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Taicang takes measures to preserve Jiangnan Sizhu
1 week ago

Taicang takes measures to preserve Jiangnan Sizhu

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: December 17, 2024 In recent years, Taicang has been committed to preserving and developing Jiangnan Sizhu, a national intangible cultural heritage item originating in the city. One notable achievement is the gold award secured by Taicang Wuyang Sizhu Orchestra at the third International Jiangnan Sizhu Invitational Competition in 2015, which brought Taicang's efforts to develop this art …

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NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights
1 week, 5 days ago

NYC has scores of small, specialized or quirky museums. Here are some highlights

Associated Press  

New York can be a magical place for museumgoers. Here’s some of what’s happening at NYC’s “other” museums: 227 W 27th St. Tucked inside the Fashion Institute of Technology, behind the big sculpture in front, is the city’s only museum solely devoted to fashion. “It’s about Africa as an idea that continues to inspire designers from Africa and also those …

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Chinese folk artists bring ancient rap songs to life
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese folk artists bring ancient rap songs to life

China Daily  

Danzhou Diaosheng, or Danzhou Rhyming Sounds, is a traditional song-and-dance form that originates in the city of Danzhou. When you're feeling sulky, singing it can help dispel the negative mood," said Tang Baoshan, a local inheritor of Danzhou Diaosheng, explaining why it is popular. Also, the city of Danzhou has incorporated the art form into the curriculum of primary schools, …

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Marco Polo commemorations deepen Sino-Italian cultural exchanges
9 months, 1 week ago

Marco Polo commemorations deepen Sino-Italian cultural exchanges

China Daily  

Suzhou, dubbed "the Venice of the East" by Marco Polo in the 13th century, became a sister city of Venice in 1980. Italians and Chinese are coming together to remember Marco Polo and his trailblazing journey along the ancient Silk Road over seven centuries ago, through a series of cultural events. An art exhibition themed "Marco Polo: Art and Discovery" …

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Home is where the art is
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Home is where the art is

China Daily  

One exhibit stands out from the ongoing exhibition China's Southern Paradise: Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta, on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Within an area of 5 square meters, the rubbing, created in the first half of the 20th century, depicts modern-day Suzhou, featuring six water gates and more than 300 bridges, validating the city's entitlement to …

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Zibo city culture, art festival opens in Russia's Novgorod
1 year ago

Zibo city culture, art festival opens in Russia's Novgorod

China Daily  

The China Culture and Art Festival – organized by the Zhangdian district of Zibo city, in East China's Shandong province – was recently held in Veliky Novgorod, one of the most ancient cities in Russia. The event was themed on promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture and promoting friendship between China and Russia. Through them, Russian friends were able to appreciate …

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What's on
1 year ago

What's on

China Daily  

Figures in city Court ladies, learned men in desolation, and Buddhist and mythological characters were once recurring subjects of classic Chinese figure painting. City and Figure, an exhibition at Shanghai's China Art Museum, traces that progress through the endeavors of teachers and students from 40-odd art academies from around the country. Running until Feb 25, the exhibition is being held …

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Buffalo, NY Through Five Extraordinary Landmarks
1 year, 1 month ago

A First-Timer’s Guide to Buffalo, NY Through Five Extraordinary Landmarks

The Independent  

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House Anyone who appreciates amazing buildings will find much to get excited about in Buffalo, especially as seminal American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed several buildings in the area. The most famous — and one of the greatest of his career — is the 1.5 acre estate he created for Buffalo businessman Darwin D.Martin in the …

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Chandigarh witnesses a celebration of art
1 year, 8 months ago

Chandigarh witnesses a celebration of art

Hindustan Times  

American artist Georgia O’Keeffe once said, “I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way—things I had no words for.” Visitors taking a look at the artworks on display Local artists too, got a voice to express their innermost thoughts, at the art exhibition organised by the department of art and cultural affairs, Haryana, …

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Pictures of the week: A supernova, Banksy’s Valentine’s art and family reunited after Turkey earthquake
1 year, 10 months ago

Pictures of the week: A supernova, Banksy’s Valentine’s art and family reunited after Turkey earthquake

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A perfectly spherical explosion, called …

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Newcastle: Australia’s second oldest settlement
1 year, 10 months ago

Newcastle: Australia’s second oldest settlement

Hindustan Times  

Currently, with many direct flights per week to Sydney from Delhi and Bengaluru, India is now closely connected with the capital city of the east-coast Australian state of New South Wales. Newcastle: Here the land meets the sea spectacularly, European history shakes hands with modernity, 19th century architecture captivates photographers, art stored in museums and on the street walls satisfies …

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Naples city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Italy’s gateway to Amalfi
2 years, 6 months ago

Naples city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Italy’s gateway to Amalfi

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This is real-life Italy, not putting on a show for tourists: the city’s districts brim with street life, street food …

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Blake Lively transforms at the Met Gala in architecture-inspired Versace gown
2 years, 7 months ago

Blake Lively transforms at the Met Gala in architecture-inspired Versace gown

CNN  

CNN — Blake Lively paid tribute to New York City architecture in a shimmering gown that dramatically transformed as she walked the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night. Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds are co-hosts of the event, and while Reynolds wore a more classic tuxedo by Ralph Lauren for the theme “Gilded Glamour and White Tie,” Lively stunned …

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‘Sexist’ Marilyn Monroe statue installed in Palm Springs amid widespread opposition
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Sexist’ Marilyn Monroe statue installed in Palm Springs amid widespread opposition

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Art Newspaper, an editorial partner of CNN Style. CNN — Multiple protests, a popular petition, a legal action and a small fire have not been enough to stop the city of Palm Springs from installing a supersized and “hyper-sexualized” Marilyn Monroe sculpture on a public site next to the Palm Springs …

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Coastal city uses art to expand cultural influence
4 years ago

Coastal city uses art to expand cultural influence

China Daily  

Representatives attend the signing ceremony of key projects during the expo. CHINA DAILY The 2020 China Art Exposition, held recently in the coastal city in Shandong province, serves as a vital platform for Qingdao to expand its cultural influence and enhance exchanges with the world, experts said. The expo's online WeChat applet "China art expo" recorded more than 9 million …

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Dynamic digital creations
4 years ago

Dynamic digital creations

China Daily  

More than 40,000 people visit the recent Nanjing Art Fair International, which took place from Nov 26 to 29 at the Nanjing International Exhibition Center in Jiangsu province's capital. A recent fair in Jiangsu's provincial capital presented new media art, which is a relatively novel genre in the country, Zhang Kun reports in Nanjing. Nanjing Art Fair International claims to …

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