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The Return of Orientalism Chic
In the mid-2010s, Asian musicians once sought recognition among Western artists. A decade later, they’re making difference aspirational.
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Patrick Kho
5
You Should Probably Stretch More
A new way to approach life in a “stuck” culture.
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Patrick Kho
Raves at 200-Year-Old Heritage Sites
Digital Zine 1: Across Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Manila, electronic music events are being held at historic buildings. How and why did this…
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Patrick Kho
2
Grocery Shopping in the Apocalypse
What can pre-typhoon consumption in Hong Kong teach us about the end of the world?
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Patrick Kho
2
Enter: The Post-Manosphere
From Hong Kong to Dubai to Bali, male creators are scripting a life beyond the manosphere. But is it progress from what came before, or just another…
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Patrick Kho
14
The Rise of the Traveling Third Space
Around the world, new communities are decoupling from space and traveling within cities to foster connection.
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Patrick Kho
13
K-pop is Not Korean
The genre is becoming less about Korean culture and more about a certain production style.
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Patrick Kho
5
“Expat” is a Dying Subculture
At Staunton’s—a longstanding expat hub in Hong Kong—foreigners are trading transience for deeper ties to the city.
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Patrick Kho
35
The Revenge of the Radio Station
Why do hotels, hair salons, and restaurants have radios now?
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Patrick Kho
Ravers Are Designing a New East Asian Future
They’re sick of cyberpunk.
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Patrick Kho
Bad Economies Make Great Sweets
When economies struggle, sweets sell. As retail sales decline globally, Hong Kong is turning towards egg tarts.
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Patrick Kho
Your Boss is a Robot
CEOs from Silicon Valley to Beijing all flaunt big, public personalities. New AI technology might change that, perhaps for the better.
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Patrick Kho
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