Artists deliver a naturally inspiring exhibition

1 week, 3 days ago

Lend an ear to the tales of iconic Indian trees

Sir C.V. Raman was known to be a great lover of trees, plants and flowers, says S. Natesh, the author of the recently launched Iconic Trees of India. The author goes on to share the picture of a gorgeous primavera tree, Roseodendron donnell-smithii, topped with bold yellow blooms, which was planted to mark the spot where the Nobel laureate was …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

American artist paints self into images of life abroad

China Daily

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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4 weeks, 1 day ago

What's on

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Authentic beauty Beijing Fine Art Academy has in its collection several works that are considered iconic in the depiction of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, such as A Harvest of Delight in which late painter Huang Zhou drew a vivid harvest scene of singing and dancing. In September, resident painters of Beijing Fine Art Academy traveled to Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang, for …

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1 month ago

Memories of a master

China Daily

Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

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1 month ago

Memories of a master

China Daily

Pipa and Fair Lady, also by Lin. Currently part of the collection of Shanghai's China Art Museum, the painting depicts jiashan, or a faux mountain, an important part of classical Chinese gardens that are piled with hollow rocks of varying sizes, shapes and textures. In a departure from the traditional way of depicting gardens, Wu used ink lines and colored …

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1 month ago

Memories of a master

China Daily

Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

Hong Kong Chinese Lin Lin Fengmian University Art

1 month ago

Memories of a master

China Daily

Visitors to The Road to China Modern Art, an exhibition at Tsinghua University Art Museum in Beijing running until Jan 3. CHINA DAILY In an article written to commemorate the death of Lin Fengmian, painter Wu Guanzhong recounted the events of a trip to Hong Kong in 1989, when he attempted to call the former teacher. Lin had been Wu's …

Art Hong Kong Chinese Lin Lin Fengmian

Focusing on the wonder of nature

China Daily

By Yang Feiyue | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-09 08:53 Wild yaks at the Kumukuli Desert, one of the world's highest deserts in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Award-winning photos depict wild argali sheep overlooking a city in Xinjiang, by Zhao Lansheng CHINA DAILY They stood out from more than 37,600 submissions from across the world, and covered a …

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Focusing on the wonder of nature

China Daily

Wild yaks at the Kumukuli Desert, one of the world's highest deserts in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Award-winning photos depict wild argali sheep overlooking a city in Xinjiang, by Zhao Lansheng CHINA DAILY They stood out from more than 37,600 submissions from across the world, and covered a wide range of wildlife groups, natural conservation areas, and the …

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1 month ago

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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, 1 week ago

Ink artist brings his land to life in landscape works

China Daily

Xue Liang's landscape paintings are on display at the National Art Museum of China. The energy delivered by Xue's strokes reminds one of Fu Baoshi, a great landscape artist of the 20th century who more than six decades ago led a team of Jiangsu painters to travel across the country, depicting "new scenery" after the founding of the People's Republic …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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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 …

Art

1 month, 2 weeks ago

What's on

China Daily

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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Beijing's ancient trees receive tender care and restoration

China Daily

As Hungarian tourist Peter Tuli wandered through Jingshan Park in central Beijing, his gaze was drawn to a remarkable sight: a millennium-old Chinese scholar tree standing proudly. "We have implemented a series of restoration measures for the ancient trees, such as connecting green spaces to expand their nutrient area and installing protective fencing to reduce visitor interference," said Zhou Mingjie, …

Ancient Trees Beijing Tree Park Jingshan Park

1 month, 4 weeks ago

From passersby to residents

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A clay-board artwork inspired by the mural of A Deer of Nine Colors from the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, created by Wu Mingfei using AI tools. At the age of 10, Wu Mingfei received a gift from his mother: a thick book about the murals in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. However, due to their high …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

From passersby to residents

China Daily

A clay-board artwork inspired by the mural of A Deer of Nine Colors from the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, created by Wu Mingfei using AI tools. At the age of 10, Wu Mingfei received a gift from his mother: a thick book about the murals in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. However, due to their high …

China China Daily Russian Wu Mingfei Pronkina Dunhuang Mural

1 month, 4 weeks ago

From passersby to residents

China Daily

A clay-board artwork inspired by the mural of A Deer of Nine Colors from the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, created by Wu Mingfei using AI tools. At the age of 10, Wu Mingfei received a gift from his mother: a thick book about the murals in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province. However, due to their high …

China China Daily Russian Wu Mingfei Pronkina Dunhuang Mural

Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

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Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

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2 months ago

Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

France China Exhibition French Chinese Shanghai Downtown Shanghai

2 months ago

Shanghai exhibition unite Chinese and French artisans

China Daily

An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. An exhibition at Zhang Yuan, a cluster of repurposed historical buildings in downtown Shanghai, is presenting a dialogue between artisans from China and France. The exhibition, held from Nov 4 to 10, brought together artisans working for 17 French luxury houses and Chinese …

France China Exhibition French Chinese Shanghai Downtown Shanghai

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

China Daily

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

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Art Collector's Legacy: Exploring the Richness of Russian Art and Culture

China Daily

The State Tretyakov Gallery presents an extensive collection of Russian art and culture spanning over 500 years, showcasing the country's rich history and diverse landscape. The exhibition features paintings by Ivan Shishkin, one of the most celebrated landscape artists of the Peredvizhniki movement, who captures the beauty and vastness of Russia's natural landscapes. The exhibition also explores the country's cultural …

Culture History Art Russia Beijing

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

China Daily

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

Culture Art Art History Cross-Strait Taipei

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Themed exhibitions on Buddha trail open in Zhejiang

China Daily

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

Chinese

2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Journey Through the Mogao Caves: Exploring the Vision of a Master Painter

China Daily

An exhibition showcasing the works of artist Chang Shuhong, who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Mogao Caves, is currently on display at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in Hangzhou. Visitors can explore the artist's journey through the caves, with his paintings reflecting the beauty and cultural significance of the place.

