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...
Vatican Unveils AI-Enhanced Virtual Tours for St. Peter’s Basilica Ahead of 2025 Jubilee
The Vatican has launched an innovative series of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced services for St. Peter’s Basilica, opening virtual access to its breathtaking Renaissance art...
New Hong Kong Exhibition Explores Untold Stories of Chinese Migrants in New Zealand
A new digital installation at Tai Kwun in Hong Kong’s Central district titled DigiRadiance: Gold_Lead_Wood_Coal brings to life the often-overlooked experiences of Chinese migrants...
Dakar Biennale Explores Slavery’s Legacy Through Contemporary Art
The 2024 Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, known as Dak’Art, opened with a vivid display of colour and creativity in Senegal’s capital, contrasting...
Art Collaboration Kyoto Fuses Modern Art with Historic Venues
At this year’s Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK), held from October 31 to November 3 at the Kyoto International Conference Centre, visitors were greeted by...
Rare Typescript of “The Little Prince” with Saint-Exupéry’s Edits on Sale for $1.25 Million
A rare typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved novella The Little Prince, featuring the author’s handwritten corrections, is set to go on sale for...
Traditional Chinese Wedding Rituals: Hair-Combing, Leaving Home, and Entering Groom’s Home
Chinese weddings are rich in cultural traditions, with several symbolic rituals meant to bring good fortune to the newlyweds. Among these are the hair-combing...
Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes Tops PEN America’s Most-Banned Books List
Jodi Picoult’s novel Nineteen Minutes, once lauded as essential reading for young adults, now leads PEN America’s list of the most-banned books in U.S....
Japan’s Shelf-Sharing Bookstores Revitalize Community and Culture
In Japan, a new kind of bookstore is bringing back the joy of discovering unique reads by allowing anyone to rent a shelf to...
Lily Li Li-li: Celebrating the Martial Arts Icon of 1970s Shaw Brothers Cinema
Among the great martial arts actresses of the 1970s, Lily Li Li-li stands out as a Shaw Brothers icon who captivated audiences with her...
Boy George Launches “Fame” Art Collection Celebrating Icons of Music and Stardom
British singer-songwriter Boy George is stepping into the art world with "Fame," a vibrant collection of portraits that explore the relationship between celebrities and...
Kosovo Artist Turns Bras into Bags to Support Breast Cancer Awareness with “Shliroj Cicat”
Under Pristina’s October sun, women gather at a stall, each bringing a unique item to donate: a bra. These bras, part of a breast...
Hong Kong Exhibition Celebrates Artistic Talents of People with Disabilities
In Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, the Morning Relay exhibition features ceramic figurines that stretch the limits of imagination, offering a glimpse into the...
Mundano’s Powerful Mural in São Paulo Uses Ash and Mud to Protest Deforestation
Brazilian street artist Mundano has unveiled a striking new mural in São Paulo, incorporating ash from forest fires and mud from recent floods in...
Hong Kong Ballet’s The Butterfly Lovers Shines with Emotion and Innovation
The Butterfly Lovers, the first full-length ballet co-created by Ricky Hu Songwei, Hong Kong Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence, is a captivating work that successfully merges classical...
