Arts, Featured

Maria Callas: The Heartbreaking Story of the Misunderstood Opera Diva

She enters, and there is a palpable sense of anticipation as the audience knows they are about to witness an extraordinary performance. That’s the diva story of Maria Callas, a legendary soprano known for her commanding voice and captivating presence.  Maria Callas’ voice was both powerful and emotionally charged. Her vocal range allowed her to ...

Nathan Machoka

Maria Callas performing.

Shen Yun Under Siege: Unmasking Beijing’s War on Traditional Chinese Arts

You may have already watched or heard of a Shen Yun performance, especially given it’s been touring the world for over a decade. But for those unfamiliar with Shen Yun Performing Arts — it’s a non-profit traditional Chinese dance and music performance backed by a symphony orchestra that blends Western and Chinese instruments. Multiple Shen ...

James Burke

Traditional Chinese dancers during a Shen Yun Performing Arts performance.

How to Get the Most Out of a Visit to an Art Gallery With Kids

In our house, we have a favorite story about art and the time our toddler was dragged from the National Portrait Gallery kicking and screaming: “I want to see more paintings!!!” She needed lunch, we had to go, but she loved the “Nick Cave Gallery,” as she called it, with his luminous portrait by Howard ...

Troy Oakes

A girl in an art gallery.

Iconic Paintings and Their Real-Life Destinations You Can Actually Visit

Art and real life are closely intertwined, with artists finding inspiration for their creations in everything around them, including places and their surroundings. Whether it be a building in their hometown or a picturesque view, artists forever immortalize these locations on their canvas, adding their style, interpretation, and imagination. Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and ...

Arianne Ayson

Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies.'

Oppenheimer as the American Prometheus

The 2023 summer blockbuster titled Oppenheimer focuses on the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist who became known as the “father of the atomic bomb.” The film, which is based on the 2005 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, shines a light on Oppenheimer’s career and ...

Arianne Ayson

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Can Xue: The Controversial Chinese Author Nominated for the Nobel Prize

Norwegian author Jon Fosse has been announced as the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature recipient. Interestingly, however, he was second on the betting odds list for the prize, while topping the list was the Chinese female writer Can Xue. One might wonder how Can Xue, a figure of controversy and neglect in her homeland, became ...

Max Lu

Author Can Xue.

The Munich, Germany Screening of the Film ‘Silver Screen Dreams’

On September 29, 2023, Silver Screen Dreams was screened in Munich, Germany, and some audience members were moved to tears, while others said that the film conveys to human beings a code of life that enables them to live together sensibly. One viewer said: “From the perspective of human nature, morality, and exploring the true ...

Emma Lu

'Silver Screen Dreams.'

Soulful Palette: The Spirit-Lifting Impact of Creating Beautiful Paintings

Art can make you feel good, stimulate your senses, and stir many emotions. This article will explore how making art, whether painting, sculpture, music, dance or something else, can change your life.  Art has a significant effect on your health and feelings. Art can help you express yourself, feel better, and go beyond your everyday ...

Viena Abdon

A street painter.

The Journey of Xue Tan: From a Passionate Singer to a Renowned Vocalist

Xue Tan, a name that resonates with the art of singing, was a renowned figure in the Qin state during the Warring States period. Known for his melodious and resonant voice, he was a diligent learner who dedicated his days to mastering the art of singing. His ultimate dream was to become an exceptional singer, ...

Max Lu

Sheet music.