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Mint
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Caught on camera: Hilarious street fight with police man as 'referee' goes viral; Internet reacts, ‘Desi Liu Kang'
Hilarious street fight has gone viral after two men were caught exchanging blows on a street. A police officer's failed attempts two control the two furious youths were caught on camera. The video posted by Ghar Ke Kalesh account on X at 10:39 AM on August 12 has already amassed over 29.5 thousand views, several comments and reactions. Users online dropped a flurry of amusing comments, memes and jokes on the strange confrontation between a shirtless man with one in sneakers. Some users pointed out that the location is Kullu bus stand. Aligning with the random sounds in the video, the caption rightfully states, 'Aaja-Aaja.' Reacting to this video, a user stated, "Aaja Aaja Mai hu pyaar teraaa" song hitting my mind after reading the caption. Another user remarked, 'Banda shirt utar k khudko Bruce Lee samajh raha.' Reactions on hilarious viral street fight video A third user replied, 'It looks himachali tarjan getting beaten up.' A fourth user wrote, 'The shirtless guy ended up hurting himself more than the other person he was fighting.' A fifth user joked, 'Police uncle is the refree.(sic)' A sixth comment read, 'Real WWE' A seventh user quipped, 'Desi Liu Kang.' A fictional character of the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise, Liu Kang first made an appearance in the original 1992 game as a Shaolin monk. Notably, Mortal Kombat was produced by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Since the debut of Liu Kang character, the protagonists of the action-adventure spin-off Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks has appeared as playable in almost every main instalment. The only in instalment in which Liu Kang character was not present was Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002). Besides games, Liu Kang has appeared as the hero in the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie adaptation and in its 1997 sequel Mortal Kombat Annihilation.
CNA
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - How a 1950s Trip to Bali Shaped a Generation of Artists
CNA938 Rewind - How a 1950s Trip to Bali Shaped a Generation of Artists In 'Culture Club' Melanie Oliveiro speaks with writer and independent scholar Gretchen Liu who – together with the National Library Board – put out the book 'Bali 1952: Through the Lens of Liu Kang: The Trip to Java and Bali by Four Singapore Pioneering Artists'. It's about four China-born artists whose works were inspired by their sketching trips to Java and Bali in the early 1950s. The hardcover book comes with over 250 photographs taken by Liu Kang, a prolific artist and Nanyang Style painter, and father-in-law of Gretchen Liu.
Independent Singapore
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
National Gallery Singapore reveals untold legacy of Asian artists in modern art
Photo: Screengrab from Pexel (for illustration purposes only) SINGAPORE: A new display at the National Gallery Singapore is redrafting the narrative of contemporary art, not from the viewpoint of its renowned European masters, but through the audacious, boundary-crossing ideas of Asian artists who once walked the same Parisian avenues. 'City of Others' According to Timeout 's latest update, City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s–1940s opens today and runs every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., pulling back the drape on a fundamental yet unnoticed episode in art history. The exhibition highlights trail-blazing figures like Liu Kang, Foujita Tsuguharu, and Georgette Chen, whose artistic journeys carried them from Asia to Paris at the peak of the city's experimental movement. As opposed to blending with the creative environment of the time, these artists filled their works with an opulent and intense cultural heritage, defying Eurocentric standards and leaving a lasting mark on the French art scene. With over a hundred seldom-seen portraits, drawings, and archival materials, the exhibit reveals how their personal histories and the fusion of identities moulded their art, and, in turn, steered and impacted the development of modernism itself. From Foujita's mixture of Japanese ink methods with Western oil painting to Chen's lyrical portrayals of ordinary life sifted through both Parisian light and Southeast Asian sentimentality, City of Others provides a fresh perspective on the contemporary art movement, one where foreign legacies, cross-cultural exchange, and identity unite. It's not just an art show—it's a powerful reclamation of narrative. These were artists who didn't fit in, but who ultimately transformed the spaces they entered. Not just about art Guests can explore this pioneering exhibition daily at the National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178957, with opening hours from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and open from June 16 – June 30, 2025. For more information, visit the official event website: City of Others i s not just about art; it's about repossessing identity, space, and influence in a history that frequently reduces Asian artists to invisibility. This art display is a must-see for art enthusiasts, history fanatics, and anyone interested in narratives that defy the conventional.
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
What you need to know about National Gallery Singapore's new art exhibition
In the Sites of Exhibition section, prepare for a goosebump moment – three paintings by Liu Kang, Noguchi Yararo, and Yen Shui-long are displayed side-by-side for the first time since their work was exhibited in the same exhibition nearly 100 years ago. And the reunion doesn't stop there – four of Georgette Chen's works, last seen together in 1936 in the French capital, now hang alongside the work of her teacher and mentor in City of Others. But beyond the eye-catching artworks, City of Others also asks tough questions that are still relevant today as they were a century ago. In a world shaped by globalisation, migration, and shifting identities, how do we find our voice when we're seen as the 'other'? And how does creativity thrive in the face of adversity? Whether you're an art history buff, casual gallery-goer, or just seeking a spark of insight, City of Others is a powerful, thought-provoking experience best felt in person.
