It starts with a hot bath: How an ‘art doctor’ conserves a Singapore ink masterpiece
A behind-the-scenes look at the conservation process of Nanyang artist Chen Wen Hsi’s Gibbons, ahead of its display at the National Gallery Singapore in December.
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Young Chinese puppeteer pulls at heartstrings
The puppets, of various sizes and styles, glide gracefully through the darkness. The actor's movements are fluid and precise, bringing them to life with an almost magical display.…
Car accidents shattered Korean artist’s vision – but sparked a new artistic journey
Despite two car accidents leaving her with disabilities, artist Kang Joo-hye inspires resilience and kindness.
7 Filipino illustrators who have mastered the art of visual world building
While illustration borrows elements from fine arts, its versatility across media, industries, and genres makes it a perfect medium for world-building.
Simple, elegant beauty of ‘Kusakizome’ soothes; artist specialises in dyeing with plant-made dyes
The flowers and plants depicted on the many wooden boxes are created using the roketsu kusakizome technique — dyeing with natural dyes made from plants — and they are…
Thai fashion collection kicks off in Shanghai
THAITITUDE, a pop-up collection space featuring 37 Thai fashion, jewellery, and lifestyle brands, kicked off in Shanghai's CITIC Square on Thursday and will run until September 26.
Watercolour exhibition conveys the life of Hanoi
The works displayed in the exhibition reflect the daily activities, culture, heritage and natural scenery of Hanoi, thereby conveying to visitors the love for the homeland,…
The polka dot fantasy world of Yayoi Kusama
Kusama obsessively channeled the visual and auditory hallucinations which had troubled her since childhood into sculptures and paintings covered in net and polka dot patterns.
Students from Jakarta hold art exhibition to support education for underprivileged children
Attendees had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a colorful display of art, engage in interactive activities and explore a digital artscape. Visitors were also invited to…
Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 explores sustainability and identity
The fourth edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) is set to showcase more than 200 pieces of art by Thai and foreign artists in 11 iconic sites across Bangkok.`