“For Ai, the most important attribute of the artist’s existence would be reason, which had failed to illuminate anything in the China of his youth.” —Uli Sigg Today Ai Weiwei enjoys a reputation far beyond the art world. While his vast social or performance-based interventions and appropriated object-based artworks have secured his place as … Read more
Following an outstanding year in Chinese art, Sotheby’s Important Chinese Art auction in London on 10 May 2017 showcases a selection of notable Chinese ceramics and works of art across the disciplines of imperial porcelain, lacquer, jade and Buddhist sculpture. Skilfully crafted and spanning China’s long and rich history, they offer a glimpse into the … Read more
Palazzo Strozzi in Florence presents Italy’s first major retrospective dedicated to one of the world’s most celebrated and influential contemporary artists, Ai Weiwei. A dissident artist with a leading voice, Ai Weiwei has become a leading voice on the international art scene and China’s most famous living artist. Known for his political activism and meticulous … Read more
Inside the revamped Peninsula Beijing. Imperial glamour is at the heart of The Peninsula Beijing’s redesign. The largest luxury hotel rooms in Beijing can be found at the revamped Peninsula Beijing. The top-end hotel combined 525 rooms to create 230 new rooms and suites. The guest experience is enhanced by fully customised in-room amenities, including … Read more
Exhibition “Bentu, Chinese artists at a time of turbulence and transformation”. Fondation Louis Vuitton celebrates contemporary Chinese art scene with “Bentu” exhibition. This first exhibition devoted to contemporary Chinese art in France in the past 10 years is joined by a new hang of works from the Foundation Collection. Organized in collaboration with the Ullens … Read more
Ahead of its annual gala, the Met’s Costume Institute risks accusations of cultural appropriation to explore how ideas of China have inspired fashion, art and film