(Above photo: Pilgrims prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple) Travelers to China’s skyscraper cities of Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong may think they have seen and done all there is to do in China. Other travelers may even venture beyond to cities like Xi’an, Guilin, and Hangzhou. But those looking to escape the more […]
Cai Guo Qiang, one of China’s best-known artists, opened his blockbuster The Ninth Wave exhibition with a literal bang on August 8th as his signature multicolored ‘daytime fireworks’ exploded over the Huangpu River. Located at the Power Station of Art on the river bank, the impressive scale matches the huge exhibition spaces that this […]
I recently joined a tour led by the co-curator of “Images Through Time”, a temporary exhibition of photos that showcased Hong Kong‘s past, many dating back to the very early days of British rule in the mid-19th century. I have always been interested in photos of old Hong Kong, yet many in this exhibition were unique […]
2014 marks Art Basel Hong Kong’s second anniversary. This year’s premier edition will trace twelve decades of art history across four sectors: Galleries, Insights, Discoveries, and Encounters. Over 50% of the galleries participating will come from Asia-Pacific, making this festival the best way to access the region’s hottest artists all in one place. Imperial Tours […]
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