Art Beijing to feature new faces

Launched in 2006, this year's Art Beijing expo will open in grand fashion, running from April 29 to May 1 at the National Agricultural Center.

Chinese artist awarded Coubertin Medal

The president of the International Olympic Committee issued the "Pierre de Coubertin Medal" to Chinese artist Han Meilin at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne.

Quest for peace through art

​Like many war victims, Iranian-born Maltese artist Lida Sherafatmand is still living in the shadow of war, but has found a way to self-salvation through painting flowers as a hopeful message for peace.

Stolen Buddha statues "return home" through painting exhibition

78 paintings of Buddha statues stolen from Tianlongshan Grottoes are currently on display in Taiyuan.

Palace Museum exhibits Al Thani Collection

The Al Thani Collection, assembled by a member of Qatar's ruling family, is known for exceptional Indian and Indian-inspired gems and jewelry.

China launches database for stolen foreign antiques

​The State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) on Friday launched a database for stolen foreign antiques to prevent such antiques from entering and circulating in China.

Top DPRK artists display over 100 works in Harbin

Recently, an exhibition of paintings from the DPRK was held in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province.

Chinese artifacts stolen in museum

A police investigation is underway after four masked men broke into a museum in the city of Bath in Southwest England and stole valuable Chinese artifacts.

Chinese artist to show works at Lausanne fair

Beijing-based artist Li Zi says she has always like the mysterious feeling created by a new environment, for example when she visited dense forests in northern Europe years ago.

Is Mona Lisa smiling? Depends on how you feel

​Scientists have discovered the secret of the mysterious expression of the Mona Lisa: Whether she is smiling at you depends on how you feel, the Guardian reported.