Under the skin of a body painter
2010-08-18 09:25:00
Some artists dabble with oil and canvas, while others prefer to carve into stone or shoot photos. One British artist in Beijing, however, has a different approach.
A breath of fresh heyrobics into city
2010-08-17 09:21:01
There was a time when Beijing was recognized as the model for a healthy population with a fresh diet and regular exercise, but alas, it is no more.
Restoration work revs up
2010-08-16 08:00:23
Skillful fan finds new career by injecting fresh life into classic Chinese motorbikes
Girls Are Waiting To Meet You with their distinct eclectic sound
2010-08-11 09:23:39
Is it reggae? Is it gypsy-jazz? With a violin and clarinet, this Beijing band proves that variety is the spice of life
City skaters ollie onto art scene with flash decks
2010-08-09 08:12:21
An art exhibition, showcasing the rough and rebellious styles of Beijing's street and skate culture, rolled into the city this weekend as a collection of skateboard decks designed by local artists were put to show.
From banking to baking: A culinary career change
2010-08-05 10:03:42
It's not every day a person leaves behind their lifestyle as a New York investment banker to embark on a culinary quest aimed at bringing Parisian pastry culture to Beijing.
Making a movie in one weekend
2010-08-04 11:42:55
Beijing's one and only adrenaline fueled movie-making marathon, the 48 Hour Film Project, sparked a frenzy over the weekend with creativity on overload for everyone involved.
Horsing around at a grassland festival
2010-08-04 11:28:24
In the dusty plains of the Gegentala grasslands, three horses run side by side at full gallop while six boys form a pyramid on their backs. The crowd roars with approval as they hoist a flag.
China's changes through a lens
2010-08-02 14:18:34
Reviewing composition, monitoring shutter speeds and controlling aperture are daily tasks for Peter Carney. Not only because he is an award-winning photographer but because he is now sharing his skills with others through workshops
Where antique culture touches modern design
2010-08-02 14:13:03
Beijing is home to countless shops that sell furniture and home decorations, but very few are born from the desire to promote innovative Chinese designers and furniture items that simultaneously embrace traditional Chinese culture and our modern times.
Canuck steals the show
2010-07-30 07:49:51
Unique looks open a fashion door in the city for Canadian beauty Jennifer Steele, writes William Axford
Tall model turns her dream into her career
2010-07-30 07:49:51
When model Zhao Chenchi gently walked into the crowded hutong of Nanluoguxiang, her imposing height caught the attention of many bystanders.