400 colourful koinobori streamers adorn Tokyo shopping arcade
Carp streamers are traditional ornaments for Children’s Day, celebrated on May 5. Among the carp adorning the 224-meter arcade are 39 streamers handmade by schoolchildren and…
Arts
Rangoli artist, Malay drum maker among Singapore’s stewards of intangible cultural heritage awardees
The five recipients of the National Heritage Board’s Stewards of Intangible Cultural Heritage Award received certificates from Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin…
Merch-Making Market: Where Indonesian music and merch collide
Taking place over the weekend, the expo proudly demonstrates how Indonesian music is, quite fashionably, not just for the ears.
Ghibli style cricket? Cricketers and fans jump on the AI bandwagon
Cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Rinku Kumar are joining the AI-generated Ghibli art trend, with fans creating animated versions of their favorite players in the iconic style.
The AI Studio Ghibli trend is an insult to art and artists
Artists spend years refining their artistic expression and skill, only for all that work to be appropriated by a single prompt on an AI tool.
Museum in Japan says painting is forgery by German art forger; full refund of US$446k sought
The Tokushima Modern Art Museum has confirmed that its oil painting “At the Cycle-Race Track” is a forgery by Wolfgang Beltracchi, a notorious German art forger.
Bhutanese arts and crafts at the risk of losing authenticity
They face a growing threat from commercialisation, which risks eroding traditional craftsmanship.
ASEAN photography exhibition to celebrate cultural diversity
Over the course of 10 days, from May 10 to 20, the exhibition will be an integral part of the Sen Village Festival celebrating the 135th birthday of Vietnam’s national hero,…
Eid’s unsung heroes: The women crafting your celebrations
Truly, their efforts are not only enriching one of the most anticipated festivals for us but also in a broader sense, redefining the role of women in business.
Unraveling postmodernism in Nepali writing
Novelist Govinda Raj Bhattarai discusses his literary journey and the qualities of a good translation.