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Cherry Chung, Lily Zhai and Pinky Wallace are women in a man’s world – cutting hair at the retro cool Handsome Factory Barber Shop in Wan Chai. In contrast to the US they haven’t faced sexism, and have a roster of celebrity clients.
Cherry Chung, Lily Zhai and Pinky Wallace are women in a man’s world – cutting hair at the retro cool Handsome Factory Barber Shop in Wan Chai. In contrast to the US they haven’t faced sexism, and have a roster of celebrity clients.
To mark the centenary of the Save the Children charity, 50 images by photojournalist Nicole Tung will go on show at Central’s PMQ. They highlight the strength of kids who have had their lives destroyed by war.
To mark the centenary of the Save the Children charity, 50 images by photojournalist Nicole Tung will go on show at Central’s PMQ. They highlight the strength of kids who have had their lives destroyed by war.
Neighbourhood Kitchen supplies ingredients and equipment so Hong Kong tenants with no space at home can cook their favourite dishes and ensure their children get the nutrients they need.
Neighbourhood Kitchen supplies ingredients and equipment so Hong Kong tenants with no space at home can cook their favourite dishes and ensure their children get the nutrients they need.
The bar, described as ‘an institution and part of Lamma history’, has been forced to close over noise complaints from the building’s owner and his family who live next door. Its last day open to the public will be Friday, May 31.
The bar, described as ‘an institution and part of Lamma history’, has been forced to close over noise complaints from the building’s owner and his family who live next door. Its last day open to the public will be Friday, May 31.
The 12 artworks reveal Whittaker’s own struggle with calm and conflict reflecting his own gender dysphoria. The artist combines landscapes and abstracts inside a representation of a head.
The 12 artworks reveal Whittaker’s own struggle with calm and conflict reflecting his own gender dysphoria. The artist combines landscapes and abstracts inside a representation of a head.
Hong Kong-based Stefan Obenauer hopes his discovery of a previously unknown jumping spider will encourage others to take part in this year’s City Nature Challenge, to be held from April 26 to 29.
Hong Kong-based Stefan Obenauer hopes his discovery of a previously unknown jumping spider will encourage others to take part in this year’s City Nature Challenge, to be held from April 26 to 29.
Faye Wei Wei, who was named ‘one to watch’ by British Vogue last year, has created an artwork using neon in collaboration with one of the city’s last remaining neon sign masters.
Faye Wei Wei, who was named ‘one to watch’ by British Vogue last year, has created an artwork using neon in collaboration with one of the city’s last remaining neon sign masters.
From early post-war housing estates to exclusive Kadoorie Hill to the Hong Kong City Hall and General Post Office, the clean lines of Bauhaus are evident as centenary of modernist movement is marked in city and worldwide.
From early post-war housing estates to exclusive Kadoorie Hill to the Hong Kong City Hall and General Post Office, the clean lines of Bauhaus are evident as centenary of modernist movement is marked in city and worldwide.
Artists Bex and Nic Gaunt show images of people carrying giant stones as a metaphor for the burden sufferers of mental illness must carry each day. The couple hope it will help remove stigma surrounding mental problems.
Artists Bex and Nic Gaunt show images of people carrying giant stones as a metaphor for the burden sufferers of mental illness must carry each day. The couple hope it will help remove stigma surrounding mental problems.
‘Foreigners are clueless when it comes to food’, wrote one person on Chinese social media, in response to the news that Italian authorities had confiscated 800 preserved eggs.
‘Foreigners are clueless when it comes to food’, wrote one person on Chinese social media, in response to the news that Italian authorities had confiscated 800 preserved eggs.
The 1997 blockbuster told the story of the tragic 1912 sinking of the passenger liner. Six Chinese men were rescued, but the scene ended up on the cutting room floor.
The 1997 blockbuster told the story of the tragic 1912 sinking of the passenger liner. Six Chinese men were rescued, but the scene ended up on the cutting room floor.
Shek O, which means ‘rocky bay’, is surrounded by rugged granite and rocky volcanic cliffs, whose boulders have recently been spray-painted by mindless vandals
Shek O, which means ‘rocky bay’, is surrounded by rugged granite and rocky volcanic cliffs, whose boulders have recently been spray-painted by mindless vandals
Ballet in the City, a series of pop-up performances, is one of a growing number of examples of the Hong Kong arts community reaching out to domestic helpers. Some are inspired to show their own creativity.
Ballet in the City, a series of pop-up performances, is one of a growing number of examples of the Hong Kong arts community reaching out to domestic helpers. Some are inspired to show their own creativity.
In 1998, photojournalist Birdy Chu set out to record the last months of the airport. Forty-five of his shots, including images of planes coming in low over Kowloon to land, and of the last day of operations, are on show near the airport site.
In 1998, photojournalist Birdy Chu set out to record the last months of the airport. Forty-five of his shots, including images of planes coming in low over Kowloon to land, and of the last day of operations, are on show near the airport site.
One funeral firm allows users to build elaborate online shrines for their deceased relatives complete with embellishments like candles and flowers – even a roast pig.
