Seeking the artistic high ground

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Fascinating insight into ancient Chinese Huaniao ink paintings at Lalit Kala Akademi in Delhi

Four years ago when Harsha Dass, a senior executive with the Indian Railways had to shift to Taiwan with her diplomat husband, she routed her understanding of the local culture through art classes. Her strikingly different work highlighting the separate sub-genre of Chinese ink paintings on rice paper reveals a painterly brilliance of an eager student who practiced hard to …

Art Delhi Chinese Ink Teacher Learn Her Teacher

4 days, 8 hours ago

End of an era: Art legend Jagdish Mittal’s legacy lives on

The Hindu

“Now, who do we turn to for guidance?,” is a common sentiment among art gallery owners in Hyderabad. A day after the passing away of art connoisseur and historian-collector Jagdish Mittal, aged 99, in Hyderabad, the art world is still coming to terms with the loss, bidding him a heartfelt farewell. His scholarly contributions, combined with his vision of establishing …

Art Hyderabad Indian Era Gallery Indian Art Kalakriti Art Gallery

3 weeks, 3 days ago

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China Daily

Resonance from the heart Moldovan artist Tudor Zbarnea has been exploring the history, tradition, culture and national character of his homeland, drawing inspiration from mythology and folk tales to illustrate aspects of humanity. The newly opened Zhoushan Art Museum adds to the city's cultural landscape, and pays tribute to its maritime history and spirit of embracing the challenge of life …

Art Chinese Shanghai Beijing

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Migrant Memory Exhibition at Kalakriti Art Gallery

Deccan Chronicle

Migration is as ancient as humanity itself—a pursuit embedded in our cultural DNA. In his debut solo exhibition, Migrant Memory, at Kalakriti Art Gallery in Hyderabad, Austrian-Sri Lankan artist Raki Nikahetiya explores the dissonance and resilience that migration fosters. Presented in collaboration with the Austrian Cultural Forum, the exhibition unfolds a deeply personal narrative of displacement, integration, and the fragmented …

Art Migration Kalakriti Art Gallery Nikahetiya Migrant Memory

3 weeks, 5 days ago

American artist paints self into images of life abroad

China Daily

US artist Augustina Droze's solo exhibition Resplendent Rebirth kicks off on the first floor of Waldorf Astoria Beijing on Tuesday. Augustina Droze's solo exhibition Resplendent Rebirth kicked off on the first floor of the Waldorf Astoria Beijing on Tuesday. Born in the United States in 1981, Droze combines her personal experiences with animal and plant symbolism to create richly colored …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Hyderabad’s Srishti art gallery focuses on printmaking artists, from KG Subramanyan to Jagadeesh Tammineni

The Hindu

For art enthusiasts and young artists alike, Srishti art gallery’s new exhibition Inked Legacies, Linked Geographies can work like an introductory course into the history and evolution of artists from Telangana and Andhra regions in printmaking, with mentorship from the masters in printmaking at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. The idea emerged when artist Gayatri Dhanturi, …

Art Hyderabad Exhibition Work Telangana Artists Lakshmi

3 weeks, 6 days ago

New impressions of Beijing

China Daily

A visitor walks past a painting by French artist Gaspar Willmann at his solo exhibition, Compression, at Yishu 8 gallery in Beijing. During his two-month residency in Beijing in late autumn and early winter, French artist Gaspar Willmann found inspiration in the city's quiet details — mingling hues of fallen leaves and the charm of the hutong. These moments became …

French Beijing Yishu 8 Willmann His Solo Exhibition

1 month ago

What's on

China Daily

Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

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Bringing a Chinese touch to Turkish paper art

China Daily

ISTANBUL — Li Xintong's journey with Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, began in 2007 when she moved from the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province to Istanbul, Turkiye. After seven years of dedicated study, Li earned her master's certificate in Ebru and started incorporating Chinese elements, such as traditional clothing and characters, into her work, …

Art Chinese Turkish Turkiye Ebru

1 month ago

Exhibition unveiled to honor esteemed cultural scholar

China Daily

On December 8, an exhibition showcasing the profound cultural research journey of Xiao Yunru was inaugurated at the Jia Pingwa Literature and Art Museum located at Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, in Northwest China. Featuring a diverse array of over a hundred exhibits, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the life and works of the …

Cultural Western Xiao Shaanxi Yunru Xiao Yunru Jia Pingwa

1 month ago

Bringing a Chinese touch to Turkish paper art

China Daily

Li Xintong in the process of creating a painting of Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, at her home in Istanbul, Turkiye. ISTANBUL — Li Xintong's journey with Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, began in 2007 when she moved from the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province to Istanbul, Turkiye. After seven years …

