Of Skulls and Butterflies: ARTHK 10

Damien Hirst, "Transcience Painting"

 

Skulls and butterflies may as well have been the  mantra of ARTHK 10, this year’s edition of the Hong Kong Art Fair. You saw them everywhere, most notably those of the Damien Hirst variety. Continue reading


Patty Eustaquio’s Dear Sweet Filthy World; Nona Garcia, Bruihn, and Anna Varona Make Rare Appearances

To what do we owe the surfeit of exciting shows that opened all over the metro this week?  It seems the ides of March has swept in

Patricia Eustaquio, "Dear Sweet Filthy World IV"

the muses, with the Silverlens group leading the way:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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30 Hours in Singapore: ArtSingapore, the Biennale, Christie’s Preview, Thai Encounter, and Dinner with a National Artist

Identities by Ronald Ventura

Identities by Ronald Ventura

Sometimes, a journey planned spontaneously turns out more interesting than one crafted around a carefully drawn up itinerary.  About two weeks ago, this is exactly what happened to me when a last-minute trip to the Lion City yielded a surprising bonanza of memorable exploits.

Turning Back by Ronald Ventura

Turning Back by Ronald Ventura

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