HONG KONG ART FAIR 2011, HK FESTIVAL EXHIBIT OF FAMOUS ARTISTS. YOSHITOMO NARA, TAKASHI MURAKAMI, WARHOL.
Can you tell I had fun at the media preview of the 2011 Hong Kong Art Fair? Take my hand and I’ll show you my favorites, from Japanese pop art to million dollar paintings by Warhol and Picasso.
On the road to the HK Convention Centre in Wan Chai…
Cute panda baby t-shirt dress: gifted from A Bros (Seba and I are working with this Hong Kong brand — more soon!)
Faux fur jacket: Veeko, from a Hong Kong shop
Lace skirt: Spider, a Mongkok (Hong Kong) Goth Lolita shop
Wolf purse: gifted from Iron Fist
Closeup on my makeup: blend, baby, blend. Thick fake eyelashes make the eyes pop. I use creamy white eyeliner to highlight the inner and outer corners of the eyes.
International galleries set up exhibitions in the main hall. The iconic LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana always makes me smile.
Some works that caught my eye: Ziggy Stardust submerged in flowers, glittery panda bears, a dysfunctional cat family.
This painting represents how I felt, browsing over 260 gallery spaces in the giant hall.
To my delight, there was plenty of Japanese pop art.
Pop quiz: can anyone name this artist? Love the kawaii anime girls and animals.
I always wanted to be one of Yoshitomo Nara’s devious little girls.
Basil Farrow can cosplay as this Nara tiger.
Murakami’s cheery flowers.
The upper floors had works by new artists, and solo exhibits by artists of Asian origin.
Left: funny bunnies from Mother’s Tankstation, a contemporary visual art gallery in Dublin. Right: the rabbit opens up, flashes lights, and gives off steam.
The “Play” sign resonates with me. Art doesn’t need to be a hoity-toity experience. You can take part in the works; enjoy them in your own weird way.
Asia’s art market is booming, and the Hong Kong Art Fair was a bedazzling ride. Do check it out next year, if you have the chance.
Do you like art festas? What catches your eye? Got any favorite artists? I welcome you to leave links to their sites in the comments.
Song of the Day: Images – Love Emotion (classic synthpop/Euro hit from 1986)
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CUTEST CAT VIDEO: SCOTTISH FOLD MEOWING & PLAYING. RED DYED HAIR, ALTERNATIVE MAKEUP, BLACK & WHITE SMOKY EYES.
I’m so happy to be reunited with my Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow! He’s sitting on my suitcase to prevent me from leaving again. (Unfortunately for Basil, I’m soon heading to Italy for Luisaviaroma’s Firenze4Ever fashion blogger event…)
Basil’s doing wonderfully: he’s healthy, wise, cute and soft. It’s been a while since I posted a video of him, so here’s something to fill the void. Come see my fat cat in action below and on YouTube.
My silly cat doesn’t meow; he says Wahhh! Wouldn’t you like to give his soft tummy and tiny ears a rub?
Uncanny: I found this Scottish Fold stuffed toy in Hong Kong’s Sogo department store (Causeway Bay). The plushie looks exactly like Basil Farrow: cream fur, pink paws, tiger tail and the M on his forehead. I seriously think a designer saw my cat’s photo and turned him into a toy.
However, they got his nose wrong; it’s supposed to be brown, like a teddy bear!
For more cute photos of Basil Farrow (my celebrity Scottish Fold cat), please follow my Twitter and add him on Facebook.
Bonus makeup tip: Tired of wearing heavy, irritating fake eyelashes? Using black liquid eyeliner, draw long lashes at the outer corners of your eyes. Blend black and white shimmery eyeshadow to soften the look and add definition.
Did Basil’s new kitty video brighten up your day? Got any favorite pet photos or videos? Feel free to share them in the comments.
Song of the Day: Modern Talking – Brother Louie (Gotta love em.)
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