Mickey Mouse in Shanghai: A Forgotten Chapter of Disney’s Chinese Legacy (1947)
Francesco Tattini shares an intriguing discovery from his time in China: a rare adaptation of the 1935 Mickey Mouse comic Editor-in-Grief, reimagined for Chinese audiences. Originally published in 1947 in the Shanghainese newspaper 正氣日報 (Zhengqi Daily) under the title 米老鼠开报馆
An Archaeological Discovery of Early Prosthetic Technology Innovation in Ancient China
In 2007, archaeologists working in the Turpan region of western China discovered a 2,200-year-old prosthetic leg within a tomb located near the ancient Silk Road. The prosthetic, composed of poplar wood, features seven perforations along its sides, through which leather
Aso O. Tavitian: Chinese Objet d’Art from the Collection of a Renowned Armenian-American Philanthropist
Sotheby’s will present The Vision of Aso O. Tavitian, a collection reflecting the diverse interests of Aso Tavitian, an avid collector. This collection will be offered in four sales during Master’s Week New York in early February 2025. The quality
Silk Road Splendor: The Art and Legacy of Ming and Qing Embroidery Exhibited in Huai’an
On January 11, 2025, the "Silk Road Splendor: Ming and Qing Weaving and Embroidery Clothing Art Exhibition" opened at the Huai'an Cultural Center. This exhibition explores the role of weaving and embroidery in Chinese material culture, particularly during the Ming
The Second Design and Aesthetics Academic Forum in China, hosted by Soochow University, was successfully conducted
The Second Annual Pan-Chinese Design and Aesthetic Academic Forum took place on April 27-28, 2021, at the prestigious Soochow University, located in Jiangsu province. This conference was an unprecedented event that convened generations of scholars engaged in discourses related to
The view of Chinese theatre through the lens of the early 20th-century American art
Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950) was a distinguished American artist who achieved acclaim for his meticulous and vivid depictions of ancient artwork, particularly the Egyptian tomb reliefs. In addition to his artistic achievements, Smith was also a founding member of the
Klimt’s painting, influenced by Chinese art, was sold for the record-breaking £85.3m
Gustav Klimt’s painting Dame mit Fächer (Lady with a Fan) has sold for a record-breaking £85.3m at Sotheby’s, becoming the most valuable work of art ever sold at auction in Europe. The richly decorated background is an essential element of the