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Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Preview

Arts of Hong Kong: WestK and Cathay launch “WestK in the Sky” video series on Cathay Pacific’s in-flight entertainment system in April 2025

HONG KONG – The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA or the Authority) is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “WestK in the Sky”, in collaboration with its exclusive Travel Partner, Cathay. The videos are now available on the in-flight entertainment system across Cathay Pacific’s extensive passenger network, reaching travellers from around the globe to promote Hong Kong’s arts and cultural scene. This … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: WestK and Cathay launch “WestK in the Sky” video series on Cathay Pacific’s in-flight entertainment system in April 2025

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Film, News, Review, Reviews, Singapore

★★★★★ Film Review: The Solitary Gourmet (劇映画 孤独のグルメ) dir. Yutaka Matsushige

The Solitary Gourmet finds new friends and new fans in this moving, life-affirming feature film continuation of the hit television series. In Singapore at least, eating alone is considered a social faux pas. Why don’t you have any friends? Are you a misanthrope who shuns humanity? But as hit manga series The Solitary Gourmet shows, there is no shame in eating alone, and in fact, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: The Solitary Gourmet (劇映画 孤独のグルメ) dir. Yutaka Matsushige

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Food, Hong Kong, Interview, shopping

Arts of Hong Kong: Charles & Keith collaborates with Singaporean artist Robert Zhao for ‘Museum of Everything Else’ installation

HONG KONG – Singaporean contemporary artist Robert Zhao Renhui brings a poignant exploration of urban nature to the heart of Hong Kong with Museum of Everything Else, an immersive installation presented in collaboration with CHARLES & KEITH at their Fashion Walk store in Causeway Bay. Zhao, known for his unique blend of art and ecological inquiry, draws upon his time spent tracking Hong Kong’s urban … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Charles & Keith collaborates with Singaporean artist Robert Zhao for ‘Museum of Everything Else’ installation

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Arts, National Gallery, News, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: ‘City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s’ at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore presents City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s, the first major comparative exhibition dedicated to Asian artists in the French capital city during this dynamic period in modern art history. Challenging conventional art history narratives, this groundbreaking exhibition places Asian artists at the centre of focus, highlighting the relationship, interactions, and influences between the local and migrant artists, as well as … Continue reading Art What!: ‘City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s’ at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts of Hong Kong: Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concludes, celebrating the city’s thriving art ecosystem and reaffirming its role as the premier fair in Asia

HONG KONG – This year’s edition of Art Basel Hong Kong brought together 240 galleries from 42 countries and territories, drawing significant attendance from galleries, artists, and regional and international visitors. • The fair attracted an overall attendance of 91,000 throughout its VIP and public days. Angelle Siyang-Le, Director, Art Basel Hong Kong, said: ‘Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 has once again demonstrated the city’s … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 concludes, celebrating the city’s thriving art ecosystem and reaffirming its role as the premier fair in Asia

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Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Visual Art

Arts of Hong Kong 2025: Art Central Celebrates the Success of Its Tenth Edition Welcoming Over 43,000 Visitors Across Six Days

HONG KONG – Art Central, presented with Lead Partner, UOB, successfully concluded its milestone Tenth Edition today. A cornerstone of Hong Kong Art Week,the Fair washeld from 26 to 30 March (VIP Preview on 25 March) with steady sales reported throughout. At its iconic Central Harbourfront location, Art Central presented its largest gallery presentation to date, with 108 galleries and works by over 500 artists … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2025: Art Central Celebrates the Success of Its Tenth Edition Welcoming Over 43,000 Visitors Across Six Days

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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company premieres new chamber works around folklore, mythology and nature with ‘Earth: Unheard’

Ding Yi Music Company invites you to experience a mythical journey of Chinese chamber music at Earth: Unheard, featuring works inspired by folklore, mythology, and native traditions, each note resonating with human emotions and the vastness of nature, sparking imagination and reflection. Led by Artistic Advisor Hu Yu, renowned banhu virtuoso and professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, and curated by Ding Yi concertmaster, … Continue reading Music Is: Ding Yi Music Company premieres new chamber works around folklore, mythology and nature with ‘Earth: Unheard’

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO Closes 2024/25 Season On A High Note, SNYO Heads On Tour

The Singapore Symphony closes an exciting 2024/25 season with a lineup of concerts catered to all music fans. From world-class artists and free family-friendly concerts to performances by the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Choruses, your concert calendar will be packed for the next few months. The Singapore National Youth Orchestra will also embark on its first tour since 2018, performing in Macao, … Continue reading Music Is: SSO Closes 2024/25 Season On A High Note, SNYO Heads On Tour

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Arts, festival, Hong Kong, Preview, Singapore

Arts of Hong Kong: 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 concludes, with 51 programmes and over 90% of tickets sold

HONG KONG – The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) celebrated its official finale today (29 March) with a performance by the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra. The Finale Toasting Ceremony was held after the performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The officiating party included Guest of Honour Mr Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration of The Government of the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 concludes, with 51 programmes and over 90% of tickets sold

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Review, Theatre, Theatres

Review: The Lost Lending Library by Punchdrunk Enrichment

Punchdrunk makes its Singapore debut with an immersive show for young audiences, and conjuring up the magic of storytelling. Making a name for themselves as masters of sprawling, immersive theatre, UK’s Punchdrunk brings its educational wing to Singapore for the first time, with their children’s theatre show The Lost Lending Library at the Esplanade, focusing on crafting a sprawling world where storytelling takes centrestage. Playing … Continue reading Review: The Lost Lending Library by Punchdrunk Enrichment

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