'Poverty alleviation through art' is an initiative by artist Wen Fang to help the underprivileged who have been the inspiration for her work.

Luxury-art partnerships between well-known fashion brands and Chinese contemporary artists are becoming common.

The treasure trove of seafaring knowledge amassed by the Chinese over the centuries is at the heart of a debate over the extent of their ancient voyages.

Mainland collectors with money to burn are heating up the market for classical Chinese art and calligraphy and the "100 million-yuan club" welcomed five new members this spring.