Asia

‘Not an imitation’ – charting the rise of Asian hip hop
Film

‘Not an imitation’ – charting the rise of Asian hip hop

A new generation — A new documentary, produced by Red Bull Music, shines a light on the pioneers of the genre in Asia – from Indonesia’s Rich Brian, to South Korean rapper Keith Ape.

Written by: Huck

Challenging the media’s portrayal of Asian women
Art

Challenging the media’s portrayal of Asian women

Through art & photography — A new photography show, opening this week at Brisbane’s Metro Arts, confronts the tired cultural stereotypes surrounding east Asian womanhood.

Written by: Cristiana Bedei

Steve McCurry’s beautiful, haunting portraits of Afghanistan
Photography

Steve McCurry’s beautiful, haunting portraits of Afghanistan

Four decades of history — Conflict, colonialism and tribal rivalry: Steve McCurry’s iconic photographs show the unseen side of the country.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Angkor Wat hosts South East Asia’s biggest photography festival
Culture

Angkor Wat hosts South East Asia’s biggest photography festival

Field Notes from Angkor Photo — Former Magnum Photos Paris editorial director and Newsweek world news photo editor Julien Jourdes gives us his take on Angkor Photo 2014.

Written by: Julien Jourdes

What is the future of street photography?
Photography

What is the future of street photography?

Part 3: Asia - The City's Future — Jackie Higgins is the author of The World Atlas of Street Photography. In this three part series, Jackie reveals the key trends and brightest talents driving street photography forward around the world. After kicking off in Africa and passing through Europe, we arrive in Asia: land of the megacity.

Written by: Jackie Higgins

DVDBANG bring South Korean cult 24-hour micro cinema to London
Top Picks

DVDBANG bring South Korean cult 24-hour micro cinema to London

East Asian sci-fi in Waterloo — Discover movies like Tokyo Fish Attack and I’m a Cyborg But That’s OK, at DVDBANG’s K-cinema pop-up.

Written by: Alex King

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