Xue Tan

Latest design from architect Wang Yaohua discusses the balance between aesthetics and functionality in architecture.

Designer Zhang Zhoujie generates furniture pieces that look like shiny robot spiders.

Hong Kong-based artist Desmond Leung creates subtle animations inspired by ancient oriental techniques.

Artist Xing Danwen puts role players in her urban models.

Lu Xinjian analyzes cities’ characteristics from above.

The co-organizer of music festival Sally Can’t Dance and founder of Chinese indie music platform Pangbianr envisions the future of the Chinese music industry.

This year’s Pritzker committee honors Wang Shu’s down-to-earth architecture.

Japanese musician Yoshihide Otomo’s Emsemble digs deeper into turntablism.

We take a look at some iconic artists from numerous disciplines who have left an enduring and indelible mark on today’s creators.

Zhang Huan raises the question of how contemporary society reflects the ancient philosopher’s ideas.

Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka harnesses the beauty of natural crystals.

Architect Wang Yaohua explores the remaining space upon Beijing’s industrial district.