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Palace Museum reopens key section after a decade of restoration

China.dot.org | 2025-12-26, 05:39

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

Xinhua | 2025-12-26, 05:15

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

Aspen Times | 2025-12-26, 04:17

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

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 2025-12-26, 01:57

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?

Quillette | 2025-12-26, 00:44

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

The Times of India | 2025-12-26, 00:23

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

China Daily | 2025-12-26, 00:12

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 ...

The Daily Mail | 2025-12-25, 23:38

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

China Daily | 2025-12-25, 23:35

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

Shenzhen Daily | 2025-12-25, 23:00

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

Eye Of Riyadh | 2025-12-25, 21:15

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

Push Square | 2025-12-25, 20:56

I’ve had to go for DS2 again as it’s just pure eye candy By GamingGod ...

Can propaganda be great art?

The Hindu | 2025-12-25, 20:28

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 ...

Presidential library, museums switch to winter hours

Toledo Blade | 2025-12-25, 19:53

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 ...

Business Insider | 2025-12-25, 19:43

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 Astorian | 2025-12-25, 19:41

The pair will join a fleet

Sudarsan’s new record: 'World's Biggest Apple & Santa Sand Sculpture'

Madhyamam | 2025-12-25, 18:43

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

Chatham Journal | 2025-12-25, 16:58

Bynum, NCClyde 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

The Manila Times | 2025-12-25, 16:52

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

PetaPixel | 2025-12-25, 15:31

A new exhibition explores the history of photography in children's books from their rise in the 1930s to the present day. [Read More] ...

Drawing Room: Hemangini Maharaul on Nikhil Chopra’s art in motion

Hindustan Times | 2025-12-25, 15:12

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

BBC News | 2025-12-25, 14:52

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

Toledo Blade | 2025-12-25, 14:46

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

The Epoch Times | 2025-12-25, 14:22

An Ohio man is creating Christmas-inspired artwork that takes hours to complete, spanning hundreds of

Marvel’s sterling silver sculptures make Dubai debut

Khaleejtimes | 2025-12-25, 14:09

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

Istanbul’s AKM kicks off year-end arts festival

Daily Sabah | 2025-12-25, 13:55

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

Daily Sabah | 2025-12-25, 13:55

An exhibition showcasing traditional Turkish arts opened at the Presidential National Library in Ankara, bringing together works that blend centuries-old techniques with contempora ...