Category Archives: About the Arts

The Secret Behind Zoe Tay’s Enduring Appeal

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

At a local movie premiere a few nights ago, an industry veteran who relocated here from China, pointed an artiste out in the crowd from across the cinema hall at the Capitol Theatre. “It is easy to over or underdress … Continue reading →

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Maggie Cheung’s Next Act

Posted on May 6, 2014 by

She is an iconic actress. Most young artists when asked, would cite her as a role model, that she had a career any serious talent would emulate and use as important reference. She appeared in countless Hong Kong commercial movies … Continue reading →

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What Is In A Logo?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

When was the last time a logo created so much talk? Generated so much scope for people from all walks of life to use as a platform to express their feelings on design, their understanding of aesthetics, their views of … Continue reading →

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Finding The Berlin Patient

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Time and again, I ask myself, especially during this time of the year, if I venture out of my comfort zone often enough. Sometimes we think we are … Continue reading →

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Art Republic

Posted on November 29, 2013 by

This week, some fast and furious questions were directed at me – ‘What is so good about ‘Ilo Ilo’?’ ‘A story about a maid and her employers. How good can it be?’ ‘I was busy, I didn’t have time to … Continue reading →

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