Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent rumors surrounding the renowned Chinese artist Fan Zeng, including his alleged forced relocation and disappearance, as well as the involvement of his wife Xu Meng in these events [2][5]. Group 1: Background Information - Fan Zeng, born on July 5, 1938, is a prominent figure in Chinese calligraphy and painting, known for his works such as "Portrait of De Gaulle" and "Heroic Spirit" [8]. - He has made significant contributions to art and culture, including the establishment of several art museums and donations valued at over 6 billion yuan [8]. Group 2: Recent Events - On August 16, 2023, rumors surfaced on social media claiming that Fan Zeng was forcibly removed from his home and had gone missing, with his residence sealed and valuable items removed [2]. - His daughter, Fan Xiaohui, claimed that her father was taken by Xu Meng and that employees were threatened to keep quiet about the situation [2]. - Despite the rumors, Fan Zeng's art company continued to sell his works online, dismissing the claims as false [5]. Group 3: Personal Life - In April 2024, Fan Zeng announced his marriage to Xu Meng, who is 50 years younger than him, following a period of personal hardship after the death of his first wife [9][12]. - He credited Xu Meng with helping him recover from health issues and supporting his artistic endeavors [11][12].

每经编辑｜段炼 8月16日，已87岁高龄的中国当代书画大家范曾相关传闻登上微博热搜。 8月16日晚，微博认证信息为国家京剧院一级服装设计，文化部青联委员@范晓蕙发文回应"范曾被强迫搬离家宅，不知所踪"的网络传闻，称父亲范曾被 其妻子徐萌带离住所后失联，住所被贴封条，库房珍品被搬走，部分老员工被辞退，且徐萌曾威胁员工不得外泄消息。同时贴出与多位友人微信联系聊天 截图。 随后，极目新闻记者尝试联系范晓蕙，以及范曾关联公司，均未得到回复。 16日晚，范曾艺术品有限公司的账号仍在直播售卖范曾的字画，不少网友刷屏询问范曾去向，直播人员称范曾不在直播间，关于网络传言都是"假的"， 是"谣言"。 公开资料显示，范曾，1938年7月5出生，字十翼，别署抱冲斋主，中国书画巨匠、当代大儒。 范曾是享誉海内外兼通诗书画、文史哲、儒释道易又博贯中西的学界泰斗，代表作品有《戴高乐像》《雄风》《百战功高颂赵云》等。1984年日本冈山范 曾美术馆建立；1986年捐建南开大学东方艺术大楼；2014年南通大学范曾艺术馆建成，2015年斥巨资复建北京大学中国画法研究院。 文中写道：爱妻楠莉故去近三载，最初缘悲痛孤寂，更由于轻微脑梗，致艺术生涯举 ...