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Preview: Singapore’s maritime history comes alive at Singapore HeritageFest 2026

There’s something about the sea that feels inseparable from Singapore. Maybe it’s the hum of ships on the horizon, the stories tucked into old piers, or the flavours and cultures that arrived on these shores over centuries. This May, that connection takes centre stage as the Singapore HeritageFest 2026 returns with a sweeping, islandwide celebration of maritime life: past, present, and still unfolding. Running from … Continue reading Preview: Singapore’s maritime history comes alive at Singapore HeritageFest 2026

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Art: Passion is Volcanic – Desire in Southeast Asian Art at National Gallery Singapore

At National Gallery Singapore, its latest exhibition, Passion is Volcanic, announces itself with a sense of anticipation the moment the tour begins, not as a quiet, contemplative walkthrough, but as something far more alive. Even before the artworks begin, the tone is set: there’s a heightened awareness that this is a space with boundaries, with its unprecedented R18 rating, and strict rules of no photography … Continue reading Art: Passion is Volcanic – Desire in Southeast Asian Art at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts of Hong Kong: “Treasures of Global Jewellery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed” Opens at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

HONG KONG – In Hong Kong this spring, jewellery is no longer just something to wear—it becomes a language of memory, myth, and identity. At the heart of the city’s cultural landscape, the Hong Kong Palace Museum has unveiled “Treasures of Global Jewellery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed”, a landmark exhibition that feels as much like a sensory journey as it … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: “Treasures of Global Jewellery from The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed” Opens at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

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Art: He Xiangning – Ink and Intent at National Gallery Singapore

Before she became a name in art history, He Xiangning was already living an extraordinary life. Born in 1878, she was not only a painter but also a revolutionary, a political figure, and a fierce advocate for women’s rights. She was among the first women to join the revolutionary alliance led by Sun Yat-sen, and later organised one of China’s earliest International Women’s Day rallies. … Continue reading Art: He Xiangning – Ink and Intent at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts of Hong Kong: Sotheby’s ‘Beyond The Abstract’ achieves white-glove result

HONG KONG – This spring, as Hong Kong pulses with the energy of Art Month, Sotheby’s presented Beyond the Abstract, billed as the most comprehensive survey of abstract art ever staged in Greater China. Unfolding as a meditative journey across 3,000 years of artistic expression, by the time the week closed, contemplation had given way to something far more electric: a record-breaking, white-glove auction that … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Sotheby’s ‘Beyond The Abstract’ achieves white-glove result

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Arts of Hong Kong: Art Central 2026 brings discovery, dialogue, and showcases the expanding field of contemporary Asian art

HONG KONG – At its eleventh edition, Art Central returns to Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront with its largest presentation to date, bringing together 117 galleries and more than 500 artists from over 50 countries and regions. Yet beyond its scale, what distinguishes this year’s fair is a growing sense of intentionality: one that positions discovery not simply as a market mechanism, but as a curatorial … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Art Central 2026 brings discovery, dialogue, and showcases the expanding field of contemporary Asian art

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Arts of Hong Kong: How Sands China Is Rewriting Macau’s Cultural Story During Hong Kong’s Art Month

HONG KONG – Each March, Hong Kong transforms into a global art capital, drawing collectors, curators, and institutions into a dense calendar of fairs and exhibitions. This year, amid the energy of Art Central Hong Kong, a new initiative signals a subtle but meaningful shift in the region’s cultural landscape. For the first time, a Macau-based integrated tourism and leisure enterprise has stepped onto this … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: How Sands China Is Rewriting Macau’s Cultural Story During Hong Kong’s Art Month

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Arts of Hong Kong: Central Yards Edible Art Fair makes its delicious debut this March

HONG KONG – For 11 days only, Hong Kong is inviting visitors to experience art in a way that feels both playful and quietly radical: not just by looking, but by tasting. Set along the waterfront at the Central Harbourfront Event Space, the debut of the Central Yards Edible Art Fair (26 March to 5 April 2026) arrives as one of the most intriguing additions … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Central Yards Edible Art Fair makes its delicious debut this March

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Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District celebrates Art March Hong Kong with a web guide, free transportation services, and special ticket packages to welcome local and international visitors

HONG KONG – In 2026, the energy at Art March Hong Kong feels bigger than ever. One of the biggest districts celebrating it is West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK), orchestrating a seamless, city-wide celebration for Art March. Think world-class exhibitions, harbourfront experiences, and thoughtfully designed ways to move, dine, and explore, all wrapped into one cultural moment. If you’re planning to dive into the scene, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District celebrates Art March Hong Kong with a web guide, free transportation services, and special ticket packages to welcome local and international visitors

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Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs Memoranda of Understanding with 12 leading arts and cultural institutions worldwide

HONG KONG – If there’s a single place where the future of global culture felt alive this weekend, it was the West Kowloon Cultural District. Over the past two days (22–23 March), the waterfront arts hub transformed into a meeting point for some of the world’s most influential creative minds—setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions of … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs Memoranda of Understanding with 12 leading arts and cultural institutions worldwide

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