Chinese books, paintings on display at New Zealand exhibitions

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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 …

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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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Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

China Daily

Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

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‘The Big Book of Indian Art’ — an encyclopaedic look at more than 300 Indian artists

The Hindu

The first time I heard of Bina Sarkar Ellias was in 2017, while writing an article on her daughter Yuki Ellias’ play. While it devotes 22 pages to art from 20,000 BC till 1854 — when, after the Great Exhibition in London, the School of Industrial Art was set up by the British in Kolkata to help train Indian artists …

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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

3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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1 month ago

10 Chinese online literature works added to British Library collection

China Daily

LONDON -- The British Library expanded its Chinese collection on Thursday by adding ten online novels by Chinese authors, including Lord of the Mysteries, Soul Land, and The Joy of Life. These novels, originally published on platforms operated by Yuewen, a Chinese online literature company, were donated to document the cultural significance and rapid development of internet literature in China. …

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10 Chinese online literature works added to British Library collection

China Daily

LONDON -- The British Library expanded its Chinese collection on Thursday by adding ten online novels by Chinese authors, including Lord of the Mysteries, Soul Land, and The Joy of Life. These novels, originally published on platforms operated by Yuewen, a Chinese online literature company, were donated to document the cultural significance and rapid development of internet literature in China. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Rebirth' for art treasures

China Daily

The octagonal lid of an incense holder, a disintegrated jar lid, a porcelain vase, and a terracotta horse sculpture are among the ancient Chinese artifacts restored by Amy Walsh, a London-based objects conservator whose specialization includes Chinese ceramics. An art historian and writer herself, Burke, who also works for Fine Art Restoration Co, has developed a partiality for highlighting Chinese …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Museums open window for cultural exchanges

China Daily

Qi Xin, director of the Nanshan Museum. At the Inka Museum in Cuzco, Peru, visitors are greeted by a fascinating juxtaposition of cultural treasures, with giant bronze trees, golden masks and ornaments from China's ancient Shu kingdom displayed alongside relics from the ancient Peruvian Inca civilization. The exhibition can serve as a window into China's cultural heritage for the people …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Museums open window for cultural exchanges

China Daily

Qi Xin, director of the Nanshan Museum. At the Inka Museum in Cuzco, Peru, visitors are greeted by a fascinating juxtaposition of cultural treasures, with giant bronze trees, golden masks and ornaments from China's ancient Shu kingdom displayed alongside relics from the ancient Peruvian Inca civilization. The exhibition can serve as a window into China's cultural heritage for the people …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

China Shanghai Book Fair International Exhibitors

1 month, 1 week ago

China Daily presents creative cultural products at Malta Book Festival

China Daily

A number of China Daily's special editions, including those on the Year of the Dragon and China's UNESCO World Heritage sites, were displayed along with a diverse array of creative cultural products at the "Reading China" themed exhibition in the 2024 Malta Book Festival between Nov 6-10, enchanting Maltese and international visitors alike. This year marks the first time that …

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1 month, 1 week ago

China Daily presents creative cultural products at Malta Book Festival

China Daily

A number of China Daily's special editions, including those on the Year of the Dragon and China's UNESCO World Heritage sites, were displayed along with a diverse array of creative cultural products at the "Reading China" themed exhibition in the 2024 Malta Book Festival between Nov 6-10, enchanting Maltese and international visitors alike. This year marks the first time that …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

China Shanghai Book Fair

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Experts suggest creating digital Chinese textbooks

China Daily

There is a huge overseas demand for Chinese textbooks, but challenges remain, experts agreed at a recent symposium hosted by the National Institute for Higher Education Teaching Materials under Higher Education Press. According to the 2023 International Chinese Language Teaching Resources Development Report, over 21,600 types of Chinese language textbooks have been shipped to more than 180 countries, an increase …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Experts suggest creating digital Chinese textbooks

China Daily

There is a huge overseas demand for Chinese textbooks, but challenges remain, experts agreed at a recent symposium hosted by the National Institute for Higher Education Teaching Materials under Higher Education Press. According to the 2023 International Chinese Language Teaching Resources Development Report, over 21,600 types of Chinese language textbooks have been shipped to more than 180 countries, an increase …

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2 months ago

Rediscovering African Art: A Journey Through History and Culture

China Daily

An exhibition titled 'African Art: A New Rediscovery' is showcasing over 200 works of art from 18th and 19th century Africa. The exhibition explores the influence of traditional African arts and crafts on the development of modern art, with a focus on the aesthetics and interpretations of objects of daily life by renowned artists like Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

Culture History Global Art Beijing

2 months ago

East China and Taiwan Artists Showcase Diverse Artistic Expressions in Taipei Exhibition

China Daily

A total of 81 paintings and works of calligraphy by 47 artists from East China's Fujian province and Taiwan are on display in Taipei. The exhibition features a diverse range of Chinese artistic expressions, including traditional ink painting, color painting, calligraphy, seal carving and artistic stone collection, showcasing the rich and varied heritage of Chinese art.

