The magical face-changing in Sichuan Opera is a century-old Chinese intangible cultural heritage. In Chengdu, Xinhua reporter Dasha sensed the vibrant pulse of this traditional art thriving in modern ...
Asia Now was born from a desire to provide visibility to an emerging Asian contemporary art scene that was still relatively unknown in Europe at the time. From its first edition in 2015 ...
Both Mei and Zhou were notable actors in Peking opera, a major genre of traditional Chinese opera, or "Xiqu," that arose in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in Beijing. Mei, born in 1894, was famous for ...
the literature and art of the people," said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, at a symposium on literature and art in ...
Centre Pompidou began collecting contemporary Chinese art in 1976 and has assembled 150 works by 58 artists. The purchase of 21 works marks a significant addition to the institution’s collection.
The reverse side of the commemorative coin showcases images of female roles from the Chinese Peking Opera, with a combination of colored patterns and decorative graphics, and it is inscribed with the ...