Art month is officially here. As a newcomer to the city, it’s my first go-around on this hamster wheel of event madness. They weren’t wrong – it’s a lot. We’ve barely begun and already I feel like there’s art coming out of our collective ears. Even if you think art isn’t your “thing”, I entreat…
The big arts event in Hong Kong this weekend is Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan’s guest appearance with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra this Friday and Saturday. There are also many art exhibitions taking place, including previews of upcoming auctions that do not charge for entry, that are worth checking out this weekend. 1. Hong…
US President Joe Biden recognised more than 20 artists, musicians and other creatives in a ceremony at the White House on Monday (21 October) with a National Medal of Arts, the highest award given to artists and art patrons by the federal government for contributions to American art. This year’s ceremony honoured recipients of both…
President Joe Biden on Monday honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients.Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and Ken Burns and singers Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah were among 20 recipients of National Medals…