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➤Articles, web resources, etc. in any language related to Chinese art and architecture are welcome. Please post titles in English.
➤Posting photos of an artwork that you want to learn more about? Please be sure to: (1) Post an image in which the whole painting or object is visible. (2) include close-ups of any text or seals. The better the quality, the easier it will be for others to identify, translate, or research the subject of your inquiry.
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Related Subreddits
East Asian Art & Architecture Multireddit
/r/china • /r/chinesehistory • /r/japanart • /r/koreaart • /r/arthistory • /r/museum • /r/artconservation • /r/artporn • /r/artreddits • /r/architecture • /r/architectureporn • /r/asianart /r/southasianart
Related Forums/Websites
Art-Ba-Ba • ArtLinkArt • Arts of China Consortium • Blouin Art Info • CAFA Art Info • Chinese Visual Culture • Loreli • Photography of China • Randian • Uncut Talks •
Links to Museums w/Related Collections
In Beijing:
Museum of Contemporary Art Beijing
Elsewhere in China:
In Taiwan:
In USA:
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
Freer & Sackler Galleries, Washington DC
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
Seattle Art Museum Online Chinese Painting Gallery
In Europe:
Useful Dictionaries & Reference Tools
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This new LEGO IDEAS model called "THE BELL TOWER OF XI’AN" by user ZippyCake084 needs 10,000 supporters for the chance of becoming a real LEGO set.
15:16 UTC
Who painted this?
Between 20 and 30 years ago, my girlfriend at the time came back from China with this painting. She said it was by a "famous artist" but if she told me the name of the artist, I certainly don't remember now. Can someone tell me anything about this painting and the artist? What is the text?
19:09 UTC
Can anyone tell me more about this collection of Giuseppe Castiglione - Lang Shining prints?
Figured out the artist with Google translate. Heavy, textured, somewhat shiny paper. Likely vintage tourist purchase. Full album: https://imgur.com/a/76WkOpG Thank you!
23:51 UTC
Help identifying/Appraising silk art
Embroidered. Based on fabric cuts on the back it seems hand made. The board itself stretched over has “981” stamped on the back, no other exposed writing. Just curious. Let me know!
03:19 UTC
A Tale of Two Dynasties: The Sassoon Family and Sackler Family — Wealth, Opioids, and the Arts
Throughout history, the accumulation of wealth has often been intertwined with morally ambiguous or ethically questionable activities. The Sassoon family and Purdue Pharma provide compelling case studies of how fortunes can emerge from controversial enterprises. Both dynasties amassed considerable wealth through the trade of opioids — the Sassoons in the 19th century, and Purdue Pharma in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Despite the social and ethical implications of their business practices, both families sought to reshape their public images through substantial cultural investments, aiming to leave behind a more favorable legacy. This article offers a comparative analysis of these two cases, focusing on their paths to wealth, their involvement in the opioid trade, and their contributions to arts and culture.
14:03 UTC
I wanna visit this place 😭
00:58 UTC
Does anyone know anything about this gorgeous tile?
23:40 UTC
Seeking a certain painting
When I was in Beijing in 2006, I kept seeing replicas of a certain painting in the hutongs around Tiananmen Square. It depicted a young woman dressed in a Red Guard uniform, lying on a red flag. Beside her was an apple with a bite taken out of it, and I think a small book (presumably the Little Red Book). The dominant colour was red; I don't think the edges of the flag were visible. I really liked the painting and I remember asking an art student outside the National Art Museum how much it would cost to have someone paint a replica, but it was much more than I could afford. It's possible that I actually saw this painting in the National Art Museum, but I'm not so sure about that.
I've found that an artist named Zhang Da Zhong painted a series of images of Red Guard girls in 2006. This could perhaps be from that series, but I can't find it. Does anyone know what the painting might be? I've wondered about it on and off for years now, and I'd love to see it again.
Thank you!
19:49 UTC
Help! what is this worth? We have had it for a while, and we know it is valuable and from Taiwan. Also where can i put this for sale ?
13:43 UTC