication systematically incorporating records from the artist, agents, auctions, museums, collectors and any other possible sources to compile by far the most comprehensive record of the artist’s oeuvre, written as is appropriate to international scholarly methodology. This catalogue illustrates chronologically every confirmed work by the artist, inclusive of all media, from 1984 to 2004, for the first time presenting his entire oeuvre in the past 20 years. For each singular work, there is comprehensive information including detailed description, inscription, provenance, background, preparatory studies, documentary photographs, extensive bibliography and worldwide literature and exhibition records, as well as any associated primary archival documents which have never been published before. It offers a new privileged point of view and a most sought-after independent reference to understand the artist and the Asian contemporary art scene he is rooted within. Volume I details the complete oeuvre of Zeng’s most acclaimed Hospital, Meat and Mask series, combined with a comprehensive timeline, with colour illustrations and documentary photographs in its main book and in the addendum in Chinese. Hospital and Meat series strikes spectators with Zeng’s strongly expressive brushwork, significant mastery and bold application of meat-like red hues.