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Cloisonne enamel

In 1950, Qian Meihua (1927-2010) joined a fine arts workshop founded by architect couple Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin, with the aim of reviving Chinese cloisonne art, also known as jingtailan, one of Beijing's celebrated Eight Imperial Handicrafts, or yanjing bajue. Known for its intricate craftsmanship, dazzling colors, and ornate decorative motifs, the art form represents the pinnacle of imperial artistry. Over several decades, Qian dedicated herself to breathing new life into jingtailan through modern design and by mentoring younger-generation artists, including Zhong Liansheng. The Path of Mastery, an ongoing exhibition at the National Art Museum of China, showcases the lifelong efforts of Qian and Zhong in keeping the flames of Chinese cloisonne burning. The exhibition runs until Nov 30.

9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 1 Wusi Dajie, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 010-6400-1476.

Ballads of Hotan

The history of Hotan, in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, shines with a legacy of vibrant culture, arts and craftsmanship. Nearly 600 exhibits celebrating Hotan's well-preserved cultural heritage embodied in textiles, music, jade carving, gastronomy, architectural structures and others are now on show at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum. The exhibition titled Wanfang Yuezou You Yutian ("all the peoples sing as one, and Hotan is in the band") runs through March 15. Performances, handicraft workshops and lectures will be held during the exhibition to give the audience an immersive experience of Hotan's rich history and cultural diversity.

9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays. 16 Hujing East Road, Chaoyang district, Beijing. 010-8799-1766.

Overseas art

Since its establishment in 1997, He Xiangning Art Museum, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has focused on the art of overseas Chinese communities, hosting several exhibitions dedicated to the field. Where the Sea Reaches, the seventh overseas Chinese artists' exhibition currently underway, teams up with 10 artists who share cross-cultural experiences and insights through paintings, photography, videos, installations, and other mixed-media works. Meanwhile, five artists from Australia, Canada, Britain and the Netherlands are conducting a monthlong residency in Shenzhen. Running until Dec 2, the exhibition reflects the history and evolving identity of Chinese communities abroad while underscoring Shenzhen's ambition to foster artistic and cultural exchange with the global diaspora.

9 am-5 pm, closed on Mondays.9013 Shennan Avenue, Nanshan district, Shenzhen, Guangdong province. 0755-2660-4540.