Culture Art Art & Culture East Asia Taipei

2 months ago

East China and Taiwan Artists Showcase Diverse Artistic Heritage in Taipei Exhibition

China Daily

A total of 81 paintings and works of calligraphy by 47 artists from East China's Fujian province and Taiwan are on display in Taipei. The exhibition features a diverse range of Chinese artistic expressions, including traditional ink painting, color painting, calligraphy, seal carving and artistic stone collection, showcasing the rich and varied heritage of Chinese art.

Culture Art Art History Cross-Strait Taipei

2 months ago

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

The Independent

When art designer Lu Xue decided to transform the inspiration she took from the renowned Tang Dynasty painting Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers into tangible art curios, they struck a major chord with museum patrons. Ice creams replicating bronze masks at the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan province “This cultural and creative product not only brings cultural relics …

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2 months, 1 week ago

20-year-old Quzhou Museum bursting with visitors

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-16 Quzhou Museum. Quzhou Museum has become a magnet for visitors, drawing crowds that packed its halls during the recent National Day holiday. Between Oct 1 and 6, the museum received 59,781 visitors, a 72 percent increase compared to the same period last year. At Quzhou Museum's first-floor cultural creative gallery, the Zhu Bingren Art Exhibition souvenirs were …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Themed exhibitions on Buddha trail open in Zhejiang

China Daily

Three themed exhibitions are opened on Tuesday at Mount Xuedou, in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, to trace the spread of Buddhism in the country and the manifestation of its ideas and values in various kinds of art and crafts. There are also photos of temples and monasteries around the world, as well as paintings and works of Chinese calligraphy …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

China Daily

Award-winning works and entries at the 14th National Exhibition of Fine Arts are on show at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing. ZHENG BINBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Exhibition gives panoramic view of intricate skill and design in China, offering vivid portrayal of ordinary people, Lin Qi reports. The elliptical Hall No 1 on the ground floor of the National …

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Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

China Daily

The exhibition includes works as Beautiful Xinjiang, by Li Dan, Liu Zihan, Liu Rui and Liu Lijuan. CHINA DAILY His fine brushwork reflecting the emotions of the migrant generation reached the hearts of the juries of the 14th National Exhibition of Fine Arts, organized by the China Artists Association, who awarded the piece a gold prize. Held every five years …

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Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books

China Daily

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

Culture Education History Art Beijing

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing Exhibition on Seal Carving to Tour National, Featuring Two Books

China Daily

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

Culture Education History Art Beijing

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing's Central Axis to Host National Exhibition on Seal Carving

China Daily

An exhibition on seal carving centered around Beijing's Central Axis is set to go on a national tour. The exhibition features over 300 seal-carving works inspired by the Beijing Central Axis and its heritage components. The exhibition will begin its tour at the Beijing Yintai Center and will travel to various districts and provinces in China.

Culture Education History Art Beijing

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Art opens up creativity of Tibetan kids

China Daily

Students work in at a boarding school in Gala township of Yajiang, Sichuan province, last year. WANG PENG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE A school art program introduced in the mountainous Gala township of the Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province is fostering the creative development of the students there. Wu Pengbo, an art teacher from Jinghua Elementary School in Hangzhou, Zhejiang …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Inking indelible history with time-honored brand

China Daily

Children watch Chinese calligraphy at a cultural event in Cangzhou, Hebei province, on Sept 16. "The gift box is simple and elegant, making it more suitable for modern life," says Yang Yujia, an officer with Yuxun. "Yidege has been committed to both preserving tradition and driving innovation, enhancing our product lines and focusing on developing student stationery products," says Bai …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan savors charm of embroidery Thangka art

China Daily

A visitor examines an embroidered thangka at an exhibition held at the Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, Japan, on Sept 30. The exhibition features 86 embroidered thangkas and nine gilt bronze Buddhist statues from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Chen Jianzhong, president of Kouzan Fine-Arts Company, which is overseeing the planning and execution of this exhibition, said in an interview …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai showcases works of over 15 global graffiti artists

China Daily

Shanghai A.F.A collaborates with the globally renowned Museum of Graffiti from the United States to present its first Chinese exhibition at ROJO Art Space: "Street Echoes - Global Graffiti Art Exhibition." After nearly a year of preparation, the exhibition features over 15 graffiti artists from around the world, including Museum of Graffiti Founder Alan Ket and the legendary figure John …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shanghai showcases works of over 15 global graffiti artists

China Daily

Shanghai A.F.A collaborates with the globally renowned Museum of Graffiti from the United States to present its first Chinese exhibition at ROJO Art Space: "Street Echoes - Global Graffiti Art Exhibition." After nearly a year of preparation, the exhibition features over 15 graffiti artists from around the world, including Museum of Graffiti Founder Alan Ket and the legendary figure John …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

China's Lingnan cultural show held in New Zealand

China Daily

Artists from South China's Guangdong province present a performance showcasing the charm of China's Lingnan culture at the National Museum of New Zealand in Wellington, New Zealand, Sept 25, 2024. This cultural promotion event was jointly held by the China International Cultural Association, the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the China Cultural …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese publishers shine at Indonesia International Book Fair

