Arts Archive
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Retracing ’60s and ’70s Cambodian cinema, one building at a time
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsInspired by Davy Chou's documentary "Golden Slumbers," the author set out in search of Phnom Penh theaters from the golden age of Cambodian film. -
Aaron Kwok continues masquerade with Hong Kong Coliseum encore
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsAaron Kwok Fu-shing (郭富城) hasn't released an album in three years, but there is a reason for his absence from the music scene: a string of film roles. -
On the red carpet: Gigi Leung (梁詠琪) – 2013 Asian Film Awards
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsGigi Leung wore two different Lanvin gowns, one on the red carpet and a second as a presenter and singer at the 2013 Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. -
Usher, Katy Perry invigorate the Kids’ Inaugural concert
Derrick HenryPosted on January 21, 2013 | No CommentsThe performers were commanding bookends for the concert thrown by Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, who both started the event in 2009 to honor military families. -
Our top 2012 video: North Korean girl wows on xylophone and drums
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on January 5, 2013 | No CommentsVideo footage of a percussionist in Pyongyang, appearing to be no older than six, captured the attention of many of our readers, including a bogus television network and Bob Bryar of My Chemical Romance. -
Scent exhibit opens at the Museum of Art and Design
Kwai ChanPosted on November 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe Art of Scent: 1889-2012 focuses on a dozen works spanning that period of time, highlighting legendary fragrances such as Chanel No. 5. -
2012 Austin Comic Con: Cosplay and more cosplay
Brian LeddenPosted on November 25, 2012 | No CommentsComic book conventions across the world provide an opportunity for enthusiasts to break out costumes on days other than Halloween. -
George Takei talks race, Broadway at 2012 SDAFF
Jim HigginsPosted on November 6, 2012 | No CommentsVeteran actor and ubiquitous Facebook presence George Takei talked about the extremely successful run of his musical drama “Allegiance,” which focused on the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. -
Swarovski, Yoko Ono collaborate on jewelry collection
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on September 27, 2012 | No CommentsTranslating her rare works of art from 1966 into crystal as wearable pendants speaks of the "spiritual power" that the key symbolizes for her, says Yoko Ono. -
Miss America 2012 talks pageantry, music, family, make-up
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on July 25, 2012 | No CommentsLaura Kaeppeler is about a half-year into her reign as Miss America 2012. But before she embarked on the thousands of miles of travel that have taken her across the world, she immediately demonstrated the poise that won her the title in her very first week of media appearances.
