A new exhibition at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai presents the prolific career of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) through the lens of British fashion designer Paul Smith.
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The capital of numerous dynasties, the metropolis tells of imperial power and brings insight into the lives of ancient people, Wang Ru reports in Luoyang, Henan.
The ancient city of Dongjing, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), continues to resonate with modern-day people. Not only does it remain buried 8 to 10 meters beneath present-day Kaifeng, Henan province, but its influence is also evident in the designs of the city's contemporary tourist attractions.
In addition to Luoyang and Kaifeng, other cities of Henan province, such as the former ancient capitals, Zhengzhou and Anyang, also stand as guardians of China's rich heritage. Together, they invite visitors to transcend time and space and explore Chinese civilization. These sites are not just historical treasures but also symbols of an enduring cultural legacy, echoing the wisdom and grandeur of China's past.
At just 18 years old and still a high school student, Chen Yinuo has made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Best Web Documentary Award at the 21st Chinese-American Film and TV Festival, held in Los Angeles on Nov 6.
Sinologists and literary experts from China and Russia gathered in Moscow recently to discuss new partnerships in copyright protection and civilizational mutual learning.
It's a land where the banshees' shrieks eat the earth. Ancient people believed the hellish sound of the wind gnawing the Gobi landscape in the Ghost City of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's Karamay carried the screams of the underworld's denizens.
A book-sharing event for the Turkish edition of Woxin Guichu Shi Dunhuang (My Heart Belongs to Dunhuang) was held on Dec 16 during the 42nd International Istanbul Book Fair, which opened on Dec 13. According to Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese publishing delegation presented more than 700 titles at the fair.
When night falls in Beijing, and the world retreats into silence, Terry Townshend knows the predawn darkness is a migrant highway — an invisible river of wings, calls, and journeys spanning hemispheres every spring and autumn.
Imagine a lively store that incorporates elements like handicrafts, snack vendors, Thai music and coffee tastings, which engage all five senses and create a lively, market-like atmosphere.
Design engineer makes it his life's mission to bring back the ancient craftsmanship of black pottery, taking it out of museum collections and into homes for everyday use, Wang Xin reports.