Xu Qu was born in 1978 in Jiangsu, China.  Xu Qu graduated with a  MFA in Diplom of Fine Art and Film at Braunschweig University of Art, Germany in 2007.  The artist is currently lives and works in Beijing.

Xu Qu conveys his attitude towards society and his understanding of the world through artistic practice.  He focuses on exploring the interconnections among social systems in different dimensions and fields.  Starting from a profound insight into social reality, Xu Qu uncovers the subtle aspects within his field of vision, revealing the macro through a grasp of the micro.  He navigates through various value systems and aesthetic experiences, extending his reflections on the interplay of social systems.  Guided by his pursuit of concise and clear presentation, Xu Qu employs diverse media to address different topics, resulting in a multidimensional artistic practice that encompasses painting, performance, video, installation, and sculpture.

Xu Qu’s recent solo exhibitions include: Emergence, Triumph Gallery, Beijing, 2024; No Evil, No Joy, Nanshan Society, Xi’an, 2023; Advent, Long Museum(West Bund), Shanghai 2023; Central Axis, Tang Contemporary Art, Seoul, 2023. In addition, Xu Qu's works are held in the collections of important institutions and private collectors worldwide, including: Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France), K11 Art Foundation (Hong Kong, China), Cc Foundation (Shanghai, China), UCCA Center for Contemporary Art (Beijing, China), Taikang Art Museum (Beijing, China), White Rabbit Gallery (Australia), M+ Museum (Hong Kong, China), BY ART MATTERS (Hangzhou, China), Long Museum (Shanghai, China), Shanghai 21st Century Minsheng Art Museum (Shanghai, China), Guangdong Times Museum (Guangzhou, China), Song Art Museum (Beijing, China), and He Art Museum (Foshan, China),etc.