Arts
Understanding Tomislav Nikolic
Every detail is thought through. The size of the frame, the colors used in a painting, if a glass panel is to be added… everything amounts to the final piece, and it all carries meaning. What does the spectator see, and ultimately, how do they desire it?
Chicken Bones At the End of The World: Adam Phong’s
So I’m lucky that Phong’s exhibition– One of Our Fossils– curated by Bob Edrian, is naturally thought-provoking. Seven sculptures made of chicken bones are carefully presented to create a space for reflection, inviting us to imagine how future civilisations might interpret fragments of our existence.
Art-ist/Art-is
Thaqif Aris speaks to multi-talented artist Tan Zi Hao on the politics of his work, and the public significance of art as both an agent and a receptor for change.
Asian Fashion Archive – An Approach to Identity, Culture &
At its heart is Faith Cooper, whose work with the Asian Fashion Archive (AFA) goes beyond preservation to delve into identity, culture, and personal stories. The narrative presented on the platform skillfully interlaces the archivist’s professional endeavors alongside her journey while underlining the supporting pillar behind it – her mother.
In Conversation with Portals of Longing
I ask Salem if his mother has seen the artwork – “Actually I didn’t show her the artwork because if she sees it she will cry much more,” he replies.
Azzah dan Baba
Amelia Natasha crafts a narrative that allows us to witness the blossoming of an artist whose roots are deeply embedded in her culture and whose wings are unfurled by the winds of her parents' endless faith. Azzah Sultan’s story is a powerful reminder that art is not just an expression of the self but also…
In the Name of Creating & Coming Home to Eat:
On his new assignment, reviewing Theatresauce’s play, Come Home and Eat, writer Pravin Nair finds meaning in the art of creation, community, food, writing and gratitude for the creative mariners in their life.
A Look Into Faraway Blooms.
Would these women have been given the right tools to unlock their fullest potential had they remained in Malaysia?
Anak Dara: Azzah Sultan
“Art is not what you see but what you make others see” — Edgar Degas Sultan’s work centers around identity and staying true to her Malaysian Muslim roots. Taking control of her narrative, Sultan shares her discoveries and stories through challenging social norms, pushing boundaries, and nostalgic installations. From talks about identity to challenging societal…
