Art

Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

Xi Jinping Urges China, US Youth to Advance Bilateral Cooperation

President Xi Jinping told students from 10 US universities he hopes young people will advance China-US cooperation in a reply to their letter.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

ACK Kyoto Art Fair: Contemporary Art Meets Tradition in Kyoto

The ACK Kyoto Art Fair, held from October 31 to November 3, 2023, brought contemporary art to the historical heart of Kyoto, merging modern...

Natee Utarit’s “Déjà vu” Exhibition Explores East-West Power Dynamics

Thai artist Natee Utarit’s exhibition “Déjà vu: When the Sun Rises in the West” at The Private Museum in Singapore confronts viewers with an...

Mark Rothko’s “Untitled (Yellow and Blue)” Sells for $32.5M at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

Mark Rothko’s painting Untitled (Yellow and Blue) was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong for HK$252.5 million (US$32.5 million) on November 11, 2024. This sale marked a...

Italian Police Uncover Major European Art Forgery Network Targeting Banksy, Picasso, and Warhol

Italian police have unveiled an extensive pan-European forgery network involved in creating and selling fake artworks attributed to major names in modern and contemporary...

Vatican Unveils AI-Enhanced Virtual Tours for St. Peter’s Basilica Ahead of 2025 Jubilee

The Vatican has launched an innovative series of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced services for St. Peter’s Basilica, opening virtual access to its breathtaking Renaissance art...

New Hong Kong Exhibition Explores Untold Stories of Chinese Migrants in New Zealand

A new digital installation at Tai Kwun in Hong Kong’s Central district titled DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal brings to life the often-overlooked experiences of Chinese migrants...

Dakar Biennale Explores Slavery’s Legacy Through Contemporary Art

The 2024 Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, known as Dak’Art, opened with a vivid display of colour and creativity in Senegal’s capital, contrasting...

Art Collaboration Kyoto Fuses Modern Art with Historic Venues

At this year’s Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), held from October 31 to November 3 at the Kyoto International Conference Centre, visitors were greeted by...

Rare Typescript of “The Little Prince” with Saint-Exupéry’s Edits on Sale for $1.25 Million

A rare typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved novella The Little Prince, featuring the author’s handwritten corrections, is set to go on sale for...

Traditional Chinese Wedding Rituals: Hair-Combing, Leaving Home, and Entering Groom’s Home

Chinese weddings are rich in cultural traditions, with several symbolic rituals meant to bring good fortune to the newlyweds. Among these are the hair-combing...

Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes Tops PEN America’s Most-Banned Books List

Jodi Picoult’s novel Nineteen Minutes, once lauded as essential reading for young adults, now leads PEN America’s list of the most-banned books in U.S....

Japan’s Shelf-Sharing Bookstores Revitalize Community and Culture

In Japan, a new kind of bookstore is bringing back the joy of discovering unique reads by allowing anyone to rent a shelf to...

Lily Li Li-li: Celebrating the Martial Arts Icon of 1970s Shaw Brothers Cinema

Among the great martial arts actresses of the 1970s, Lily Li Li-li stands out as a Shaw Brothers icon who captivated audiences with her...

Boy George Launches “Fame” Art Collection Celebrating Icons of Music and Stardom

British singer-songwriter Boy George is stepping into the art world with "Fame," a vibrant collection of portraits that explore the relationship between celebrities and...

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