Hong Kong is offering various activities this weekend, including a Wes Anderson-themed exhibition at The Mills in Tsuen Wan, featuring real-life photos shot in his distinctive style. Local eatery Ser Wong Fun in Central is celebrating its 130th anniversary with music and cocktail sessions. Fitness enthusiasts should attend the sports and leisure expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Additionally, families can look forward to an animal-filled fun event for children.
Ziro Festival is a unique platform showcasing independent artists from India and beyond, featuring genres such as soulful folk, experimental rock, and ambient electronic. The festival is deeply rooted in the local Apatani community, with homestays, food stalls, and bamboo structures that play a central role in shaping the experience. Environmental commitments include sustainable practices like bamboo-built stages and strict no single-use-plastic policies. After the festival, visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Tarin Fish Farm, Kile Pakho Ridge, and traditional Apatani villages, offering a glimpse into the local way of life.
Clare Leighton, a British-American artist, created an oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi in 1931 while he was attending the Second Round Table Conference in London. The portrait was on display at the Albany Galleries on Sackville Street in London in November 1931. Gandhi's personal secretary, Mahadev Desai, praised Leighton's likeness and expressed his gratitude for her visits to his office, where she spent several mornings painting him.
Artists Unite at Aspen Gallery's Interdisciplinary Dialogue
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The Aspen gallery is set to stage a curated dialogue between contemporary artists Emil Lukas, Radenko Milak, Linda Kohen, and Guillermo Garcia Cruz, alongside historical masters Jesús Rafael Soto and Anthony Caro. Maryam Eisler will also host a presentation and book signing for her new work "WEST WEST", accompanied by conversations with Carrie Scott and Heidi Zuckerman.
CP+ Show Highlights Student Photography Talent Nationwide
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The CP+ Show will feature a diverse lineup of photography and video clubs from universities nationwide, as well as a student club exhibition area showcasing high school photography clubs' work. The event will also include the return of the popular PLARAIL diorama exhibit and hands-on workshops for learning photography skills, with a focus on empowering women camera enthusiasts.
Frida Kahlo's Diary Pages Vanish from Mexico City Museum
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A former director at a Mexico City museum claims that six pages from Frida Kahlo's diary and over a dozen works by the artist went missing, with some reportedly sold to auction houses in the US. The incident occurred during her nearly 20-year tenure, and the director, Hilda Trujillo Soto, is now seeking to promote heritage without compromising ownership or collection integrity.
Turkish Art Consultant Works with Luxury Brands Globally
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A renowned art consultant has been providing expertise to Turkey's prominent art collections, including the DEMSA Group, St. Regis Hotel, Demirören Group, Kemer Country Golf Club, and the Kabakçı Collection, on various high-profile projects such as sculpture parks and museum initiatives.
Alison Jacques Gallery Moves to Cork Street London
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Alison Jacques is set to open a new headquarters on Cork Street in London this autumn. The three-storey, 6,000 sq ft space will feature exhibitions by artists such as Sheila Hicks and Robert Mapplethorpe.
David Hockney's Artistic Vision on Display in Paris
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David Hockney's latest exhibition, which opened at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, is a triumphant celebration of his work, showcasing his inexhaustible eye. The show features an enormous collection of his art, including works that demonstrate his complex and sometimes melancholic perspective. Critics praise Hockney as a "genial Yorkshireman" with a "burning otherworldly yearning", while historian Martin Kemp notes that the artist's perception is "compellingly perceptive". The exhibition has been well-received, with many considering it a must-see for art enthusiasts and fans of contemporary art.