Art of love

2013-06-03 10:02:45

It was love at first sight for African Neneh Ada Yang and her Chinese husband Yang Yan. They share the same passion for painting and have jointly exhibited their works.

Inspiration from out of this world

2013-06-03 08:11:14

When television showed the life in the Shenzhou VI manned spacecraft in 2005, Jiao Xuefeng was amazed to see an astronaut playing a puzzle game featuring facial makeup of Peking Opera, a work of his father.

Fresh-faced art

2013-06-03 00:53:36

It's a traditional Chinese art, but the facial makeup of Peking Opera is finding a modern renaissance with the magical touch of Jiao Yingming.

Nations linked by dance

2013-06-02 02:22:25

Although Dai Ailian, the Trinidad-born doyenne of dance in China, passed away seven years ago, her spirit of exploring dance from different cultures continues.

Art owned by T.S. Eliot's wife on sale

2013-06-01 08:12:26

It's the collection that Cats built.

Exhibition of Meneghetti's paintings kicks off in Wuhan

2013-05-31 16:34:18

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 16:28:34

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

Art beat (June 1-9)

2013-05-31 14:37:07

Some culture shows in Beijing during June 1-June 9.

No longer unseen voices at Venice Biennale

2013-05-31 08:35:38

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

Global presence

2013-05-31 04:10:18

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

Documentary shines light on Peking Opera

2013-05-30 17:34:58

A China Central Television documentary is ready to, in CCTV's head Hu Zhanfan's words, make international audiences fall in love with Peking Opera.

Impression, yes. But where was Liu Sanjie?

2013-05-30 14:52:59

The 1960 film Liu Sanjie was very much a product of its times. Despite its roots in ancient Zhuang folklore, the tale was re-imagined as an exemplar of class struggle.