Bi Heng, a student from China Central Academy of Fine Arts, has created a 9.1 metre sculpture for his final year thesis, which combines elements from popular Transformers franchise with deified ancient Chinese General Guan Yu. … [Read more...] about Chinese Guan Yu Transformers
Wenlock & Mandeville – London 2012 Olympic Mascots
Meet Wenlock and Mandeville, the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic mascots. Wenlock is named after Much Wenlock, a small town which inspired the modern Olympic Games; while Mandeville is after Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the precursor of the Paralympic Games. The characters … [Read more...] about Wenlock & Mandeville – London 2012 Olympic Mascots
Quack… Giant duck invades Osaka
A 10m tall giant rubber duck, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, was displayed in the Japanese city of Osaka recently. The rubber duckie (and its taller cousin) has been travelling around the world since its creation in 2007. … [Read more...] about Quack… Giant duck invades Osaka
Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, Japan
The 4th Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, dubbed the world’s largest outdoor art festival, is currently held (July 26 to Sept 13, 2009) in the Echigo-Tsumari region, encompassing Tokamachi City and Tsunan Town in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Artists from 38 countries collaborated … [Read more...] about Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial, Japan
Colourful mural in Qingdao, China
Colourful murals in Qingdao, China; covering more than 60,000 square metres on 21 buildings at a shopping street in Qingdao's Taidong commercial district. The painting was completed in June 2008 in conjunction with the Beijing Olympics, where Qingdao was the venue for sailing … [Read more...] about Colourful mural in Qingdao, China
Ayumi Hamasaki releasing album in USB flash drive
Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki is releasing her new album, Next Level, in USB flash drives (limited version) along with regular CDs. The idea is not new, American stars Matchbox 20 and Jennifer Lopez had done this. Ayu is probably the first popular Asian artist to try this … [Read more...] about Ayumi Hamasaki releasing album in USB flash drive
CowParade Taipei 2009
CowParade is an international public art exhibition which featured in major cities worldwide, where fibreglass sculptures of cows decorated by local artists would be distributed over the city centre. The cows are normally auctioned off after the exhibition at each city with proceeds … [Read more...] about CowParade Taipei 2009
LoL moment at Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi
Some interesting tomb design of the Giarai (or Jarai) tribe, an ethnic group based primarily in Vietnam's Central Highlands... … [Read more...] about LoL moment at Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi
Amazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 4 & 5 – Taipei
Interesting culture and places in Taipei, Taiwan; as featured in the 4th and 5th episode of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) season 3. Ximending, Taipei Ximending is one of the most bustling areas in Taipei with a mixture of new and old culture. You can find the latest trends and … [Read more...] about Amazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 4 & 5 – Taipei
National Rice Museum, Kedah, Malaysia
Went to the Muzium Padi Nasional (National Rice Museum) in Kedah, Malaysia, in March 2008. The museum is near the city of Alor Setar and is famous for its huge 360-degree ceiling painting on one of the interior domes. The mural is a nice piece of art work, featuring the … [Read more...] about National Rice Museum, Kedah, Malaysia