Light of hope
2011-04-08 11:36:21
As a third generation Beijing palace lantern craftsmen and one of the few well-known lantern masters in China, Zhai's superb craftsmanship never lacks admirers.
Rare collections of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
2011-04-06 14:48:16
The object is exquisitely shaped and original in workmanship, and is a perfect example of gold-jade combination sculptures.
Buying into the romance
2011-04-08 12:28:37
Chi Li is about to publish a new book that focuses on Chinese men, a major theme in her works.
Youths help promote Tibetan Opera
2011-04-07 14:09:10
The Tibetan Opera class was started in 2008, to carry on the traditional opera among young people and to promote Tibetan art.
China takes pole position in auctions
2011-04-07 12:03:46
The global art market has undergone a sea change with China taking the pole position in auctions from the United States and the United Kingdom.
Fruits of his labor
2011-04-06 06:32:46
Artist Tian Hongbo from Weifang, Shandong province, shows one of his peach-stone carvings on April 4, 2011.
Artistry on the horns of antiquity
2011-04-06 08:06:27
Call it an antiques exhibition with a point; dozens of them, in fact.
Out with the old, in with the new
2011-04-02 07:51:35
With modernity blazing through the city like an out of control steamroller, they argued, what will be left of China's past?
Tribute to a grassroots leader
2011-04-02 07:51:35
Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Festival, on April 5, is when Chinese pay tribute to their ancestors by visiting and cleaning their gravesites.
Mountains and parks prepare for Qingming
2011-03-31 07:58:54
Here's a few suggestions on enjoying Qingming Festival while learning more about it at the same time.
A crowd-pleasing act
2011-04-01 07:58:36
NCPA has stepped into the gap left by the China National Opera House, satisfying Beijing's thirst for opera.
On the road less traveled
2011-04-01 10:34:27
Peter Hessler says his latest offering Country Driving is sociology, anthropology and journalism rolled into one.