Tibet: Treasures from the Roof of the World
Housed in the Ueno Royal Museum in Ueno, northeastern Tokyo, this exhibition receives widespread praise wherever it is shown, all around the world. Ueno is a suburb which boasts many of Tokyo’s greatest museums so while there make sure you also visit the National Museum of Western Art, the Tokyo National Museum and the National Science Museum.
Art imitating life
Koh Samui is primarily known as a tourist island and the commercial paraphernalia that results has long taken centre stage in the main centres like Chaweng and Lamai. Copy products, mass-produced trinkets and factory made fabrics lure the tourists to part with their holiday cash as they browse in search of gifts and souveniers. But tastes are definitely changing.
Is Modern Italian Architecture Dead?
Antonio Citterio is perhaps the most well known of all the Italian designers. Throughout his 40 odd years in the business his designs have encompassed interiors to corporate design and architecture and his furniture designs can be seen in homes around the world. With so many prestigious awards to his name his contribution to design and architecture cannot be easily understated. He grew up surrounded by carpenters and furniture designers, but he says, "Above all, I am an architect".
Going Green
In architectural circles "Going Green" is no longer worn as a badge of honour, but a requirement. Globally architects are going out of their way to show green credentials in their designs and Zero Energy is the mantra.
Kitchen design made easy
Designing your own kitchen is fun, but it can overpower you once you see the many choices of kitchens and appliances you will have to choose from. Get a kitchen design studio to draw up the plans and cost it. But before you do that it is important to do some research yourself so you know what is out there and what you think you can afford.
Artland
Hong Kong has thousands of shops selling fashion and many shopping malls, but if you are looking to buy quality artists materials then Artland is the place to go in Wanchai. This is one of the places where professional artists shop and you can get pretty much everything from sketch books and artists' paints to model making materials.
Hanoi Art prices head upwards
Many people think of Vietnamese art as cheap copies of great masters. The words tacky, garish and rip-off come to mind. However, dig a little deeper and you can find some absolute treasures. With a long history of encouraging artists, Hanoi is rising from the ashes as an artistic phoenix.
Louise Soloway
Louise Soloway captures the essence of everyday life through the people who come together in her tableaux-like base-reliefs and art. Influenced by Indian and Chinese art forms she continues to do extraordinary work. Her intricately painted life-size body castes and heads are a fine example of the inspiration she has had from Chinese decorative motifs.
Lao Tapestries weave their magic
The Lao weaving industry fell into a dark abyss after the war in the 1970’s but is now slowly being restored. The silks are multi-purpose and can be worn as scarves, shawls, used as table runners or displayed as wall hangings. The gradual opening of Communist-run Laos means that weaving is gaining more international exposure.
Chancery Lane Gallery
Chancery Lane Gallery in Hong Kong has been supporting contemporary artists from all around the world as well as local artists and bringing their works to the attention of the Hong Kong community since 2001.