Dream of success gives artist a unique vision

1 week ago

American artist paints self into images of life abroad

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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1 week, 1 day ago

Share your unique perspective on China

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"My China Moments" — an international collection of essays, videos and visual works compiled by China Daily — is now open for submissions. China Daily welcomes your original work, whether it captures China's beautiful landscapes, its culinary delights, the cultural melting pot, educational institutions, or modern marvels. Selected pieces will be published, with attribution, on platforms such as the China …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

What's on

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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 …

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1 month ago

What's on

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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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Dive, dream, discover

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Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan visit Macao in September. XINHUA She enjoys the simple pleasures of shopping, playing the piano and building Lego sets, and, at the same time, she is also drawn to extreme sports, eager to try skydiving, bungee jumping and rock climbing. When I look back at these photos, I can recall many stories and details that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stepping into traditional expertise

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In October, the German footbed brand Birkenstock opened its first concept store in Chengdu, the capital of the province of Sichuan in southwest China, marking a new start of its long-term development in the Chinese market. In 2017, Birkenstock first worked with Chinese designer Liu Ming for a limited-edition collection and presented it in Shanghai which received widespread feedback in …

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Enchanting Murals Transform Cha Village in Xizang

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Young artist An Nianchu has left her mark on a Tibetan village with her innovative 3D murals. Her murals have revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism. An's artwork depicts Tibetan figures, scenes of Tibetan life, distinctive landscapes, unique wildlife species, medicinal herbs and more, presented in murals.

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2 months ago

Young Artist Creates Enthralling Murals in Xizang, Tibet

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Young artist An Nianchu has left her mark on a Tibetan village with her innovative 3D murals. Her murals have revitalized the rural landscape and injected a fresh allure into local cultural tourism. An's inspiration comes from the warm embrace of the Tibetan people, whose genuine hospitality and cultural richness fueled her creative spirit.

Environment Culture Community Art Lhasa

2 months, 1 week ago

High-Speed Rail Journey: A Musical Celebrating China's Railroad Spirit

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The Art Ensemble of the All-China Federation of Trade Union's musical 'Dream Chasers' will be presented at the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival. The musical depicts the struggle and success of a high-speed railway worker and pays tribute to the Chinese railroad workers and Shanghai, the birthplace of the Chinese worker movement.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era

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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 …

Art Shen

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Artist's Beijing solo continues literati painting tradition

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2024 No.4, by Shen Xiaotong The paintings of Chinese artist Shen Xiaotong, who is holding a solo exhibition at Beijing's Sukie Gallery, usually give viewers two opposing impressions. At first glance, one is taken aback by the striking, unrelenting red, green, or blue hues dominating his canvases, especially his large-scale works. Upon closer examination, the intensity of his work abates …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Installation provides space for dreamy show

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Wu Zhoukai plays the male lead, Tianci. "That phrase — dream, wake — reminds me of Hamlet's 'To be or not to be', confronting the ultimate question of life and death. She also notes the unique challenge of staging a play in an art gallery, where audience expectations differ from those in a traditional theater. "We aim to keep gallery …

Dream

2 months, 4 weeks ago

TV series on life of inspiring teacher touches a chord

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A still features Zhang Guimei and her students, as well as fellow teachers. Director Fei Zhenxiang, a veteran with a filmmaking career spanning over 20 years, said that the new drama represents his first foray into shooting a biographical tale, making the creative process a cherished memory for himself. Still serving as the principal of Huaping Senior High School for …

Zhang Yuan

3 months ago

Book examines aspects of Chinese culture

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The Beauty of Chinese Culture is recently published. The Beauty of Chinese Culture, a book organized by the National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences and created in collaboration with several experts and scholars in the cultural and artistic fields, and published by CITIC Press Group, was released in August. The contributory lineup for The Beauty of Chinese Culture is …

