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Palace Museum reopens key section after a decade of restoration
BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin dian) at China's Palace Museum reopened to the public on
Hall of Mental Cultivation at Palace Museum reopens
This photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows an interior view of the Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin dian) at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China. After nearly a decade of comprehensive renovation, the Hall of Mental Cultivation reopened to the
Artistic structures that hold art
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in Winter in Aspen and Snowmass 2025/26. It’s only natural for structures that house art to look artistic themselves, and that’s certainly the case with these four buildings. The Aspen Art
Why Art SG 2026 feels like a turning point in the art world
With SEA Focus joining the fair for the first time, ART SG’s 2026 edition feels less like an expansion and more like a coming together...
Can Art Convey Truth?
As a scientist, I tend to get labelled an anti-art bigot when I tell my friends that, unlike science, the literary, visual, and performing arts are not about truth. My assertion is greeted with an eyeroll and a shrug of the shoulders, or, by humanities
Engaged in painting work, 3 undertrials escape from Khachrod sub-jail
Ujjain: Engaged in painting and cleaning work, three undertrial prisoners facing grave charges including rape and murder slipped out of Khachrod sub-jail in Ujjain district on Thursday evening. A folding ladder they were using while doing the cleaning work
Artist captures mountains of inspiration in his works
A special exhibition to display renowned artist Han Meilin's latest artworks and to mark the upcoming Year of the Horse opened on Sunday at the Han Meilin Art Museum in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. At the opening ceremony, Han reflected on his
Imperial War Museum accused of 'reframing history' to get 'woke appeal' in a new tour ...
Created to mark the 25th anniversary since the Government lifted its ban on gay people serving in the Armed Forces, the new digital tour tells�'personal stories from the LGBTQ+ community' in times of war. ...
Jiangnan Spring probe should help plug loopholes in museum management
The National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Jiangsu provincial government's decision to launch an investigation into the management and handling of donated cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum is both timely and necessary, given the controversy over
Outdoor art for all: Hongqiao Park transforms into open-air museum
THE third Shenzhen ● Guangming International Public Art Season opened Nov. 27 with “Natural Co‑community,” a large outdoor exhibition at Hongqiao Park. Free and open to the public through Feb. 28, 2026, the show turns winter parkland into an open‑air museum
Sharjah Literature Festival 2026 Unveils a Week-Long Celebration of Literature, Art, and Community
The "Sharjah Literature Festival" returns for its second edition in 2026 with an expanded and comprehensive programme. It features a distinguished blend of cultural and entertainment experiences, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the richness of
Re: Game of the Year: Best PS5 Art Direction of 2025
I’ve had to go for DS2 again as it’s just pure eye candy By GamingGod ...
Can propaganda be great art?
Critics have panned it for blending real-life events with fiction to push an ultra-nationalist narrative, defenders praise its technical finesse, immersive storytelling and raw intensity, suggesting it goes beyond mere messaging ...
ASI to start Sambalpur, Angul rock art investigation from Dec 27
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Presidential library, museums switch to winter hours
FREMONT — The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums will switch to its winter hours starting Jan. 2. ...
I explored an abandoned amusement park and found stunning art deco attractions and a thriving ...
The author visits a once-abandoned theme park near Bethesda, Maryland. Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI explored a Maryland amusement park that was abandoned over 50 years ago.Nature has since taken over parts of Glen Echo Park — and so have artists.Some
Students christen two miniboats at Maritime Museum
The pair will join a fleet
Sudarsan’s new record: 'World's Biggest Apple & Santa Sand Sculpture'
Puri: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has set a new world record with a spectacular sand art installation titled 'World's Biggest Apple and Sand Installation of Santa Claus,' officials said on Thursday.The artwork, created on the occasion of
Clyde Jones, Bynum’s beloved folk artist and creator of the Critters, dies at 87
Bynum, NC – Clyde Jones, the self-taught folk artist whose handcrafted wooden “critters” and impromptu creative spirit helped put this small Haw River community on the cultural map, died this week at the age of 87. A towering figure in outsider art whose
Ukrainian classical artists
HAPPY Holidays! In keeping with a personal habit, let me diverge from writing about weightier topics. One of my regrets with the war in Ukraine was that I was hoping to go there, particularly Odesa (and Kyiv), as I am astounded at the depth of the world-class
The Art of Photography in Children’s Books Explored in New Exhibition
A new exhibition explores the history of photography in children's books from their rise in the 1930s to the present day. [Read More] ...
How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop’s mainstream
Christian music is growing in
Drawing Room: Hemangini Maharaul on Nikhil Chopra’s art in motion
Nikhil Chopra is a man of many faces. Some remember him with kohl-rimmed eyes, pairing a turban with denims. Others recall those kohl-rimmed eyes against ostentatious drag costumes. Some have seen him in crisply tailored suits and embellished mojris. Wasn’t he
Artworks inspired by Catterick Garrison heritage to be installed
Plans for two large artworks to be installed in a North Yorkshire town as part of a multimillion-pound redevelopment scheme have been submitted. The sculptures would be situated in the centre of Catterick Garrison and have been inspired by the area's
Museum hosting model train clinic
FREMONT — Model train enthusiasts can get tips on how to best care for their trains as well as help troubleshooting operating problems at a Jan. 3 clinic. ...
Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
An Ohio man is creating Christmas-inspired artwork that takes hours to complete, spanning hundreds of
Marvel’s sterling silver sculptures make Dubai debut
Marvel’s latest fine art collection features an audacious series of one-of-one works that unite handcrafted sterling silver sculptures with dynamic, onchain digital artworks. Monumental one-metre sculptures of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Thanos
BJP proud our govt had opportunity to tear down wall of Art 370: PM Modi ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in his
Istanbul’s AKM kicks off year-end arts festival
Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM), home to Türkiye’s most advanced stage technologies, will welcome art lovers with a series of events from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4, featuring ball ...
Traditional Turkish arts exhibition opens at National Library
An exhibition showcasing traditional Turkish arts opened at the Presidential National Library in Ankara, bringing together works that blend centuries-old techniques with contempora ...