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Sabrina Ma walked out of the orchestra. Now she plays till she drops
Sabrina Ma walked out of the orchestra. Now she plays till she drops
Berlin-based Sabrina Ma discusses her move from orchestra percussionist to solo performances, where she becomes ‘kind of dead at the end’.
How ‘the first Asian woman in hip hop’ went from misfit to managing Wu-Tang Clan members
How ‘the first Asian woman in hip hop’ went from misfit to managing Wu-Tang Clan members
Sophia Chang moved to New York at 21 and worked with some of the 1990s’ biggest rappers. Now 60, the Korean-Canadian’s aim is to stay strong.
Hong Kong women tattoo artists who draw on traditional Chinese culture to ink differently
Hong Kong women tattoo artists who draw on traditional Chinese culture to ink differently
These artists channel elements of Chinese painting, calligraphy and Buddhism through their needles in a new form of ‘poetic expression’.
Why Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos loves Hong Kong gigs, plus insight on latest album
Why Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos loves Hong Kong gigs, plus insight on latest album
Franz Ferdinand are appearing at Hong Kong’s Clockenflap festival in December and vocalist Alex Kapranos is glad to be coming back.
The chaotic life of Anthony Wong, the 3-time Hong Kong best actor ‘shut out’ by China
The chaotic life of Anthony Wong, the 3-time Hong Kong best actor ‘shut out’ by China
From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors and a man unafraid to speak out.
How Macau and Hong Kong inspired Colin Farrell’s Ballad of a Small Player
How Macau and Hong Kong inspired Colin Farrell’s Ballad of a Small Player
Farrell and Edward Berger share why Macau was a ‘perfect setting’ for a tale about an erratic gambler and how he finds reprieve in Hong Kong.
How grief inspired Hong Kong’s breakout animated film Another World
How grief inspired Hong Kong’s breakout animated film Another World
Loosely based on a Japanese story, Hong Kong animation Another World explores reincarnation and humanity, says writer-producer Polly Yeung.
‘I’m drawn to the danger’: Hong Kong fabric artist’s body-part art enthrals
‘I’m drawn to the danger’: Hong Kong fabric artist’s body-part art enthrals
Chan’s textile pieces at her new exhibition at Hong Kong’s SC Gallery explore fertility and ‘a sort of transcendence’.
Hong Kong’s M+ champions women artists with 300lbs of feathers, womblike art and more
Hong Kong’s M+ champions women artists with 300lbs of feathers, womblike art and more
The works of pioneering women artists that focused on immersive installations are highlighted at an exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ museum.
Demon, spirit, ghost or monster? How Chinese mythology separates them
Demon, spirit, ghost or monster? How Chinese mythology separates them
As the Hungry Ghost Festival nears, we look at ‘yao jing gui guai’ in Chinese culture and their habit of appearing as beautiful women.
Chinese person, English name: Hong Kong filmmaker explores ‘mistaken identity’
Chinese person, English name: Hong Kong filmmaker explores ‘mistaken identity’
Being raised in a Chinese family with an English surname left Mary Stephen with questions she seeks to answer in her new documentary.
What is the Chinese ‘red thread’ that ties fated lovers together?
What is the Chinese ‘red thread’ that ties fated lovers together?
A red thread or line that connects soul mates is a belief in Chinese mythology that has been retold across East Asia and in Western fiction.
‘I represent the weirdos’: Asian-American stand-up star Atsuko Okatsuka
‘I represent the weirdos’: Asian-American stand-up star Atsuko Okatsuka
The Taiwan-born comedian talks about finding herself as a performer and smashing stereotypes as her new special Father hits Hulu and Disney+.
Why South Korean musical collective Balming Tiger love Hong Kong audiences
Why South Korean musical collective Balming Tiger love Hong Kong audiences
The 11-piece South Korean collective Balming Tiger are excited to return to Hong Kong, and recall the energy of their last visit.
From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip
From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip
‘For the first time, I saw people like me.’ A gay Malaysian’s UK epiphany
‘For the first time, I saw people like me.’ A gay Malaysian’s UK epiphany
Warren Hallett talks of an abusive childhood in Malaysia, making a new life and his pride at giving back by volunteering for LGBTQ charities.
How Mexico’s oldest Chinatown rose despite terrible xenophobia
How Mexico’s oldest Chinatown rose despite terrible xenophobia
America’s Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 saw many immigrants turn to Mexico, but their broad business dominance led to dreadful consequences.
How Hong Kong’s egg and beef sandwich became so beloved and where to eat it
How Hong Kong’s egg and beef sandwich became so beloved and where to eat it
A staple snack at cafes and restaurants in the city, the Hong Kong-style egg and beef sandwich is revered among locals and tourists alike.
How was Black Mirror’s Hotel Reverie made? Director on AI, love of old films
How was Black Mirror’s Hotel Reverie made? Director on AI, love of old films
Haolu Wang, a lifelong cinephile, explains why she hopes ‘people will realise AI is terrible for creativity’ after watching Hotel Reverie.
Discover the rich history and modern revival of Bangkok’s Chinatown
Discover the rich history and modern revival of Bangkok’s Chinatown
Spider sculptor Louise Bourgeois’ inner world revealed in Hong Kong show
Spider sculptor Louise Bourgeois’ inner world revealed in Hong Kong show
50 years of growth and cultural change in London’s Chinatown
50 years of growth and cultural change in London’s Chinatown
Review | Deliciously terrifying David Boring show mixes post-punk sounds with horror
Review | Deliciously terrifying David Boring show mixes post-punk sounds with horror
How a Hong Kong seal carver keeps an ancient Chinese art alive
How a Hong Kong seal carver keeps an ancient Chinese art alive
Hong Kong ‘snake bible’ author on why you should fear them less
Hong Kong ‘snake bible’ author on why you should fear them less
Chinese snake idioms explored as we head into the Year of the Snake
Chinese snake idioms explored as we head into the Year of the Snake
Opinion | Frat-boy behaviour tainted Hong Kong Clockenflap 2024. A sign of the times?
