Jameson Yap Unveils Commissioned Calligraphy Series for CloutHaus Residences in Kuala Lumpur

Acclaimed Malaysian contemporary calligraphy artist Jameson Yap has unveiled a commissioned series of artworks for CloutHaus Residences, the luxury residential component of TA Global Berhad’s latest mixed-use development in Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Presented at an exclusive exhibition held at the CloutHaus Sales Gallery on May 14, the showcase marked the venue’s first major cultural activation and reflected the development’s support for local creative talent, and ambitions to position itself as a destination shaped by art, culture, and curated experiences.

Current Affairs, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseMay 19, 2026Chinese Art, chinese artComment

The Ai Lian Tang Collection Returns to Christie’s Hong Kong, Achieving HK$376.7 Million and Setting a New Benchmark for Chinese Ceramics

Last week, on April 30, Christie’s Hong Kong presented “The Ai Lian Tang Collection – 800 Years of Chinese Ceramics”, achieving HK$376.7 million with all 20 lots sold. Spanning the Northern Song to Qing dynasties, the collection highlighted the enduring cultural and artistic significance of Chinese ceramics. Strong international bidding reflected sustained global demand for works with distinguished provenance and historical depth. The standout Yuan dynasty “Jinxiang Ting” narrative jar became the most valuable auction object in Asia this year to date, achieving HK$174.9 million (approximately CAD$30.6 million).

Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseMay 8, 2026Chinese Art, chinese artComment

A Scholar’s World in Objects: The Ai Lian Tang Collection at Christie’s Hong Kong

Discover the Ai Lian Tang Collection, featuring 26 exquisite Chinese art pieces including a rare Qianlong celadon-glazed archaistic vase inspired by Western Zhou bronzes. Showcasing imperial scholar objects like enamel ink stone warmers and jadeite censers, this Christie’s auction during Hong Kong Asian Art Week offers a unique glimpse into Qing dynasty artistry and philosophy. Preview in Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong before the live auction on October 30, 2025.

Mark Your Calendar, Current AffairsFête ChinoiseAugust 28, 2025Chinese Art, chinese artComment

CANADIAN OPERA COMPANY LAUNCHES SHOWCASE SERIES WITH ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAMMING

The Canadian Opera Company is proud to announce the Showcase Series, a new slate of programming that spotlights a variety of cultural identities through curating performance opportunities that comprise Toronto’s unique cultural landscape. In May, the company celebrates Asian Heritage Month with a month-long calendar of events that highlights the beauty of music, cultural identity, and language, and also support an understanding of the vast range of Asian communities throughout the city.

Current Affairs, Community & PeopleFête ChinoiseMay 2, 2022Asian Representation, chinese artComment

The Royal Ontario Museum's Chinese Collection皇家安大略博物館的中國文化收藏

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is proud to hold the largest and most significant collection of Chinese historical art in North America. This extraordinary collection comprises more than 41,000 pieces, many of which are objects of significant importance, rarity and value. Fête Chinoise shares with you some of our favourites in this article.

Art and Fashion, History & ArchitectureFête ChinoiseJuly 15, 2021Art, ROM, Royal Ontario Museum, Collections, chinese artComment

Contemporary Artist Yang Yongliang Reimagines Chinese Landscape Art with Virtual Reality 楊泳梁的山水影像實驗

Yang Yongliang, a contemporary artist from China, reimagines traditional Chinese landscape art with digital techniques to create dreamy techno visions of man in nature. His work employs contemporary images of cities and cars, which he alters and adjusts to fit within these classically composed and serene landscapes, maintaining a foggy black-and-white aesthetic. “Journey to the Dark II” is his first multi-channel 4K video.