Symbols of Prosperity: The Art of Chinese New Year
January 20, 2025
Bringing prosperity, luck, and happiness for the year ahead, Chinese New Year decorations are believed to bring positive energy and intentions.
Asian Art
The Craftsmanship of Kintsugi: The Golden Veins Running Through Japanese Objets d’Art
January 8, 2025
Translated as ‘golden seams’, the Japanese art of Kintsugi breathes new life into broken ceramics by piecing them back together with gold.
Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design
August 21, 2024
The influence of Zen philosophy on art and design continues to captivate thanks to principles of simplicity, naturalness, asymmetry and subtlety.
Mughal Miniature Paintings: Delicate Paintings from the Courts of India
May 27, 2024
The Mughal dynasty prized political authority, intellectualism, and the arts. They commissioned epic poems, musical scores, and Mughal miniature paintings.
Mystique of the Meiji Era: Japanese Art and Collectibles
May 19, 2024
Closed to international trade for more than 200 years, Meiji period Japan transformed from its medieval past into a modern, international country.
Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques
April 29, 2024
The interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance.
Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
April 3, 2024
Chinese art, with varieties as expansive as its history is long, is among both the most daunting yet rewarding of categories to begin collecting.
Reading Reign Marks: An Essential Guide to Antique Chinese Porcelain
July 12, 2023
Navigating the world of antique Chinese pottery can be challenging so here's a primer to guide you through some of the most sought-after Chinese porcelain.
The Life and Legacy of Katsushika Hokusai Through 10 Fascinating Facts
July 4, 2023
Katsushika Hokusai, most famous for The Great Wave of Kanagawa, changed his name over 30 times and created his most popular works after the age of sixty.
A Brief Overview of Traditional Japanese Painting
February 16, 2023
We’ve prepared a guide to traditional Japanese painting so you can get a sense of why Japanese art holds such an esteemed place in art history.
