History, Arts & Traditions
A goldfish takes the stage
A Shanghai exhibition turns goldfish into immersive art. Look past the bright colours and a story of design and careful observation appears.
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Can a train become an art gallery?
Young artists' work travelled through Shanghai on a metro train. It is an exhibition for people who might never have planned a museum visit.
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History, Arts & Traditions
Why is an Olympic panda wearing a horse costume?
Beijing's Olympic panda mascot returned in a Year-of-the-Horse version. A tiny souvenir opens a bigger question about how old favourites are redesigned.
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Everyday China
Can a robot draw on a latte?
Shanghai showed robot-made coffee art in 2026. The design can be entertaining even if you do not drink coffee.
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History, Arts & Traditions
How can a flame change a bowl?
Longquan celadon is known for its glaze. Getting that colour and surface means watching a kiln with extraordinary care.
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History, Arts & Traditions
Could you print a book with wooden letters?
In one part of Zhejiang, makers arrange reusable wooden characters to print family histories by hand.
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Paper made slowly on purpose
In Anhui, traditional Xuan paper takes patience on a scale that makes a quick sketchbook page feel very different.
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History, Arts & Traditions
The second side of a paper-cut
A paper-cut is made from the parts left behind and the spaces cut away. That simple trick can turn a window into a picture.
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Everyday China
What is a blind box hiding?
With a blind box, the mystery is part of the purchase. That can be fun, but a collection should not become a race you never meant to enter.
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Everyday China
Can a toy belong in a museum?
A Shanghai museum displays art toys alongside spaces for artists. It makes collecting feel a little different from a shopping trip.
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