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.

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.

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.

Ambassador shares Tibetan beauty in Canberra

2013-05-29 21:03:36

Chinese ambassador to Australia Chen Yuming delivers a speech during the reception for launching an art exhibition called "Beauty of Tibet" in Canberra, Australia Wednesday.

Pole position

2013-05-30 09:44:03

At the age of 61, Sun Fengqin has taken up a hobby more commonly seen in nightclubs than retiree homes.

Advice for seniors about to take up pole dancing

2013-05-30 09:00:03

With the vigorous moves that pole dancing entails, such as swinging around a pole and dangling from it, how safe is the activity for senior citizens?

Russian film festival opens in Beijing

2013-05-29 12:47:43

A nine-day Russian film festival organized by the governments of China and Russia opened in Beijing on Monday amid efforts to boost cultural exchanges.

Chinese music, art exhibition in St. Petersburg

2013-05-29 11:00:48

The Chinese Artists' Society of Russia held Monday its second music and art exhibition at St. Petersburg's Smolny Institute.

Art from the soul

2013-05-28 14:05:48

Miao Shiming is teaching mentally challenged people how to paint, and he says we should not be surprised if the next Vincent van Gogh is among his students.