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The RMS Titanic has captured our collective imagination for more than a century. As one of the largest and most opulent ships of its time, the ship was once thought to be unsinkable. However, in the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, the unthinkable happened on her maiden journey from Southampton to New York when it struck a massive iceberg. Sinking in less than three hours, the 883-foot ocean liner quickly descended to the bottom of the ocean where it now rests.Earlier this year, a team ventured to the original site to capture never-before-scene footage of the shipwreck. Just a few months later, deep water specialist Magellan in partnership with Atlantic Productions, made yet another journey to scan the Titanic in its entirety, creating a digital twin in impressive detail. The exact c...

THE SHOPHOUSE, a prominent art space, has announced the anticipated opening of its latest group exhibition, titled "Along the Way." This exciting exhibition showcases the works of seven talented Hong Kong artists, providing a platform for them to unveil the intricate process behind their artistic practices. By inviting viewers to step into the diverse realms of these artists, "Along the Way" aims to create an immersive and thought-provoking experience.One of the central themes explored in the exhibition is the evolution of landscape paintings and how perceptions of this genre have transformed over time. Traditionally, landscape paintings were often relegated to the background of biblical and religious stories, seen as a lesser genre. However, with the advent of new artistic techniques and ...

Brian Calvin brings his hypnotic cubist portraits to Palazzo Cavanis for his first solo exhibition in Venice entitled "Still."Wide eyed and full of vibrance, the series of paintings present an array of women who may all be in a stoic daze, but contain a sense of eccentric focus as though one is mid breath. Calvin's portraitures are more than what meets the eyes of a viewer. Depiction can be done in multiple ways through their fragmented dimensions of face despite the super flat nature of presentation. While initial impressions may take on a serious note, the play of colors through makeup, accessories and settings can leave one smiling and continually staring in wonder.The Californian artist usually opts to stray from a narrative for viewers to create their own, but still injects his sunny ...