Jacky Tsai was born in Shanghai, China, but now lives in London; if he ever stays in the British capital long enough, that is. His studio is located in trendy Shoreditch, a stone’s throw from Julian Opie’s. But now that the borders have been opened, the in-demand artist has been busy touring the world, meeting with fans, gallerists and potential collaborators.

As prolific as it is provocative (Tsai’s works often unabashedly place Western pop culture figures within a traditional Chinese context, as seen in the harmonious society — depicting Superman, Batman and Robin seeking asylum in China after their world collapses, allegorically reflecting the country’s industrial boom and the decline of Western dominance), the 38-year-old artist is also known for creating…