A building of note: the Leeum
Completed in 2004, South Korea's Leeum was born of a Cinderella moment.
Stop. Breathe. And get over yourself.
The conceptual art of Mono-Ha was a Japanese attempt to sabotage the inexorable rise of a Western vision of modernity.
The cross-legged minx of the Yuefenpai
The sexual allure of the Yuefenpai ladies reflected the allure of the modern city and all its consumer delights.
Dine like a mogul
Forget Donald Trump. Here’s your complete checklist on how to dine like a Grand Mogul.
The modernization of Japanese fashion
The Japanese trio of Yohji Yamamoto, Rei Kawakubo and Issey Miyake wrote the book on how to modernize non-Western traditions in the nineteen eighties.
Making the case for Indian fashion
Arti Sandhu, author of "Indian Fashion," gives an insider’s account of the Indian fashion scene.
Trop picks: Flowers of the universe
We look at designs from traditional culture as part of a series on symbols of love that are not the ubiquitous heart.
Looking for Home
Viet Kiêu artist Phi Phi Oanh searches for her identity in lacquer.
Elegance is refusal
Through the utter simplicity of their dress, the Nawabs of Awadh demonstrate that elegance is refusal.
The costume designer
We interview Nalini Sriram, a costume designer and the owner of the Shilpi boutique, a Chennai institution.
The Importance of Editing
Lily Vijayaraghavan, antiques collector, on the importance of editing.
The art conservator
Samsara interviews Aparajitha Ravisankar, an art conservator/ restorer at Aparajitha Art Care based in India to find out more about the profession.
The entire spectrum of human innovation
From the engineering marvel that is Grasberg to the ingenuity of the native tribes, the entire spectrum of human innovation is found in Papua.
When a book Is not just a book
Form should enhance function, but there comes a point when form overtakes function. Where is that point?
The original 30 second spot
Imagine a client handing you a hunk of stone and saying: here, convince humanity to buy my service.
The Jungle Book revisited
Minyoung Kang’s depiction of a menace-laden paradise captures that moment of uncertainty when the invulnerable suddenly reveals its vulnerabilities.
Nostalgia: Malam di Jari Kita
"Malam di Jari Kita" might be the most evocative work of art of recent years.
Lust, Caution
When You're a Stranger in Your Own Home
The home decor in director Satyajit Ray's movie Charulata is a perfect metaphor for the identity crisis of India's bourgeoisie.
Too Much Is Never Enough
The relatively understated Chinese objet d'art had to bejewel itself to meet the tastes of customers in the Mughal and Persian markets.