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(…)
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(…)
Along the miles-long shoreline of Malohom Bay, off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, languidly lies Gaya Island Resort. It’s a nature-inspired island hideaway nestled in the heart of an ancient rain forest almost hidden and lovingly protected by rich and lush green hills. Across the horizon is a stunning, awesome view of the(…)
By Sylvia Le Dung The charming area of Insadong which is colloquially referred to as ‘Mary’s Alley’ is home to the art and antique market of Seoul. Located here are many art galleries, antique shops, calligraphy shops, quaint tea houses and coffee shops. Also located within the Insadong area are a multitude of restaurants that(…)
Seoul is a modern metropolis and is thus equipped with a wide variety of hotels that cater to all travel budgets and accommodation needs and preferences. Here are three family-friendly hotels in Seoul: Budget Novotel Seoul Ambassador Doksan The Novotel Seoul Ambassador Doksan Hotel is located near the Gasan Digital Complex, an area which hosts several(…)
By Michelle Snyman | World Luxury Hotel Awards The 9th Annual World Luxury Hotel Awards was hosted at the prestigious Harbour Grand Hong Kong on Saturday 24th October 2015. The event was hosted by international television presenter, Desmond So. Over 300 attendees represented their hotels to receive their awards at this red carpet, black tie event. The(…)
South Korean art lovers, painting enthusiasts and students of the arts will be glad to know that one of the country’s most prolific and influential artists, Suh Se Ok is having some one hundred of his donated works on exhibit at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Deoksugung Palace. This will continue(…)
