Culture

Art and Design

Tales to savor

[2013-02-01 14:43]

The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes d'Hoffmann) is the second French opera produced by the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, but stylistically it can be said to be the first.

Western eye, Eastern gods

[2013-06-03 17:35]

Gods and goddesses from Greek mythology are often represented in Western art, but American-Australian artist David Jay Reed is more interested in the gods from Chinese folk legends and Buddhism.

Concierge service in the city of art

[2013-06-03 17:35]

"There is but one Paris," said Vincent van Gogh, and the Dutch master artist was but one of countless millions of visitors who have over the centuries been drawn by art to the French capital.

Paintings reflect artist's exploration about social changes

[2013-06-03 17:25]

A quiet artist, Wang Xing-wei has been fascinated with paintings since he was a child.

Shanghai youth photography art exhibition

[2013-09-12 10:31]

The 2nd Shanghai youth photography art exhibition started on Sept 10, and will run through the end of the month, during which 59 works will be on display.

Exhibition of Meneghetti's paintings kicks off in Wuhan

[2013-05-31 16:34]

An exhibition of Meneghetti's paintings kicked off at the provincial museum here on Thursday.

Body painting contest held in E China's Nanjing

[2013-05-31 16:28]

A body painting contest was held in China's Nanjing.

No longer unseen voices at Venice Biennale

[2013-05-31 08:35]

China will present its largest collateral exhibition with the most participating artists at Italy's 55th Venice Biennale.

Global presence

[2013-05-31 08:30]

Chinese artists will be well represented at the 55th Venice Biennale, an important showcase of the best contemporary artworks from around the world.

New art space breathes life into upscale mall

[2013-05-27 15:05]

Champagne in one hand and lamb kebab in the other, art lovers celebrated the opening of the new art space at Bund 18 in Shanghai on May 11.

People experience 'Rain Room' art installation in New York

[2013-05-24 11:08]

People experience the "Rain Room" art installation by Random International at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the United States, May 22, 2013.

Images of Society

[2013-05-24 10:59]

An ongoing exhibition showcases art pieces that reflect keen observation of life. They are works of 10 emerging artists under the age of 30.

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