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  • Strokes of genius

    Strokes of genius

    Few others can boast the centuries of cultural influence of Wang Xizhi, whose work, thanks to the medium of rubbing, has obsessed emperors and laymen alike for nearly two millenniums, Zhao Xu reports.

    November 2, 2023

  • Conference on Wang Yangming Mind Philosophy held in Shaoxing

    Conference on Wang Yangming Mind Philosophy held in Shaoxing

    The 2023 Conference on Wang Yangming Mind Philosophy is held in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province from Oct 30 to Nov 1.

    November 2, 2023

  • Home is where the art is

    Home is where the art is

    Over eight decades ago, the artistic odyssey of Zao Wou-Ki, the internationally acclaimed Chinese-French painter, began in the enchanting city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, where his creativity took root and blossomed.

    October 27, 2023

  • Firing up the next generation

    Firing up the next generation

    The traditional firing techniques of Longquan celadon pottery, which dates back further than 1,600 years, was included on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List in 2009.

    August 29, 2023

  • Celadon pottery master salutes Asian Games

    Celadon pottery master salutes Asian Games

    Yue kiln master Shi Zhen has created a celadon jar — a green glazed pottery work called the Beach Volleyball Sea Pattern Jar — to express her best wishes for the upcoming Asian Games, bring old skills back to modern life and have more people appreciate its charm.

    August 28, 2023

  • A picture of determination

    A picture of determination

    Despite difficulties of his own, dedicated photographer captures the energy, persistence and inner strength of athletes who have succeeded in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, Yang Feiyue reports.

    August 22, 2023

  • Outstanding in his field

    Outstanding in his field

    For the past 20 years, Xu has been devoted to creating artwork on the theme of sunflowers.

    August 10, 2023

  • A natural harmony

    A natural harmony

    In 2017, she performed at top schools in the US, such as the Juilliard School in New York, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as famous performing arts venues, including the Lincoln Center in New York.

    July 6, 2023

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