China's porcelain capital nurtures dreams of global youth

1 week, 4 days ago

Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

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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1 week, 6 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Art Heritage China Grand Grand Canal Canal

1 week, 6 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Heritage China Grand Grand Canal Canal Art

2 weeks, 1 day ago

World-renowned photographers capture Zibo's charm

China Daily

The Opportunity China Vitality Shandong International Photo Festival – 100 International Photography Masters Visiting the Land of Qilu was launched with a grand ceremony in Jinan, Shandong province on Dec 4. From Dec 5 to 7, a group of world-renowned photographers visited Zibo, Shandong province, to capture the city's unique charm through their lenses. Over two days, these photography masters …

Shandong Photographers Zibo Huaguang Ceramics

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

The exhibition marks artificial intelligence's involvement in the scenography design, by an AI team led by contemporary artist Cai Guoqiang. Chu Xin, deputy director of the exhibition department of the Shanghai Museum, cites the lines of French poet and artist Jean Cocteau who praised Cartier as "that subtle magician who captures fragments of the moon on a thread of sun", …

Cartier Shanghai

1 month ago

Chinese culture sparkles in French jewelry

China Daily

The exhibition marks artificial intelligence's involvement in the scenography design, by an AI team led by contemporary artist Cai Guoqiang. Chu Xin, deputy director of the exhibition department of the Shanghai Museum, cites the lines of French poet and artist Jean Cocteau who praised Cartier as "that subtle magician who captures fragments of the moon on a thread of sun", …

Cartier Shanghai

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

Old Tai'an brand explores new avenues

China Daily

A beautiful handicraft made by the cultural creative company Tong Jin Chan, one of the third China Time-honored Brands from Feicheng, Shandong's Taian. The cultural creative company Tong Jin Chan, one of the third China Time-honored Brands from Feicheng, Shandong's Taian, has been exploring new ways to attract young consumers in recent years. As one of the third batch of …

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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

Books explore ancient Greek influences on Asia and emerging Silk Road

China Daily

The signing ceremony between the Zhonghua Book Company and Springer Nature at Frankfurt Book Fair on Oct 17. "They, and that story, are emblematic of the fascinating filaments that run through all the periods and places explored in this publication," Stewart says, speaking of the six-volume publication of From Mediterranean to the Yellow River: Hellenistic Civilization and the Silk Road, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beijing's Xicheng launches new round of historical vitalization

China Daily

Yongquan An, a historical building that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. On Wednesday, the government of Beijing's Xicheng district announced the third round of vitalization projects for cultural heritage sites. This includes seven historical buildings destined for public use, including the Guandi Temple in Zhuanta hutong, Zhenwu Temple, Yongquan An, and the Wuyuan Guild Hall. Notably, the Zhenwu Temple …

Historical Beijing Yongquan An Xicheng

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beijing's Xicheng launches new round of historical vitalization

China Daily

Yongquan An, a historical building that dates back to the Ming Dynasty. On Wednesday, the government of Beijing's Xicheng district announced the third round of vitalization projects for cultural heritage sites. This includes seven historical buildings destined for public use, including the Guandi Temple in Zhuanta hutong, Zhenwu Temple, Yongquan An, and the Wuyuan Guild Hall. Notably, the Zhenwu Temple …

Beijing Historical Cultural Yongquan An Xicheng

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firing up a shining past for porcelain

China Daily

Kilns ignited again as their storied history returns to life in front of new generation of admirers, Deng Zhangyu reports in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. In this installment, we take a walk through the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, to examine the time-honored ceramic tradition of the city known as "China's porcelain capital". At its core, the Taoyangli …

China Jiangxi Jingdezhen

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Firing up a shining past for porcelain

China Daily

Kilns ignited again as their storied history returns to life in front of new generation of admirers, Deng Zhangyu reports in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi. In this installment, we take a walk through the Taoyangli historical and cultural district in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, to examine the time-honored ceramic tradition of the city known as "China's porcelain capital". At its core, the Taoyangli …

China Jiangxi Jingdezhen

Enchanting Murals Transform Cha Village in Xizang

China Daily

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

China Daily

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.

