Aboriginal Artist Wins Prestigious Australian Prize for First Time
An Aboriginal painter won Australia’s most renowned arts prize for the first time in its 99-year history Friday for a portrait of indigenous footballer and activist Adam Goodes.
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Taiwan Artisans Fuse Reality and Fantasy in Miniature Worlds
From a bucolic rural grocery shop to fictional battlefields and robot warrior bases, Taiwanese artisans are meticulously handcrafting miniature worlds that fuse reality and fantasy.
Celebrity Tattoo Artist Seeks Legalization in South Korea
South Korean tattooist Doy counts Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt and members of K-Pop band EXO among his celebrity clients, but his delicate, detailed designs could land him in prison.
British Museum Acquires ‘Lost’ Drawings of Japan’s Hokusai
The British Museum said Thursday it had acquired 103 “lost” drawings from the 19th century of Japanese artist Hokusai, whose internationally renowned work includes the iconic “The Great Wave”.
Cate Blanchett Hails ‘Miracle’ on Venice Film Festival Opening
Australian star Cate Blanchett hailed the “miracle” organization of this year’s Venice Film Festival on Wednesday as the prestigious Italian cinema event prepared to open.
India Gypsy Dancers Struggle to Take Their Art Online
As a blackout plunged her desert dwelling into darkness, Suwa Devi, a dancer belonging to India’s Kalbeliya gypsy community, asked her neighbour to turn on his jeep’s headlights so she could continue teaching her Zoom class, outside.
Japan Lights Up the Streets with Anime Design Manhole Covers
The humble manhole cover might not seem like much of a blank canvas, but one Japanese city is reimagining the possibilities with illuminated versions featuring anime characters.
Small Wonders: The Vietnamese Artist Making Tiny Food
Squinting in concentration, Vietnamese artist Nguyen Thi Ha An drops a bright red chilli onto a bowl of pho noodles barely bigger than a coin — the finishing touch to a miniature clay model that has eaten up days of her time.
Indian Muslim Artisan Fights Virus Slowdown with Hindu Idols
Since the coronavirus pandemic clobbered his pottery business, one Muslim artisan from India’s largest slum has turned to a Hindu god to revive his fortunes by making environmentally friendly Ganesha idols for an upcoming festival.
Rocking the Kimono: Anji Salz Breaks the Rules with Note-Perfect Style
Millions of things can be said about designers banking on culturally-significant attires from other countries, but Anji Salz remains unfazed. The German designer continues to defy expectations as she follows her dreams in Japan.
Tokyo Blockbuster Art Exhibition Opens Up Despite Challenges
It’s a blockbuster exhibition, featuring some of the biggest names in Japan’s contemporary art scene. But will people flock to galleries in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic?
Thai Metal Workshop Dazzles Tourists With Movie-Inspired Creations
Towering Transformers, life-sized Marvel superheroes and extraterrestrial lifeforms — a “House of Steel Robots” in Thailand has made a name for itself by transforming scrap metal into dazzling sculptures inspired by Hollywood blockbusters.
Japan Firm Preserves ‘The Soul’ in Weaving Judo Uniforms
Judo uniforms are made all over the world, but just a handful of suppliers are designated by the sport’s international federation. And of those, just one weaves its own materials.
What It’s Like to Navigate the Art World as an Asian American
Although America is waking up to the need for representation in media, one industry has yet to make major progress in this area. Art museums and galleries remain a staunch, traditional atmosphere, and as a young Chinese artist, I recognize that we have a long way to go.
Tokyo Art Exhibit Experiment Invites Thieves to Steal
The Tokyo art exhibit opened to enthusiastic visitors, but many of those circulating weren’t just there to soak in some culture — they were casing the joint for a midnight raid.
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Pepsi Honors COVID Heroes with Brilliant Packaging
Global brand Pepsi leveled up their design as they rolled out their new packaging which aims to recognize the heroic efforts of people on the frontline during this pandemic. Called “Everyday Heroes,” the campaign honors medical workers, delivery men, volunteers, and frontline workers.
