China’s second largest Confucian temple is located in Beijing and is a paradise of learning, calm and contemplation. Built following the will of the Emperor Yuan Dade in 1306, it hosted the Confucian commemorative ceremonies during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Around the temple, there is a “forest” of stones - 198 tablets placed on both sides of the front courtyard, with the names of more than 51.624 Jinshi or “advanced students” - the highest level of Imperial China. Connected to the temple is Guozijian, the Imperial College where the Emperor explained Confucian classics to thousands of enraptured students. It is a place where the value given education in Chinese culture since ancient times is fully evident. Getting the highest grades on State exams (known for being exceptionally rigorous) was the happiest event for both students and their parents - a successful student brought prestige and honour to their family and all the members of their clan. Besides its historic importance, the site is a truly noteworthy architectural accomplishment - between Chengxian and Guozijian Streets are the most stunning and well-preserved arches of all Beijing.
The X Museum presents the inaugural exhibition X PINK 101 in its new location in Beijing. Focused on the color pink, the exhibition brings together 49 works from the collection, marking the first step in a renewed institutional program.
Henri Matisse - the Largest Retrospective in China
The majority of the works on display are from the personal collection of Matisse, while the choice of each work respects the indications left by the artist himself as well.
The House in the Vision of the New Generation of Chinese artists
The exhibition offers a rich audiovisual experience that explores the cultural aspects of "home" through the eyes of a new generation of Chinese artists living in a globalized world.
Among the greatest Italian opera artists of the 19th century, author of famous works such as Rigoletto, Il Trovatore and La Traviata, and a symbolic figure of national culture, the "maestro" was born on 10 October 1813 in Roncole, a small town in Northern Italy.
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