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3 months ago

Changing his tune for a dream

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The orchestra performs in its debut concert held in Changzhou city, Jiangsu province, in May. "Our sponsors expected a high level of performance from our members," he says, noting that the musicians delivered a memorable display. He and his team are also mulling the idea of a music-themed camp for young Chinese musicians in his home country sometime soon. "For …

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3 months ago

Changing his tune for a dream

China Daily

The orchestra performs in its debut concert held in Changzhou city, Jiangsu province, in May. "Our sponsors expected a high level of performance from our members," he says, noting that the musicians delivered a memorable display. He and his team are also mulling the idea of a music-themed camp for young Chinese musicians in his home country sometime soon. "For …

China

3 months, 2 weeks ago

From city stress to rural rest

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Chilled, yet engaged Cui clarified that the term "youth retirement home" can be easily misunderstood. He explained that while the relaxed lifestyle might seem to contradict traditional ideas of ambition and progress, the goal is not to encourage avoidance of the real world. For those feeling stuck in their careers, the village regularly organizes career development workshops where professionals share …

Cui

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Calling for submissions: The 'Confucius in My Eyes' Global Gen Z Photo, Short-video and Writing Contest

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On the 2575th anniversary of Confucius' birth, we sincerely invite young people from both home and abroad to appreciate historical wisdom, continue the legacy of Chinese culture, interpret the classics of Confucianism. The "Confucius in My Eyes" global Generation Z Photo, Short-video and Writing Contest was officially launched on September 8th. The aim is to collect innovative works, including photos, …

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4 months ago

Beijing event helps youth to know China through storytelling

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The awarding ceremony was held on Aug 17, 2024. Stories of China retold in English Challenge, an international youth exchange event, has concluded in Beijing recently, aiming to cultivate storytelling skills and enhance international communication abilities among young people. University and high school students nationwide gathered with international students from the United States, Russia, Japan and other countries over the …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Students inspired by Shanxi history, culture

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The flank of a Shang Dynasty bronze wine vessel called Xiaoyou, which is dubbed the ancient version of an Angry Bird and is collected at Shanxi Museum. CHINA DAILY Keen interest As most of the students are Malaysian-Chinese, they have a keen interest in Chinese history and culture, and other aspects relating to their ancestral roots. She said she is …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Students inspired by Shanxi history, culture

China Daily

The flank of a Shang Dynasty bronze wine vessel called Xiaoyou, which is dubbed the ancient version of an Angry Bird and is collected at Shanxi Museum. CHINA DAILY Keen interest As most of the students are Malaysian-Chinese, they have a keen interest in Chinese history and culture, and other aspects relating to their ancestral roots. She said she is …

China Ancient Shanxi Lin Temple Chinese Architecture

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient mythologies visualized with the aid of technology

China Daily

Where Are the Mythologies, an immersive art show at Beijing Today Art Museum until Oct 13, unfolds to the audience a world intertwined by those beautiful imaginations from the past and envisions of the future. Mythologies represent the boundless creativity and vivid imaginations of ancient civilizations as they sought to articulate their perceptions of the world and the universe, realms …

Art

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Artist portrays a changing vista

China Daily

Cao Fei's ongoing project Dash makes its debut at the Shanghai exhibition, presenting a novel farming scene in which drones hover in the sky and robots swarm on the ground. Major transformations The exhibition presents about 30 groups of works spanning nearly three decades, including many signature and long-term projects of Cao. At a forum at the opening of the …

China Cao

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Artist portrays a changing vista

China Daily

Cao Fei's ongoing project Dash makes its debut at the Shanghai exhibition, presenting a novel farming scene in which drones hover in the sky and robots swarm on the ground. Major transformations The exhibition presents about 30 groups of works spanning nearly three decades, including many signature and long-term projects of Cao. At a forum at the opening of the …

