Traditional metalcraft fading in the face of modernity
Handicraft artisans are constantly competing against machine-made products and struggling to sustain their centuries-old industry.
Arts
Examining Generative AI: Invasion of culture through unauthorised AI learning
U.S. artist Karla Ortiz held one of her pencil drawings next to similar picture had been “created” by image-generating AI based on her work. Ortiz told The said that the…
Traditional opera celebrates Lantern Festival
Seven art troupes from Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province will bring shows highlighting more than 10 different types of traditional Chinese operas, featuring winners of the Plum…
New museum to display best of Shang civilization
Nearly 4,000 unearthed cultural relics, including bronze wares, pieces of pottery, jade artifacts and oracle bones will be displayed in the museum. More than three quarters of…
Dragon artifacts in China’s Sanxingdui site reflect shared cultural identity
The artifacts display diverse shapes, sizes and forms; some exude a majestic and imposing presence, while others feature tiger or pig-like characteristics. They may stand atop…
Vietnamese painter makes reverse glass abstracts in minutes
In his 30-year career, Tien made over 1,500 glass paintings depicting the scenery of his hometown and his past, in addition to 350 portraits of politicians and cultural figures of…
Artist blends past, present at children’s hospital
More than just beautifying the urban landscape, the mural acts as a cultural conduit, and stands as a silent guardian, watching over the town’s ebb and flow, each brushstroke…
Traditional Japanese pottery town evolves with changing times
Taking advantage of its clay suitable for pottery and location facing Ise Bay, the city flourished as a major production center of kame jugs in ancient times. In modern times, the…
Archaeologists call for halt to defacement of Lumbini heritage sites
Concerned over the construction of structures, Unesco has even threatened to put Lumbini on ‘Heritage in Danger’ list.
Seoul Fashion Week tries on new look: Inclusion and diversity
Embracing heritage and bridging the old and new are where timeless aesthetic sophistication starts, according to Park. “It’s not just fabrics we can weave anew,” said Park…