A jaunt down memory lane before we close the chapter on 2023, making some quick stops at some art highlights…
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What’s the Point of Festivals?
If a festival is a performance itself, what stories are Penang’s 3 long-running art festivals telling? Former festival directors re-visit…
Journey to Oz: A Tale of Two Festivals
George Town’s sisterhood with Adelaide has been a wealth of opportunity for local talents. This year, three of Malaysia’s best…
Glowing Tree, Healing Sounds
An artistic alliance between French creatives at Onyo and USM Penang’s School of the Arts, The Tree of Light is…
Penang’s Creative Economy: Where Are We Now?
It’s been five years since the Penang2030 masterplan. Time for a health check. By Lim Wan Phing In August 2018,…
Spotlight 2023: A Milestone for Young Emerging Artists
Spotlight is a nationwide art competition that provides an amazing opportunity for young aspiring and emerging artists to take their…
Collectives and Collaborations: The Reshaping of Penang’s Art Scene through Collectives
In the lively streets of Penang, a creative renaissance is unfolding as artists unite in collaborative innovation, reshaping the city’s…
Behind the Scenes: A look at the people who make festivals work
What goes into organising an arts festival? Who does what behind the scenes? We reflected on these questions, diving into…
LOKGAM by Raja Shahriman: Representing dignity, identity, and strength in uncertain times
“From a spiritual (Islam) aspect, the metal itself is about strength. It means that to be strong, we take a…