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2 months, 3 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 Shen

3 months, 1 week ago

Artist's Beijing solo continues literati painting tradition

China Daily

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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3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Poetic painting A poetic sense with philosophical overtones has long been pursued by Chinese landscape painters. When layering strokes either boldly or subtly, artists tried to build a spiritual link with the universe and to give the viewers a sense of time and space, while leaving room for imagination and meditation. Poetry in Chinese Mountains and Waters Paintings is a …

Chinese

4 months ago

Artists bring the cultural history of trees to Mumbai

The Hindu

A glitch, once a simple digital error, has become a visual language in contemporary art — a metaphor for disruption or imperfection. The canvases at Mumbai’s Nature Morte have brought paintings titled, Arboretum - Ebb and Flow, oil on canvas, by Delhi-based artists Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra, together known as Thukral and Tagra. It is funny that this realisation …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily

Artist and choreographer responsible for devising dance tradition based on Mogao's images are focus of touring exhibition, Chen Nan reports. 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 …

Chang Gao Bringing Dunhuang

4 months, 1 week ago

Painting with the colors of nature

China Daily

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

Mineral Pigments China Cultural National Museum

4 months, 1 week ago

Painting with the colors of nature

China Daily

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

Mineral Pigments

4 months, 1 week ago

Painting with the colors of nature

China Daily

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

Mineral Pigments China Cultural National Museum

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese artist showcases traditional paintings in New York

China Daily

Liu Jingtao, a Chinese artist from Central China's Hubei province, introduces one of his works at an exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Aug 15, 2024. Chinese artist Liu Jingtao on Thursday kicked off his solo exhibition of 17 artworks on Chinese landscapes, Tibetan buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings in New York City. Liu, an artist …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese artist showcases traditional paintings in New York

China Daily

Liu Jingtao, a Chinese artist from Central China's Hubei province, introduces one of his works at an exhibition in New York City, the United States, on Aug 15, 2024. Chinese artist Liu Jingtao on Thursday kicked off his solo exhibition of 17 artworks on Chinese landscapes, Tibetan buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings in New York City. Liu, an artist …

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5 months, 1 week ago

The rebirth of an artist

China Daily

The Old Art School is an example of Zhao Dajun's experiment with geometric patterns. "I thought they were deeply impressed in my mind, but when I painted them after I came home, I was not able to fully convey the same marvelous feeling of that night and the spirituality of the mountains." Du Pengfei, executive director of the Tsinghua University …

Art

5 months, 1 week ago

The rebirth of an artist

China Daily

The Old Art School is an example of Zhao Dajun's experiment with geometric patterns. "I thought they were deeply impressed in my mind, but when I painted them after I came home, I was not able to fully convey the same marvelous feeling of that night and the spirituality of the mountains." Du Pengfei, executive director of the Tsinghua University …

Art

5 months, 1 week ago

The rebirth of an artist

China Daily

Geometry exhibits Zhao Dajun's paintings and sketches. Geometry, a new exhibition at the Tsinghua University Art Museum until Oct 16, presents insight into Zhao's art and captures his intense feelings and absolute love for oil painting. The exhibition includes 34 paintings and dozens of sketches that navigate the course he referred to as "his modernism", on which he embarked in …

Xizang Zhao

5 months, 1 week ago

The rebirth of an artist

China Daily

Geometry exhibits Zhao Dajun's paintings and sketches. For example, he used the graphic tension in The Old Art School, one of the pieces on display, to capture his early years at the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts and his initial attempts, despite hardships, to establish an individual style. He made the same attempt in the 1990s with The Smelter, another …

Zhao

5 months, 1 week ago

Wooden planks a platform for artist to pursue spiritual height

China Daily

Wang Qibiao positions wooden planks in the center of his art. While in the work of Wang Qibiao, wooden planks are definitely the center of stage. Wood Manifestation, his ongoing exhibition at Chinese Academy of Oil Painting, of Chinese National Academy of Arts, shows his exploration to turn planks into the subject of his art, aided by carving and layering …

Wooden Planks Pursue Spiritual Wooden Planks

5 months, 1 week ago

Wooden planks a platform for artist to pursue spiritual height

China Daily

Wang Qibiao positions wooden planks in the center of his art. While in the work of Wang Qibiao, wooden planks are definitely the center of stage. Wood Manifestation, his ongoing exhibition at Chinese Academy of Oil Painting, of Chinese National Academy of Arts, shows his exploration to turn planks into the subject of his art, aided by carving and layering …

Wooden Planks Wooden Planks

5 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 weeks 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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Exhibition Chinese Chen Yan Guangdong Paintings Hua

5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Passion for plants takes photographer worldwide

China Daily

Zhou Xinxin examines debris from a landslide he encountered while conducting a botanical survey in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in 2020. Then one day, he stumbled upon a news article discussing the identification of wild plants in urban areas, which sparked his newfound interest in botanical exploration. After spending several months taking photos of plants in Beijing and trying …

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