Mothers Day
Crédit : poems.mahacinasthana.com 《遊子吟》 Song of A Travelling Son 慈母手中线，游子身上衣。 Thread in the hands of a loving mother Turns to clothes on the traveling son.临行密密缝，意恐迟迟归。 She adds stitch after tight stitch until he leaves …
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Two Adolescent Tragedies: Shakespeare and Cao Xueqin
I. A Universal Enigma: Love Confronting the World Two great works, emerging from distant traditions, raise the same question: why can absolute love never be fulfilled in the world of men? Romeo and Juliet, a play by William Shakespeare (1564–1616). The Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou Meng), a novel by Cao Xueqin (1710–1765), where the figures of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu shine. …
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The Netsuke: From Chinese Origins to Japanese Luxury Sculpture
Miniature in size but immense in cultural richness, the netsuke embodies a little-known yet essential facet of Asian art. Born in China before being adopted and elevated by Japan during the Edo period (18th century), this initially utilitarian object gradually transformed into a true work of art.
Father day
8 August: Prosperity, Filial Piety, and Fatherhood
In Chinese, the number 8 is pronounced bā (八), a sound that closely resembles fā (發), meaning “to prosper” or “to become wealthy.” This phonetic resemblance has made the number eight highly auspicious in Chinese culture — repeating bā, bā, bā sounds like fā, fā, fā, invoking good fortune and prosperity.
A Palace in the heart of Vienna, Austria, 8th July 2024
In the inner courtyard, I was greeted by a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon. (https://www.art-tresorient.com/presse/le-dragon-occidental-et-le-dragon-chinois/) TresOrient had the honour of being selected for the flooring of the corridors, staircases, and rooms with Aubusson knotted rugs. This commission spanned from 2016 to 2019, nearly four years of work, and required an entire workshop of specialised workers, designers, and draftsmen. The Palace Located in …
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