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Hundreds cheer abbot's efforts to return Buddha head

2016-03-08 08:08

Abbot Hsing Yun's recent visit to Beijing is probably among his most significant cross-Straits trips.

View of European influence on Chinese modern masters

2016-03-08 08:08

The modernism movement nurtured a number of Chinese artists who studied and lived in France in the early 20th century, such as Lin Fengmian and Xu Beihong.

Italian artist's works show influence by Chinese monk Shi Tao

2016-03-04 08:57

Italian artist Beatrice Caracciolo's abstract works have long been inspired by Chinese paintings. Her debut exhibition in Beijing that opened on Tuesday seeks to show that influence.

Chopin and more

2016-03-02 09:14

From Peking Opera music and recomposed works of Frederic Chopin to cello performances accompanied by ballet, the Sennheiser Shanghai Concert Hall will explore many areas of music through a series of concerts in March, according to a recent announcement by the venue management.

Story set in rural Shaanxi ready to hit Beijing's stages soon

2016-03-02 08:29

Chen Zhongshi's novel Bai Lu Yuan (White Deer Plain) was published in 1993, and it has been in the spotlight since.

Artist Cui Ruzhuo's 'finger-ink'show opens at Palace Museum

2016-03-01 09:57

Cui Ruzhuo's 'finger-ink' show opens at the Palace Museum, marking a rare chance for a living artist, Wang Kaihao reports.

Matthieu Chedid to bring his rock mantra to China again

2016-02-24 08:23

French rocker Matthieu Chedid has described his first China tour six years ago as "an incredible adventure" and his second in 2014 as something that allowed him to feel the country's spirit even more.

Beijing hutong art space more a 'back garden'

2016-02-23 07:57

The Beijing Culture and Art Center, which opened in January in the heart of the city, doesn't see itself as an up-end art space, but rather as a "back garden".

Tea-time treasures

2016-02-23 07:10

A Beijing exhibition of antiques from different dynasties reflects people's pursuit of simplicity and refinement in ancient China.

Fusion moves

2016-02-16 11:12

Wang Yizhou seeks to marry different art philosophies in his latest works, Lin Qi reports.

Monkey works and more to highlight Capital Museum shows

2016-02-16 09:38

This year, when the Capital Museum in Beijing celebrates its 35th birthday, it promises not to hold "any major ceremonies".

A guide to New Year temple fairs in Beijing

2016-02-05 14:56

Going to temple fairs during Spring Festival remains a favorite activity of Beijing residents spending the Lunar New Year in the capital. Most offer cultural performances and a variety of booths with vendors demonstrating and selling traditional arts and crafts.