Art
Hong Kong Art Auctions Hit Six-Year Low Despite Market Optimism
The combined sales from two major Hong Kong auctions over the weekend reached their lowest level in more than six years, highlighting ongoing challenges in the city’s art market....
Adaptations of Jin Yong’s Martial Arts Novels: The Brave Archer Films
Adapting a novel for the screen is always a complex task, especially when the...
Beth Trustrum’s Inspiring Weight Loss Journey: From Struggles to Strength
Beth Trustrum, a 41-year-old teacher living in Hong Kong, achieved a remarkable feat by...
“Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style: A New Exhibition at London’s Design Museum
A new exhibition at London’s Design Museum, titled "Splash! A Century of Swimming and...
China’s EV Giants Bet on Flying Cars, Robotaxis, and Smart Tech
Chinese companies are pushing the boundaries of future transportation, with major investments in flying...
Hong Kong Art Auctions Hit Six-Year Low Despite Market Optimism
The combined sales from two major Hong Kong auctions over the weekend reached their lowest level in more than six years, highlighting ongoing challenges...
Ghibli-Style AI Images Spark Debate on Copyright and Artist Rights
A recent trend involving the new ChatGPT image generator tool has allowed users to create Ghibli-style images from personal photos or popular memes, sparking...
Nazi-Looted Painting to Be Returned to Jewish Collector’s Heirs
A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium is set to be returned to his descendants...
Chinese Influencer Transforms from Hairstylist to Fashion and Theatre Innovator
In southern China, a hairstylist known for his dramatic and artistic hairstyles has shifted his focus to fashion and theatre. Luo Fuxing, a 30-year-old...
Hong Wai’s Ink Art Revolution: Tradition Meets Modern Rebellion
Ever since her teenage years, artist Hong Wai has sought to prove that Chinese ink painting and calligraphy are not relics of the past...
Careless People – An Explosive Memoir About the Inside Story of Meta
Careless People, an upcoming memoir by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at Meta, is set to be released on March...
Rome Unveils Rare Caravaggio Masterpieces in Landmark Exhibition
A major exhibition dedicated to the baroque master Caravaggio has opened in Rome, featuring rare and previously unseen works, some of which have not...
Turkish Family Honors Late Mother-in-Law with Unique Ash Portrait Tradition
Hakan Kilic and his family have found a deeply personal way to honor the memory of Katalin Kollar, his late mother-in-law, by celebrating her...
Van Gogh Museum and LEGO Unveil “Sunflowers” Buildable Set
Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum has partnered with LEGO to create a build-your-own version of Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting, "Sunflowers." This collaboration aims to...
Transgender Women Lead Paraiso do Tuiuti at Rio Carnival
A group of transgender women in Brazil has been training for months to take part in the iconic Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro...
Festival sur le Niger Highlights Mali’s Cultural Resilience Amid Political Shifts
The Festival sur le Niger, a celebrated event in Segou, Mali, draws tens of thousands each February to experience a vibrant week of Malian...
Qing Dynasty Lacquer Panel Restoration Highlights China’s Cultural Heritage
A remarkable Qing dynasty lacquer panel, intricately inlaid with jade and agate and depicting Taoist deities in a misty landscape, is one of thousands...
The Brutalist: A Controversial Oscar Front-Runner Challenging Architectural History
The Brutalist, an epic drama loosely inspired by architect Marcel Breuer’s life and work, has emerged as a strong contender for this year’s Oscars,...
Paul McCartney’s Iconic 1963-64 Photographs to Be Featured at Gagosian Beverly Hills
Joshua Chuang, recently appointed as a photography director at the Gagosian gallery, had an idea when he visited the 2023 “Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64:...
