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FEBRUARY 2012
A Fragile Heritage, China Counts its Lost Ruins
January 2012
A Chinese Conundrum: Hong Kong Sales Slow Down
NOVEMBER 2011
Hong Kong Autumn Sales: Reading the Mixed Messages
OCTOBER 2011
Museum der Kulturen Basel Opens After Refurbishment
September 2011
Cover: World Heritage List New Sites
JUNE 2011
Thai Border Clashes Continue Around Preah Vihear Temple
June 2010
Flowers for Kim Il Sung : Art and Architecture from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Flowers for Kim Il Sung : Art and Architecture from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
The art of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is largely unknown outside its home country. The exhibition Flowers for Kim Il Sung at MAK offers the first comprehensive look at North Korea's contemporary art, poster art and architecture. In the spotlight is a culture that seems foreign to the majority of the public, determined by the all-encompassing worship of ‘Eternal President' Kim Il Sung (died 1994) and his currently reigning son, Kim Jong Il, Chairman of the National Defence Commission, which is characterised by the Juche Idea, a very specific interpretation of socialism.
Reflections of The Lotus: Art from Thailand, Burma, Cambodia and Laos
Reflections of The Lotus: Art from Thailand, Burma, Cambodia and Laos
In the late 1960s, there was a growing recognition in Australia of the unique and diverse cultures of its nearest Southeast Asian neighbours. As part of a general review of its collection policies, the Art Gallery of South Australia at Adelaide made the conscious decision to focus on Southeast Asian and Chinese trade ceramics. The acquisition in 1969 of a piece of Sawankhalok stoneware was followed by Thai ceramics from the 13th to the 16th centuries to create the core of the gallery's Asian collection. Today the gallery has the largest collection of Thai ceramics in the nation with 230 objects, a significant part of which comprise Sawankhalok and Sukothai wares, that have been supplemented by 90 wares from Thailand's neighbours.
JAINpedia
JAINpedia
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London have created an exhibition to accompany thelaunch of JAINpedia (until 31 December) - an ambitious project digitising Jainmanuscripts in the UK. This small display shows illustrated Jain manuscriptpages from the 15th to 19th centuries. Manuscripts were mainly preserved intemple libraries, however, the V&A's collection includes examples in arange of styles, some never displayed before.The museum has one of the mostimportant permanent collections of Jain art in the UK, including sculptures andpaintings.
A Story of Islamic Embroidery in Nomadic and Urban Traditions
A Story of Islamic Embroidery in Nomadic and Urban Traditions
A Story of Islamic Embroidery in Nomadic and Urban Traditions brings together more than 200 textiles from Islamic lands, including a wealth of embroideries from Central Asia. These types of textiles have never before been exhibited in the Gulf region. The exhibition aims to give visitors the chance to explore the exchange of trade and culture across the Silk Road and beyond.