Turkish Istanbul Turkiye Paper Art Chinese Touch Ebru

1 month ago

Bringing a Chinese touch to Turkish paper art

China Daily

Li Xintong in the process of creating a painting of Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, at her home in Istanbul, Turkiye. ISTANBUL — Li Xintong's journey with Ebru, the ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, began in 2007 when she moved from the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province to Istanbul, Turkiye. After seven years …

Art Chinese Turkish Istanbul Turkiye Ebru

1 month ago

Art without borders: 40+ artists from Mongolia to Turkey unite in Dharamshala’s international painting exhibition

Hindustan Times

Over 40 artists from different countries including Mongolia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Nepal and India participated in the 9th International Group Painting exhibition. Dharamshala turns into a canvas: Global artists share culture and creativity at International Art Exhibition Jalesar Art Foundation Odisha organised this four-day exhibition and the art programme in the north Indian hill town of Dharamshala. We are around …

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1 month ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Li ethnic woman displays a pendant made with traditional Li textile techniques in Dongfang, Hainan province. PU XIAOXU/XINHUA "The item's inclusion in the UNESCO list showcases the close attention the Chinese government and society have paid to vulnerable intangible cultural heritage. It also tells us that as long as we are dedicated to protection, we can save even very …

Chinese Unesco Textile Techniques Li Textile Techniques Li Textile

1 month ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Li ethnic woman displays a pendant made with traditional Li textile techniques in Dongfang, Hainan province. PU XIAOXU/XINHUA "The item's inclusion in the UNESCO list showcases the close attention the Chinese government and society have paid to vulnerable intangible cultural heritage. It also tells us that as long as we are dedicated to protection, we can save even very …

Cultural Heritage Chinese Unesco Traditional Li

1 month ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Li ethnic woman displays a pendant made with traditional Li textile techniques in Dongfang, Hainan province. PU XIAOXU/XINHUA "The item's inclusion in the UNESCO list showcases the close attention the Chinese government and society have paid to vulnerable intangible cultural heritage. It also tells us that as long as we are dedicated to protection, we can save even very …

Chinese Unesco

1 month ago

Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list

China Daily

A Li ethnic woman displays a pendant made with traditional Li textile techniques in Dongfang, Hainan province. PU XIAOXU/XINHUA "The item's inclusion in the UNESCO list showcases the close attention the Chinese government and society have paid to vulnerable intangible cultural heritage. It also tells us that as long as we are dedicated to protection, we can save even very …

Chinese Unesco Heritage Li

1 month, 1 week ago

What's on

China Daily

CHINA DAILY Dramatic changes Dramatic social changes in 20th-century China are reflected in the works of artists of the time, which, in return, helped promote reforms that shaped the cultural landscape. CHINA DAILY Raw energy and style Wu Changshuo, a prominent figure of 20th-century art, was known for researching the characters inscribed on stone drums, believed to be a legacy …

Art China Chinese Beijing Tsinghua University

1 month, 1 week ago

Ink artist brings his land to life in landscape works

China Daily

Xue Liang's landscape paintings are on display at the National Art Museum of China. The energy delivered by Xue's strokes reminds one of Fu Baoshi, a great landscape artist of the 20th century who more than six decades ago led a team of Jiangsu painters to travel across the country, depicting "new scenery" after the founding of the People's Republic …

Art China Landscape Land

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raki Nikahetiya’s artworks exploring migration and memories, from Sri Lanka to Austria, on view at Hyderabad’s Kalakriti art gallery

The Hindu

Raki Nikahetiya’s artworks are multidisciplinary, combining painting, embroidery and applique on textiles — and some of them are hung from the ceiling of Kalakriti Art Gallery. During the walkthrough preview, the artist points at a large suitcase and says, “All the artworks would fit in here.” The choice of material — primarily textile and occasionally small marble inlay works — …

Art Childhood Memories Sri Lanka Migration Memory Lanka Sri

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taizhou paper arts: Bridging tradition and innovation

China Daily

The Zhejiang Paper Arts Exhibition was recently held in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, showcasing 145 intricate works of paper art, including six from Taizhou. Another notable piece is Shen Yang's Olympic Shooting Champion Huang Yuting, which shows Huang Yuting, an athlete from Huangyan district, as she prepares to open fire at the Paris Olympics. Shen Yang's work Olympic Shooting Champion Huang …

Art Paper Taizhou Xianju Huang Yuting Paper Art Traditional Lanterns

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Li Ziqi's return: Reviving Chinese ancient lacquer art

China Daily

By Fang Xiaoya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-28 08:49 Li Ziqi, one of China's most popular influencers, made a surprising comeback after she stopped posting videos for more than three years. Li's return was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, especially with the release of her lacquer art video, which was not just an artistic masterpiece but also a labor of love …

Art China Video Japan Chinese Lacquer Li Ziqi

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Li Ziqi's return: Reviving Chinese ancient lacquer art

