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How ‘Dorohedoro’ Turns Grotesque Masks Into Brilliant Character Studies
In the realm of contemporary dark fantasy fiction, Q Hayashida’s Dorohedoro exists as a truly unique presence. Since its initial anime debut back in January 2020, the series has garnered a cult following hooked on its eccentric premise, unpredictable narrative and an aesthetic that is unapologetically freaky.If JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is the anime that proudly embraces eccentricity and Chainsaw Man is a dark character study hidden under the guise of explosive action and comedic relief, Dorohedoro is all of the above — delivered with its very own stylized appeal. This is largely due to Q Hayashida’s distinct art style: a chaotic blend of industrial grit, absurdist humor and a visual language that feels like a cross between a ‘90s punk zine and a sketchbook of underground industrial art. Th...
The BMW Art Car Still Sets the Pace
Robert Rauschenberg famously dreamed of a world filled with "mobile museums" — a vision he realized when he transformed the BMW 635CSi into a rolling masterpiece for the BMW Art Car program. Decades later, his innovative blueprint remains as relevant as it was 40 years ago. In a fitting centennial tribute, BMW is presenting his Art Car at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, marking the masterpiece’s first-ever appearance in Asia.The BMW Art Car program we know now has undergone a few changes in the last four decades. Today, the process is governed by an international jury of esteemed museum directors; while BMW throws a vehicle model in the ring, the choice of the artist remains entirely in the hands of the experts, bringing a different energy than the ‘80s. “There was a time in the ‘80s when we emp...
Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 20th – March 27th
Consequence's favorite songs of the week include new tracks from Snail Mail, girl_irl and Danny Brown, Accessory, Momo Boyd, Eli, and more. Staff Picks: Best Songs of the Week March 20th – March 27th Consequence Staff
Ayako Rokkaku on ‘THE ISLAND – ONIGASHIMA’ and Creating Happiness From Within
During Hong Kong’s High Art Week, the LANDMARK Atrium has been transformed by the arrival of Ayako Rokkaku’s THE ISLAND – ONIGASHIMA. The Japanese artist has staged a sprawling intervention within the iconic mall, replacing its usual high-gloss atmosphere with an organic topography of kawaii figures, undulating forms and soft fabrics. Situated in the heart of Central, the open-space atrium has long served as a premier canvas for grand-scale artistic installations, yet this unveiling marks a significant milestone: it's Rokkaku’s first solo showcase in Hong Kong and her largest installation worldwide within a commercial environment.The heartbeat of the project lies in a geographic kinship between Hong Kong and Japan. Recognizing their shared island identities, Rokkaku looked toward Onigashim...
Chan Wai-lap Is Bringing the Public Pool to Art Basel Hong Kong — And He Wants You to Stay a While
In the midst of the frenzy of Art Basel Hong Kong 2026, there’s one section of the premiere art fair that offers an unexpected command: slow down.Welcome to the world of Chan Wai-lap. The Hong Kong born-and-raised artist has spent years documenting the sterile, yet deeply human architecture of public swimming pools — a common gathering ground in the city he calls home. His latest installation “Mimimomo Pool (2026),” which is on view at this year’s Basel alongside the likes of Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, and Wayne Thiebaud, is more than just an invitation to sit down. It’s a linguistic wink to Chan’s Hong Kong roots; drawn from the Cantonese phrase 「靡靡摩摩」(mi-mi-mo-mo), it serves as a tongue-in-cheek descriptor for someone who is dawdling or taking their time. Further anchoring this local identi...
‘Konketsu’: Alia Sugawara Is a Silent Observer of Her Own Art
Alia Sugawara’s Konketsu (混血) is a deeply contemplative and serene exploration of tradition, intuition and duality. Currently on view at otherthings by THE SHOPHOUSE in Hong Kong, the exhibition is tucked away in Tai Hang - an unassuming neighborhood quietly teeming with modern art and creativity - and marks the Japan-based artist's international debut.For this milestone showing, Sugawara presents a new series of works elegantly rendered on traditional Japanese washi paper using black sumi ink. The body of work features an array of formats, including hanging scrolls, folding screens and mounted works, all of which utilize the natural bleeding and absorption of the ink to reflect a delicate tension between ferocity and grace.“...I want to maintain some control, but what I love about sumi is...
