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Music
Why Gorillaz’s new album The Mountain is an optimistic ‘album about death’
Jamie Hewlett shares how grief and a trip to India inspired his and Damon Albarn’s latest project, and why art ‘has to be an evolution’.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:15AM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
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Stella Cole Quartet’s delightful delivery of jazz and film classics in Hong Kong
7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 6-8
6 Mar 2026 - 12:36PM
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Art
Rembrandt painting rejected as not by him in 1960 now confirmed his
After years of scrutiny, ‘Vision of Zacharias in the Temple’ has been confirmed to be a Rembrandt by the Netherlands’ Rijksmuseum.
5 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
“Vision of Zacharias in the Temple”, confirmed by Dutch researchers as a 1633 original work by Rembrandt, is displayed at the Rijksmuseum Atelier in Amsterdam on March 2, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Performing arts in Hong Kong
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Chaotic, electrifying: Sebastian Kaiser’s The Drunkard is fiercely alive
Cross-cultural and gender-blind, Sebastian Kaiser’s stage adaptation of Liu Yichang’s 1962 novel stays true to its rebellious spirit.
3 Mar 2026 - 8:15PM
Tourism
Gripping samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class, cuts through myths
From armour to art, ‘Samurai’ at the British Museum traces the Japanese elite class’ evolution and cultural impact, from anime to Star Wars.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
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Art
In with the bold: the new players igniting Hong Kong art week
Hong Kong’s ‘art week’ in March unveils a series of exciting initiatives, from edible art fairs and open-air exhibitions to tours.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:34AM
Santiago Sierra’s “250 cm Line Tattooed on 6 Paid People” (1999) is featured in Gold’s opening exhibition. Photo: Estudio Santiago Sierra
Books and literature
How Asian-American couple’s Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral fame
The husband-and-wife creators of Tubby Nugget reflect on their character’s incredible success as they release their first graphic novel.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:23PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
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She seduced some of the most powerful men. A ballet tries to tell her story
Despite some excellent dancing, Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero fails to do justice to the notorious Belle Époque star’s story.
3 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
Art
Saudi Arabia’s cultural ambitions on show at 2026 Diriyah biennale
The event brings together the work of 70 international artists as part of Saudi Arabia’s push to develop a self-sustaining art infrastructure.
2 Mar 2026 - 3:26PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong group brings ancient Silk Road murals’ musical depictions to life
The Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble’s musical compositions are inspired by ancient artworks from China’s Mogao Caves.
1 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Musicians from the Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble perform in front of the Nine-Storey Pagoda at the Mogao Caves at Dunhuang, in northwest China’s Gansu province. Photo: Simon Song
Chinese culture
How AI is helping bring Hong Kong history to life on Instagram and beyond
Cultural preservationists use generative AI to breathe life into photos from the past, but does this practice promote or distort history?
1 Mar 2026 - 11:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 27 to March 1
From a bar crawl for a good cause to a flea market and an art exhibition exploring China’s economic rise, here are our picks for the weekend.
27 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Tourism
How ‘French Banksy’ JR plans to turn a famous Paris bridge into a massive cave
Known for his large-scale installations, JR will turn Paris’ Pont Neuf into a giant walk-through cave for his Pont Neuf Cavern project.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
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Trump is abducted by aliens and has Chinese ‘twin’ in chaotic Cantonese opera
Showing in Hong Kong, Trump on Show 4.0 combines political satire and surreal Sino-US commentary but feels like a ‘paper tiger’ with no bite.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:15PM
Elvina Kong (left) performs as Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi and Lung Koon-tin as US president Donald Trump on the opening night of the Trump on Show 4.0 at Sha Tin Town Hall in Hong Kong. Photo: Contemporary Drama Association
Books and literature
Indian author Amitav Ghosh publishes first novel in 7 years. Why so long?
Ahead of his Hong Kong International Literary Festival appearance, Ghosh talks about his new book Ghost-Eye and re-reading earlier works.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
Fashion
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams among Met Gala 2026 co-chairs
Zoe Kravitz and Anthony Vaccarello, meanwhile, chair a ‘host committee’, as the dress code – ‘Fashion is Art’ – is also announced.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:58PM
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Performing arts in Hong Kong
‘Unconventional bodies’: inclusive dance team’s upcoming Hong Kong show
Unusual Symptoms’ experimental dance project Harmonia challenges audience biases about the human body.
23 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
Harmonia, performed by the inclusive dance theatre group Unusual Symptoms, stars performers with congenital limb differences, dwarfism and wheelchair needs – and challenges audience biases about the human body. Photo: Unusual Symptoms
Britain
One Battle After Another triumphs with 6 Bafta prizes as Oscars loom
Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller dominates UK awards, while newcomer Robert Aramayo stuns Hollywood heavyweights for best actor.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:52AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22
Enjoy music and markets in West Kowloon, take your pet to a cafe in Sheung Wan, attend a women-only workout in Quarry Bay and more.
20 Feb 2026 - 10:46AM
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Art
Qatar is making a bold new cultural play, from Art Basel to museums
All eyes are on the growing cultural scene in the Middle East, thanks in no small part to the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, held in Doha.
19 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
Art
In London, a Singaporean artist reimagines St Sebastian, the LGBTQ icon
A film by Ming Wong, artist in residence at London’s National Gallery, recasts St Sebastian with Asian actors and questions identity.
18 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
A still from Dance of the sun on the water | Saltatio solis in aqua (2025), by Ming Wong. The Singapore-born artist made the film during his residency at the National Gallery, London. Photo: Ming Wong
Tourism
In Milan, you can adopt a centuries-old statue and give it a new life
The building of Milan’s Duomo started in 1386 and ended in 1965. Now, some of its centuries-old statues are being restored under an adoption scheme.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Wellness
Hong Kong Ballet and Pure Fitness join forces to offer new exercise programme
The dance and strength training crossover aims to dispel the perception of ballet as an inaccessible and elite art form.
11 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
Chinese culture
It takes a village (or two) to revive the Hakka way of life in Hong Kong
In the Hakka villages of Lai Chi Wo and Chuen Lung, art, cooking classes and tours shed light on the culture of early Hong Kong settlers.
10 Feb 2026 - 3:25PM
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