China Daily

Li Ziqi, one of China's most popular influencers, made a surprising comeback after she stopped posting videos for more than three years. The video, titled "Carved Lacquer Hidden Flowers: Carving Out the Purple Aura", quickly became a sensation, amassing millions of views globally. Li's return was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, especially with the release of her lacquer art video, which …

Art China Video Japan Chinese Lacquer Li Ziqi

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chennai | Paintings and sculptures by over 80 artists on display at Lalit Kala Akademi

The Hindu

Walking through Lalit Kala Akademi today envelopes one in a journey of the city’s artistic culture. Drawing its essence from India’s rich flora among other things, Pallava Artist Village’s A Mixed Bag, currently on display at the gallery, features senior as well as budding artists from the city. Curated by National Award-winning artist A Viswam, the exhibition is an homage …

Nature Art Work Artists Artist Lalit Kala Akademi

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Weaving a decorative history

China Daily

By Xing Wen and Mao Weihua | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-26 07:44 Editor's note: Traditional arts and crafts are supreme examples of Chinese cultural heritage. Stepping into a random traditional household in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, carpets are usually the most eye-catching and distinct interior decorations. Carpet fragments from the late Western Han Dynasty unearthed from the …

Xinjiang Carpet

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Expats unveil wonders of Liangzhu culture

China Daily

As the second Liangzhu Forum commenced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 25, 10 international influencers gathered to explore the unique charm of Liangzhu culture. After the ceremony, the expats visited the Liangzhu Museum of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings, experiencing a rich tapestry of Chinese art through over 1,600 Song Dynasty paintings. Liangzhu culture, a testament to …

Culture China Chinese Liangzhu Liangzhu Culture

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Expats unveil wonders of Liangzhu culture

China Daily

As the second Liangzhu Forum commenced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 25, 10 international influencers gathered to explore the unique charm of Liangzhu culture. After the ceremony, the expats visited the Liangzhu Museum of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings, experiencing a rich tapestry of Chinese art through over 1,600 Song Dynasty paintings. Liangzhu culture, a testament to …

Culture China Chinese Liangzhu Liangzhu Culture

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Expats unveil wonders of Liangzhu culture

China Daily

As the second Liangzhu Forum commenced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 25, 10 international influencers gathered to explore the unique charm of Liangzhu culture. After the ceremony, the expats visited the Liangzhu Museum of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings, experiencing a rich tapestry of Chinese art through over 1,600 Song Dynasty paintings. Liangzhu culture, a testament to …

Culture China Chinese Liangzhu Liangzhu Culture

1 month, 3 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily

Dramatic era After seeing the photographic images his German contemporary Heinrich Heidersberger created with experimental techniques, French artist Jean Cocteau wrote a letter to him in 1962 in which he said, "Let us admire, even if we don't understand". These words summarize the collective feelings of the audience at Creative Machine, a newly opened exhibition at the Taikang Art Museum …

Art

1 month, 3 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily

Dramatic era After seeing the photographic images his German contemporary Heinrich Heidersberger created with experimental techniques, French artist Jean Cocteau wrote a letter to him in 1962 in which he said, "Let us admire, even if we don't understand". These words summarize the collective feelings of the audience at Creative Machine, a newly opened exhibition at the Taikang Art Museum …

Art

2 months ago

TV series sheds light on modern life in Lhasa

China Daily

Wangdron Tso plays Cho Dzong who runs a teahouse in the TV drama The City of Sunlight. A recent 21-episode TV series The City of Sunlight seeks to open a window on modern urban life in Lhasa for a wider group of viewers, through the stories of young people and their choices in life, career paths and emotional decisions. In …

Life Tibetan Young People Xizang Series Lhasa Sonam

2 months ago

TV series sheds light on modern life in Lhasa

China Daily

By Xing Wen | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-11 06:09 Wangdron Tso plays Cho Dzong who runs a teahouse in the TV drama The City of Sunlight. A recent 21-episode TV series The City of Sunlight seeks to open a window on modern urban life in Lhasa for a wider group of viewers, through the stories of young people and …

China Life Tibetan Young People China Daily Xizang Series

2 months ago

TV series sheds light on modern life in Lhasa

China Daily

Wangdron Tso plays Cho Dzong who runs a teahouse in the TV drama The City of Sunlight. A recent 21-episode TV series The City of Sunlight seeks to open a window on modern urban life in Lhasa for a wider group of viewers, through the stories of young people and their choices in life, career paths and emotional decisions. In …

Life Tibetan Young People Xizang Series Lhasa Sonam

Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

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Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

