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Kaws’ cartoon characters are playful, vibrant and graphic interpretations of pop culture and humanity
Artists have objected to the multibillionaire family’s ownership of an opioid manufacturer in the US.
Artists have objected to the multibillionaire family’s ownership of an opioid manufacturer in the US.
Painter denies claims he copied works by Belgian Christian Silvain and says he has been forced to contact lawyers.
Painter denies claims he copied works by Belgian Christian Silvain and says he has been forced to contact lawyers.
A trip to Colombia led to the opening of Singapore-based Artitude Galeria. Owners Ravi Thakran and partner Holly Turner were amazed at the similarities between Latin America and Asian art and decided to bring the two together.
A trip to Colombia led to the opening of Singapore-based Artitude Galeria. Owners Ravi Thakran and partner Holly Turner were amazed at the similarities between Latin America and Asian art and decided to bring the two together.
Hongkonger Agnes Tai and French animator Anthony Sarrus are based in Brussels and have worked for big brands, coming up with store displays around the world.
Hongkonger Agnes Tai and French animator Anthony Sarrus are based in Brussels and have worked for big brands, coming up with store displays around the world.
Over 30 works of the Hong Kong modernist artist, who recently died at the age of 96, are on show at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. The exhibition is a rare chance to see some of his best works all under one roof
Over 30 works of the Hong Kong modernist artist, who recently died at the age of 96, are on show at the Asia Society Hong Kong Centre. The exhibition is a rare chance to see some of his best works all under one roof
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
But fleeing speculators could leave room for other buyers to collect at affordable prices, insiders say.
But fleeing speculators could leave room for other buyers to collect at affordable prices, insiders say.
Comment was made as period of strained relations between France and Italy continues.
Comment was made as period of strained relations between France and Italy continues.
Exit Strategies is a multimedia exhibition comprising video, sculpture, photography and sound. Artificial Landscapes is an ultra high definition video installation on a 1,400 square metre screen.
Exit Strategies is a multimedia exhibition comprising video, sculpture, photography and sound. Artificial Landscapes is an ultra high definition video installation on a 1,400 square metre screen.
The 1600 painting, ‘Judith Beheading Holofernes’, found in the rafters of a French house, will be offered for sale in June
The 1600 painting, ‘Judith Beheading Holofernes’, found in the rafters of a French house, will be offered for sale in June
Giant reclining figure, which will be longer than the nearby Star ferries, to be set up off the Central harbourfront later this month, six years after large yellow duck captured city’s imagination.
Giant reclining figure, which will be longer than the nearby Star ferries, to be set up off the Central harbourfront later this month, six years after large yellow duck captured city’s imagination.
“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.
The island’s arts scene is enjoying something of a renaissance, a slew of new venues and troupes having been established to appeal to domestic and – it’s hoped – international crowds.
The island’s arts scene is enjoying something of a renaissance, a slew of new venues and troupes having been established to appeal to domestic and – it’s hoped – international crowds.
On Tai Yau-on’s Mini Movements project has led to exhibitions at elderly care homes where he hopes recreations of early scenes will bring a spark of joy and nostalgia to residents.
On Tai Yau-on’s Mini Movements project has led to exhibitions at elderly care homes where he hopes recreations of early scenes will bring a spark of joy and nostalgia to residents.
Chinese collectors reduced their spending during Beijing’s drawn-out negotiations with the US to avoid a full-scale trade war. Art sales in China fell three per cent to US$12.9 billion, annual art market survey finds.
Chinese collectors reduced their spending during Beijing’s drawn-out negotiations with the US to avoid a full-scale trade war. Art sales in China fell three per cent to US$12.9 billion, annual art market survey finds.
Men accounted for around eight out of 10 solo exhibitions last year at established contemporary art dealers in Hong Kong, the Post has found. These bleak figures have barely changed since 2008.
Men accounted for around eight out of 10 solo exhibitions last year at established contemporary art dealers in Hong Kong, the Post has found. These bleak figures have barely changed since 2008.
Experts at the Louvre in Paris, where the world’s biggest collection of Leonardo Leonardo da Vinci’s work is held, have been examining the charcoal drawing.
Experts at the Louvre in Paris, where the world’s biggest collection of Leonardo Leonardo da Vinci’s work is held, have been examining the charcoal drawing.
After meeting and befriending director Bernardo Bertolucci, Basil Pao was offered a part in his new film The Last Emperor. He took on other jobs during filming, including stills photographer, and a selection of his photos are on show in Hong Kong.
After meeting and befriending director Bernardo Bertolucci, Basil Pao was offered a part in his new film The Last Emperor. He took on other jobs during filming, including stills photographer, and a selection of his photos are on show in Hong Kong.
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
Artworks on board are often worth more than the yacht, so captains and crews need to know how to look after them
Artworks on board are often worth more than the yacht, so captains and crews need to know how to look after them
The 61-year-old says he is trying to contact Christian Silvain, who alleges several of Ye’s paintings use identical style and symbols to his works.
The 61-year-old says he is trying to contact Christian Silvain, who alleges several of Ye’s paintings use identical style and symbols to his works.
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.
Hon, born in 1922, moved among art genres such as acrylic paintings, Taoism inspired screen prints, multimedia works and writing poetry. The self-taught painter worked until the age of 94, even after having a stroke in 2000.
Hon, born in 1922, moved among art genres such as acrylic paintings, Taoism inspired screen prints, multimedia works and writing poetry. The self-taught painter worked until the age of 94, even after having a stroke in 2000.
Large-scale murals are becoming a common sight across the city as building owners try to beautify their facades.
Large-scale murals are becoming a common sight across the city as building owners try to beautify their facades.
‘Performing Society: The Violence of Gender’ at Tai Kwun Contemporary in Central features works from 11 international artists on the issue. The artworks on show seek to reflect the times and offer different perspectives.
‘Performing Society: The Violence of Gender’ at Tai Kwun Contemporary in Central features works from 11 international artists on the issue. The artworks on show seek to reflect the times and offer different perspectives.
Pair play couple who live through the Cultural Revolution and explores the fallout from the one-child policy.
Pair play couple who live through the Cultural Revolution and explores the fallout from the one-child policy.
Works from the late British pop legend’s private collection going under the hammer include pieces by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas and will be previewed in Hong Kong and Shanghai later this month.
Works from the late British pop legend’s private collection going under the hammer include pieces by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas and will be previewed in Hong Kong and Shanghai later this month.
Rebgong in northwest China is nurturing a new generation of artists, who are mastering the thangka, a Buddhist art form that has thrived over centuries of upheaval.
Rebgong in northwest China is nurturing a new generation of artists, who are mastering the thangka, a Buddhist art form that has thrived over centuries of upheaval.