Lim Tze Peng, Singapore’s oldest working artist renowned for his Chinese ink paintings, died at 103 on February 3rd. His death was confirmed by Ode to Art, which represented the artist for 17 years. “Today, we bid farewell to Mr. Lim Tze Peng, a true national treasure whose artistry and vision have left a lasting mark on Singapore’s cultural landscape,” the gallery wrote on Facebook. “He was best known for his breathtaking ink paintings of old Singapore, which documented the kampongs, street scenes, and shophouses of a rapidly modernizing city. Mr. Lim was more than an artist—he was a storyteller,…
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In the world of electric guitars, two companies still reign supreme—Fender and Gibson. The rivalry has been fierce for over seventy years, with each company seeing highs and lows. Fender produces the Stratocaster (or “Strat”), possibly the most iconic and adaptable guitar ever. Gibson makes the Les Paul, which is more difficult to play but offers the fullest sound out there. A vintage 1984 USA-made Stratocaster and a 2015 Kalamazoo Gibson Les Paul in ebony finish side by side. These are two of the greatest-sounding makes of guitar in the world. Photo: Matt Doherty Fender Vs. Gibson In 1898, Orville…
The Olivetti Valentine typewriter, offered in passion red and featuring seductively modern stylings, is considered by many as the most sensual typewriter ever made. Admittedly, that recognition is as noteworthy as being the tallest Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. Truth is, typewriters will never be known for their sex appeal. Even so, the Valentine is a looker. The Olivetti Valentine typewriter is a favorite among collectors.Courtesy Wright Auctions Designed by Italian Ettore Sottsass and launched in 1969, the Olivetti Valentine, is a hit with collectors. Its avant-garde appearance, coupled with a brilliant marketing campaign, was irresistible. Magazine ads called…
We asked our team in Park City to pick out some of the best performances they saw out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival. This is in no way comprehensive as we limited ourselves to one performance per film and saw at least a dozen more we would have liked to include. While it may not have been the best Sundance, it was a truly strong one for the art of acting, as evidenced by the ten turns below, in alphabetical order: Alison Brie and Dave Franco appear in Together by Michael Shanks, an official selection of the 2025 Sundance…
Along with the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel has also released a batch of official high-res images from the movie.Each of the four members of the team — Pedro Pascal’s Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby’s Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s The Thing — received one photo. Plus there’s a group shot of all four in their costumes. (Unusually, Pascal’s doesn’t exactly match the other three members of the team for some reason.)The Fantastic Four: First Steps New ImagesHere are the first official images of Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, coming to theaters on July…
The Young and the Restless continues to captivate viewers. The recent episodes are witnessing shocking twists and turns surrounding the murder mystery of Heather Stevens. As Daniel Romalotti inches closer to the truth, fans are speculating about a love story between him and Sharon Newman. So, will Daniel and Sharon end up together in The Young and the Restless? Here is everything you need to know about the potential twist in the daily soap opera. Will Daniel spark a romance with Sharon on The Young and the Restless? It seems Daniel can have a potential connection with Sharon on The…
Art MarketShreya AjmaniIn a nation as abundant as India, the art that emerges is inevitably just as diverse. With the Indian art market continuing to gather momentum, collectors are increasingly drawn to artworks and artists that reveal untold stories and explore the country’s more obscure corners, often guided by intuition rather than convention.Bolstered by a burgeoning pool of galleries across India and the subcontinent, a new generation of collectors is eager to engage with the region’s rich history and support a growing crop of artistic talent. Artsy spoke to 10 collectors aged 35 or younger about their involvement in the…
Artists & Makers Studios in Rockville PresentsSteve Wanna and “Line, Circle, Ground”for the Month of FebruaryOpening Reception5:00pm – 8:00pm, Friday, February 7th, 2025Artists & Makers Studios11810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210Rockville, MD 20852Artists & Makers Studios on Parklawn Drive in Rockville is thrilled to host Steve Wanna in the Invited Artist Gallery for the month of February 2025. The exhibit runs from February 5th through February 26th, with an opening reception on First Friday, February 7th, 5 – 8pm. This exhibition features experimental techniques that push materials past their limits to yield unexpected, not entirely controllable results. Almost all the works…
Below you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Monday, February 3, 2025. Another quarterfinal will be arriving today in this year’s Jeopardy Tournament of Champions. Mark Fitzpatrick came out the winner over favorite Mehal Shah in last week’s Friday match, but journalist Drew Goins from Hawaii, another favorite from the Champions Wildcard, will have his chance tonight to make it through. He battles against policy analyst Amar Kakirde from New Jersey and high school counselor Lucas Patridge from Nevada. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 2/3/2025, in addition to the wagers and the winner of the…
A fire broke out at the National Hangeul Museum in Seoul on Saturday, causing significant damage to the institution’s third and fourth floors. As a precaution, the museum has begun relocating its collection of around 89,000 artifacts to the neighboring National Museum of Korea, according to various Korean outlets. According to the Korea Times, a representative for the museum said on Sunday that, following a review of the damage, there were already discussions with a neighboring national museum to move an estimated 80,000 artifacts that currently located on the museum’s first floor. Related Articles The National Hangeul Museum holds a…