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International Ceramic Artists Showcase Exquisite Creations at the Jingdezhen International Ceramics Expo

China Daily

The 2024 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo is underway in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. The event features over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing products from international brands, traditional kilns, and local Jingdezhen ceramic enterprises and art studios. The event also features a series of high-profile events, including forums on ceramic cultural heritage and innovation, and art exhibitions.

Culture Art Design Ceramics Jingdezhen

2 months ago

International Ceramic Artists Showcase Their Craftsmanship in Jingdezhen

China Daily

The 2024 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo is underway in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. The event features over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing products from international brands, traditional kilns, and local Jingdezhen ceramic enterprises and art studios. The event also features a series of high-profile events, including forums on ceramic cultural heritage and innovation, and art exhibitions.

Business Culture Art Design Jingdezhen

2 months ago

International Ceramics Showcase Draws Global Attention in Jingdezhen

China Daily

The 2024 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo is underway in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. The event features over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing products from international brands, traditional kilns, and local Jingdezhen ceramic enterprises and art studios. The event also features a series of high-profile events, including forums on ceramic cultural heritage and innovation, and art exhibitions.

Culture Art Design Ceramics Jingdezhen

2 months ago

Global Ceramics Showcase Takes Center Stage in Jingdezhen

China Daily

The 2024 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo opened in Jingdezhen, China, showcasing the world's finest porcelain. The event features over 1,100 exhibitors from 12 countries, including international brands, renowned kilns, and local Jingdezhen ceramic enterprises and art studios. With an emphasis on integrated development in trade, investment, and culture, the event features international brands from 12 countries, including Japan, Germany …

Business Culture Art Design Jingdezhen

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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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

China Daily

Customers view the cultural creative products at the souvenir shop of the Henan Provincial Museum in Zhengzhou, Henan province. In July, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security officially recognized cultural and creative product planning and operations specialists as new professions. Liu Ziqi, co-founder of the cultural and creative product brand DuckSong in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, said such products …

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3 months ago

Families fired up about ceramics

China Daily

A linglong vase with chrysanths and rice grain pattern is made by Lyu Yating and her team. "I hope that products of intangible cultural heritage can be salable rather than merely a symbol. In so doing, people can understand what the charm of intangible cultural heritage is," Lyu said. Lyu, also a designated inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Jingdezhen, …

Intangible Cultural Heritage Lyu

3 months ago

Families fired up about ceramics

China Daily

A linglong vase with chrysanths and rice grain pattern is made by Lyu Yating and her team. "I hope that products of intangible cultural heritage can be salable rather than merely a symbol. In so doing, people can understand what the charm of intangible cultural heritage is," Lyu said. Lyu, also a designated inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in Jingdezhen, …

Intangible Cultural Heritage Lyu

3 months ago

Families fired up about ceramics

China Daily

Winter Sweet, a piece of blue-and-white ink painting ceramist Sun Tongxin does on a porcelain panel. In 2006, the Jingdezhen ceramic hand-making technique was included in the first batch of traditional skills in China's national intangible cultural heritage list. There are 1,899 inheritors of Jingdezhen's intangible cultural heritage, more than 90 percent of whom are engaged in the inheritance of …

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3 months ago

China helps Africa on its modernization journey

China Daily

Yonas Akele and Jiang Jiang, head of the Luban Workshop in Addis Ababa, work together at a vocational training institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February. "China's imprints are evident and vivid in infrastructure improvement, rapid industrialization and all progress in small and medium-sized enterprises in our countries," Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at the opening ceremony on Sept …

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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, 1 week ago

French artisans to showcase creations at Beijing International Design Week 2024

China Daily

Ludivine Loursel, Mètis bleu, 2023. As part of the Beijing International Design Week, where France will be honored as the "Guest of Honor" nation, the Craft Innovation Expo is set to make its debut in China. From September 19 to 23, 2024, the event will present works by several renowned French artisans. The French Embassy in China, in collaboration with …

