Ancient art given new life

2013-04-19 09:31:46

The cliff paintings of the Yinshan Mountains represent thousands of years of history, and now an antique collector turned gallery owner is on a mission to honor their artistic legacy.

Cultural exchange inspires 'creative trance'

2013-04-18 10:45:22

Cultural exchanges between Chinese and African artists have borne creative fruit.

Chinese paintings on permanent display in UN

2013-04-18 09:45:53

A Chinese artist presented on Monday to the United Nations two of his paintings for permanent display at the headquarters of the world organization.More on art

Diverse arts festival brings the world to Beijing

2013-04-18 09:42:44

There are not many chances to hear Jose Carreras sing in Chinese, but Beijing audiences are about to get a rare opportunity.Star talk series: Johnnie To

3900 items under hammer at China Guardian's spring auction

2013-04-17 17:17:05

China Guardian Auctions Co, one of the top auction houses in China, will present more than 3,900 items at its spring sale in May in Beijing.

Bach, Beethoven behind bars

2013-04-16 09:51:40

Strains of classical music echoed not inside a concert hall, but in a bleak Chicago jail where teenage boys await trial on charges ranging from drug dealing to murder.

Bach, Beethoven behind bars

2013-04-16 09:43:42

Strains of classical music echoed not inside a concert hall, but in a bleak Chicago jail where teenage boys await trial on charges ranging from drug dealing to murder.

Dancer with a cause

2013-04-15 16:57:28

Durban native Suzette Ackermann is a fitness and dance instructor who moonlights as an activist working to alleviate the plight of dolphins being captured in Taiji, Japan.

East meets West on drafting table

2013-04-15 15:10:46

Western architectural firms in China are finding steady work and more leeway for creative design. Dior's 30-minute encore Colorful creations

Zaire legacy

2013-04-15 10:00:17

A rare exhibition is taking place in Shanghai Museum - wood sculptures from along the Congo River.Wuxia on the Web goes West as genre spreads

Star power explains Greek tragedy

2013-04-15 09:38:12

A production of Oedipus the King in which Oedipus and Jocasta speak Mandarin may help Chinese audiences understand the ancient Greek drama.More on art

Musical sings the universal love of mother

2013-04-15 09:26:14

Chinese producer Li Dun's latest musical is inspired by a heart-wrenching television news item he saw two years ago.