Art
Mooni Perry Explores the Legacy of the Seven Fairies in Hong Kong
South Korean artist Mooni Perry has long been fascinated by the rituals and traditions rooted in Asian folklore, particularly those with a strong female focus. This passion led her...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
Art Basel Fair Sees Multi-Million Dollar Sales Amid Global Market Slowdown
Art dealers, collectors, and gallery owners from around the globe concluded several multi-million dollar transactions at the annual Art Basel fair in Switzerland this...
Wu-Tang Clan’s Unique Album “Once Upon A Time in Shaolin” Draws Massive Interest in Australian Museum
The unique Wu-Tang Clan album "Once Upon A Time in Shaolin" is set to be played at a museum in Australia starting Saturday, drawing...
David Bellis: Chronicling Old Hong Kong and a Journey Home
David Bellis first left Hong Kong in June 1990 after an eight-month stay. The Welsh computer programmer had intended to travel to Australia but...
Reviving Beijing’s Art Scene: A New Era of Creativity and Resilience
Years of stringent zero-Covid lockdowns, a tough political climate, and rapid urban redevelopment displaced many artists and galleries from Beijing’s once-thriving art scene. However,...
Exploring the Rich History and Styles of Chinese Martial Arts
Wushu, meaning “martial arts,” encompasses fighting forms dating back 4,000 years to clan wars in China. Chinese martial arts gained global fame in the...
Emei Kung Fu Girls: Blending Tradition and Modern Dance to Revive Chinese Martial Arts
A new all-woman martial arts ensemble in China, the Emei Kung Fu Girls Group, has quickly gained high-profile admirers despite only making their public...
Joyce DiDonato’s “Eden” Mesmerizes Hong Kong with a Message of Nature and Harmony
When American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato took the stage, it was clear she is not your typical diva: barefoot beneath her elegant gown and sporting...
How Sergei Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” Ballet Inspired a Contemporary Qipao Designer
The ballet "Romeo and Juliet," composed by Sergei Prokofiev in 1935 and first performed in 1938, stands as one of his seminal works. It...
Cambodian Dancer Captivates International Audiences with Traditional Apsara Dance
Sokea Kimleang, also known as Kon Ant, has chosen to captivate international audiences with the traditional Apsara dance rather than pursuing the glitzy world...
Reviving Buncheong: Korean Ceramic Art Comes to Hong Kong
The phrase “less is more” perfectly describes buncheong, a Korean ceramic style originating in the 15th century. Known for its blue-green tones and intricate...
Hong Kong Art Auctions: A Mixed Market Amid Expansion
Auction houses expanding their operations in Hong Kong continue to feel the effects of the global art market slowdown. During the second block of...
Michael Chow: Pioneering Artist and Restaurateur Blends East and West in Iconic Mr Chow
Michael Chow, an artist and restaurateur with a rich narrative, transformed the London dining scene in the 1960s with the opening of his iconic...
Explore a Century of Royal Portraits at Buckingham Palace’s New Exhibition
A new exhibition titled "Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography" is set to captivate audiences at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace. This expansive...
Joyce Jonathan Bridges Cultures with Music on Chinese TV Show
Joyce Jonathan, a renowned French singer-songwriter, recently returned to China, a country she considers her second home, to participate in the musical competition show...
