A woman watches a traditional Chinese painting at a Chinese calligraphy and traditional painting exhibition kicked off in Tirana, capital of Albania on July 25, 2014. About 18 artists from China displayed their masterpieces to Albanians during the exhibition, which will last to July 29. (Xinhua/Wang Siwei)
Singapore Heritage Festival
July 18-27
Singapore
The 11th edition of Singapore’s annual exploration of cultural history, this year with the theme of “Our Islands, Our Home,” promising a voyage across the 50-island Singaporean archipelago with plentiful festival hubs, island tours and heritage trails.
heritagefest.org.sg
Who:
Fine Art Asia
Many different galleries and artists from around the world
When: Oct. 4, 2014 – Oct. 7, 2014 (Sat.-Mon 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.)(Tues. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Where:
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive,
Wanchai, Hong Kong
How Much:
General Admission ($26 USD) Seniors 60+ ($7 USD) Students ($7 USD) Children 12- (Free)
More Information: Here.
“Fine Art Asia is recognised by the international art world as the most important and influential annual fine art fair in the region. The fair is known worldwide as a Hong Kong-originated art enterprise, providing a unique and unrivalled platform for art and antiques in Asia.
Celebrating its 10th edition, Fine Art Asia 2014 will host 100 of the world’s most renowned galleries. They will display the finest antiques including ancient Chinese and Himalayan bronzes, ceramics and works of art, Chinese and European antique furniture and decorative arts, Chinese textiles and jades; international fine art jewellery and antique silver; Impressionist, modern and contemporary art and design from both Asia and the West.
Fine Art Asia is staged at the peak of the important art season in Hong Kong and coincides with Sotheby’s auctions in the same venue, attracting a sophisticated, appreciative audience of major dealers, collectors, curators, connoisseurs and art enthusiasts from throughout Asia as well as from all over the world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Fine Art Asia 2014 in October!”
Who: Rossi Rossi ~ London Gallery
When: June 27, 2014 – July 25, 2014 (Mon-Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Where:
ASIA HOUSE
63 NEW CAVENDISH STREET
LONDON W1G 7LP
How Much: Reservations recommended with information on their website.
More Information: Here
“Rossi & Rossi is pleased to announce Hell on Earth, contemporary Cambodian artist Leang Seckon’s second solo show with the gallery. The exhibition, held at Asia House, London, features a body of recent paintings, collages and video works by the artist.
Seckon grew up during the devastating period of Khmer Rouge rule, witnessing firsthand the government-enforced policies that led to famine and disease, as well as state executions. He describes this period as “hell on earth”, when the haunting prophecies found in a set of popular nineteenth-century Buddhist texts, the Buddh Damnay, were realized: “war will break out on all sides…blood will flow up to the bellies of elephants; there will be houses with no people in them, roads upon which no-one travels; there will be rice but nothing to eat”. The prophecies provided Cambodians with an explanation for the violence and destruction of the Khmer Rouge, placing the period within the cyclical pattern of Buddhist history.
The artist’s collages and paintings are intimate narratives of his memories from the period and the civil war that followed. The process of creating artworks simultaneously allows him to experience and express the freedom that was denied to him as a youth. However, Seckon’s work also acts as a warning: like the Buddh Damnay, it cautions against corruption and the destruction of the environment, drawing parallels between Cambodia’s present and its past.
A fully illustrated catalogue with an essay by renowned curator Jens Hoffmann accompanies the exhibition.
On 28 June, Leang Seckon will be joined by Dr. Peter Sharrock (SOAS) to discuss the artist’s approaches to his work and the impact of Cambodia’s turbulent and complex history on his practice. The talk is free to attend, however seat reservations are recommended. To reserve a seat please visit: leangseckon.eventbrite.co.uk.”
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Who: BYU Museum of Art
When: June 27, 2014 – Nov. 28, 2015 (Mon-Sat. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
Where:
Brigham Young University Museum of Art
North Campus Drive
Provo, Utah 84602
How Much: Generally Free, some special exhibits require a ticket.
More Information: Here.
“Showcasing ralli quilts from the exceptional contemporary textile collection of Patricia Ormsby Stoddard, Fabric of Belonging explores how historical traditions contribute to the deep sense of belonging that ralli quilts provide for people living in the areas of Sindh, Pakistan and West India. For their owners, ralli quilts are a personal form of identification that connects them with their region and their heritage.
Both Hindu and Muslim women make ralli quilts. Without quilting frames or modern fabrics, they create these stunning works of art with thousands of minute, closely sewn quilting stitches and exquisite pieced, appliqued and embroidered patterns.
Stoddard, who holds a Ph.D. in textiles and served as an assistant professor at Brigham Young University, collected these remarkable quilts while living with her husband in Pakistan for several years. She is the author of Ralli Quilts: Traditional Textiles from Pakistan and India (2003). Through her collecting and research, she has brought the beauty of rallis to the attention of the world. . . .”
The Cultured Muse 