BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — We would need a whole book if we were to list all of China’s prolific Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) treasures. Yet there are two special ones among them that have stood out recently: the Youshen tradition in Fujian Province and the “fire-sparkle dragon dance” unique to the Tongliang district … Read more
MILAN — Diego Della Valle is once again putting hand-to-pocket to support Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage. The Tod’s Group chairman and chief executive officer spoke at a press conference at Rome’s Ministry of Culture on Tuesday morning to unveil a partnership with the Italia Pavilion at the Biennale Arte 2024 for the installation of “Due qui … Read more
BEIJING, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: The ancient Chinese folk tradition of Lantern Festival is a vibrant cultural phenomenon that embodies the country’s rich cultural heritage. This year, the Lantern Festival celebrations during the Spring Festival showcase innovative interpretations of traditional culture, illuminating cities both domestically and internationally. The fusion of “Chinese-style” Lantern … Read more
NANCHANG, China, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from Jiang Nan Urban Newspaper: East China’s Jiangxi Province covers an area of 166,900 square kilometers and has a population of 45.28 million people. Welcome to Jiangxi to experience local customs and culture. The rushing Ganjiang River witnesses the civilization for ten thousand years. Jiangxi … Read more
An art show running at the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre in Regina started as a project for students from Balcarres community school and Vibank Regional school to express how they felt about truth and reconciliation. Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation is a visual representation of the 94 calls to action that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released in 2015. … Read more
Newark, N.J., might not be synonymous with fashion, but a new exhibition aims to change that. The Newark Museum of Art unveils “The Story of Newark Fashion: Atelier to Runway” Wednesday to highlight 11 fashion designers with Newark connections. On view through June 2, the show is the museum’s first that focuses on contemporary fashion, … Read more
Stacey Bendet’s Alice + Olivia collections and all-out presentations tend to start with a theme or story. Spring’s was a timely ode to Truman Capote’s Swans before the release of the hit new series, “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans“; previous seasons intertwined the works of pop culture-centric, celebrated artists, which led to her fall inspiration: … Read more
In 1997, after moving to the South Korean countryside from Seoul, artist Lee Me Kyeoung came across a “beautifully dilapidated” old convenience store in her neighbourhood and was compelled to paint it. The two months it took her to complete the drawing, using ink pens, was such a “joyful experience” that she decided to seek … Read more
Emil Ferris’s début graphic novel, “My Favorite Thing Is Monsters,” published when she was fifty-five, was a breakout hit, garnering praise from critics and peers for its intricately cross-hatched drawings, its gripping plot, and its marriage of gothic-pulp aesthetics and sharp social commentary. The story is presented as the diary of Karen Reyes, a ten-year-old … Read more
Without formal training, she simply does “art from the heart”, her parents said. The self-taught artist has won several local and international awards. She is also a regular at exhibitions organised by ART:DIS, a local non-profit organisation dedicated to creating learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities in the arts. “Her works have always … Read more