Opinion | Frat-boy behaviour tainted Hong Kong Clockenflap 2024. A sign of the times?
How actor Lau Ching-wan added subtlety to his complex role in Papa
How actor Lau Ching-wan added subtlety to his complex role in Papa
After fine-dining burnout, chef now cooks with love in Hong Kong
After fine-dining burnout, chef now cooks with love in Hong Kong
Artist’s new works consider mental illness in Hong Kong
Artist’s new works consider mental illness in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, a mum rejects daughter’s tattoo while another gets matching ink
In Hong Kong, a mum rejects daughter’s tattoo while another gets matching ink
He no longer recognised Hong Kong scenes so he paints how they used to look
He no longer recognised Hong Kong scenes so he paints how they used to look
Designs of the times – 3 new-generation Hong Kong tattoo parlours
Designs of the times – 3 new-generation Hong Kong tattoo parlours
‘Obliviousness of men’ shown in satirical stories of toxic masculinity
‘Obliviousness of men’ shown in satirical stories of toxic masculinity
How performance art is thriving in Hong Kong despite new laws
How performance art is thriving in Hong Kong despite new laws
Artist Yu Hong’s riffs on religious art express the fragility of life
Artist Yu Hong’s riffs on religious art express the fragility of life
Photographs from 80s Hong Kong paired with post-punk band at M+ museum
Photographs from 80s Hong Kong paired with post-punk band at M+ museum
Hong Kong sees photographer Wolfgang Tillmans’ unedited views of the world
Hong Kong sees photographer Wolfgang Tillmans’ unedited views of the world
Shoegaze pioneers Slowdive on how success ‘feels different’ now
Shoegaze pioneers Slowdive on how success ‘feels different’ now
Glenn Ligon, black artist inspired by James Baldwin, on his Hong Kong show
Glenn Ligon, black artist inspired by James Baldwin, on his Hong Kong show
‘Mentally collapsed’: gay ‘conversion therapy’ survivors in Hong Kong
‘Mentally collapsed’: gay ‘conversion therapy’ survivors in Hong Kong
How Hong Kong independent bookstores are in flux amid closures
How Hong Kong independent bookstores are in flux amid closures
‘Pure horror’: amid Gaza war, artists examine Palestinian identity
‘Pure horror’: amid Gaza war, artists examine Palestinian identity
Erotic Year of the Dragon calendar of Asian women challenges stereotypes
Erotic Year of the Dragon calendar of Asian women challenges stereotypes
Julia Fox, RuPaul’s drag queens wear this Chinese fashion student designer
Julia Fox, RuPaul’s drag queens wear this Chinese fashion student designer
How TV changed the way we see the world in 14 video works at Hong Kong show
How TV changed the way we see the world in 14 video works at Hong Kong show
‘We have complete freedom’: cult fashion marketplace Apoc Store co-founder
‘We have complete freedom’: cult fashion marketplace Apoc Store co-founder
‘We were the catalyst’: Asian-American LGBTQ pioneer’s Hong Kong show
‘We were the catalyst’: Asian-American LGBTQ pioneer’s Hong Kong show
Actor Anthony Wong on a favourite play, censorship and staying in Hong Kong
Actor Anthony Wong on a favourite play, censorship and staying in Hong Kong
The best things about Potato Head eco-resort in Bali, Indonesia
The best things about Potato Head eco-resort in Bali, Indonesia
‘Tea shirts’? Hong Kong indie fashion label Yat Pit’s love of local culture
‘Tea shirts’? Hong Kong indie fashion label Yat Pit’s love of local culture
‘My mask was wet with tears’: how hypnotherapy taps the subconscious mind
‘My mask was wet with tears’: how hypnotherapy taps the subconscious mind
‘I know what it’s like to be an Asian-American man’: Joseph Lee on Beef role
‘I know what it’s like to be an Asian-American man’: Joseph Lee on Beef role
Weird Hong Kong art show uses ghosts, cockroaches, cannibalism to make point
Weird Hong Kong art show uses ghosts, cockroaches, cannibalism to make point
Worn by SZA and Dua Lipa, Chinese-American designer Kim Shui’s bold looks
Worn by SZA and Dua Lipa, Chinese-American designer Kim Shui’s bold looks
Art fair director on why ‘you don’t need to be scary’ to be seen as strong
Art fair director on why ‘you don’t need to be scary’ to be seen as strong
Why Sichuan food is trending and where to eat Hong Kong’s best ‘mala’ dishes
Why Sichuan food is trending and where to eat Hong Kong’s best ‘mala’ dishes
She grew up in Hong Kong – and city inspired this bestselling author to write
She grew up in Hong Kong – and city inspired this bestselling author to write
‘Disrupting the peace’: the alternative radio station in posh Hong Kong mall
‘Disrupting the peace’: the alternative radio station in posh Hong Kong mall
Alternative Miss World 1995 and wild club culture caught in photo exhibition
Alternative Miss World 1995 and wild club culture caught in photo exhibition
There’s a whole lot more to spicy cocktails than the Bloody Mary
There’s a whole lot more to spicy cocktails than the Bloody Mary
[Hypebae] "One Man's Trash" is Rising Designer Clara Chu’s Treasure and Inspiration
[Hypebae] "One Man's Trash" is Rising Designer Clara Chu’s Treasure and Inspiration
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