China Daily

People visit the booth of China Publication during the 2024 Indonesia International Book Fair at Jakarta Convention Center in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept 25, 2024. A delegation of Chinese publishers on Wednesday showcased more than 700 volumes of premium Chinese books at the 2024 Indonesia International Book Fair, held from Sept 25-29 in Jakarta. Organized by China National Sci-Tech Information Import …

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3 months ago

Experts hope cultural exhibit inspires youth

China Daily

Visitors appreciate a jade dragon on display at an exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District on Tuesday. The Hong Kong Palace Museum has opened an exhibition featuring over 100 precious artifacts that span 5,800 years of history, marking one of the most comprehensive displays of the origins and early development of Chinese civilization. …

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3 months ago

Exploring the cultural heritage at the Leizhou Museum

China Daily

The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, September 23, 2024. "Embracing Zhanjiang: China Storyteller Partnerships Tour" event kicked off on Sept 22 in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province. The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province at this afternoon. The museum's rich collection of artifacts and diverse exhibition formats vividly showcase the cultural …

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3 months ago

Exploring the cultural heritage at the Leizhou Museum

China Daily

The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, September 23, 2024. "Embracing Zhanjiang: China Storyteller Partnerships Tour" event kicked off on Sept 22 in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province. The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province at this afternoon. The museum's rich collection of artifacts and diverse exhibition formats vividly showcase the cultural …

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3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

China Daily

Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

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3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

China Daily

Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

China Cultural Heritage Cultural Museum Museums Beijing

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition shows modern Belarus art

China Daily

Works of eight modern Belarusian artists are on show at the National Art Museum of China. During a 2016 visit to Belarus, Wu Weishan, director of National Art Museum of China and sculptor, dropped by the studio of Konstantin Selikhanov where he saw dozens of statues of Chinese cultural figures, such as Qi Baishi, made by Selikhanov's grandfather, Sergey Ivanovich …

Art Belarus Shows Modern Namoc

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition shows modern Belarus art

China Daily

Works of eight modern Belarusian artists are on show at the National Art Museum of China. During a 2016 visit to Belarus, Wu Weishan, director of National Art Museum of China and sculptor, dropped by the studio of Konstantin Selikhanov where he saw dozens of statues of Chinese cultural figures, such as Qi Baishi, made by Selikhanov's grandfather, Sergey Ivanovich …

Art Belarus Shows Modern Namoc

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition shows modern Belarus art

China Daily

Works of eight modern Belarusian artists are on show at the National Art Museum of China. During a 2016 visit to Belarus, Wu Weishan, director of National Art Museum of China and sculptor, dropped by the studio of Konstantin Selikhanov where he saw dozens of statues of Chinese cultural figures, such as Qi Baishi, made by Selikhanov's grandfather, Sergey Ivanovich …

Art Belarus Namoc

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Painting with the colors of nature

China Daily

Yuan Xiaolou's exhibition at the National Museum of China demonstrates his exploration of mineral pigments to convey the cultural spirit of the country. People have used mineral pigments, the colors of nature, for tens of thousands of years to capture scenes of their lives and cultures, as rock paintings and murals vividly attest. He seeks not only to interpret his …

Mineral Pigments

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Painting with the colors of nature

China Daily

Yuan Xiaolou's exhibition at the National Museum of China demonstrates his exploration of mineral pigments to convey the cultural spirit of the country. People have used mineral pigments, the colors of nature, for tens of thousands of years to capture scenes of their lives and cultures, as rock paintings and murals vividly attest. He seeks not only to interpret his …

Mineral Pigments China Cultural National Museum

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Painting with the colors of nature

China Daily

Yuan Xiaolou's exhibition at the National Museum of China demonstrates his exploration of mineral pigments to convey the cultural spirit of the country. People have used mineral pigments, the colors of nature, for tens of thousands of years to capture scenes of their lives and cultures, as rock paintings and murals vividly attest. He seeks not only to interpret his …

Mineral Pigments China Cultural National Museum

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucknowites set to explore the world of art and literature this weekend

Hindustan Times

The weekend for Lucknowites is all set with the best of creative minds coming from across the country are set to charm them. Author-sessions with big names including Indian youngsters’ favourite picks Durjoy Datta aka Bengali Babu, Sahitya Akademi awardee Anis Ashfaq as well as Akshat Gupta, the writer of The Naga Warriors, will be there for the different sessions …

Art Lucknow

4 months ago

Books, bags and lots more fun

China Daily

The 20th Shanghai Book Fair, held from Aug 14 to Tuesday, attracted 298,000 visitors to the Shanghai Exhibition Center. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY One of China's biggest annual publishing events draws crowds from all over the country in search of something new, Zhang Kun reports. The 20th Shanghai Book Fair, one of China's largest annual fairs for readers and the publishing …

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4 months ago

Books, bags and lots more fun

China Daily

The 20th Shanghai Book Fair, held from Aug 14 to Tuesday, attracted 298,000 visitors to the Shanghai Exhibition Center. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY One of China's biggest annual publishing events draws crowds from all over the country in search of something new, Zhang Kun reports. The 20th Shanghai Book Fair, one of China's largest annual fairs for readers and the publishing …

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