China French French Artisans

3 months, 1 week ago

French artisans to showcase creations at Beijing International Design Week 2024

China Daily

Ludivine Loursel, Mètis bleu, 2023. As part of the Beijing International Design Week, where France will be honored as the "Guest of Honor" nation, the Craft Innovation Expo is set to make its debut in China. From September 19 to 23, 2024, the event will present works by several renowned French artisans. The French Embassy in China, in collaboration with …

China French French Artisans

3 months, 1 week ago

Jade craftsmanship helps carve out more opportunities

China Daily

Known for its long history in processing, Zhenping county hopes to integrate culture and tourism, Yang Feiyue and Shi Baoyin report. "It is only the tip of the iceberg," says Song Zhe, director of the management committee of Zhenping's jade culture reform and development pilot zone. "You can find practically all kinds of good jade materials here," Song says, adding …

Song Zhenping Dushan Jade Jade Materials

3 months, 1 week ago

Jade craftsmanship helps carve out more opportunities

China Daily

Known for its long history in processing, Zhenping county hopes to integrate culture and tourism, Yang Feiyue and Shi Baoyin report. "It is only the tip of the iceberg," says Song Zhe, director of the management committee of Zhenping's jade culture reform and development pilot zone. "You can find practically all kinds of good jade materials here," Song says, adding …

Song Zhenping Dushan Jade Jade Materials

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily

Some of the ancient Shanxi architecture that Qin Zhizhen has illustrated. Hailing from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province, illustrator Qin Zhizhen has captured the hearts of social media users with his hand-drawn depictions of ancient Shanxi architecture, breathing new life into these millennia-old structures. When I posted this work online, it received many likes, comments, and shares, which greatly encouraged …

Architecture Buildings Painting Ancient Chinese Shanxi Temple

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily

CHINA DAILY "While many people appreciate my art, these small works don't pose significant technical challenges; after all, they are not artistic creations but more like records. Today, Qin shares his work on social media platforms like Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili, and has also produced videos introducing ancient buildings. For example, I aim to develop products that bring ancient buildings …

Buildings Ancient Shanxi Qin

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily

Some of the ancient Shanxi architecture that Qin Zhizhen has illustrated. Hailing from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province, illustrator Qin Zhizhen has captured the hearts of social media users with his hand-drawn depictions of ancient Shanxi architecture, breathing new life into these millennia-old structures. When I posted this work online, it received many likes, comments, and shares, which greatly encouraged …

Buildings Painting Ancient Chinese Temple His Work Qin

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily

Some of the ancient Shanxi architecture that Qin Zhizhen has illustrated. Hailing from Taiyuan, North China's Shanxi province, illustrator Qin Zhizhen has captured the hearts of social media users with his hand-drawn depictions of ancient Shanxi architecture, breathing new life into these millennia-old structures. When I posted this work online, it received many likes, comments, and shares, which greatly encouraged …

Architecture Buildings Painting Ancient Chinese Shanxi Temple

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily

CHINA DAILY "While many people appreciate my art, these small works don't pose significant technical challenges; after all, they are not artistic creations but more like records. Today, Qin shares his work on social media platforms like Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili, and has also produced videos introducing ancient buildings. For example, I aim to develop products that bring ancient buildings …

Buildings Ancient Shanxi Qin

4 months, 1 week ago

Students inspired by Shanxi history, culture

China Daily

Tour members from Malaysia pose for a photo at a Shanxi museum, which focuses on brick-carving art. HAO HONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Chin said the most amazing thing in Shanxi is that the traditional cultural assets, like buildings, paintings, calligraphy and folk arts, can inspire people in the cultural creative industry. "I've heard that a lot of Shanxi designers have won …