China Cao

5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

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Zhang's creations draw a big crowd during a tourism event in Xi'an. Youthful inheritors As her skills continue to improve, Zhang says she feels an increasing urge to promote the art to a broader audience. "Many students have shown great interest in learning about the art and they have been committed to the process," Zhang notes. "Now, tangliucai is more …

Art Zhang

5 months, 1 week ago

Restoring a colorful tradition to dye for

China Daily

Zhang's creations draw a big crowd during a tourism event in Xi'an. Youthful inheritors As her skills continue to improve, Zhang says she feels an increasing urge to promote the art to a broader audience. "Many students have shown great interest in learning about the art and they have been committed to the process," Zhang notes. "Now, tangliucai is more …

Art Zhang

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Citywide celebration of culture

China Daily

The exhibition by the China Academy of Art displays works by nearly 3,000 young artists who graduated this year from the academy, in eight venues across Hangzhou. At the beginning of 2020, he and his wife co-founded a company, Shanshui Projects, to promote contemporary Chinese painting in magazines, exhibitions, lectures and workshops. His Chinese painting through which visitors were able …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Citywide celebration of culture

China Daily

The exhibition by the China Academy of Art displays works by nearly 3,000 young artists who graduated this year from the academy, in eight venues across Hangzhou. At the beginning of 2020, he and his wife co-founded a company, Shanshui Projects, to promote contemporary Chinese painting in magazines, exhibitions, lectures and workshops. His Chinese painting through which visitors were able …

Chinese Chinese Painting

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display

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Wallace Chan elaborates on his artwork at the Shanghai Museum East's ongoing exhibition featuring his 200 pieces of fine jewelery. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum East is currently presenting the first solo exhibition for a living artist. Wallace Chan: Half a Century, ongoing from Wednesday to Oct 7, includes more than 200 pieces created by the Hong Kong-raised Chinese …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition highlights new generation of artists

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Hu Weiyi's video installation The Miracle of Flowers.CHINA DAILY The pioneering survey Bao explains that the past 35 years in China have been a time of rapid development amid global upheaval so this generation, shaped by these dynamics, holds distinct perspectives compared to previous ones. "Our exhibition for young artists aims to capture a slice of this era through their …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Legacy of Li Keran and pioneering artists revived at auction preview

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Embracing Happiness, by Zhang Daqian. Decades ago, Li Keran embarked on transformative sketch journeys with fellow artists, venturing across China's picturesque landscapes to draw inspiration directly from nature. These expeditions, driven by a desire to innovate Chinese ink painting, led Li to develop a unique brushstroke style that captured the essence of the country's diverse scenery and reflected its societal …

China Li Keran

6 months, 1 week ago

Legacy of Li Keran and pioneering artists revived at auction preview

China Daily

Embracing Happiness, by Zhang Daqian. Decades ago, Li Keran embarked on transformative sketch journeys with fellow artists, venturing across China's picturesque landscapes to draw inspiration directly from nature. These expeditions, driven by a desire to innovate Chinese ink painting, led Li to develop a unique brushstroke style that captured the essence of the country's diverse scenery and reflected its societal …

China Li Keran Preview Exhibition

6 months, 1 week ago

Ai Jing's exhibition celebrating love and harmony

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On June 13, the All We Need is Love – Ai Jing 2024 exhibition, curated by artist Ai Jing and Peng Feng, opened at Victory Cinema in Shanghai. Renowned artist Ai Jing, in collaboration with Peng Feng, unveiled the captivating All We Need Is Love — Ai Jing 2024 exhibition on Thursday at Victory Cinema in Shanghai, marking her return …

Love Exhibition Ai Jing

6 months, 1 week ago

Ai Jing's exhibition celebrating love and harmony

China Daily

On June 13, the All We Need is Love – Ai Jing 2024 exhibition, curated by artist Ai Jing and Peng Feng, opened at Victory Cinema in Shanghai. Renowned artist Ai Jing, in collaboration with Peng Feng, unveiled the captivating All We Need Is Love — Ai Jing 2024 exhibition on Thursday at Victory Cinema in Shanghai, marking her return …

