Chan's gems put on a sparkling display
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display

China Daily  

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 jewelry designer, juxtaposed against artifacts from the collections of a number of prestigious institutions. It has begun a new exhibition series, Drawing Inspiration from the Past: Masters of Modern and Contemporary Art, that seeks to highlight modern and contemporary artists from both the domestic and international arenas.

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Carriers of history and tradition
3 weeks ago

Carriers of history and tradition

China Daily  

Visitors at the exhibition. "Having Chinese culture on display at The Met, right in the heart of Fifth Avenue, is a powerful statement," he says, adding that he hopes "this global exhibition helps more people connect with and appreciate China's history and culture". Max Hollein, director and CEO of The Met, says that "The Met has always been very closely …

Time travel to the past and present through sculptures
2 months, 1 week ago

Time travel to the past and present through sculptures

China Daily  

Li Xiangqun's namesake exhibition, now running at the Nanshan Museum through to Feb 16, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, traces his evolution in sculpture. From the Monkey King who rides the clouds to a woman runner glittered in the morning glory, the works of Li Xiangqun, a sculptor of repute, have evoked in the audience collective memories, feelings and anticipation. From …

Time travel to the past and present through sculptures
2 months, 1 week ago

Time travel to the past and present through sculptures

China Daily  

Li Xiangqun's namesake exhibition, now running at the Nanshan Museum through to Feb 16, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, traces his evolution in sculpture. From the Monkey King who rides the clouds to a woman runner glittered in the morning glory, the works of Li Xiangqun, a sculptor of repute, have evoked in the audience collective memories, feelings and anticipation. From …

Exhibition honors one of China's key 20th-century talents
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition honors one of China's key 20th-century talents

China Daily  

The exhibition to commemorate the 180th birth anniversary of artist Wu Changshuo is being held at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, from Dec 31 to March 31. An exhibition opened at the China Art Museum, Shanghai on New Year's Eve to commemorate the 180th anniversary of Wu Changshuo's birth. Wang Qisen, artistic director of the exhibition, chose to focus the …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
4 months ago

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

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Lou Wei, executive deputy director of the Palace Museum speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including our facilities, talents and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, told the media on Tuesday. "We decided to invite …

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry
4 months, 1 week ago

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry

China Daily  

The Academician's Sword made for Jean Cocteau in 1955. "That exhibition is still widely remembered and praised by the public because it was among the earliest of its type on the Chinese mainland that audiences could appreciate a lot of fine jewelry from abroad. The ongoing exhibition has "gone beyond just a regular jewelry show", Chu says, "because, in the …

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry
4 months, 1 week 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 …

A Visual Feast: Exploring the Enchanting Stone Carvings of the 17th China Four Famous Stones Carving Art Exhibition
5 months, 1 week ago

A Visual Feast: Exploring the Enchanting Stone Carvings of the 17th China Four Famous Stones Carving Art Exhibition

China Daily  

17th China Four Famous Stones Carving Art Exhibition showcases exquisite artworks carved from various stone types, offering a visual feast for visitors. The exhibition features over 50 representative works from each of the four famous stone production areas, with renowned masters performing live demonstrations. Visitors can also purchase stone carvings and cultural products at the exhibition's sales area.

Themed exhibitions on Buddha trail open in Zhejiang
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Themed exhibitions on Buddha trail open in Zhejiang

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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 …

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Art crosses boundaries to exciting era
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Experts hope cultural exhibit inspires youth
6 months, 1 week 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. …

Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life
7 months ago

Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily  

In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continues to captivate and inspire. Home …

Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life
7 months ago

Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily  

In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continues to captivate and inspire. Home …

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition
7 months, 1 week ago

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition

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Lovers of Dunhuang art and culture dressed as the characters in the Mogao Caves frescoes. Cultural relics recognized as the national treasure of China from Dunhuang of Gansu province will be featured at the upcoming exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai. The Great Art of Dunhuang, taking place at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, also known as the Shanghai Art …

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition
7 months, 1 week ago

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition

China Daily  

Lovers of Dunhuang art and culture dressed as the characters in the Mogao Caves frescoes. Cultural relics recognized as the national treasure of China from Dunhuang of Gansu province will be featured at the upcoming exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai. The Great Art of Dunhuang, taking place at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, also known as the Shanghai Art …