France China Exhibition French Chinese Shanghai Downtown Shanghai

2 months ago

Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

France China Exhibition French Chinese Shanghai Downtown Shanghai

2 months ago

Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

France China Exhibition French Chinese Shanghai Downtown Shanghai

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2 months ago

Artist displays pride in culture

China Daily

Thangka artist Nyingbum often spends weeks, or even months, on even the smallest detail in his studio in Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai province. Nyingbum recently concluded his latest exhibition, Inheritance and Beyond, in New York, presenting 16 pieces celebrating Tibetan Buddhism — a culture deeply tied to the Xizang autonomous region, known for its towering mountains and sweeping river …

Art Tibetan Nyingbum Qinghai Province Regong

2 months ago

Artist displays pride in culture

China Daily

The institute has been recognized as a national cultural industry demonstration base, a national intangible cultural heritage productive protection demonstration base, and a youth employment and entrepreneurship training base. "It's amazing to see how so many beautiful works have been preserved because artists used mineral pigments," Nyingbum introduces. He says that the use of the pigments makes the art form …

Culture Painting Tibetan Chinese Artist Thangka Art Buddhist

2 months ago

Artist displays pride in culture

China Daily

Growing up in the Regong region of the Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in southeastern Qinghai, Nyingbum's family and village faced poverty. With two younger brothers and four elder sisters, he took on the responsibility of supporting his family and began an apprenticeship under thangka master Shawo Tsering, who was a student of renowned artist Zhang Daqian, one of the most …

Nyingbum Painting Thangka Huangnan Regong

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2 months ago

Artist displays pride in culture

China Daily

Thangka artist Nyingbum often spends weeks, or even months, on even the smallest detail in his studio in Huangnan Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai province. Nyingbum recently concluded his latest exhibition, Inheritance and Beyond, in New York, presenting 16 pieces celebrating Tibetan Buddhism — a culture deeply tied to the Xizang autonomous region, known for its towering mountains and sweeping river …

Art Tibetan Qinghai Nyingbum Qinghai Province Regong

2 months ago

Artist displays pride in culture

China Daily

The institute has been recognized as a national cultural industry demonstration base, a national intangible cultural heritage productive protection demonstration base, and a youth employment and entrepreneurship training base. "It's amazing to see how so many beautiful works have been preserved because artists used mineral pigments," Nyingbum introduces. He says that the use of the pigments makes the art form …

Culture Tibetan Art Chinese Artist Thangka Art Buddhist Nyingbum

2 months, 1 week ago

Weihai hosts joint art exhibition with South Korea

China Daily

On Nov 2, a joint exhibition featuring contemporary artworks by 39 artists from China and South Korea opens at the Weihai Art Museum in Weihai. On Nov 2, a joint exhibition featuring contemporary art by 39 artists from China and South Korea opened at the Weihai Art Museum in Weihai, Shandong province. Both Chinese and South Korean artists explore various …

China Exhibition Contemporary Art South Korea Weihai

2 months, 1 week ago

Enchanting Guizhou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty

China Daily

Guizhou's ancient beauty attracts international artists and photographers. The province showcased its picturesque natural scenery and cultural heritage at the Visual@China Guizhou 2024 exhibition, held in the picturesque Xiaoqikong scenic area in Libo county. Visual artists from around the world explored the region, capturing its beauty and unique charm in their photographs and videos. One artist, Benjamin Thomas Kirchner, was …

Culture Nature Art Landscape Anshun

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2 months, 1 week ago

Enchanting Guizhou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty

China Daily

The article showcases the captivating beauty of Guizhou province in Southwest China through the lens of international artists at the Visual@China Guizhou 2024 exhibition. Artists from various countries were impressed by the natural scenery and cultural heritage of the region, with many expressing their admiration for the unique beauty of Guizhou's landscape and architecture. One artist, Benjamin Thomas Kirchner, found …

Culture Nature Art Landscape Anshun

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2 months, 1 week ago

Enchanting Guizhou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty

China Daily

Guizhou's ancient beauty attracts international artists and photographers. The province showcased its natural beauty and cultural heritage at the Visual@China Guizhou 2024 exhibition, held in Libo county. Visual artists from around the world explored the enchanting landscapes and architecture, capturing stunning photographs and videos that depict the beauty of Guizhou's natural scenery and cultural heritage. The exhibition aimed to promote …

Culture Nature Art Landscape Anshun

Top News

2 months, 1 week ago

Enchanting Guizhou: A Journey Through Time and Beauty

China Daily

Guizhou's ancient beauty attracts international artists and photographers. The province showcased its picturesque natural scenery and cultural heritage at the Visual@China Guizhou 2024 exhibition, held in the picturesque Xiaoqikong scenic area in Libo county. Visual artists from around the world explored the region and presented their creations, highlighting its unique beauty and cultural significance.

Culture Nature Art Landscape Anshun

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