Though known for horses, painter has broader range

2013-09-29 09:00:59

The works of Qi Hong, a Chinese painter who grew up on horseback, have more to say with their distinctive combination of Eastern and Western styles.

Christie's holds inaugural auction

2013-09-27 10:33:54

Christie's announced its official entry to the Chinese mainland with an inaugural auction on Thursday night that earned 153 million yuan.

Inside story - from factory to cultural hub

2013-09-27 10:27:19

The concrete structures of the 798 Art Zone in northeastern Beijing stem from the North China Radio Equipment Joint Factory built with help from East Germany in the 1950s.

The flowing colors of 798 art district

2013-09-27 10:23:24

Most of the old factories in Dashanzi area have disappeared. The zone was transformed with the arrival of artists around 10 years ago.

East meets West in vibrant paintings

2013-09-27 07:09:04

Symbols, lines and blue and rose hues are seen in all of Chinese artist Hong Ming's paintings. It reminds people of the Spanish master Pablo Picasso. But something fresh and exotic differentiates Hong's paintings with a coat of oriental mystery.

Outdoor attraction

2013-09-27 01:54:51

The ongoing large-scale outdoor show, Attraction, at Beijing National Stadium combines music, dance, acrobatics and technology.

Lv garden

2013-09-26 16:14:31

Lv garden

Gunpowder drawing created for auction

2013-09-26 15:05:41

Inspired by his hometown's past, as well as its present, Quanzhou artist Cai Guoqiang created a gunpowder drawing on paper on a live show in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Visual artworks by college students

2013-09-25 16:13:26

Visual artworks from nearly 80 college students were presented at the 3rd Biennial of College Students Public Visual Art in Shanghai, east China.

2013 Beijing Int'l Jewelry Expo kicks off

2013-09-25 15:36:21

The 2013 Beijing International Jewelry Expo will last from Sept 24 to Oct 12 in Beijing, capital of China.

Photos: Living among lions(2)

2013-09-25 11:00:18

Chen Jianxing works for Tanzania National Parks. The job enables him to watch lions freely, which was his childhood obsession.

Photos: Living among lions(1)

2013-09-25 10:42:45

Chen Jianxing works for Tanzania National Parks. The job enables him to watch lions freely, which was his childhood obsession.