The fifth edition of mega contemporary art fair Art Central opens in Hong Kong today, at a custom-designed 10,000 sqm structure located on the Central Harbourfront. Art Central is open for the public from March 27 to March 31 2019. Featuring 107 international galleries – 75% of which hail from the Asia-Pacific region – this(…)
Liang Yi Museum, the largest private museum in Hong Kong, is set to debut its newly acquired collections of yatate (portable stationery) and kiseru (tobacco pipe) from the Edo (1603-1868) to Showa (1926-89) in its latest exhibition, “Chrysanthemum and Dragon: The Art of Ornamentation in Japan and China in the 17th – 19th Century”. Chrysanthemum and(…)
(Source: Golden Emperor and Asia Bankers Club) BTS Group, Thailand’s number one mass transit operator, and Sansiri, Thailand’s property leader and the country’s only fully integrated property developer, expect to observe yet another phenomenon, in which all units in their joint-venture condominium development are sold out in a single day. The two visionary companies have announced(…)
A great team and impeccable attention to detail give The Peninsula Tokyo the edge Words & Photography | Emily Lee After a quick and smooth checkout, a member of The Peninsula Tokyo concierge team quickly approached. With a courteous smile on her face, she gently reminded me of my evening appointment, a business meeting that(…)
Total Beauty from Head to Toe: 5 Yoga Poses You Can Use Today Besides promoting relaxation, yoga is a soothing, revitalizing exercise that can relieve stress, improve circulation, and aid in weight loss to help you feel and look like your best self. Use Yoga for Detoxification and Revitalization For starters, when yoga is practiced(…)
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is inspired by Venice, Italy and has manicured gardens, a private beach and 447 guest rooms and 85 private villas. Featuring Renaissance design, the luxury property of The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is a 5-star hotel that includes a stand-alone spa, nine restaurants, various bars, a swimming pool, conference(…)
There is something beautifully idyllic about the hammering and brushing noises from Mr Makita’s workshop, deep inside the backstreets of Downtown Tokyo. The early-Show era this may no longer be, but an early-Showa era business this most definitely is. Welcome to Ichiru, a kimono shop that is truly one of a kind. Until recently, Ichiru(…)
InterContinental Singapore stands vibrant in the heart of Singapore City Centre, the hub of arts, culture and heritage of this city state. Refurbished in 2013, this luxury hotel renews its emphatic connections with more than 20 vintage historical sites, storied national monuments, creativity-laden art institutions and expansive museums. A trip to any of these sites(…)