Chin Shanxi History

4 months, 1 week ago

Students inspired by Shanxi history, culture

China Daily

Tour members from Malaysia pose for a photo at a Shanxi museum, which focuses on brick-carving art. HAO HONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Chin said the most amazing thing in Shanxi is that the traditional cultural assets, like buildings, paintings, calligraphy and folk arts, can inspire people in the cultural creative industry. "I've heard that a lot of Shanxi designers have won …

Shanxi Chin

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

Wang sculpts a clay model at his workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. To bring Qingbai porcelain to a wider audience, he and his brother Wang Shuibin established a research society in 2011 that has brought together Qingbai porcelain collectors and experts. "The Wang brothers successfully revived traditional Qingbai porcelain techniques that had been lost for over 700 years," says Li …

Wang Clay Jiangxi Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

Wang sculpts a clay model at his workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. To bring Qingbai porcelain to a wider audience, he and his brother Wang Shuibin established a research society in 2011 that has brought together Qingbai porcelain collectors and experts. "The Wang brothers successfully revived traditional Qingbai porcelain techniques that had been lost for over 700 years," says Li …

Wang Clay Jiangxi Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

5 months ago

The color of excellence

China Daily

Wang sculpts a clay model at his workshop in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province. To bring Qingbai porcelain to a wider audience, he and his brother Wang Shuibin established a research society in 2011 that has brought together Qingbai porcelain collectors and experts. "The Wang brothers successfully revived traditional Qingbai porcelain techniques that had been lost for over 700 years," says Li …

Wang Clay Jiangxi Jingdezhen Porcelain Qingbai Qingbai Porcelain

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Diplomats feel the charm of Beijing's culture

China Daily

Embracing Cultural Heritage: Hands-On Experience with Beijing's Intangible Cultural Heritage Techniques In addition to the rich tour routes linking Beijing's past and present, the event's diverse cultural experiences attracted diplomats from various countries. Prior to the opening ceremony, the diplomats found themselves captivated by traditional intangible cultural heritage crafts such as handcrafted sachets, cloisonné, and traditional rubbing techniques at different …

Cultural Heritage Cultural Beijing

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Silk manuscripts give hope to academia

China Daily

Parts of the Zidanku manuscripts describe the relationship between humans and heaven with writings and pictures of gods from the Warring States Period. Archaeologist Lothar von Falkenhausen at the University of California, Los Angeles, says although the manuscripts have been in the US for eight decades, they have only been seen by the people over two days — once in …

China Manuscripts Zidanku

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Silk manuscripts give hope to academia

China Daily

Parts of the Zidanku manuscripts describe the relationship between humans and heaven with writings and pictures of gods from the Warring States Period. Archaeologist Lothar von Falkenhausen at the University of California, Los Angeles, says although the manuscripts have been in the US for eight decades, they have only been seen by the people over two days — once in …

China Silk Manuscripts Zidanku Tomb

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Silk manuscripts give hope to academia

China Daily

Parts of the Zidanku manuscripts describe the relationship between humans and heaven with writings and pictures of gods from the Warring States Period. Archaeologist Lothar von Falkenhausen at the University of California, Los Angeles, says although the manuscripts have been in the US for eight decades, they have only been seen by the people over two days — once in …

China Manuscripts Zidanku

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Breathtaking Zibo glass art wows intl guests

China Daily

A group of international guests show great interest in the dazzling and magnificent pottery and glass art in Zibo, Shandong province. Thirty-seven international friends from nine countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand, recently visited Jinxiang Glass Studio in Zibo's Boshan to experience pottery and glass art. It also bridges the gap between local and foreign cultures," …

Zibo Glass Art Boshan Jinxiang Glass

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Breathtaking Zibo glass art wows intl guests

China Daily

A group of international guests show great interest in the dazzling and magnificent pottery and glass art in Zibo, Shandong province. Thirty-seven international friends from nine countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand, recently visited Jinxiang Glass Studio in Zibo's Boshan to experience pottery and glass art. It also bridges the gap between local and foreign cultures," …

Glass Zibo Foreign Friends Glass Art Boshan