Interview
James Seet & Pangrok Sulap on DRIFTing into Connection
Reflecting an island deeply rooted in the history of ‘drifting,’ the 4th Jeju Biennale explores, ‘The Drift of Apagi: The Way of Water, Wind and Stars’ capturing the complex internal world of Jeju Island, South Korea—its people, migration, and the rapid developments shaping its social landscapes. The concept of Drift in Jeju is liminal—existing between the island’s…
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?
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.
B.H.I – An Interview with Badrul Hisham Ismail
"When people who have interesting ideas, want to do interesting things and for some reason are open to me helping or collaborating with them I just say yes,"
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.
Lidia Chatura is the Regenerated Girl
“OMG, I’m nervous!” screams out of a Bose headphone set, retells Anisha Khemlani in an interview with up-and-coming trans model, Lidia Chatura
An insight of memorabilia and milestones with Eff Hakim
Eff navigates the scaling staircase of Ruang Irama with easy familiarity. Saluted by a red door that swung open upon two knocks and one key through a door lock, Ruang Irama presents itself as an instant friend.
An insider interview of music, movement, and moments with Syukri
“Now it’s called Bukit Jelutong Eco Community Park but it was named and re-named a few times. Growing up here though, people I knew just called it ‘Dua Alam’”, Syukri remarks. Binti pens down her conversation with Syukri A. Rahim.
Tragikomedi Unveiled: Feminism, and the Empowering Journey of Saluting Sisterhood
Having commissioned seven local female creatives to mold works of art that revolve around what “Salute Sisterhood”, means to each of them, seven creators have birthed resounding bodies of work that invoke their understanding of the theme whilst interweaving their personal styles of art into the seams of their creations.
