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2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: Palace Museum reopens key section after decade-long restoration
BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- A key section of Beijing's famed Palace Museum, or the Forbidden City that offers a glimpse into the daily workings of power in late imperial China, reopened on Friday after a decade-long renovation. Thousands of visitors flocked
The most-read arts stories and criticism of 2025: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Christmas is behind us, and the New Year is bearing down on us with alarming speed. It's hard to believe that it has been almost a full year since the devastating fires erupted in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades, sending many of us, our neighbors and
The Most Anticipated Art Museum Openings and Expansions of 2026
Museums, regardless of their size, face a minefield of challenges, from how best to preserve, share and display artworks to how to attract new audiences while cultivating loyalty among visitors who might eventually become patrons to how to push boundaries
Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque - Jamaica Observer
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee \u201cScratch\u201d Perry in 2017, it was a dream come true. \u201cRecording with
17th century sword missing from Danish Fort museum in Tharangambadi
The CCTV cameras have not been functioning as renovation work is under way; the police have taken up investigation and are checking the surveillance system and the records ...
From red donkeys to vibrant art: Fernando Dávila’s colorful journey as a colorblind painter
Fernando D�vila, a 72-year-old artist in Florida, paints vibrant works despite being
Pune teen artist with down syndrome wins national honour, redefines inclusion through art
Dhriti began drawing as a very young child, even before she could speak.
Unforgettable Elvis tribute comes to Raue Center for the Arts
Fans of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll won’t want to miss an electrifying night of Elvis Presley’s greatest hits when Elvis tribute artist Jimmy Holmes takes the stage with the legendary Change of Habit Tribute Band at Raue Center for
Fake Grand Egyptian Museum ticket website shut down, Ministry warns public
The Ministry of Tourism and Heritage acted swiftly against a fraudulent website that recently appeared online, falsely offering tickets to the Grand Egyptian Museum. The site was immediately reported to the museum
Abu Dhabi and Japan deepen cultural ties through new museum partnership
DCT Abu Dhabi and Tokyo National Museum agree to collaborate on research, exhibitions and training ...
Chinese Schoolgirl, Waiting For Her Ride, Turns Bus Stop Into Martial Arts Dojo: ‘Amount Of ...
A schoolgirl wows viewers with her martial arts skills while waiting at a bus stop, proving passion knows no boundaries. ...
‘If You Show Pain, People Will Exploit You’: Shehnaaz Gill Gets Candid While Consoling Junior Artist
Shehnaaz Gill consoles a junior artist during a live interaction, sharing candid thoughts on pain, exploitation, and survival in the entertainment industry. ...
This year wokeness lost its grip on the arts
Was 2025 the year that woke died in the arts? The comedian and actor Julian Clary was recently interviewed and, when asked about his views on social matters, commented “I’d rather be woke than be a c***.” Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and even if
I advise Citi's ultra-wealthy clients on their art. I always take these precautions when entering ...
Carla Caputo says she always follows a few key rules when in clients' homes. CitigroupCarla Caputo helps coordinate art purchases and collections for Citi's high-net-worth clients.She always takes a few key precautions when entering clients' homes.Caputo also
BJP Proud Of Decision To Abrogate Art 370: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File Photo Says Move Fulfilled Long-standing Ideological Commitment ‘India Cannot Function With Two Flags and Two Constitutions’ Srinagar- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party was
Soul and Love exhibition: A journey into Coptic heritage at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled Soul and Love, a poignant temporary exhibition within the Egyptian Textiles Hall. Curated in collaboration with the Coptic Museum in Cairo, this two-month showcase celebrates the
The Titanic, the Sinclair C5 and the Fyre Festival: New Museum of Failure honours the ...
The Titanic, Sinclair C5 and Fyre Festival all started as bright, optimistic ideas which drew in astounding levels of excitement. Yet now, they all have one thing in common: abject failure. ...
Kim Jong Un demands more state-of-the-art weapons as he takes his daughter to see North ...
The dictator ordered officials to step up missile production and build new munitions factories to meet what he described as the military's growing need for advanced weapons. ...
Q&A: This Waterloo snow sculptor explains how he makes his snow art
Matthew Morris caught attention in August
Egypt's grand museum begins live restoration of ancient boat
Cairo: Egypt began a public live restoration of King Khufu's ancient solar boat at the newly-opened Grand Egyptian Museum on Tuesday, more than 4,000 years after the vessel was first built. Egyptian conservators used a small crane to carefully lift a
Palestinian Director Mohammad Bakri Passes Away After a Powerful Artistic Journey
The great Palestinian director Mohammad Bakri passed away today after a rich and influential artistic career. Bakri’s journey began with an early passion for theater. He studied
64 Visuals That Defined the Year in Arts
Bad Bunny, Addison Rae, Audra McDonald, a cotillion class, Bing the dog and many more were subjects of the photographs commissioned by our photo editors this year. ...
This museum housed 120,000 works of art. Now it is empty
The Pompidou Center's curators have put its astonishing art collection into storage ...
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National museum bares PH, Southeast Asian maritime links history
MANILA, Philippines — The National Museum of the Philippines has bared the roots of how the Philippines
Lotus painting by children from 54 ethnic groups sets national record
The artwork was finally completed after more than a year, becoming a vibrant testament to the spirit of borderless connection that the project aims to promote. HCM CITY — A painting of a lotus, created and coloured by Vietnamese children from 54 ethnic
To its original glory, Palace Museum reopens key section after a decade of restoration
BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- A key section of China's Palace Museum, situated at the site of the Forbidden City in Beijing, reopened to the public on Friday. The Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin dian), first constructed in 1537 during the Ming Dynasty
China Focus: To its original glory, Palace Museum reopens key section after a decade of restoration
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