Born in Yangjiang, (Guangdong Province) in 1970, graduated from the printmaking department of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in 1992. Zheng Guogu has been known since mid-1990s for his experimental photography, scrolls and installation. The artist has participated in the Documenta 12, Kassel (2007). Other important exhibitions include: "Between Past and Future: New Photography and Video From China", ICP International Center of Photography, New York (2004); "The 50th Venice Biennale: Canton Express", Venice (2003); "Shanghai Biennale", Shanghai Art Museum (2002) and "Hot Pot", Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo, Norway (2001).