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.

Kosovo Artist Turns Bras into Bags to Support Breast Cancer Awareness with “Shliroj Cicat”

Under Pristina’s October sun, women gather at a stall, each bringing a unique item to donate: a bra. These bras, part of a breast...

Hong Kong Exhibition Celebrates Artistic Talents of People with Disabilities

In Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, the Morning Relay exhibition features ceramic figurines that stretch the limits of imagination, offering a glimpse into the...

Mundano’s Powerful Mural in São Paulo Uses Ash and Mud to Protest Deforestation

Brazilian street artist Mundano has unveiled a striking new mural in São Paulo, incorporating ash from forest fires and mud from recent floods in...

Hong Kong Ballet’s The Butterfly Lovers Shines with Emotion and Innovation

The Butterfly Lovers, the first full-length ballet co-created by Ricky Hu Songwei, Hong Kong Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence, is a captivating work that successfully merges classical...

Photographer Chronicles the History of Incheon’s Chinatown in New Book

In the 1980s, photographer Kim Bo-sub frequently visited Incheon’s Chinatown in South Korea, drawn to its unique atmosphere and rich Chinese heritage. The area,...

13th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival Showcases Martial Arts Excellence

The 13th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival commenced in Dengfeng, Henan Province, China, bringing together over 2,500 martial arts professionals from around the world...

Rediscovering Kim Lim: The Abstract Sculptor Who Defied Categorization

In the mid-1960s, Singapore-born artist Kim Lim made her mark on British television, speaking confidently about her monumental sculpture Day, which stood alongside works...

“Fragments of Curiosities” Exhibition in Hong Kong Explores Memory Through Art

The "Fragments of Curiosities" exhibition at Hart Haus in Hong Kong's Kennedy Town brings together seven artists who explore the concept of memory through...

Discover China’s Ancient Civilisations Through Rare Artefacts at Hong Kong Palace Museum

A new exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum titled "The Origins of Chinese Civilisation" showcases over 100 rare archaeological treasures, offering a unique...

Dutch Museums Celebrate 150 Years of Impressionism and Showcase Andy Warhol’s “Royal Edition”

In 1874, a group of young artists in Paris revolutionized the art world by showcasing their paintings in defiance of the rigid norms of...

Controversial Artwork by Gaetano Pesce Unveiled in Naples, Sparking Debate

A new 12-meter-tall sculpture by the late Italian designer Gaetano Pesce has sparked conversation and controversy in Naples, Italy. Installed in Piazza del Municipio,...

Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo Faces Leadership Change Weeks Before Event

The executive director of the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), Heidi Chu Ching-han, resigned in mid-September, just weeks before the high-profile international event...

The Historical Significance of Silk in Chinese Musical Instruments

Silk, a natural fiber as iconic to China as paper and gunpowder, has long been associated with fine fabrics and clothing. However, its influence...

Microbiologist and Art Restorer Mother-Daughter Duo Use Bacteria to Restore Historic Paintings

In an extraordinary fusion of science and art, Spanish microbiologist Pilar Bosch and her mother, art restorer Pilar Roig, have teamed up to restore...

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