Chinese culture is ‘an untapped resource’ -- British graphic designer

1 week, 4 days ago

Tianjin artist paints a relaxed picture

Li Jin's exhibition at West Kowloon Cultural District, in Hong Kong. This attitude has been vividly depicted in the ink paintings of Li Jin, who grew up and works in Tianjin. Li Jin: The Way of the Dragon shows his calligraphy and ink paintings from the early 1990s till now. It is being held at West Kowloon Cultural District, in …

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1 week, 4 days ago

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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4 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 ago

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry

China Daily

Ninety-six archival documents are on display on Cartier, the Power of Magic, at Shanghai Museum East until Feb 17. A dialogue between fine jewelry and ancient Chinese culture is taking place at the exhibition Cartier, the Power of Magic at Shanghai Museum East from Nov 6 to Feb 17. The exhibition features 202 exquisite pieces from the Cartier Collection including …

Cartier Chinese Museum East

1 month ago

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry

China Daily

Ninety-six archival documents are on display on Cartier, the Power of Magic, at Shanghai Museum East until Feb 17. A dialogue between fine jewelry and ancient Chinese culture is taking place at the exhibition Cartier, the Power of Magic at Shanghai Museum East from Nov 6 to Feb 17. The exhibition features 202 exquisite pieces from the Cartier Collection including …

Cartier Chinese

1 month ago

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry

China Daily

Ninety-six archival documents are on display on Cartier, the Power of Magic, at Shanghai Museum East until Feb 17. A dialogue between fine jewelry and ancient Chinese culture is taking place at the exhibition Cartier, the Power of Magic at Shanghai Museum East from Nov 6 to Feb 17. The exhibition features 202 exquisite pieces from the Cartier Collection including …

Cartier Chinese

1 month ago

Logo released to mark Sino-Thai 50th anniversary

China Daily

China and Thailand jointly released on Tuesday a logo that marks 2025 as "the Golden Jubilee for Thai-China Friendship". Jointly announced by the foreign ministries of the two countries, the 50th anniversary's official logo is an image of intertwined "Chinese dragon" and "Naga", mythical creatures that represent China and Thailand, respectively, by using colors from both countries' national flags. "The …

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Logo released to mark Sino-Thai 50th anniversary

China Daily

China and Thailand jointly release on Tuesday a logo that marks 2025 as "the Golden Jubilee for Thai-China Friendship". Jointly announced by the foreign ministries of the two countries, the 50th anniversary's official logo is an image of intertwined "Chinese dragon" and "Naga", mythical creatures that represent China and Thailand, respectively, by using colors from both countries' national flags. "The …

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Logo released to mark Sino-Thai 50th anniversary

China Daily

By Yang Wanli in Bangkok | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-20 09:56 China and Thailand jointly release on Tuesday a logo that marks 2025 as "the Golden Jubilee for Thai-China Friendship". YANG WANLI / CHINA DAILY China and Thailand jointly released on Tuesday a logo that marks 2025 as "the Golden Jubilee for Thai-China Friendship". On Tuesday, representatives from the …

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Logo released to mark Sino-Thai 50th anniversary

China Daily

By Yang Wanli in Bangkok | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-20 09:56 China and Thailand jointly release on Tuesday a logo that marks 2025 as "the Golden Jubilee for Thai-China Friendship". YANG WANLI / CHINA DAILY China and Thailand jointly released on Tuesday a logo that marks 2025 as "the Golden Jubilee for Thai-China Friendship". On Tuesday, representatives from the …

China Foreign Affairs Anniversary Chinese Thailand Pop Mart Logo

1 month 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, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition zooms in on cultural heritage

China Daily

By Yang Feiyue| China Daily| Updated :2024-11-08 Producers of 10 short films on intangible cultural heritage are specially commended during an exhibition in Kaihua county in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, in October. This craftsmanship is not only the core value of intangible cultural heritage but also a key reason it has been preserved over time," Zhong says. Zhong's film and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily

Sculpt the time The year 1958 saw the unveiling of the Monument to People's Heroes in Beijing. The carving of the reliefs, the bottom of which depicted critical moments in the progress of the Chinese revolution over a century, was the work of prominent sculptors, several of whom also taught at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and helped usher …

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Masterful Wood Carving: Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Craftsmanship in Huizhou

China Daily

Traditional arts and crafts have left a stunning legacy of art in the Huizhou area, showcasing the intricate details and cultural significance of Chinese heritage. Master artisans like Kuai Zhenghua, a 62-year-old national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Huizhou wood carving, meticulously restore ancient wood carvings, revealing stories of legendary rulers and historical figures through clues and observations. Their dedication …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Exploring the Intangible: A Journey into Chinese Architectural Culture through Literature

China Daily

The article explores the importance of traditional Chinese cultural heritage readers, focusing on the book 'Jingju Opera' by China Daily. It highlights the beauty and cultural significance of Chinese architecture, silk production, and architecture, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and its contribution to global cultural relations.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Book series opens conversations on culture

