In a studio on the top floor of a three-story Tibetan-style house in Lhasa, Phuntsok Tobgye and others are busy working on a thangka painting, which shows Tibet’s breathtaking beauty and famous attractions like the Potala Palace.

Phuntsok Tobgye is one of the inheritors (继承人) of Tsedong thangka. It is a branch of the Miantang painting, the most influential school of Tibetan thangka painting. Through the efforts of thangka painters, the skills have been passed to younger generations, with their works reaching a wider range of art lovers.

When he was a child, Phuntsok Tobgye developed an interest in the thangka paintings. He started sketching the landscape of his hometown. After primary school, he began to learn thangka painting. When he was 18 years old, he traveled to Lhasa, learning from thangka masters to help repair the murals (壁画) in the Potala Palace. It was there that he learned different styles of the art form.

In the following years, he continued to learn the art form in Lhasa. During this period, his works were displayed at various exhibitions, including one in Beijing and one in Vancouver, Canada. His solo exhibition held in Lhasa in June 2015 attracted nearly 1,000 visitors on its opening day and his works gained popularity among art collectors.

Sonam Wangden, Phuntsok Tobgye’s son, is learning thangka painting from his father. He says he can recall his father being busy with the canvas (帆布). Not long ago, Sonam Wangden and his father went to Lhasa to undertake restoration work of temple murals. After finishing their work, they sat by the wall chatting about their restoration work. Now, many of his relatives paint thangka. Phuntsok Tobgye takes pride in that.

Throughout history, many of the world’s greatest artists never achieved tremendous fame until after their death. That’s the case of Vivian Maier, who’s now considered to be one of the most important American street photographers of the last century, alongside famous names like Diane Arbus and Henri Cartier-Bresson. But she remained unknown for much of her life, and it was only a chance encounter with a box of negatives that put her in the spotlight.

Details of her life are unclear, but she was born in New York City in the 1920s to European parents. Maier grew up in France before returning to the U. S., where she spent several decades working as a nanny in Chicago to wealthy families. During her days off Maier is thought to have taken more than 100, 000 photographs of people and city scenes in Chicago, yet she kept the photos to herself-many of them never developed.

Skip ahead to 2007, a Chicago historian and collector, John Maloof, came across Maier’s work by accident after purchasing a box of tens of thousands of undeveloped negatives for $380 Sat an auction (拍卖) . As he developed them, Maloof realized they were more than just photos. He was looking at evocative (唤起) art illustrating a Chicago of the mid-20-century that nobody had never seen. Maloof worked to uncover who the photographer was, acquiring more and more of her work. But before he could locate her, Maier had already passed away in 2009, having slipped on ice and never recovering from her head injury.

While Maloof researched Maier’s work, more details emerged. She kept to herself, her employers said, and she would spend her free days taking photos on the streets of Chicago with a Rolleiflex camera. According to Maloof, the children Maier took care of knew she was constantly taking photos, yet she never showed her photos to anyone. Maier also traveled around the world, as indicated by some of her photos.

Other collectors began to acquire Maier’s photos, but Maloof owns much of her work. He released a book, Vivian Maier: Street Photographer, in 2011, and his documentary, Finding Vivian Maier, came out in 2013.

Taylor Swift, born on December 13,1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, is an established American singer-songwriter whose career has made a lasting impact on the music industry. With love for music starting at a young age, Taylor’s journey to fame is an interesting story of talent, determination, and being true to herself.

At the age of 14, Taylor Swift decided to pursue a career in country music. She started by performing at local places and taking part in talent competitions, showing a talent that would soon capture the hearts of many. It was her sincere passion for telling stories through music that made her special-a quality that still defines her work today.

In 2006, Taylor Swift released her first album, named after herself, introducing the world to her unique mix of country and pop influences. The album was a huge success, earning her praise from critics and gaining a loyal fan base. Popular songs like Tim McGraw and Teardrops on My Guitar showed her skill in creating relatable, emotionally charged lyrics.

Taylor’s later albums, such as Fearless, Speak Now, and Red continued to reveal her growth as an artist. The shift from country to pop in the album 1989 was a very important moment, making her a global superstar. The attractive tunes and thoughtful lyrics of songs like Shake It Off and Blank Space resonated(共鸣)with people worldwide, bringing her numerous awards.

Besides her musical talent, Taylor Swift is known for her advocacy(提倡)and charity work. Whether speaking out on social issues or supporting good causes, she uses her influence to make a positive impact.

Taylor Swift’s ability to reinvent herself, along with a strong commitment to being true, has made her one of the most influential figures in the music industry. With each album, she continues to attract the world with her storytelling skills, proving that her journey is ongoing and that her influence will last for generations.