Forced to complete their final semester online because of the COVID-19 lockdown, 20 fine art students adapted quickly to put…
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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…
Artwork of the Month: Batek Expression II by Sabri Mohd Salleh
Every month, we feature an artwork from the Penang State Art Gallery’s permanent collection. By Eryn Cheng Sabri Mohd Salleh,…
Artist Bibichun revels in the freedom of the internet and the streets
Infused with a sharp, internet-inflected wit that pokes fun at local politics and popular culture, Bibichun’s work mixes satire and…
Note to future self: Don’t forget what you learned in lockdown
A visual artist, playwright and musician send reminders to their future selves about lessons they want to remember from the…
Urban Sketchers Penang: drawing places to truly see them
Learn how this group grew from just two friends to a whole movement of sketchers recording a rapidly changing heritage…
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…
Iona Danald: A textile artist weaving to heal
Sensitive in nature, Spotlight 2019 winner Iona Danald explores and expresses emotion and empathy in each of her pieces. By…