A new year brings a new calendar of exhibitions and there are so many fantastic shows to get stuck into. Make seeing more art your new year’s resolution and start filling your diary with these unmissable exhibitions.
Calligraphic Awards
Lanting Xu, written by calligrapher Wang Xizhi in the mid-4th century, is considered one of the greatest pieces of Chinese calligraphy. It thereafter inspired the China Calligraphers Association to launch the China Calligraphy Lanting Awards, the country’s top awards for the creation of calligraphy. An exhibition now at the National Art Museum of China shows such handwritten pieces by 19 artists who have received Lanting's lifetime achievement awards. The exhibition runs until April 27.
9:00 am-5:00 pm, closed on Mondays.
Refocusing on the Medium
Works by 17 trailblazers (先锋) in experimental video art from China, Japan and South Korea are being shown at Refocusing on the Medium: The Rise of East Asia Video Art, a survey exhibition at the Minsheng Art Museum. It is an unprecedented art exploration — how video is reshaping artistic creation since the 1960s. It takes viewers to the past and the frontiers of video art. The exhibition ends on May 8.
10:00 am-5:00 pm, closed on Wednesdays.
Rebuilding Ideals
Yin Zhaoyang is a leading artist of his generation. He has developed a highly personalized approach to landscape painting, exploring the relations between individuals and society, history and the present. Rebuilding Ideals, an exhibition at the Tang Contemporary Art Museum, reviews Yin’s creation and methods of thinking over more than 20 years. The exhibition runs until May 5.
10:00 am-5:00 pm, closed on Fridays.
Reverse Reconstruction
Contemporary artist Yang Mushi is showing installations (设备) made between 2019 and 2022 at his fourth solo exhibition, Reverse Reconstruction, at Galerie Urs Meile. It shows Yang's continuous exploration of the presentations of materials, such as stainless steel, wood and plastics. His works examine the meanings of handwork and mass production that have reshaped people’s way of life. The exhibition runs until May 15.
11:00 am-6:30 pm, closed on Mondays.
【小题1】What is the author’s writing purpose of the passage?| A．To stress the importance of keeping an art diary. |
| B．To recommend several must-see art exhibitions. |
| C．To discuss why people should go to exhibitions. |
| D．To encourage readers to make new year’s resolution. |
| A．10:30 am on Sunday |
| B．11:00 am on Wednesday |
| C．2:30 pm on Monday |
| D．4:00 pm on Friday |
| A．The exhibition will be in progress until May 8. |
| B．The exhibition is available throughout the week. |
| C．The exhibition merely features works by Chinese artists. |
| D．The exhibition has reshaped artistic creation since 1960s. |
| A．Galerie Urs Meile. |
| B．Minsheng Art Museum. |
| C．National Art Museum of China. |
| D．Tang Contemporary Art Museum. |
| A．Business. |
| B．Sports. |
| C．Culture. |
| D．Nature. |
America’s top comic book stores
New York City, NY － JHU Comic Books
NYC has a number of impressive comic book stores. While other comic book stores in the city fill their shelves with other products like cards and board games, JHU focuses only on the comics themselves, with shelves filled with great selections of the latest releases and back issues from wall to wall. (32 East 32nd St, 212 — 268 — 7088)
Austin, TX－Austin Books & Comics
Opened in 1977, Austin Books &. Comics is one of Texas’ biggest and longest running comic book stores. Not only do they sell the latest issues, they also carry many first editions and back issues. Good news is that they often hold regular book purchase discount activities, which means that you’d better consult them before your visit. (5002 N Lamar Blvd, 512－454－4197)
Washington D. C. － Big Planet Comics
This store, originally from Georgetown, prefers the more independent, small-press titles as well as stuff from Europe and Japan that your kids probably haven’t even heard of, but they also carry the more popular ones. True to its name, BPC has established its own comic book world, with book signing and meet-and-greet events, and their very own, though tiny, comic book publishing house. (1520 U St NW, 202 —342 —1961)
Portland 9 OR － Floating World Comics
Floating World Comics is not only a comic book store but a community hosting art shows. Priding itself on cool style, this is an ideal place for comic books, where art books fill shelves just as much as the more mainstream comics. Both the future artists and the comic book lovers in your family will more than appreciate a stopover during your Portland vacation. (400 NW Couch St, 503－241－0227)
【小题1】Which of the following can you purchase at JHU Comic Books?| A．Cards. | B．Board games. |
| C．Comic books. | D．Art books. |
| A．JHU Comic Books | B．Austin Books & Comics |
| C．Big Planet Comics | D．Floating World Comics |
| A．212－268－7088 | B．512－454－4197 |
| C．202－342－1961 | D．503－241－0227 |
Ice Cold Coca-Cola Instant Win Game
If you are eager for a trip to Hawaii but short of money, then come to this game, which is right for you. The prize is a 6-night Hawaiian getaway for 4 from Coca-Cola, including a day trip to the Volcanoes National Park where an active volcano and more are waiting for you to explore.
A product code from a Coca-Cola l2 pack should be submitted to enter. You can submit up to 3 codes per day to increase your chances of winning. The game begins on November 1,2023,and ends on January 31,2024.
The Ice Cold Coca-Cola Instant Win Game, which is administrated by the Hello World, Inc, is now sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company.13-year or older children who are legal residents of the U.S. have the right qualifications to enter for it. Employees of the Coca-Cola company and any agencies involved in the development of the game will not be able to enter or win any prize in this game.
Grand prizes:
·A trip for four to Hilo, Hawaii
·6 nights’ accommodations at the sponsor's choice of hotel
·A $800 allowance for rental cars
·$3,000 that may be used for spending toward taxes and travel agent services.
·A round trip and economy class air transportation for 4 from a major airport near the winner's home
Extra considerations:
·The winner and his or her guests must travel on the same route.
·The winner must complete the trip within one year, otherwise the prize will be cancelled.
·The winner must book a trip at least a fortnight before departure. And it must be a round trip.
【小题1】What is special about the game?
| A．It is aimed to help people save money. |
| B．It is developed by the Coca-Cola Company. |
| C．It requires applicants to submit more than 3 codes per day. |
| D．Its sponsor offers many attractive prizes for the winner. |
| A．The teenagers with American legal residence. |
| B．American children in love with Coca-Cola. |
| C．The employees of the Coca-Cola company. |
| D．The children of the game administrators. |
| A．A trip for four to Hilo, Hawaii in different routes. |
| B．An one way trip to Hilo and 6 nights' free accommodations. |
| C．Free round-trip flights for 4 to Hilo and additional $3,800 travel cost. |
| D．An expensive car and free economy class air transportation for 4 to Hilo. |
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【小题1】Which of the following statements is true?| A．If you join an airline loyalty program, you will surely get a flight upgrade. |
| B．You will have to pay more for car rental as your driving time increases. |
| C．In different locations, rooms of the same price may vary in size and surroundings. |
| D．Make friends with crew members and you can take away all the souvenirs aboard. |
| A．Because people usually check out. |
| B．Because there are more rooms available. |
| C．Because hotels make it a rule to offer upgrades at that time. |
| D．Because hotels know better about the number of rooms used. |
| A．Meeting the need of every traveller. | B．Reducing traveling cost. |
| C．Enabling people to travel with less driving. | D．Helping people travel in groups. |
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