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A Chinese paper cutting, depicting two men having oral sex behind a door while a woman nurses her baby in another room, is a striking symbol of gay men’s struggle for acceptance, says LGBT art collector Patrick Sun.
A Chinese paper cutting, depicting two men having oral sex behind a door while a woman nurses her baby in another room, is a striking symbol of gay men’s struggle for acceptance, says LGBT art collector Patrick Sun.
Hong Kong-based American contemporary artist Christopher K. Ho says The Writing Life by American author Annie Dillard is ‘one of the most accurate descriptions of the artistic process’.
Hong Kong-based American contemporary artist Christopher K. Ho says The Writing Life by American author Annie Dillard is ‘one of the most accurate descriptions of the artistic process’.
In the Mood for Love, starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, showed 12-year-old Ruth Chao a different side of Chinese culture, and meeting the films art director was a dream come true.
In the Mood for Love, starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, showed 12-year-old Ruth Chao a different side of Chinese culture, and meeting the films art director was a dream come true.
A subscription to National Geographic magazine set eight-year-old Craig Leeson on the path to becoming a filmmaker, activist and entrepreneur.
A subscription to National Geographic magazine set eight-year-old Craig Leeson on the path to becoming a filmmaker, activist and entrepreneur.
Watching Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe inspired Lindsey McAlister to take up the arts, and she later founded the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, where she inspires others.
Watching Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe inspired Lindsey McAlister to take up the arts, and she later founded the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, where she inspires others.
The book, which describes the different challenges women face throughout their careers, proved inspirational for Regine Ngan, head of the jewellery department at Sotheby’s Asia.
The book, which describes the different challenges women face throughout their careers, proved inspirational for Regine Ngan, head of the jewellery department at Sotheby’s Asia.
A diamond is forever – but do you know the different ways gemstones can be presented, from the bezel method to the prong setting?
A diamond is forever – but do you know the different ways gemstones can be presented, from the bezel method to the prong setting?
Sean Zhang Xiao Yi, the co-founder and CEO of Talon Esports, says Warcraft: Orcs & Humans changed his life. He was introduced to the first game in the Warcraft series as a teenager in Australia.
Sean Zhang Xiao Yi, the co-founder and CEO of Talon Esports, says Warcraft: Orcs & Humans changed his life. He was introduced to the first game in the Warcraft series as a teenager in Australia.
‘It changed me completely. I quit my job …,’ says Raymond Mak of seeing the film adaptation of David Mitchell’s time-travelling novel. He left accountancy firm PwC and founded an indoor-farming business.
‘It changed me completely. I quit my job …,’ says Raymond Mak of seeing the film adaptation of David Mitchell’s time-travelling novel. He left accountancy firm PwC and founded an indoor-farming business.
When Penelope Luk, creative director of Crafts on Peel, read Stories of the Sahara – the defining work of celebrated Chinese travel writer Sanmao – it changed her life forever.
When Penelope Luk, creative director of Crafts on Peel, read Stories of the Sahara – the defining work of celebrated Chinese travel writer Sanmao – it changed her life forever.
The Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu in Romania taught Christie’s Cristian Albu to question what it means to push boundaries.
The Sculptural Ensemble of Constantin Brâncuși at Târgu Jiu in Romania taught Christie’s Cristian Albu to question what it means to push boundaries.
Watching Whoopi Goldberg’s breakthrough video of her one-woman show, Direct from Broadway, was a revelation for Yuri Ng Yue-lit of Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company.
Watching Whoopi Goldberg’s breakthrough video of her one-woman show, Direct from Broadway, was a revelation for Yuri Ng Yue-lit of Hong Kong’s City Contemporary Dance Company.
Victoria’s Secret, Tiffany & Co., Estée Lauder, Fendi – the list of luxury brands Eileen Gu is associated with is growing – and that’s before she’s even won a single gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
Victoria’s Secret, Tiffany & Co., Estée Lauder, Fendi – the list of luxury brands Eileen Gu is associated with is growing – and that’s before she’s even won a single gold medal at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
When art student Leelee Chan, at the time obsessed with painting, first saw Eva Hesse’s artwork Hang Up, she found it ugly and disturbing, but it later inspired her to become a sculptor.
When art student Leelee Chan, at the time obsessed with painting, first saw Eva Hesse’s artwork Hang Up, she found it ugly and disturbing, but it later inspired her to become a sculptor.
The Canadian author’s book about climate change and capitalism had a profound impact on environmenatla educator Natalie Chung’s thinking, she tells Richard Lord.
