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WORLDAug 27Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after artist’s death at 97Hong Kong fans and cultural figures have paid tribute to Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama following her death at 97, saying her legacy will inspire generations to come. Among those expressing sadness on Thursday were West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board chairman Bernard Chan and local design studio AllRightsReserved. Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former CEO of developer New World Development, shared a photo of himself with Kusama taken in Japan in 2022. Kusama, known for her signature...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 273 women charged over Hong Kong play-area brawl, police say grandmother was hit firstThree women have been charged after a brawl broke out in a children’s play area at a Hong Kong shopping centre. Police disclosed details of their investigation on Thursday, revealing they suspected that a 68‑year‑old woman seen in a viral video slapping a young girl had been struck first. The dispute took place in the atrium of the APM shopping centre in Kwun Tong at about 4.45pm on Wednesday. Footage widely circulating online appears to show the elderly woman, who was visiting the play zone...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Viral China maths genius’ new workbook sells 26,000 copies in 4 days, sparking mixed reactionsA famous Chinese mathematician known for his dishevelled genius image recently began selling workbooks for primary and secondary school students, which were quickly sold out within days. Wei Dongyi, 35, is an associate professor in the Mathematics Department at Peking University. He gained instant fame in 2021 after a vox pop on the Peking University campus. In the video, he appears dressed simply, carrying a 1.5-litre plastic bottle of water and a bag of steamed buns. In the clip, he shared...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27North Korea Economy Through a Large - Scale Price Survey ( 3 ): The State Monopoly on Food Distribution Deepens What Is the Current State of Grain Sales Stations ? This article examines North Korea's economy, focusing on the state's deepening monopoly on food distribution and the current status of grain sales stations. It provides insight into the nation's economic structure, particularly regarding food security.asiapress.org · North Korea
WORLDAug 27Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after criticismHong Kong labour authorities have unveiled changes to the system that sends out warnings to workers about overexertion during very hot weather, reducing thresholds so higher-tier alerts can be issued more easily following intense criticism of the mechanism. The Labour Department said on Thursday that two new conditions would be introduced to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system from Friday. The system has three warning levels – amber, red and black – which alert employers and staff to the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This announces the death of a renowned artist.nbcdfw.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC ConnecticutJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This marks the passing of a significant cultural figure.nbcconnecticut.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s ‘queen of polka dots’, dies at 97Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama, Japanese polka dot artist and global superstar, dies aged 97Kusama was known around the world for her vivid polka dot paintings and infinity rooms, inspired by her hallucinations.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97 . Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97. This marks the passing of a highly influential international artist.4ro.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama , who splashed polka dots across art world , dies at 97 in TokyoCelebrated artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot art, has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This marks the passing of a significant figure in the art world.sitkasentinel.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama , Iconic Japanese Artist , Dies at 97wbaltv.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, famed for her polka dots, dies aged 97From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced instantly recognisable giant polka-dot artworks and sculptures, and was recognised later on in her life as a global superstar in the art world.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27Thailand, Japan or Australia? The travel destinations dividing Gen Z and MillennialsNew research reveals a clear generational divide in travel, with Gen Z favouring affordable, trending destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, while Millennials are opting for Australia, Japan and Greece.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 27Bruno Mars to play 4 shows in Hong Kong next May, returning after nearly a decadeAmerican pop icon Bruno Mars will return to Hong Kong for the first time in nearly a decade, with four shows planned at Kai Tak Stadium next May as part of a newly expanded Asia leg of his “Romantic Tour”. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will perform on May 7, 8, 11 and 12 next year in Hong Kong on the Asian leg of the tour, alongside Singapore, Japan, Thailand and others, organiser Live Nation announced on Thursday. The coming concerts will be Mars’ first Hong Kong performances since his...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist and polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama diesCelebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka dot works, has passed away. Her death marks the end of an era for a globally recognized cultural icon.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama , who splashed polka dots across art world , dies at 97 in TokyoRenowned artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her distinctive polka dot artwork, has died in Tokyo at the age of 97. This marks the passing of a significant figure in the art world.toronto.citynews.ca
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama , who splashed polka dots across art world , dies at 97 in TokyoYayoi Kusama, a renowned artist known for polka dots, has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This is news about the passing of a significant cultural figure.mercurynews.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama died at the age of 97 on August 14 in Tokyo, her company said Thursday. The avant-garde artist known as the “polka dot queen” had channelled her hallucinations and traumas into her work over the course of a career spanning several decades.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Creating a second home for residents of Hong Kong’s subdivided flatsA proper kitchen, a washing machine and a table where children can do their homework – these are some of the bare necessities that people expect for their homes. But for many families living in subdivided flats in Hong Kong, that is unfortunately not the reality. People in subdivided flats – dwellings created by dividing an existing flat into several smaller units, usually around 50 to 100 sq ft each – must fit their sleeping and storage spaces into a single cramped room, with a tiny kitchen and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japan’s sumo chiefs trim tour dates, demand air con to beat summer heatSumo chiefs are planning measures to beat Japan’s increasingly punishing summer heat, including avoiding venues that do not have air conditioning and lightening the load on weary wrestlers. Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in recent days. Hakata ward in the southwestern city of Fukuoka on Wednesday saw the temperature hit 40.4 degrees, caused by hot, moist air from a typhoon flowing into...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo - AP NewsYayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo AP NewsAP News
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