Contemporary public art leans more towards making locations Instagrammable. But there is more to public art than meets the digital…
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Surprise discoveries – a closer look at Penang’s past, present, and future in the arts
Insightful observations and revelations made at the Great New World art symposium tell us there’s more to discover in our…
Are art competitions worth your time?
In an age where artists are also their own managers and marketers, is there any point in adding art competitions…
Get to know the history of Penang’s art societies
From an all-white club to a society accepting even non-artists as members, Penang’s visual arts groups have come a long…
What these 4 artworks tell us about the Malaysian identity
In celebration of Merdeka, we explore what young local artists have to say about the Malaysian identity through their work.…
How to be an informed supporter of the arts
Love the arts? Here’s how you can be a supportive patron of the arts without needing to be a wealthy…
How to write a standout proposal for festival open calls
Behind all the festival buzz are countless proposal submissions. What does it take to stand out among all the others…
Check out these 4 art festivals from across Malaysia
Tired of attending the same art festival year after year? Time to broaden your horizons with these 4 very different…
6 works of art inspired by Penang
Ernest Zacharevic may have been the artist to kickstart George Town’s street art boom, but he isn’t the only one…