Animated ambitions
2013-03-25 11:02:27
Prompted by his work for the Beijing Olympics, US animator Brian Dowrick sets up a school in Beijing.
Old lessons for young students
Brush captures enduring love
2013-03-25 10:35:01
Man's lifelong affection for his wife moves millions on the Web. After his wife died, Rao Pingru started to paint pictures of her.Tuned in, toned up
It's only rock 'n' roll, but she likes it
2013-03-25 09:47:46
In 2006, New York native Maya E. Rudolph went to Beijing and found Chinese rock 'n' roll. In 2012, she returned to make a film about it.Pop goes the pipa
Art and the architect
2013-03-25 09:22:41
Architect Arthur Chan moonlights as an installation artist when he isn't busy designing interiors.
Designers put own stamp on Valentino's fashions
2013-03-24 07:58:23
PARIS - The setting was a reception hall in the Salomon de Rothschild mansion. In front of a lavish table setting were the designers who took over the Valentino label in late 2008: Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Digital aids that help ease the pain of getting over a breakup
2013-03-24 07:58:23
At least in the old days lovers could split, move on and retain their dignity. Now, in the age of social media, extrication is nearly impossible. The pain of a breakup is nourished by an endless real-time stream of Facebook status updates, Instagram photos and tweets about one's ex.
Art beat (March 22-April 26)
2013-03-22 14:57:40
Art events in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou on March 22-April 26.
Tuned in, toned up
2013-03-22 09:53:14
Five new works by international composers that were inspired by a visit to China signify a new approach to cultural exchanges.The signs are good
Pop goes the pipa
2013-03-22 09:23:17
Wu Man is the de facto ambassador of Chinese pipa players, doing all she can to spread the string music.'Old clerks' show the rich how to shop