The Canadian author’s book about climate change and capitalism had a profound impact on environmenatla educator Natalie Chung’s thinking, she tells Richard Lord.
Architect Benny Lee saw an original drawing from the 1960s pop art design project Archigram as a student and was reminded how architecture can improve people’s lives.
Architect Benny Lee saw an original drawing from the 1960s pop art design project Archigram as a student and was reminded how architecture can improve people’s lives.
When she read E.M. Forster’s novel at school, Choa, already a fan of 1920s fashion and literature, was drawn to the tale of racism and class tension in colonial India.
When she read E.M. Forster’s novel at school, Choa, already a fan of 1920s fashion and literature, was drawn to the tale of racism and class tension in colonial India.
Acting in Cinderella the Panto showed Shafin Azim the joy of making people smile, and inspired her to take on professional acting roles
Acting in Cinderella the Panto showed Shafin Azim the joy of making people smile, and inspired her to take on professional acting roles
The sport’s danger-tinged glamour pulls in a global audience and dozens of big name investors – from top carmakers to luxury brands and even governments who spend billions on drivers, cars and racetracks
The sport’s danger-tinged glamour pulls in a global audience and dozens of big name investors – from top carmakers to luxury brands and even governments who spend billions on drivers, cars and racetracks
A storm on Mount Everest killed eight people in 1996, and Into Thin Air is a first-hand account that inspired Hong Kong-based Scott Powrie to climb higher.
A storm on Mount Everest killed eight people in 1996, and Into Thin Air is a first-hand account that inspired Hong Kong-based Scott Powrie to climb higher.
Clinical psychologist Jamie Chiu works with teenagers and the literary classic helps her to better understand the struggles they face on a daily basis.
Clinical psychologist Jamie Chiu works with teenagers and the literary classic helps her to better understand the struggles they face on a daily basis.
The manga series about a Tokyo fashion student inspired knitwear founders Phyllis Chan Ji-li and Suzzie Chung Yuen-shan when they read it together as students.
The manga series about a Tokyo fashion student inspired knitwear founders Phyllis Chan Ji-li and Suzzie Chung Yuen-shan when they read it together as students.
Diptyque takes you on an olfactory journey across the globe with its 60th anniversary Le Grand Tour collection, or would you rather a scent inspired by diamonds, courtesy of Graff?
Diptyque takes you on an olfactory journey across the globe with its 60th anniversary Le Grand Tour collection, or would you rather a scent inspired by diamonds, courtesy of Graff?
The Parasite by French philosopher Michel Serres inspired Daisy Tam to change her attitude towards giving and taking, fuelling her interest in food redistribution.
The Parasite by French philosopher Michel Serres inspired Daisy Tam to change her attitude towards giving and taking, fuelling her interest in food redistribution.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and its gentle yet chaotic humour struck a chord with the young Amit Oz, showing him how to look at life’s big picture.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and its gentle yet chaotic humour struck a chord with the young Amit Oz, showing him how to look at life’s big picture.
Stand-out designer bags from the autumn/winter 2021 collections include the Fendi Touch bag, as seen on J.Lo, and Maison Margiela’s new The Swalk II clutch
Stand-out designer bags from the autumn/winter 2021 collections include the Fendi Touch bag, as seen on J.Lo, and Maison Margiela’s new The Swalk II clutch
Marisa Yiu, founding partner of Hong Kong design studio Eskyiu, explains how a book on New York architecture firm Diller + Scofidio taught her to challenge herself.
Marisa Yiu, founding partner of Hong Kong design studio Eskyiu, explains how a book on New York architecture firm Diller + Scofidio taught her to challenge herself.
Life, death, karma and compassion are the themes of the book by lama Sogyal Rinpoche, and reading it helped Mui deal with the death of two of his grandparents.
Life, death, karma and compassion are the themes of the book by lama Sogyal Rinpoche, and reading it helped Mui deal with the death of two of his grandparents.
Simon Loong, founder and group CEO of Hong Kong-based WeLab, got a new perspective on life after watching the 2013 film.
Simon Loong, founder and group CEO of Hong Kong-based WeLab, got a new perspective on life after watching the 2013 film.
Every bar has its own take on the classic concoction of gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth – why not sample The Wise King’s Nutella-flavoured version or Coa’s supercharged Caffeinated Negroni?
Every bar has its own take on the classic concoction of gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth – why not sample The Wise King’s Nutella-flavoured version or Coa’s supercharged Caffeinated Negroni?