Zhang Zhenggang was born in Shanghai in 1953. He graduated from the art department of PLC Art Academy in 1987. His works won the Silver Medal in the 2nd National Youth Art Exhibition in 1980, Bronze Medal in the 7th National Youth Art Exhibition in 1989, Creating Award in Shanghai Art Works Exhibition in 1992, China Oil painting Art Award in the 2nd China Oil Painting Exhibition in 1994, the Silver Medal in the 9th National Art Exhibition in 1999. His works once were collected by China Art Museum and Shanghai Art Museum.