For centuries, the graceful figure of female was an everlasting theme that artists endeavored to depict. Among them, François Boucher is one of the best. When a girl’s long lustrous hair dropped upon her smooth skin, even the heart made of stone will be tempted.  From Boucher to Greuze, the beauty of female was glorified by numerous artists in history. With the accompany of d...

The three-episode documentary aired on China Central Television, ‘Masters in the Forbidden City’, which focuses on the restorers and delivers the core idea of craftsmanship perfectly, has drawn huge public attention to Palace Museum itself. Among all the departments, clock restoration sector is certainly the most popular one. The restorers, Mr. Wang Jin and Mr. Qi Haonan, are seen a...

It’s been a tradition for TEFAF to sponsor the restoration of art works annually.  During TEFAF 2019, we interviewed Mr. Stijn Schoonderwoerd, General Director of National Museum of Worldcultures of the Netherlands, and asked him about the restoration project this year. Mr. Schoonderwoerd told us that TAFAF Museum Restoration Fund aimed at the restoration of an extraordinary screen b...

  Palace of Versailles, once a royal residence, still lies the heart of France over three centuries. To understand French history and culture, one must visit Versailles. During our visit, we were not only able to catch a glimpse of its glory, but also met Mr. Laurent Salomé, the director of National Museum of the Versailles and Trianon palaces. So, what does it feel like for ...