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Global Times: Preservation of Mogao Caves murals enthralls visiting Syrian delegation

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Yousef, who works at the Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM), a Syrian government-owned agency responsible for protection and excavation activities in Syria's national heritage sites, is among a 24-person Syrian cultural delegation visiting China to explore cultural cooperation opportunities.

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  • Yousef, who works at the Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums (DGAM), a Syrian government-owned agency responsible for protection and excavation activities in Syria's national heritage sites, is among a 24-person Syrian cultural delegation visiting China to explore cultural cooperation opportunities.
  • A biblical Psalms written in Syriac was discovered during an archeological excavation expedition at the Cave B53 of Mogao in 1986.
  • The digitalization of Mogao Caves has massively boosted the dissemination of information about the Mogao Caves worldwide, as the free-access portal "E-Dunhuang" was launched online in 2017, attracting over 20 million visitors worldwide.
  • "With the digitization of the resources, we can create high-resolution replicas of the caves and the murals to show them to audiences around the world."

Guilin Festival 2023 Opens, Embarking on an Artistic Journey in the City of Landscape

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Monday, November 6, 2023

On the evening of October 27, the Guilin Festival 2023 opened successfully at the Guangxi Provincial Art Gallery.

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  • On the evening of October 27, the Guilin Festival 2023 opened successfully at the Guangxi Provincial Art Gallery.
  • Continuing the glorious tradition of the Southwest Drama Exhibition, the Guilin Festival aims to reshape Guilin as the "City of Theater" and strives to create an internationally renowned urban art festival brand.
  • It adds cultural strength, international elements, and youthful vitality to the construction of a world-class tourist city.
  • These performances create an artistic atmosphere in the autumn city of Guilin, amidst its picturesque landscape.

Abundance in Patriotic Spirit: Art Documents of Qin Dahu Kicks Off at Art Museum of China Academy of Art

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Friday, July 7, 2023

HANGZHOU, China, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of July 3, the opening ceremony of "Abundance in Patriotic Spirit: Art Documents of Qin Dahu" kicked off at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of July 3, the opening ceremony of "Abundance in Patriotic Spirit: Art Documents of Qin Dahu" kicked off at the Art Museum of China Academy of Art.
  • The exhibition is hosted by the Zhejiang Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Academy of Art (CAA), organized by the Art Museum of CAA, Zhejiang Artists Association, School of Painting of CAA, and Zhejiang Academy of Oil Painting, and supported by the National Art Museum of China, Zhejiang Art Museum, Yantai Art Museum, the Affiliated High School of CAA, among other art schools.
  • Mr. Qin Dahu is an influential oil painter and educator in contemporary China, specializing in thematic art creation.
  • From 1985 until his retirement, Mr. Qin served as an oil painting instructor at the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts, exerting a significant influence on the oil painting education of CAA in the new era.

International expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards share dialogue on Global Civilization Initiative

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

BEIJING, April 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the Inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting in Beijing on Thursday.

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  • BEIJING, April 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the Inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
  • By actively embracing the Global Initiative for Civilization and identifying common ground between different cultures, can solid foundation be established to build a community with a shared destiny for humanity.
  • The awards were initiated by China International Communications Group (CICG) and are aimed at promoting exchanges and interactions between China and the world.
  • The final selection meeting also released the logo of the Orchid Awards designed by the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

International expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards share dialogue on Global Civilization Initiative

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting in Beijing on Thursday.

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  • BEIJING, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 9 international expert committee members for the Inaugural Orchid Awards exchanged ideas on the Global Civilization Initiative at the inaugural Orchid Awards final selection meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
  • By actively embracing the Global Initiative for Civilization, identifying common ground between different cultures and fostering mutual understanding, can solid foundation be established to build a community with a shared destiny for humanity.
  • Wang said the awards will play a positive role in echoing the Global Civilization Initiative and promoting civilizational exchanges and mutual learning.
  • The Final Selection Committee of the Orchid Awards also released the logo of the Orchid Awards designed by the Central Academy of Fine Arts.

