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“Artist Crafts Massive Aluminum Horse for Lunar Celebration”

2/1/2026

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Yang Guang's Aluminum Horse

In Qingzhou, Shandong, artist Yang Guang created a horse ornament from over 2,600 meters of aluminum thread to celebrate Year of the Horse.
The piece is titled Mythical Horse Embracing Auspiciousness and shows raised legs with a turned head.
Yang Guang spent half a month on the work, its largest piece to date, and did not disclose its price.
Aluminum art has Qingzhou history dating to North Song dynasty.

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Culture Exhibitions Launch

On January 20, 2026, the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum launched themed exhibitions for the Year of the Horse, showcasing over 100 intangible cultural heritage items from across China.
The Yuyuan Lantern Festival in Shanghai began concurrently, expanding to multiple locations and blending traditional lanterns with modern technology.
The festival runs until March 3, 2026 and features Tang Dynasty-inspired installations and mythical creatures from Chinese mythology, prompting visitor excitement.

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Yang Guang's Aluminum Horse

In Qingzhou, Shandong, artist Yang Guang created a horse ornament from over 2,600 meters of aluminum thread to celebrate Year of the Horse.
The piece is titled Mythical Horse Embracing Auspiciousness and shows raised legs with a turned head.
Yang Guang spent half a month on the work, its largest piece to date, and did not disclose its price.
Aluminum art has Qingzhou history dating to North Song dynasty.

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