Despite heavy-handed censorship in mainland China, Lady Gaga got away with metaphorical murder (of vaginas?) in Hong Kong.
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Need to Know: Hong Kong’s Identity Crisis
Scandals in the chief executive election expose the lack of public input in government and shaking the population’s faith in the system.
What happened to American airports? How they’ve changed since the Pan-Am era
What’s happened to America’s airports? Once shining examples of a modern lifestyle, American airports today are less-than-remarkable.
LA Ready for Pacific Standard Time Art Takeover
This fall marks the beginning of one of SoCal’s most ambitious arts events in recent history: Pacific Standard Time, a group of exhibitions devoted to exploring the dynamics of LA’s art scene from 1945-1980.
Linkin Park Performs Hits and Misses
In terms of the attempt to relive my youth, Linkin Park’s performance was yet another reminder that real life can’t live up to the sublime warmth of a childhood memory.
Designer Handbags as Art? Louis Vuitton Thinks So
Classic designer Louis Vuitton has become interested in a new sector of the luxury market: contemporary art.
Excitement Builds for New Contemporary Wing at MFA
We wait with baited breath for the opening of the contemporary wing of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.
Porn Breaking Box Office Records in Hong Kong
Though Hong Kong has actively cultivated its film aficionado fan base, it is now also known for a far more crass genre: 3-D porn.
A Short, Sweet Set from Friendly Fires
Running into half your office at a concert is always awkward, but Friendly Fires were so good (as were the four pints of beer) that it didn’t matter at all.
Humanities Degree Doesn’t Equal Cardboard Living
I spent my four years in college joking about living in a cardboard box, post-graduation. Then I graduated and realized that I really didn’t want to live in a box.