China Daily

By Colin Mackerras | China Daily | Updated: 2024-10-26 10:03 A picture from a page of the book series Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Readers: Key Terms and Their Stories introducing Kunqu Opera. Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Readers: Key Terms and Their Stories is a well-presented, fascinating, educational and useful series. These include two concerned with Chinese musical theater, jingju and …

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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

Over 140 ICH Works featured at Confucius cultural festival

China Daily

The recent "Handmade in Shandong" exhibition held during the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province, showcased a wide array of intangible cultural heritage items, including Confucian mansion stone seal carvings, Qufu kaimu wood carvings, and Zibo glass. The "Handmade in Shandong" exhibition is held during the 2024 China International Confucius Cultural Festival in Qufu, Shandong province. …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Book examines aspects of Chinese culture

China Daily

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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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

China Daily

Fridge magnets in the shape of a bronze mask on display at Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan province. Museums produce rare, beautiful, fun goods based on relics, art, history 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 …

Art Flowers Museum

2 months, 4 weeks 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

Shandong intangible cultural heritage shines at International Day of Peace in Jinan

China Daily

The Commemoration of the International Day of Peace 2024 was held in Jinan, Shandong province on Sept 19. Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized eight intangible cultural heritage projects and their inheritors to participate, including Lu embroidery, willow weaving products, wooden spinning toy, Niejiazhuang clay figurines, and pankou. Lu embroidery, originating from Shandong province, was listed as a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient 'Dragon City' on show in NYC

China Daily

A horse armor is on show at the Gold from Dragon City exhibition at the China Institute Gallery in New York City. MINLU ZHANG/CHINA DAILY Some 1,600 years ago, long before modern globalization, a vibrant cultural melting pot existed in a region of Northeast China known as "Dragon City" — present-day Chaoyang in Liaoning province. The fascinating details are part …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient 'Dragon City' on show in NYC

China Daily

By MINLU ZHANG in New York | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-06 07:14 A horse armor is on show at the Gold from Dragon City exhibition at the China Institute Gallery in New York City. MINLU ZHANG/CHINA DAILY Some 1,600 years ago, long before modern globalization, a vibrant cultural melting pot existed in a region of Northeast China known as …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's wonders inspire art of hit game

China Daily

The colored statue of Kangjinlong — or Soaring Metal Dragon — in Yuhuang Temple in Jincheng. For instance, Kangjinlong — the stereotype of a much loved figure in the game — literally means "Soaring Metal Dragon". The official added that there are many other things with similar historical and cultural values, like the structures built in the Song and Jin …

Shanxi Yin Yuhuang Temple Kangjinlong

3 months, 2 weeks ago

The timeless allure of lavish clocks

China Daily

The exquisitely crafted Apparition des Baies by Van Cleef & Arpels claimed the spotlight at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024. Love of Western models Zimingzhong: Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City, an exhibition that concluded in June at London's Science Museum, showcased a magnificent collection of clocks from the Palace Museum in Beijing. Often created as bespoke pieces for Qing …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Students inspired by Shanxi history, culture

China Daily

A shadow puppet play in Shanxi province depicts a scene from Journey to the West. CHINA DAILY Classical woodwork They learned what makes this extension possible is the unique ancient Chinese structuring component called dougong. Later, at Taiyuan Tourism College, the students had the opportunity to learn how to make dougong brackets themselves and how these ancient structural components can …

Shanxi History Culture

4 months, 1 week ago

What's on

China Daily

Spirit of creativity The Spirit of Zhong, an exhibition now on in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, gathers workmanship and design by dozens of artists, designers and inheritors of traditional handicrafts. The CAFA art museum is now showing a selection from this assembly of works, including oil works, Chinese ink paintings, prints and sculptures, to offer a glimpse of the evolution of …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Students inspired by Shanxi history, culture

China Daily

A shadow puppet play in Shanxi province depicts a scene from Journey to the West. CHINA DAILY Classical woodwork They learned what makes this extension possible is the unique ancient Chinese structuring component called dougong. Later, at Taiyuan Tourism College, the students had the opportunity to learn how to make dougong brackets themselves and how these ancient structural components can …

Shanxi Dougong Brackets

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 …

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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 Chinese Shanxi Lin Temple

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Writers share insights at Shandong conference

China Daily

Writer Li Er talks about re-reading the classics for new knowledge. At the 15th Readers’ Conference held on Friday during the ongoing 32nd National Book Expo in Jinan, Shandong province, Rong Xinjiang and Cao Wenxuan led other speakers in presenting the audience with a feast of traditional cultural, life retrospectives, and insights into their reading and writing. The two writers, …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

China Daily

Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Art Chinese Sees Reviving

5 months, 1 week ago

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions

China Daily

Peng Wei's painting-sculpture on show. The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts is showcasing the creations of six Chinese artists at a contemporary art exhibition in England. These artists have reimagined traditional Chinese art materials, infusing them with fresh interpretations. Titled Spirit Matters: Traditional Culture in Chinese Contemporary Art, the exhibition has transformed a gallery at the School of Art, Birmingham …