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

China Daily  

Visitors at the exhibition, Elegance, Refinement, Style: Paintings of Hua Yan, in Guangdong Museum. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY An exhibition featuring Qing Dynasty artist Hua Yan, which opened at Guangdong Museum on July 10 in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, allows audiences to sense and appreciate the essence and beauty of landscape paintings from the dynasty. Hua was known for his …

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

China Daily  

Visitors at the exhibition, Elegance, Refinement, Style: Paintings of Hua Yan, in Guangdong Museum. A video was also recorded to enhance knowledge and awareness of the exhibition, analyzing traditional Chinese painting techniques and restoring the creation process of some of his paintings to the public. During the exhibition, Guangdong Museum has organized a series of expert lectures, on-site guided tours …

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist
8 months, 1 week ago

Guangdong exhibition celebrates iconic Qing Dynasty artist

China Daily  

Visitors at the exhibition, Elegance, Refinement, Style: Paintings of Hua Yan, in Guangdong Museum. ZHENG ERQI/CHINA DAILY An exhibition featuring Qing Dynasty artist Hua Yan, which opened at Guangdong Museum on July 10 in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, allows audiences to sense and appreciate the essence and beauty of landscape paintings from the dynasty. Hua was known for his …

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

China Daily  

The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

China Daily  

The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

Chinese art show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
8 months, 3 weeks 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 show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
8 months, 3 weeks 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 show in the UK sees reviving cultural traditions
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

In the museum's ceramic hall, visitors can touch a blue-and-white porcelain vase dating to the Kangxi period to better appreciate its detail and craft. Another piece in the new jade gallery also invites visitors to touch it and is made of 79 kilograms of unprocessed Hetian jade. By encouraging visitors to touch the jade and ceramic objects, Chu says the …

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display

China Daily  

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 …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

In the museum's ceramic hall, visitors can touch a blue-and-white porcelain vase dating to the Kangxi period to better appreciate its detail and craft. Another piece in the new jade gallery also invites visitors to touch it and is made of 79 kilograms of unprocessed Hetian jade. By encouraging visitors to touch the jade and ceramic objects, Chu says the …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Pudong expansion of museum continues apace

China Daily  

A visitor gets a close look at a piece on display at the Gallery for Ancient Chinese Sculpture at the Shanghai Museum East on Tuesday. Shanghai Museum East reopened on June 26 after being closed for just over a month, with new galleries and more objects, and artifacts that invite visitors to touch and feel them. "This is the second …

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display

China Daily  

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 …

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chan's gems put on a sparkling display

China Daily  

From left: Three pieces by Chan: butterfly brooch, necklace and pendant in shape of a pea pod. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The highlight of the exhibition is a transformable bangle made of diamonds, jade and titanium, called Return of the King, which has been donated to the permanent collection of the Shanghai Museum. While the circles and sparkles on the bangle …

Exhibition highlights new generation of artists
9 months ago

Exhibition highlights new generation of artists

China Daily  

Artist Nhozagri's works aim to create a cosmological self-consistent life system.CHINA DAILY Alongside this piece, 69 other works are on display, all created by Chinese artists under 35. The exhibition Era of Encore opened in June at the Beijing Times Art Museum, featuring diverse works by 32 artists born in the late 1980s and 1990s, offering their unique perspectives on …

Shanghai Museum East reopens with enhanced exhibitions, interactive spaces
9 months, 1 week ago

Shanghai Museum East reopens with enhanced exhibitions, interactive spaces

China Daily  

A visitor takes a photo of Chinese ceramics showcased at Shanghai Museum East. Shanghai Museum East will reopen on June 26, following an extensive renovation that promises a fresh and enriching experience for visitors, announced the museum during a press briefing on June 24, showcasing significant enhancements to its permanent exhibition halls and the introduction of new themed galleries and …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Art academy showcases graduate talent in public exhibition

China Daily  

Works of this year's graduates of Chinese National Academy of Arts are on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The Chinese National Academy of Arts is currently hosting Look at the Past, to Know the Future, an engaging exhibition featuring a diverse array of fine arts and design works created by its talented graduates. Held at the Chinese Traditional …

Gallery Weekend Beijing returns to showcase vibrant local art
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gallery Weekend Beijing returns to showcase vibrant local art

China Daily  

An installation of Cao Yu whose solo show at Galerie Urs Meile will be a highlight of Gallery Weekend Beijing. Scheduled to captivate art enthusiasts, the eighth edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing is set to grace the capital city from May 28 to June 2. Since its inception in 2017, Gallery Weekend Beijing has been dedicated to fostering a collaborative …

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