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Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Art and Culture

HONG KONG – No matter what time of year you visit, stepping into Hong Kong feels like entering a living gallery, a city where art breathes, evolves, and exists in every corner. From globally renowned art fairs to immersive museums and gritty underground theatres, Hong Kong’s creative spirit pulses with energy, depth, and constant reinvention. It’s a city where art is not confined to white-walled … Continue reading Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Art and Culture

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Theatres

Preview: da:ns focus – EveryBody (2025) by Esplanade

The third edition of da:ns focus – EveryBody by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay returns next week, from 9th to 13th April, and as with previous editions, aims to break boundaries and show that dance is for everyone and every body, with no need for a ‘perfect’ body to participate in the beautiful art form of dance. Launched in 2023, EveryBody presents high-quality performances and experiences centred … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – EveryBody (2025) by Esplanade

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Food, Hong Kong, Interview, shopping

Lan Kwai Fong Concepts opens a new chapter on Hong Kong’s famed nightlife district

HONG KONG – Once synonymous with rowdy nights out and partying into the wee hours of the morning, Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong district has been quietly reshaping itself. These days, the vibe isn’t just party-fueled chaos—it’s curated, stylish, and, dare we say, grown up. At the heart of that transformation is LKF Concepts, the dining group reinventing what it means to eat, drink, and … Continue reading Lan Kwai Fong Concepts opens a new chapter on Hong Kong’s famed nightlife district

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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, festival, Hong Kong, Preview

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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