2020 was chaotic. In politics, everything happened; but for the ordinary person, nothing happened. Through the lens of art, one…
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5 creative entrepreneurs putting innovative spins on traditional crafts
Want to support your local artisans? Here’s a list of Malaysian brands changing the artisan enterprise landscape with their creative…
A reading list: Art writing for thinkers, feelers, and the curious
Unfortunately, COVID cases are climbing and we’re advised to stay home again. While we wait for things to pick back…
Where are we? Critique culture in the Malaysian art scene
Differing perspectives, risk of failure, and learning to listen—collector Adrian Jones and artists Christine Das and Ethen Ng reflect on…
Get regional: 6 Southeast Asian arts and culture podcasts to follow
After video killed the radio star, conversational audio content made a stunning comeback in the form of podcasts. Southeast Asia’s…
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…
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…
Lessons art spaces are quickly learning in a pandemic
COVID-19 has been the most disruptive factor Malaysia’s arts and cultural sector has faced in a generation. Here are some…
Unpacking what it means to curate
Everyone seems to be laying claim to the word ‘curating’ these days. We ask Mark Teh, Sharmin Parameswaran, Seelan Palay…