Art season kicks off in iconic downtown area

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Last date for The Hindu Margazhi Music Contest extended till January 18; over 1,350 entries received so far

The last date for The Hindu Margazhi Music Contest 2025 has been extended and it is now January 18. Indian Oil Corporation Limited will be the Associate sponsor for the contest, which has so far received an overwhelming 1,350 entries from upcoming classical musicians under 40 years of age. The judges for the competition are Vijayan Bhaskar, mridangam guru and …

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110 stalls to showcase arts at Kala Parba in Kadri Park on January 11 and 12

The Hindu

The Sharadi Prathistana Trust will hold a two-day art festival ‘Kala Parba’ at Kadri Park from January 11. Sculptors from Karkala in Udupi district would display their skills and their artforms on January 12, he said. Senior artist Ganesh Somayaji said the programme would begin at 8.30 a.m. on January 11 with an hour-long yoga session by yoga trainer Jagadish …

1 week ago

Report: Madras Art Weekend

Hindustan Times

At the third edition of the Madras Art Weekend held at the city’s Park Hyatt from 12 to 15 December, the question that was frequently raised was: How come Chennai, which has such a vibrant tradition of engaging with various art forms, is not at the forefront when it comes to contemporary art? History is already seated in the chair …

Art India Chennai Work Artist Myth Narayan

1 week, 2 days ago

2024: How artists from the subcontinent spread their wings across the globe

Live Mint

Earlier this year, Delhi-based Rohini Devasher became the first Indian to be recognised by Deutsche Bank as their ‘Artist of the Year’ for 2024. “The award was started in 2021 with the intention of highlighting ‘creative thinking and individuality within contemporary art practice’ while also working ‘to increase and strengthen equitable representation and access, and amplify artistic voices across class, …

Art London Mumbai Contemporary Art Work New York Artists

1 week, 3 days ago

Year-ender 2024: What all in the year made the art world go bananas!

Hindustan Times

No matter how much AI takes over headlines, the visual art in its OG form, sense and sensibility will always continue to cause a stir in the human mind. Artist Anish Kapoor, an artwork titled Comedian, and animal series by street artist Banksy are some of the topics that got much talked about in the art world in 2024. Monkeying …

Art London Delhi Indian Artist Comedian Artwork

1 week, 3 days ago

Annual report charts trends in Chinese entertainment

China Daily

The 2024 Tencent Entertainment White Paper is unveiled in Beijing on Dec 25, 2024, offering an in-depth review of the trends in Chinese entertainment. The newly released 2024 Tencent Entertainment White Paper provides an in-depth review of the trends and transformations in China's entertainment sector over the past year, reflecting a dynamic year marked by both challenges and progress. It …

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1 week, 5 days ago

2024: Milestones in the art world

Live Mint

It would be hard to look at 2024 in isolation. TRANSFORMATIVE YEAR FOR ART SPACES 2024 was the year of milestones for art spaces—new ones opened up for niche themes while existing ones celebrated landmark years. View Full Image Soghra Khurasani and Saju Kunhan, ‘Untitled’, courtesy: the artists and TARQ Delhi-based GallerySKE and PHOTOINK ended the year with an announcement …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

2024 Asia Artist Awards: Where to watch the star-studded lineup ft Kim Soo Hyun, Le Sserafim, Byeon Woo Seok and more

Hindustan Times

Bringing the best of the Hallyu world together, the Asia Artist Awards 2024 this Friday, December 27, will unite A-listers from the K-pop and K-drama sides of the industry. 2024 Asia Artist Awards lineup In early October, the AAAs announced the first artist lineup: BIBI, NewJeans, QWER, WayV, NCT 127, and ZEROBASEONE. 9th Asia Artist Awards nominations Popularity Award - …

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3 weeks ago

Kolkata’s Behala Art Fest aims to connect aesthetics with the ordinary

The Hindu

This is a show that aims to drag art out of galleries onto the streets to make it accessible to people who would otherwise never imagine stepping into the hallowed halls where it is usually displayed. The Behala Art Fest — perhaps the only event in Kolkata named after a neighbourhood — begins on Friday, completing five years with this …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Third Jinan International Biennale unveils 'Age of Human Wisdom'

China Daily

The Third Jinan International Biennale opened on Dec 15, with exhibitions held at the Shandong Art Museum and the Jinan Art Museum. On Dec 15, the Third Jinan International Biennale launches at the Shandong Art Museum and the Jinan Art Museum. Jinan Art Museum, one of the main venues, emphasizes the city's cultural heritage through works inspired by local landmarks …

Art Jinan Jinan International Biennale Jinan Art Museum

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Fudan Art Institute celebrates its official opening

China Daily

Pan Gongkai, the first dean of the Fudan Art Institute, speaks at the official launch of the new institute. The Fudan Art Institute celebrated its official opening on Dec 8 and will focus on the study and research in interpreting and constructing the discourse system of traditional Chinese art, re-understanding and interpreting the cultural structure of Western modern art, and …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Weekly planner: 5 events that promise a good time

