AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCulture and Commerce: Sanrio has scrapped a Hello Kitty merchandise tie-up with Japanese spy drama Vivant after criticism in China over its portrayal of Chinese characters. Immersive Art: Beijing’s Water Cube has become a dreamlike art space for Jia Wei’s Ruhua, Sea of Stars, on view through February 28. Foodways: Mumbai restaurant Masque marks a decade of reimagining Indian cuisine, while a Bali river sanctuary puts native ingredients and ancestral plant knowledge at the heart of its menus. Heritage Homecoming: Australia’s National Gallery has returned two Northern Song dynasty statue heads to China after provenance research traced their origins. Regional Exchange: Artists from China and five Mekong countries brought traditional dance and music to a festival in Xishuangbanna; Kunming also hosted more than 600 student athletes from 13 countries. Coming Up: Seoul’s MAMA Awards will take place in Osaka on November 20–21, celebrating music that crosses borders and generations.
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