Art

Thieves Steal Four Antonello da Messina Works from Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian museum overnight without triggering alarms, prompting a professional-heist

ECB Hike Reverses FTSE 100 Gains as Oil Surge Rattles London Stocks

The FTSE 100 reversed gains Thursday after the ECB raised rates and oil prices surged, with markets split 50-50 on another October hike.

Trump Says Iran War Will End Right After November Midterms

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the war with Iran would end immediately after the November midterm elections, tying oil prices to the same date.

JPMorgan Upgrades Meta to Buy, Citing AI Models and Agent Apps

JPMorgan raised Meta to buy on September 10, citing the company's frontier AI models and agentic app as drivers with meaningful headroom for the stock.

US Wholesale Prices Rose 0.4% in August, Lifting Treasury Yields Before Fed Meeting

US producer prices climbed 0.4% in August as expected, lifting Treasury yields before the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week.

“Barbie: The Exhibition” Opens in London Celebrating 65 Years of Iconic Doll

A new exhibition exploring the evolution of Barbie opens in London this week as the iconic Mattel doll celebrates her 65th birthday. "Barbie: The...

Jaap van Zweden Reflects on Tenure with Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

In his final and wide-ranging interview as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Jaap van Zweden shared his insights on several key...

Greece Unveils Ancient Artifacts in New “Museum Under the Museum” Exhibit

Greece has unveiled an exhibition featuring more than 1,100 artifacts, including statues, table games, and children's toys, discovered in an ancient Athens neighborhood during...

German Football Museum Exhibition Merges Art and Soccer for Euro 2024

For many fans, soccer conjures images of skillful plays, moments of glory, or the sting of defeat. Few might associate the sport with surrealist...

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...

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