Spanish writer's act of faith

2013-11-19 07:50:27

Samanta Schweblin, one of the best young Spanish language novelists as nominated by British literary magazine Granta, has visited Beijing to promote the first Chinese edition of a collection of her short stories.

Artist Ron Mueck: depicting realism through sculpture

2013-11-19 10:07:55

Ron Mueck is a hyperrealist sculptor, whose art features body figures and is often made of fiberglass and resin materials.

Five-star dream

2013-11-19 07:50:27

Tash Aw says that for many people, China is now replacing the United States as the "promised land" to go, live and pursue their dreams.

Optical illusion art show in Shanghai

2013-11-19 14:31:36

Argentine artist Leandro Erlich's first solo show Feiyanzoubi is now on display at the Jing An Kerry Center in Shanghai and will run through Nov 22, 2013.

Longest wood carving breaks Guinness record

2013-11-18 11:08:54

A large wood carving featuring the famous historical painting "Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival" was named the longest wood carving in the world by Guinness World Book of Records on Nov 14, 2013.

Chinese prints from British Library on display

2013-11-18 11:00:39

Visitors enjoy Chinese prints collected by the British Library in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, November 15.

Go figure childhood memories by design

2013-11-17 14:05:47

More than 3,000 figure models by Kaiyodo, the world-renowned Japanese figure maker, are being exhibited in Shanghai.

Natural talent

2013-11-17 11:28:48

In traditional Chinese painting, artists usually have favorite subjects that express their personal feelings and tastes.

Impress with art

2013-11-15 10:31:44

A group of paintings by some of the most respected Impressionist artists has attracted unprecedented crowds to the Shanghai Museum. Zhang Kun joins the visitors for a glimpse of the treasures.

Taipei Digital Art Festival kicks off

2013-11-15 09:57:02

The 2013 Taipei Digital Art Festival will be held from Nov 15 to Nov 24 at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park.

Classical items grace autumn sales

2013-11-15 09:18:38

China Guardian Auctions is previewing and will hold its autumn sales through the weekend till Nov 24 in Beijing.

Monet's artwork exhibited in Taipei

2013-11-14 11:09:41

Visitors enjoy artist Claude Monet's artwork at Taiwan's National Museum of History in Taipei, November 13, 2013.