One funeral firm allows users to build elaborate online shrines for their deceased relatives complete with embellishments like candles and flowers – even a roast pig.
Hillian Siu ‘always thought it would be fun to zoom all the way to Macau’; having made the 55km crossing, she hopes to lead 30 fellow kitesurfers on same trip to raise awareness of marine pollution problem.
Hillian Siu ‘always thought it would be fun to zoom all the way to Macau’; having made the 55km crossing, she hopes to lead 30 fellow kitesurfers on same trip to raise awareness of marine pollution problem.
Mika Rouge sells one-off, hand-embroidered pieces such as mother-and-daughter dresses from Oaxaca and Chiapas in Mexico; Cambodian silk weavers create cushion covers and throws for KBEN & HOL. Women founded both brands.
Mika Rouge sells one-off, hand-embroidered pieces such as mother-and-daughter dresses from Oaxaca and Chiapas in Mexico; Cambodian silk weavers create cushion covers and throws for KBEN & HOL. Women founded both brands.
Rob Stewart died 70 metres underwater while filming his third film Sharkwater Extinction. The film looks at the illegal trade in shark fin and the corruption that allows it.
Rob Stewart died 70 metres underwater while filming his third film Sharkwater Extinction. The film looks at the illegal trade in shark fin and the corruption that allows it.
After relocating to Cheung Chau, early riser Michael Wolf began documenting day break, purely ‘out of joy’
After relocating to Cheung Chau, early riser Michael Wolf began documenting day break, purely ‘out of joy’
Herpetologist Ruchira Somaweera is helping Nat Geo counter misinformation in Hollywood films about snakes. He shows us his scars, reminds us most snakes are not venomous, and tells us what to do if you stumble on one that is.
Herpetologist Ruchira Somaweera is helping Nat Geo counter misinformation in Hollywood films about snakes. He shows us his scars, reminds us most snakes are not venomous, and tells us what to do if you stumble on one that is.
Exhibition marks 90th anniversary of film and fashion icon’s birth and 10 years since the death of famed US photographer Bob Willoughby, Hollywood’s first on-set promotional stills photographer, who shot all the images.
Exhibition marks 90th anniversary of film and fashion icon’s birth and 10 years since the death of famed US photographer Bob Willoughby, Hollywood’s first on-set promotional stills photographer, who shot all the images.
- Studies link mould to headaches, tiredness, aches and joint pains. Some moulds naturally produce mycotoxins, which can even cause death. Good air flow in the home and lots of natural light can help stop spores taking hold.
- Studies link mould to headaches, tiredness, aches and joint pains. Some moulds naturally produce mycotoxins, which can even cause death. Good air flow in the home and lots of natural light can help stop spores taking hold.
Briton Martin Lever, who moved to Hong Kong in 1979, translates his colourful memories of old Hong Kong into 12 paintings for his latest “Street” series
Briton Martin Lever, who moved to Hong Kong in 1979, translates his colourful memories of old Hong Kong into 12 paintings for his latest “Street” series
“Made in Home Kong” at the Bamboo Scenes gallery in Sai Ying Pun features the works of 21 local and international photographers.
“Made in Home Kong” at the Bamboo Scenes gallery in Sai Ying Pun features the works of 21 local and international photographers.
Hong Kong’s ‘Paddle without Plastic’ campaign is aiming to reduce plastic waste in dragon boat training and race events, with more than 40 local teams expected to take part.
Hong Kong’s ‘Paddle without Plastic’ campaign is aiming to reduce plastic waste in dragon boat training and race events, with more than 40 local teams expected to take part.
The disappearance five years ago of a Malaysian Airlines flight bound for China is the biggest air travel mystery in years, but there have been several other equally mysterious crashes, among them that of Amelia Earhart in 1937.
The disappearance five years ago of a Malaysian Airlines flight bound for China is the biggest air travel mystery in years, but there have been several other equally mysterious crashes, among them that of Amelia Earhart in 1937.
The survey looked at 14 countries and states in the region scoring them for safety, health and opportunities. Bottom place India has previously been called the world’s most dangerous country for women.
The survey looked at 14 countries and states in the region scoring them for safety, health and opportunities. Bottom place India has previously been called the world’s most dangerous country for women.
Kate Sparrow’s exhibition ‘I Am Woman’ features 10 oil and acrylic portraits of strong female figures
Kate Sparrow’s exhibition ‘I Am Woman’ features 10 oil and acrylic portraits of strong female figures
“Not talking about it doesn’t mean we won’t die,” says Hong Kong-based Amy Kwan, who wants to take the stress and stigma out of making a will with her firm Good Wills.
“Not talking about it doesn’t mean we won’t die,” says Hong Kong-based Amy Kwan, who wants to take the stress and stigma out of making a will with her firm Good Wills.
Shoji Kawamori is hailed by anime geeks for his Macross/Robotech series and his mecha designs, some of which became early Transformers toys. But now he is worried about how much time children are spending in front of screens.
Shoji Kawamori is hailed by anime geeks for his Macross/Robotech series and his mecha designs, some of which became early Transformers toys. But now he is worried about how much time children are spending in front of screens.