Chinese Art

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Creating of an eternal audience

China Daily

Huang drew a remake of his own design of the Golden Monkey stamp, issued in 1980, which attracts admirers to the National Art Museum of China exhibition For So Long, and Colorful in Beijing. In an article he wrote in 1979, Landscapes Under the Sun, the prolific artist Huang Yongyu recounted anecdotes about his uncle-once-removed, Shen Congwen, a writer and …

Art Huang

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Old brands capitalizing on China-chic trend

China Daily

A customer looks at a model can of WALOVI herbal tea in New York City on April 10. Growing popularity "Many of the long-established brands, previously known only by name, have become more relevant as part of daily life," said Huang Qingmiao, a young consumer who has learned more about China's legacy brands from popular video-sharing platform Douyin, the Chinese …

China Tea Chinese Beijing Old Xinhua Douyin

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Old brands capitalizing on China-chic trend

China Daily

A customer looks at a model can of WALOVI herbal tea in New York City on April 10. Growing popularity "Many of the long-established brands, previously known only by name, have become more relevant as part of daily life," said Huang Qingmiao, a young consumer who has learned more about China's legacy brands from popular video-sharing platform Douyin, the Chinese …

China Tea Chinese Beijing Old Xinhua Brands

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition shows love letters and art as partners in romance

China Daily

HONG KONG — What does a love letter entail? With love letters as the theme, an exhibition featuring ancient Chinese paintings and calligraphy works at the Hong Kong Museum of Art has drawn a group of rare visitors — people aged 35 or under account for more than 60 percent of the exhibition-goers. Xubaizhai's founder, Low Chuck-tiew, was a renowned …

Art Love Exhibition Painting Chinese Mak Collection

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Legacy brands revitalized as China-chic products unleash new demand

China Daily

A customer looks at a model can of WALOVI herbal tea in New York City, the United States, April 10, 2024. Wuyutai Tea and Kweichow Moutai are among China's 1,455 "time-honored brands," which are well-known throughout the country and officially recognized by the Ministry of Commerce. Growing popularity "Many of the long-established brands, previously known only by name, have become …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage impresses visitors

China Daily

People from overseas learn on Friday about chuan ta, an intangible cultural heritage art form, at the 2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China. At a table in a meadow, Pang Xianpo, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage chuan ta – the art of replicating text and pictures from wooden or stone carvings on paper …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage impresses visitors

China Daily

People from overseas learn on Friday about chuan ta, an intangible cultural heritage art form, at the 2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China. At a table in a meadow, Pang Xianpo, an inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage chuan ta – the art of replicating text and pictures from wooden or stone carvings on paper …

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6 months 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

6 months 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

Intl students from Zibo show passion for Chinese traditional culture

China Daily

A group of international students from Shandong University of Technology learn to make zongzi during an event in Zibo. A group of international students from Shandong University of Technology took part in a series of colorful activities exploring traditional Chinese culture on June 6 and 7. At the event, international students learned how to wrap zongzi from local residents, giving …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Intl students from Zibo show passion for Chinese traditional culture

China Daily

A group of international students from Shandong University of Technology learn to make zongzi during an event in Zibo. A group of international students from Shandong University of Technology took part in a series of colorful activities exploring traditional Chinese culture on June 6 and 7. At the event, international students learned how to wrap zongzi from local residents, giving …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Design exhibition in Singapore anticipates deeper exchanges at campus

China Daily

A smart tea table design by the School of Future Design. Innovative Horizons: A Showcase of Design Excellence presents a diverse array of cutting-edge works spanning service design, digital media, product design, and more, crafted by both educators and students from the School of Future Design at Beijing Normal University and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Design exhibition in Singapore anticipates deeper exchanges at campus

China Daily

A smart tea table design by the School of Future Design. Innovative Horizons: A Showcase of Design Excellence presents a diverse array of cutting-edge works spanning service design, digital media, product design, and more, crafted by both educators and students from the School of Future Design at Beijing Normal University and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the …

Design Singapore Future Design

6 months, 1 week ago

Design exhibition in Singapore anticipates deeper exchanges at campus

China Daily

A smart tea table design by the School of Future Design. Innovative Horizons: A Showcase of Design Excellence presents a diverse array of cutting-edge works spanning service design, digital media, product design, and more, crafted by both educators and students from the School of Future Design at Beijing Normal University and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the …

Design Singapore Future Design

6 months, 1 week ago

Design exhibition in Singapore anticipates deeper exchanges at campus

China Daily

A smart tea table design by the School of Future Design. Innovative Horizons: A Showcase of Design Excellence presents a diverse array of cutting-edge works spanning service design, digital media, product design, and more, crafted by both educators and students from the School of Future Design at Beijing Normal University and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, University of the …

Design Singapore Future Design