Cactus Plant Yeat Market, Jim Legxacy’s Return, Juelz Santana for Supreme: Everything We Loved In Music This Week
All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.Cactus Plant Yeat MarketHappy ADL Week to all of those who celebrate. With the album now just under 48 hours away, Yeat has enlisted yet another major fashion collaborator to assist with the project’s rollout. Following up on his Nike collaborative suite – which spanned apparel, box sets, vinyl, and accessories – King Tonka is running it back, and this time around, with Cactus Plant Flea Market. After being one of the first A-listers to be spotted in the Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike ACG collaboration, the dual-minded ADL merch drop feels like a natural extension of the partners’ shared vision. The duo got in the lab to deliver a lineup of new box sets and apparel, which come stamped with brand...
Here’s What Happened at the 2026 Hypebeast Cup in Shanghai
SummaryLast weekend, the inaugural Hypebeast Cup successfully transformed SUHE HAUS in Shanghai into a sprawling, multi-level cultural hub blending competitive street football with fashion and musicFollowing two days of intense competition across both men's and women's brackets, KLUB DOE officially claimed the 2026 Hypebeast Cup championship by defeating ULSUM FC in the finalThe event featured massive on-site activations from core partners Nike and Jordan Brand, alongside a curated market featuring USM, Randomevent, PlayStation, and moreLast weekend, the first-ever Hypebeast Cup successfully touched down in Shanghai, fully embodying the vibrant spirit of the global streetwear community. Taking over SUHE HAUS—a stunning art space situated on the banks of the Suzhou River—the two-day event t...
Yeat Teams With King Kylie While LUCKI, HOV, and 6LACK Plot Their Returns: Everything We Loved In Music This Week
All of the biggest music headlines in one place and playlist. Updated live throughout the week.Latto Lifts the Veil on New Album Details, Lead Single, and Pregnancy AnnouncementLeave it to Latto to take a pregnancy announcement to the next level. A speculation that's been circulating the internet for a few months now, Latto hasn't addressed the pregnancy conversation until now – on her new album cover. Her newest project is entitled BIG MAMA and is set to release on May 29. Lead single "Business & Personal (Intro)" is out now, while last summer's "Somebody" single is also confirmed to land on the tracklist.duendita Kicks Off Album Rollout with “super sad!”Former Hypetrak star duendita has dropped off the lead single lifted from her forthcoming studio endeavor. “super sad!” sets the ton...
For Luftgekühlt 2026, Classic Porsches Literally Took Over a Japanese Expressway
SummaryLuftgekühlt 2026 took place in Tokyo for the first time everThe event continues its tradition of highlighting the best of community-sourced air-cooled Porsche vehiclesSpecial collaborations were released at the event for attendees only, including NEIGHBORHOOD, Type 7, Leen Customs and moreLuftgekühlt expanded to Asia for the first time, taking over an entire stretch of the KK Line Expressway in Tokyo, Japan.For Luftgekühlt meets, location has always been a priority for the show and a huge component of its success, and this year’s iteration in Japan was no different. Hundreds of classic air-cooled Porsches from private collectors took over the Ginza-adjacent expressway in a visual that included epic skyscrapers, long curved banks and even some moments with the Japan Shinkansen bullet...
The 7 Best Hong Kong Art Month 2026 Events to Check Out
Hong Kong Art Month 2026 is in full force, transforming the city into a global hub for contemporary art and culture. Anchored by heavyweight fairs and a slew of high-profile gallery openings, this year's programming delivers an expansive roster of immersive installations, blue-chip masterpieces, and compelling cultural dialogues.Leading the charge is Art Basel Hong Kong, taking over the HKCEC from March 27 to March 29. The premier fair features a staggering 242 galleries from 40 countries and introduces the new "Echoes" sector, which is specifically dedicated to works created within the last five years. Running concurrently at the Central Harbourfront Event Space from March 25 to March 29, Art Central offers a robust multi-sector approach, highlighting its "Central Stage" and "Neo" segment...
Chronicling Earl Sweatshirt x MIKE’s Collaborative History
It’s a pretty topline take to say that, despite hailing from different coasts of the country, Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE operate within the same sonic realm. Both propelling the pretty much exact same lane of conscious underground hip-hop, the pair has definite potential for beef. But with MIKE and Earl, it’s quite the opposite. It’s always been all love between the two, who have operated in the same creative orbit and traversed the same musical and thematic terrain for quite some time now.In the ultimate act of solidifying of their creative synergy and geniune friendship, MIKE and Earl have taken it to the studio to cook up POMPEII/UTILITY, their first-ever full-length collaboration. Taking a two-disc format – the first handled entirely by MIKE, and the second, all Earl – the project featu...