LIU SHIMING ART FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a special event on April 11, 2023 at Macaulay Honors College, the Liu Shiming Art Foundation formally donated the sculpture, "Dream to Fly," to the school as part of their ongoing efforts to continue Liu Shiming's legacy.

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  • The partnership includes a sculpture installation and ceremony, auction donation and panel discussion surrounding the work and legacy of Chinese sculptor Liu Shiming
    NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At a special event on April 11, 2023 at Macaulay Honors College, the Liu Shiming Art Foundation formally donated the sculpture, "Dream to Fly," to the school as part of their ongoing efforts to continue Liu Shiming's legacy.
  • We hope the idea behind this sculpture inspires Macaulay students and serves as a reminder Shiming's valuable lesson to always take the risk to pursue your dreams," shared Liu Shiming Art Foundation board member Geoffrey M. Glick.
  • In conjunction with the donation of "Dream to Fly," the Liu Shiming Art Foundation and Macaulay Honors College hosted a panel discussion surrounding the work and life of Liu Shiming.
  • In addition to the events that took place on April 11, 2023, the Liu Shiming Art Foundation will be auctioning off three sculptures at the Macaulay Honors College Gala on April 24, 2023, at Bohemian National Hall.

The " People's Choice Award" winner for the "Hi, Ningbo!" Art & Design Competition was announced

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Art & Design Competition was officially kicked off.

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  • Art & Design Competition was officially kicked off.
  • Since the opening of the competition, creative and inspirational cultural and creative works have poured in one after another.
  • Art & Design Competition, making this cultural feast closely related to "Coastal Ningbo" achieve the goal of "Setting Sail to Embrace the World".
  • It is reported that the work was jointly completed by three creators from the China Academy of Art, a top art school in China.

Chasing Light in Shenzhen is Going Viral: GLOW SHENZHEN 2022 caused widespread concern.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

SHENZHEN, China, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd Glow Shenzhen, with the theme of "Chasing the Flowing Light", has come to an end recently.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 3rd Glow Shenzhen, with the theme of "Chasing the Flowing Light", has come to an end recently.
  • Glow Shenzhen 2022 shows 217 pieces of light and shadow artworks from various countries spreading across 10 districts in Shenzhen and have sparked 460 million views on Tik Tok and ¥35 million online consumption.
  • As the largest session, many insiders believe that the 3rd Glow Shenzhen has developed into a light and shadow grand event throughout Shenzhen.
  • From Data collected, since its opening in mid-December 2022, the Glow Shenzhen has been popular among the public.

Han Yuchen Oil on Canvas Collection was held in the National Art Museum of China

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 29 to November 9 in 2022, "Pursuing Dreams with a Pure Heart - Han Yuchen Oil on Canvas Collection" was held at the National Art Museum of China.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 29 to November 9 in 2022, "Pursuing Dreams with a Pure Heart - Han Yuchen Oil on Canvas Collection" was held at the National Art Museum of China.
  • At the opening ceremony of the exhibition held on November 3rd, famous Chinese art circles gathered to celebrate the grand event.
  • Wu Weishan, introduced the consensus reached by each other to hold an exhibition in the National Art Museum of China when Han's works were donated to the National Art Museum of China four years ago.
  • In 1972, under the guidance of Li Hua and Su Gaoli from the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Han started on the road of self-study, and finally entered the National Museum of China and the National Art Museum of China, the two highest art halls in the country, and fulfilled his dream.

Guilin sets the stage

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

It will stage 29 theatrical productions, indoor and outdoor, at 10 locations in Guilin.

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  • It will stage 29 theatrical productions, indoor and outdoor, at 10 locations in Guilin.
  • It will become a platform for global artists as well as serving as an opportunity to train young theater talent," says Yang Yanyan, head of the publicity department of Guilin, one of the organizers of the Guilin Festival.
  • Audiences enjoyed both the performances and the great view," says Hu, adding that it was the first time to stage his work in Guilin.
  • Theatrical Guilin, which features Guiju Opera artists from Guilin, will be staged on Dec 15 and 16.