PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 15, 2024--
On July 5th, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris opened its doors to a cultural event of international scale: REVIVING CRAFT, Contemporary Art and Design from China. This exceptional showcase presents to the Parisian public the avant-garde creations of 40 artists and 20 institutions, highlighting China's intangible cultural heritage and fostering a rich and innovative intercultural dialogue.
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At the heart of this celebration of Chinese design and craftsmanship, TEARTURE, a flagship brand of high-end furniture in precious wood, unveils its bold vision of contemporary Chinese design. Skillfully merging ancestral know-how and modern aesthetics, TEARTURE pushes the boundaries of art furniture.
The exhibition, a collaboration between Sun Media Group and China National Brand Network, is structured around the five elements - metal, wood, water, fire, and earth - weaving a subtle link between traditional Chinese philosophy and cutting-edge design.
TEARTURE presents unique pieces, true bridges between tradition and innovation:
These creations embody TEARTURE's philosophy: a harmonious fusion between excellent craftsmanship and contemporary design. Each piece incorporates ancestral techniques such as Dongyang wood carving, bamboo weaving, or traditional lacquer, sublimated by a resolutely modern approach.
Wu Tengfei, master craftsman and founder of TEARTURE, constantly pushes the limits of his art and creativity to offer a new perspective on Chinese design. His approach, deeply rooted in tradition while embracing innovation, paves the way for a unique expression of Chinese cultural heritage on the international stage.
The REVIVING CRAFT exhibition marks a crucial step in the influence of contemporary Chinese design. TEARTURE, at the forefront of this movement, invites the world to discover the richness and creativity of today's Chinese furniture, carrying a millennial heritage and resolutely turned towards the future!
exhibition zone of TEARTURE (Photo: Business Wire)
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Jackson Suber was one of three dozen players under par at the British Open when he made birdie and eagle in the blink of an eye and suddenly found himself atop the leaderboard at Royal Birkdale.
He had never played links golf until three days earlier. Not only is this his first appearance in the British Open, it's his first time in Europe. He still won't get behind the wheel on the right side of the car because he jokingly said, “I'm trying to make it here for four days.”
The first day was brilliant, a 5-under 65 that gave the unheralded American a one-shot lead going into the second round.
Suber was initially holding his own Friday — a birdie on the second hole — before dropping three shots on another breezy day on the Birkdale links.
The surprise first round leader is No. 115 in the world, and he is No. 81 in the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour with three top 10s this year, one of which was a tie for fourth in the Canadian Open that got him into the field at Royal Birkdale for his third major championship.
Where he goes from here is of interest. But this was not the first time that a leader at the British Open, or any major for that matter, has caused people to do a quick search for who he is.
Hennie Otto was No. 200 in the world at Royal St. George's in 2003 when he opened with a 68. Andrew Landry was making his major championship debut at Oakmont for the 2016 U.S. Open and shot 66 to lead by one over Dustin Johnson, the eventual winner.
Two amateurs have shared the lead after one round of the British Open over the last 25 years, most recently Christo Lamprecht at Hoylake three years ago. Then there was Nick Job, never finished higher than 25th on the European Tour Order of Merit. He led after the first round in the 1981 British Open and held strong until a 75-74 weekend.
The links are new to Suber but he appears confident on this stage.
“I feel like I’ve just been playing good the last few months,” he said. “Just knowing that good golf is going to take care of everything, and really trusting my caddie to figure out where we’re going to hit it.”
Rory McIlroy was among the early starters after a 72 that featured six bogeys and far too many short putts he missed. He was seven shots behind. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler opened with a 68 and played in the afternoon.
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Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after putting on the 6th green during the first day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after putting on the 18th green to complete his first round during the first day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Jackson Suber of the United States putts win the 18th green during the first day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Jackson Suber of the United States, and his caddie Greyson Porter walks towards the 18th green during the first day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Thursday, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