Love Exhibition Ai Jing

6 months, 1 week ago

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe

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Works of Zhang Zhanzhan will be shown at his exhibition at Butong Art Town. Beidaihe, a renowned summer retreat by the Bohai Bay in Hebei province, is poised to unveil the innovative Butong Art Town, a groundbreaking public art project designed to offer unparalleled cultural and immersive tourism experiences to visitors. The grand inauguration of the town will feature a …

Art Town Beidaihe Butong Art Town

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe

China Daily

Works of Zhang Zhanzhan will be shown at his exhibition at Butong Art Town. Beidaihe, a renowned summer retreat by the Bohai Bay in Hebei province, is poised to unveil the innovative Butong Art Town, a groundbreaking public art project designed to offer unparalleled cultural and immersive tourism experiences to visitors. The grand inauguration of the town will feature a …

Art Town Beidaihe Butong Art Town

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Enduring role of 'treasuring the past' hailed

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Steve Brown, senior research fellow at the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research gives a speech via video link during the event. While celebrating the past treasures, Steve Brown, senior research fellow at the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, also called for attention to everyday family heritage and stories that bear importance for …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Enduring role of 'treasuring the past' hailed

China Daily

Steve Brown, senior research fellow at the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research gives a speech via video link during the event. While celebrating the past treasures, Steve Brown, senior research fellow at the University of Canberra's Centre for Creative and Cultural Research, also called for attention to everyday family heritage and stories that bear importance for …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Artisans build more complete picture of China

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A visitor explores the Maritime Echoes: The Story of Stone exhibition at the Quanzhou Pavilion on May 15 during London Craft Week. Diversity highlighted Traditional handicrafts in China inject new energy into rural revitalization and poverty alleviation, said Minister of China's Embassy in the UK Zhao Fei. More than 6,700 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been established across the country, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Artisans build more complete picture of China

China Daily

A visitor explores the Maritime Echoes: The Story of Stone exhibition at the Quanzhou Pavilion on May 15 during London Craft Week. Diversity highlighted Traditional handicrafts in China inject new energy into rural revitalization and poverty alleviation, said Minister of China's Embassy in the UK Zhao Fei. More than 6,700 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been established across the country, …

China Chinese Quanzhou

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition expounds on 'vision and verse' in Chinese art

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This landscape painting of an album by Wang Jian was made in response to a line of poetry by Du Fu. Those are the lines from Wang Wei that I believe Tang had in mind," said Dolberg, who described the painting as having been executed in the "strength and grandeur of the northern school " while capturing the "light meditative …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renowned ink painter gifts cultural park to hometown

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Landscape artist Yang Liuyi has donated his work to a newly opened culture park in his home village in Henan province. In a heartwarming gesture, acclaimed ink painter Yang Liuyi unveiled a cultural park in Daxing village, Suiping county, Zhumadian of Henan province, as a token of gratitude to his roots. The park, adorned with galleries, libraries, and various public …

Yang Liuyi Painter Yang Cultural Park

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renowned ink painter gifts cultural park to hometown

China Daily

Landscape artist Yang Liuyi has donated his work to a newly opened culture park in his home village in Henan province. In a heartwarming gesture, acclaimed ink painter Yang Liuyi unveiled a cultural park in Daxing village, Suiping county, Zhumadian of Henan province, as a token of gratitude to his roots. The park, adorned with galleries, libraries, and various public …

Yang Yang Liuyi

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renowned ink painter gifts cultural park to hometown

China Daily

Landscape artist Yang Liuyi has donated his work to a newly opened culture park in his home village in Henan province. In a heartwarming gesture, acclaimed ink painter Yang Liuyi unveiled a cultural park in Daxing village, Suiping county, Zhumadian of Henan province, as a token of gratitude to his roots. The park, adorned with galleries, libraries, and various public …

Yang Yang Liuyi