Learn Korean Culture thru Funny Comics by the ‘Korean Friends’
“Korean Friends” is sharp, funny, and unapologetic – three things that you genuinely need to put into art when introducing your culture to the world.
Category: Art
Artists Cashing In on WeChat Sticker Craze
When “Silly Piggy” appeared in China’s popular WeChat social media app, the sticker became an instant hit, with people sending it more than 30 million times in its first month to express their feelings in text messages.
Artists Murals Gives Delhi Slum a Colorful Makeover
A New Delhi slum has been given a colourful makeover thanks to a street artist collective, drawing art lovers and selfie-snappers to a rundown area that they would never normally visit.
Bilibili Reveals Loaded Chinese Anime 2020 Lineup
Bilibili recently introduced 27 new Chinese anime, including 13 updates to existing series. The announcement came after their celebration for having the strongest revenue growth in half a decade. Are you ready for it?
Government Slams Malaysia Tattoo Expo as ‘Porn’
Malaysian officials on Monday slammed a tattoo exhibition held in the country as “porn” unsuitable for a Muslim-majority country, after images of half-naked men and women went viral.
‘Dance Monkey’ Teenage Singer Went from Streets to Global Stardom
Australian pop hit “Dance Monkey” is topping global charts and has spent a record 16 weeks at number one Down Under, propelling teenager Toni Watson from busking obscurity to instant fame.
Which Asian Films Will Win in the Next Oscars?
Around 25 films have been selected by the 5th annual Asian World Film Festival to qualify for the Best International Film competition at the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Get to know some of these films below.
‘Better Days’ Shines Light on China School Bullying Tops Box Office
A harrowing drama about school bullying has struck a strong personal chord with Chinese cinema audiences and soared to the top of the box office, after authorities belatedly gave it the go-ahead.
Rare Indian Female Break Dancer Competes for World Title
Long before breakdance girl Johanna Rodrigues began improvising routines combining Indian classical dance with headstands and backflips in a quest to “redefine femininity”, she found inspiration at home in her widowed mother.
Japan Festival Drops ‘Comfort Women’ Film
A local film festival in suburban Tokyo has come under fire for dropping a movie examining views on the highly controversial issue of sex slavery and Japan’s wartime military brothels.
Controversial Vietnamese Artist Briefly Detained by Officials
A Vietnamese artist who exhibited controversial works on land rights issues and death row inmates said he was briefly detained in the communist state intolerant of dissidence of any kind.
Tokyo Comic Con 2019 to Kick off in November
Tokyo’s Comic Convention of 2019 is underway and the Makuhari Messe complex in Chiba, Tokyo is officially the venue for these three days of excitement and fun.
Stars Arrive in Busan for Asia’s Biggest Film Festival
The night sky cleared over Busan Thursday after days of rain and wind as the city prepared to host Asia’s largest film festival and to welcome a glittering array of stars from across the movie world.
‘Parasite’ an Oscar Favourite Tops Asia’s Film Festival
Organisers of Asia’s top film festival, which opens in Busan this week, warn that a surge of global interest in the critically acclaimed South Korean movie “Parasite” masks a damaging underinvestment in local independent cinema.
Sophia Wong Boccio on Netflix, Crazy Rich Asians, and Why You Must Watch Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema
With a brilliant film line-up and top-tier guests, the Asian Pop-Up Cinema is truly one to watch. Festival founder and executive director sparks conversations about her childhood, small screen movies, and making Chicago an international destination through films.
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Tradition Turns to Art: The Vietnamese Bamboo Circus
The traveling Vietnamese circus turning cultural heritage into masterful performance that may rival with Cirque du Soleil