Live Mint

A pioneering modernist Jehangir Art Gallery is hosting a comprehensive retrospective about the life and work of Prafulla Dahanukar, one of the leading modernist painters. An oil on canvas on display at The Princely Cabinet Unique objects Ojas Art is showcasing an exhibition of over 100 significant objects—textiles, sculptures, paintings, maps and objects. Some of the objects on showcase include …

Art 2 January

4 weeks ago

Forum explores ways to promote Chinese culture to the world

China Daily

As part of a forum on international communication of Chinese culture, a performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists is held at Beijing Language and Culture University on Dec 10. In the evening, an exciting performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists, including over 10 Plum Blossom Award winners, staged excerpts from traditional Chinese opera pieces. It has played an increasingly important …

Culture Communication International China Traditional Cultural Opera

4 weeks 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 …

Chinese Beijing China Daily Fine Art

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Madras Art Weekend 2024: Explore this art and design showcase in Chennai

The Hindu

It is not often that a white cube, its silence and solemnity broken only by colour and canvas on walls, gets inundated. Last week, the precursor show of the upcoming contemporary art festival Madras Art Weekend that highlighted over 60 artists from South India titled Spotlight on the South opened to a sizeable crowd — debunking all the unsaid rules …

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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

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1 month ago

Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

China Daily

Musicians from various countries in a joint performance of the Youth Dance Song at the concert on Dec 5. The China Conservatory of Music successfully hosted the 2024 Traditional Music Festival from Dec 4 to Dec 8 in Beijing with the theme "Civilization Exchange and Shared Beauty". Zanzibar Traditional Music Group from Tanzania brought African flair to the concert, beginning …

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1 month ago

Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

China Daily

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:12 Musicians from various countries in a joint performance of the Youth Dance Song at the concert on Dec 5. The China Conservatory of Music successfully hosted the 2024 Traditional Music Festival from Dec 4 to Dec 8 in Beijing with the theme "Civilization Exchange and Shared Beauty". Zanzibar Traditional Music Group …

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1 month ago

Festival returns Yi culture to its origins

China Daily

Star Returning, the opening show of this year's Daliangshan Theater Festival in Xichang, Sichuan province. Directed by Samoan theater artist Lemi Ponifasio and performed by local actors, it showcases the cultural elements of the Yi ethnic group, including folk songs, ceremonies, farm dances and Torch Festival traditions. Every year since 2019, Xichang, Sichuan province, has hosted the Daliangshan Theater Festival, …

Festival Ethnic Culture Star Returning

1 month ago

Festival returns Yi culture to its origins

China Daily

Star Returning, the opening show of this year's Daliangshan Theater Festival in Xichang, Sichuan province. Directed by Samoan theater artist Lemi Ponifasio and performed by local actors, it showcases the cultural elements of the Yi ethnic group, including folk songs, ceremonies, farm dances and Torch Festival traditions. Every year since 2019, Xichang, Sichuan province, has hosted the Daliangshan Theater Festival, …

Festival Star Returning

1 month 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

Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

China Daily

Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

Dance Drama

1 month, 1 week ago

31st China International Advertising Festival kicks off in Xiamen

China Daily

There are many trendy entrepreneurial products at the festival. The 31st China International Advertising Festival took place at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center from Nov 28 to 30. This year's festival features seven major exhibitions, covering a wide range of areas such as advertising creativity, brand display, cross-industry cooperation, and health marketing, showcasing the diversity and innovation of …

Advertising Industry Xiamen

1 month, 1 week ago

Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

China Daily

Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

Dance Drama

1 month, 1 week ago

Two-day art street begins in Coimbatore with a diverse collection of artworks

The Hindu

A two-day art exhibition — Art Street or “Oviya Sandhai” — featuring works of more than 100 artists from different parts of the country, began in Coimbatore on Saturday as part of Coimbatore Vizha. P. Ashwin Kumar, head of Art Street, said the theme raises awareness about plastic’s damaging impact and motivates everyone to use plastics responsibly. “Art Street at …

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Art Street at Coimbatore Vizha merges sustainability and creative expression

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1 month, 1 week ago

Art Street at Coimbatore Vizha merges sustainability and creative expression

The Hindu

Sustain to Retain — SuRe, will be the theme of this year’s Art Street at Coimbatore Vizha, where sustainability meets creativity. “We constantly challenge ourselves to stay relevant and innovative,” says P Ashwin Kumar, head of the Art Street for this edition. “This year, we will focus on trends like resin art, digital art, 3D installations, and upcycled sculptures, while …

Art Artists Street

1 month, 1 week ago

Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 | Anish Kapoor at the mall

The Hindu

A large coral-coloured resin horn, Good Like Gaia by Italian artist Lello Esposito, curves to the sky in the gardens at the Wat Prayoon temple complex. These seemingly distinct installations cohesively come together when viewed through the lens of Bangkok Art Biennale’s 2024 theme, ‘Nurture Gaia’ — embracing themes of hybridity, contemplative ecology, femininity, disappearing knowledge, and the supernatural. Reddy’s …

