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Samir Tabet: A Lifelong Passion for His Craft

Egyptian by origin, Samir Tabet was born in 1923. Fascinated from a young age by visual art, he recalls, “I loved drawing everything I saw around me — objects, the everyday things of life.” However, his family urged him to pursue a scientific education because in those days, “studying art as a man was unacceptable.” He went on to earn a ...

Marina Abramović: A "Bold" Exhibition that Highlights Humanity

In 1988, Marina Abramović walked along the Great Wall of China for 90 days, a performance that marked the beginning of her connection with the country. Thirty-six years later, this performance art icon is set to inaugurate her first exhibition in China at the Shanghai Museum of Contemporary Art. Titled "Transforming Energy," the ...