Visual artist Koay Soo Kau has gone through quite the artistic style evolution since his first solo exhibition in 1969.…
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Charis Loke on illustrating Fantasy rooted in reality
Illustrator, writer, and comics editor Charis Loke talks about the process and philosophy behind her work. By Cole Yap It’s…
Low Chee Peng on the responsibilities of making public art
Having a particular identity, especially an aesthetic one, gives communities a stronger sense of place and character. For artist Low…
Photo festival founder Vignes Balasingam on the urgent task of documentation
The photographer and festival director seeks to unearth Malaysia’s missing histories through the efforts of the OBSCURA Festival of Photography.…
Keterbukaan dan jiwa rakyat pemangkin kejayaan Azmi Hussin
Bintang Azmi Hussin semakin terang bersinar, tetapi siapa sebenarnya beliau? Kami berhadapan dengan seorang artis Pulau Pinang yang kerap dibandingkan…
Tan Lay Heong uses trash to get people thinking
As she prepares for her George Town Festival exhibition, Tan Lay Heong speaks to us about the power of theatre…
Why cultural assimilation is important for this Penang-based Syrian sculptor
Aboud Fares talks about his artistic journey in Penang and why immersing himself in local culture is important as a…
Why graffiti artist The Sliz chose spray cans over skyscrapers
While ‘bombing’ one of George Town’s alleys, The Sliz gets candid about how he is constantly adapting in the fast-changing…
19-year-old Ryan Ng tells us how social media helps him make better art
Penang Art District’s Spotlight finalist Ryan Ng shares his experiences about using social media to find community and promote his…