Art student eats Maurizio Cattelan’s banana at Leeum
The performance art is part of Cattelan's solo exhibition “WE” currently running at the Leeum Museum of Art in Seoul.
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Jeonju festival subverts cinematic expectations, seeks to surprise
The film festival has long held its focus on independent films looking to try something new.
30 years of Singapore Repertory Theatre: Ready to ride the global Asian wave
Mr Kripalani, who has been artistic director since 2001, is optimistic about Singapore theatre’s future at home and in the world.
Khmer artist becomes war refugee twice
Ouk Dara Chan, a 62-year-old Cambodian artist whose life has been displaced for a second time by war, recently opened exhibitions of his collected works in two French cities.
Photographer spends years documenting Chinese grotto art
Mainly focusing on the remains of grottoes on the ancient Silk Road, Ren Shichen has captured more than 200 grotto sites in over 20 provinces.
Firing up a passion for ceramics
Originating in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), coloured glaze is a style that has become an important calling card for folk art in Zibo.
S’porean director Anthony Chen’s new movie to premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Cannes announced it will premiere in the Un Certain Regard section, shining a spotlight on the up-and-coming art-house director.
106-year-old Philippine tattoo artist is Vogue’s oldest ever cover model
106-year-old Apo Whang-Od features on the cover of the April issue, making the revered tattoo artist the oldest person to ever appear on the front page of the world’s…
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Oscar-winning Japanese musician, dies at 71
Sakamoto was also known for his work with the pioneering electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, which he co-founded.
Thailand Biennale 2023 ‘opens the world’ of art and traditions in Chiang Rai
The international art festival will showcase works by 60 artists from 25 countries across Chiang Rai and Chiang Saen’s Golden Triangle area from December 9, 2023 to April 30,…