Snuff and stuff
2013-04-01 05:47:57
Alate-Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) bronze tripod jue gets passed down by generations of an American family, losing two of its legs, as well as the awe it once inspired, only to find its way on a plane back to China, legs in tow and reattached.
Embracing color for its own sake
2013-03-31 17:56:33
For several decades, Paris-based artist Carlos Cruz-Diez, now 90, has been devoted to changing people's established understanding of color.
Cornering the market
Time travels through design and art
2013-03-31 17:56:33
The entrance to O'Clock Time Design, Design Time, an art exhibition related to timepieces, is narrow and dim.Sound of the Xity showcases China
Blooming history
2013-03-31 17:55:56
We all know that flower arrangement is not as easy as it looks. But while there is a lot more to it than meets the eye.Reinvigorating ink painting
When art mixes with business
2013-03-31 17:55:56
Theater director Wang Chaoge is excited about the potential of China's culture industry.China's art market suffers weak sales Blast from the past
The Double Bass strikes a common note with audience
2013-03-31 08:22:57
Watch The Double Bass, a Chinese production of German writer Patrick Suskind's theater piece, and feel the lonely double bassist playing out your own life.
Time travels through design and art
2013-03-31 08:21:49
The entrance to O'Clock Time Design, Design Time, an art exhibition related to timepieces, is narrow and dim. Ceilings and walls have rough and uneven surfaces. Walking through, visitors feel as if they are walking through a time tunnel.
Great expectations for 'Matilda' on Broadway
2013-03-31 08:21:23
"Matilda" isn't just one of the most anticipated shows of the Broadway season. This new musical is the theater's latest shot at the dream of a global blockbuster, a rare glory that producers and audiences crave to offset all the duds that cross the stage each year.
The cabby hears all, and turns it into art
2013-03-31 08:21:23
His career as a New York City taxi driver began with an overnight shift, a creative urge, and a brazen interpretation of privacy laws.
The potential of China's art market
2013-03-29 10:46:30
Prices of Chinese art works could be set higher if exhibitions, cultural centers, and the curation and planning of shows was improved.
The challenges facing the market in China
2013-03-29 10:46:30
Sources of high-end art works have gradually dried up, leaving auctioneers with depleted resources and facing grave difficulties in the collection of items for auction. To collect more high-end work for the next season, some have been forced to travel overseas.
Local versus global
2013-03-29 10:46:30
Along with China, India is another emerging market for Western art collectors. But unlike the Westerners, Chinese collectors show little interest in southeast Asian art. Experts believe this is a result of a strongly nationalistic streak among Chinese collectors.