The Tales of Hoffmann (Les Contes d'Hoffmann) is the second French opera produced by the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, but stylistically it can be said to be the first.
Gods and goddesses from Greek mythology are often represented in Western art, but American-Australian artist David Jay Reed is more interested in the gods from Chinese folk legends and Buddhism.
"There is but one Paris," said Vincent van Gogh, and the Dutch master artist was but one of countless millions of visitors who have over the centuries been drawn by art to the French capital.
A quiet artist, Wang Xing-wei has been fascinated with paintings since he was a child.
The 2nd Shanghai youth photography art exhibition started on Sept 10, and will run through the end of the month, during which 59 works will be on display.
An exhibition of Meneghetti's paintings kicked off at the provincial museum here on Thursday.
A body painting contest was held in China's Nanjing.
China will present its largest collateral exhibition with the most participating artists at Italy's 55th Venice Biennale.
Chinese artists will be well represented at the 55th Venice Biennale, an important showcase of the best contemporary artworks from around the world.
Champagne in one hand and lamb kebab in the other, art lovers celebrated the opening of the new art space at Bund 18 in Shanghai on May 11.
People experience the "Rain Room" art installation by Random International at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the United States, May 22, 2013.
An ongoing exhibition showcases art pieces that reflect keen observation of life. They are works of 10 emerging artists under the age of 30.