India Kapoor George Artist Bangkok Biennale Thai Art

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

Shanghai launches International Illustration Festival

China Daily

Visitors draw at the International Illustration Festival Shanghai, part of the fifth Yangtze River Delta International Cultural Industries Expo, which opens in Shanghai from Nov 22 to 25. "It is very interesting for me to see the grand buildings and different streets here in Shanghai. The featured architecture in Shanghai also captivated Ugo Gattoni, whose illustrations are usually rich in …

Chinese Shanghai

1 month, 2 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, 2 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

Xinshi Dance Art Festival showcases environmental dance

China Daily

By Wang Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Nov 19, 2024 The Xinshi Dance Art Festival kicked off on Saturday in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. The Xinshi Dance Art Festival kicked off on Saturday in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, featuring diverse dance shows and cultural activities that …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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China Daily

Legacy of the south South China's Guangdong province has been a gateway for exchanges between the country and the rest of the world since ancient times. The exhibition, running until Feb 16, is the latest installment of Ink Splendor and Cultural Context, a series in which the national art museum collaborates with art museums around the country that rotate exhibits …

Art China Exhibition Museum Beijing Province Guangdong

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trade week paints a positive outlook

China Daily

West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

Art International Design London Trade Shanghai China Daily

1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Golden Rooster film festival opens in Xiamen

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-15 The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival opens on Nov 13 in Xiamen. The 2024 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, which features China's top film awards ceremony, opened on Nov 13 in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province. Notably, this year's festival also features multiple film exhibition events, including the Golden …

Festival Film China Television Chinese Xiamen Golden

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trade week paints a positive outlook

China Daily

West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

Design London Trade West Shanghai China Daily Gallery

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trade week paints a positive outlook

China Daily

West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

Art International Design London Trade West Shanghai

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trade week paints a positive outlook

China Daily

West Bund Art and Design is larger and broader this year in scale and numbers of exhibitors involved, showcasing artworks more valuable than during any of its previous 10 sessions since its founding in 2014. Since its first edition in 2019, the annual art week "has vigorously accelerated Shanghai's aim of becoming an important international art trade center", Zhong Xiaomin, …

Art International Design London Trade West Shanghai

1 month, 4 weeks ago

16th Wang Ziyun Art Award ceremony dazzles Xi'an with artistic excellence

China Daily

The Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts hosted the 16th "Wang Ziyun Art Award" and the 16th Sino-Korea International Sculpture Exhibition on Friday. The 16th Wang Ziyun Art Award and the 16th Sino-Korea International Sculpture Exhibition are held on Friday. The Wang Ziyun Art Award serves as a launchpad for budding sculpture artists nationwide, fostering a new generation of professionals adept …

Art Chinese Wang Fine Arts Award Sculpture Ziyun

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Peking Opera cultural season appeals to traditional and youthful audiences

China Daily

The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season raises its curtain at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre on Nov 8. The 2024 Peking Opera Cultural Season features diverse programs appealing to the public. The cultural season will be held at various venues, such as the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre, Beijing Huguang Guild Hall, and Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. The season has launched …

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2 months ago

Art Mumbai 2024: An emerging platform for contemporary South Asian voices

Live Mint

The 2024 edition of Art Mumbai is all set to showcase modern and contemporary art from across the globe with a special focus on visual vocabularies from South Asia. Some are bringing masterpieces by 20th century icons such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Anish Kapoor," says Dinesh Vazirani, co-founder, Art Mumbai. “We have broadened the scope of Art Mumbai …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

2 months ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

2 months ago

Celebrating the Intricate World of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

2 months ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

2 months ago

Music festival celebrates Chinese traditional instruments

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival taking place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival — Chinese Music Performance Event took place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. Organized by the China Conservatory of Music, Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Beijing Musicians Association, the festival aimed to build a high-level …

China Traditional Music Festival Chinese National Music Beijing

2 months ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance featuring nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing

2 months ago

Guilin Festival Extends Its Artistic Reach, Honoring Legacy and Embracing the Future

China Daily

The Guilin Festival concluded with a spectacular performance, honoring the legacy of the Southwest Drama Exhibition and launching the inaugural Ouyang Yuqian Awards. The festival showcased 18 productions from six countries, highlighting Guilin's unique blend of art and landscape. The closing ceremony featured diverse performances, embodying Guilin's vibrant cultural spirit.

Entertainment Culture Art Performance Guilin

2 months ago

2024 Guilin Festival concludes with spectacular performance

China Daily

On Nov 3, the Guilin Festival closed at the Guilin Cultural Plaza, concluding nine days of cultural celebration centered around the theme "Looking Back and Moving Forward." This year's festival honored the legacy of the Southwest Drama Exhibition and launched the inaugural Ouyang Yuqian Awards to promote theater arts and cultural confidence. The festival's opening featured The Spring and Autumn …

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Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

Culture Music China Traditional Music Beijing