In 1999, I had the pleasure of witnessing the talented Filipino artist Lea Salonga perform her iconic role as Kim in “Miss Saigon” on the Broadway stage. It was already a significant decade since her first appearance in the show’s London premiere…
As billows of smoke ascended from Damien Hirst’s London-based Newport Street Gallery on a recent Tuesday, it marked the incineration of 1,000 of his famed “spot” paintings. By month’s end, thousands more will have faced the same fate. This wasn’t a mishap,…
Upon stepping out from the Peckham Rye train station in southeast London, a vibrant tapestry of life unfolds. The pulsating beat of Afrobeat fills the air as buses navigate the crowded Rye Lane, where shoppers explore an array of stores. Street art…
The British Museum recently disclosed the unfortunate disappearance, theft, or damage of several items from its collection. In the aftermath, one staff member has been terminated, and a legal proceeding against the individual has commenced. This alarming incident has further prompted the…
Archaeologists in the central Netherlands have stumbled upon a sanctuary resembling the world-renowned Stonehenge, dating back 4,000 years. This newly found site spans the area of about three soccer fields and, akin to Stonehenge, was architecturally designed to synchronize with the sun…
Recent architectural trends have seen wooden structures reach remarkable dimensions, with timber skyscrapers emerging in nations like Norway, Switzerland, and Australia. In this lineup, Singapore boasts Asia’s grandest wooden structure, a 468,000-square-foot educational campus inaugurated in May. However, the property development giant,…
Tokyo welcomes its latest architectural marvel — a gleaming skyscraper that stands tall in the heart of the city, marking a milestone in a grand “urban village” vision that took years to materialize. This iconic structure, characterized by its smooth curved boundaries…
Antwerp may be globally recognized as the epicenter of diamond trading with a bulk of diamonds sourced from Russia or Africa. Yet, Surat, positioned 150 miles north of Mumbai, is another jewel in the diamond industry, responsible for processing approximately 90% of…
In Texas, a groundbreaking neighbourhood boasts the distinction of being the globe’s most extensive collection of 3D-printed homes. This unique community recently showcased its inaugural residence. The home, constructed with walls “printed” from a concrete blend, represents the first in a series…
Just a few weeks after its premiere, “The Flash” is confirmed to be a significant failure for DC, now standing as one of the greatest disappointments in the history of comic book adaptations DC has faced several setbacks in recent times: first,…