Unveiling the ‘Dolliverse’
These seemingly inanimate figures serve as more than mere playthings. They have become a pathway for young people to delve into an exploration of their identities and expressions.
Arts
Cemeteries, columbariums in South Korea reinvent themselves as sanctuaries for the living
Cemeteries and columbariums are evolving to incorporate art galleries, cafes and inviting green spaces, catering to not only grieving people but to ordinary visitors.
India: 5 key trends to look out for in 2024 commercial interior design
As the commercial interior design industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for professionals to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the upcoming trends.
Michelle Dee pays tribute to Apo Whang-Od in Miss Universe 2023 evening gown
Michelle Dee pranced on the Miss Universe 2023 stage in a black evening gown inspired by indigenous tattoo art as a tribute to renowned mambabatok Apo Whang-Od.
Chef Damian D’Silva first Singaporean awarded prestigious French culinary prize
The 66-year-old will receive the award at a gala in Paris. There, he will prepare kueh pie tee – crisp pastry cups filled with shredded turnip and other ingredients – for…
Resurgent qipao bridges time, heritage in New York
Guo Haichen, 22, opened Xiangjiang Vintage earlier this year. She sees herself as not only a seller, but the proprietor of a transfer station, weaving the past and the present,…
From artisan to ‘foreign laborer’
A French man shares his struggle to share his insights and build a future for himself in S. Korea's construction scene.
Recycled glass bottles turn into Year of the Dragon figurines at workshop
Production of the figurines has entered the busiest phase at Okazaki Garasu Kobo Aoi, the workshop where the crushed bottles are melted at a heat of 1,400 C.
A closer look at THB25 million painting that shattered Thai auction records
"Vitruvian Man" is a large-scale oil painting created by a Chiang Rai-born artist, Thawan Duchanee, after his return from studying in the Netherlands.
Broader scope needed to protect cultural relics
As some collectors are able to adequately manage and protect their relics, lawmaker Weiping suggested the country support them and set up venues for exhibitions to help more…