From punk rock to space sounds to music therapy, Dr Kamal Sabran walks us through his transformative journey from a…
Year: 2020
Beyond 2020 exhibition shows us that more is not always better
After months of lockdown, Penangites are greeted with a large group exhibition that could have benefited from a more focused…
An artist’s guide to making strong first contact with galleries
Ready for gallery representation but unsure where to start? From building a portfolio to formulating an exhibition proposal, this guide…
AOTM: Kedai Gunting Rambut / Barber Shop by Ismail Hashim
Every month, we feature an artwork from the Penang State Art Gallery’s permanent collection. By Eryn Cheng Ismail Hashim, Kedai…
Covid-19 Heroes
Dr. Teoh Wei Kium, a Penang artist, has come forward to donate 50 of her artworks as a tribute to…
Gains and losses of performing arts’ online migration
As Penang’s key performing arts festival goes online in a post-pandemic world, the difficulty of translating live arts events for…
The show goes on – USM Fine Art students launch exhibition online after lockdown
Forced to complete their final semester online because of the COVID-19 lockdown, 20 fine art students adapted quickly to put…
AYE : Across Sarawak and Scotland, a solo exhibition by Iona Danald
AYE : Across Sarawak and Scotland is the first solo exhibition by Sarawakian artist Iona Danald subsequent to winning the…
Gallery representation: What it means and how to find the right fit
Conversations about artist-gallery relationships are not brought up very often. Read on to clear the air about what to look…