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Enough About Me. What do YOU think of me?

Published on 25 July, 2009 by | Comments closed | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , , ,

By Erna Dyanty

Exhibition Review: June 2009, brought Nizam Abdullah’s first solo exhibition at the Annexe Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, entitled threesixfive ME, where he displayed new series of works with a theme that incorporates nothing but him self.


Sometimes the past is the future

by Suraya Warden

Exhibition Review: Within eleven works of art, in a small space, under fluorescent lighting can be held vision, talent and active potential. Al Cruz at Richard Koh Fine Art.


Art and Politicking (and in defence of art)

Published on 30 June, 2009 by | 4 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , , , , , ,

By June Yap

Singapore again.

Seeing how censorship has become a recurring topic as well in this site, I thought I’d add a bit more to the pile: with some more examples and perspectives on contemporary art.


Once Upon A Time In Malaya

Published on 27 June, 2009 by | 9 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , ,

by Ooi Kok Chuen

Peter Harris told me: “I never laid down any rule. I didn’t tell them what was the right style. I only taught them the method, not the style. I can’t tell them what to paint, or how to paint it. I only forbade the use of erasers because I wanted them to know where they went wrong.”


Reminisces and Thoughts on art history education in Malaysia

Published on 25 June, 2009 by | 7 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , ,

by Kelvin Chuah

For a long time now, people have been saying that we do not have sufficient writing and publications on Malaysian art. I am aware that this is an old debate.


Existence really is an imperfect tense that never becomes a present

Published on 23 June, 2009 by | 15 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , , , , , ,

By Haseena Abdul Majid

Artist Profile: Justin Lim

Looking at a painter compelled to question existence.


Dirty underwear

Published on 22 June, 2009 by | 6 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: ,

by Sharon Chin

ARTERI, The Art of Censorship & The Censorship of Art: It’s interesting that censorship has been featuring heavily on this site – on the main stage as well as behind the scenes. It’s easy to get caught up in the drama and excitement of censorship being practiced “out there” — Fahmi Redza’s work at VWFA? It’s much harder to look closely all the little acts of censorship in one’s living room.


Killa Bots! An R2-D2 sized History of Robots

Published on 21 June, 2009 by | 20 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , ,

by Yin Shao Loong

Find R2-D2 and C-3PO too cutesy and straight? Like your robots murderous, nasty, and existential? We love killa robots, don’t we? Read on to find out about their origins, influences, and what it all could mean for us. Quick! Before they get us!


The Rock Kaka Thing: Critical Responses

Published on 15 June, 2009 by | 12 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , , ,

by ARTERI

Critical responses to Rock Kaka by Fahmi Redza, Yin Shao Loong, Eva McGovern and Simon Soon.


Cadangan2 kepada para graduan baru

Published on 14 June, 2009 by | 1 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , ,

by Simon Soon

Dunia seni kontemporer ini kadangkala bersikap sinis dan kritikal, tetapi ianya mencerminkan budaya persaingan yang matang. Izinkanlah saya mengambil kesempatan ini untuk mengemukakan beberapa cadangan yang mungkin relevan kepada para graduan baru.


Surat dari Sapporo: Sepatah dua kata tentang Bahasa

Published on 11 June, 2009 by | 11 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: ,

by Sharon Chin

Kekadang bahasa yang kita hisap, hirup dan menelan buat pertama kali itu tidak cukup untuk merangkumi dunia seorang yang kini dewasa. Ya, laut itu tak cukup luas, tak sampai ke pulau di sana, yang jauh, yang tidak dikenali, yang ingin juga dikunjungi, diberi nama, digelar ‘home’, dan dimiliki sendiri.


On Design Circus Conversations #2

Published on 9 June, 2009 by | 3 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , , ,

by Norman Teh

The theme for Designcircus Conversations 2 was ‘Being a contemporary designer in today’s modern world and design education’, in a time of economical recession are we creating the designers we need for today? We had invited four panellists ranging from educators and industrial practitioners to shed light on this matter.


Singapore: censorship and the importance of being earnest

Published on 5 June, 2009 by | 2 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: ,

By June Yap

Advisory: This article may contain information and graphic descriptions that might be deemed disturbing for those with particular sensitivities, feel immature or find humour disquieting. You should consider yourself warned, and may stop reading now, clicking your way to another webpage with more pleasant and agreeable content. It’s not too late, go now, run along.


Costume Cuts: Thoughts on Fashion and Film

Published on 5 June, 2009 by | 1 | Filed under: Essays | Tags: ,

by Fashionaddict

I watched “Revolutionary Road” recently, and found myself distracted by the clothes, which were beautiful (along with the cinematography actually). I can never decide if this is a good thing. Is it too much of a distraction from the film itself, or does it enhance the whole movie-going experience?


Captain’s Log Entries On Days With No End

Published on 2 June, 2009 by | Comments closed | Filed under: Essays | Tags: , , , ,

by Haseena Abdul Majid

Inspired by the legendary voyages of Admiral Cheng Ho, Singaporean artist Jason Wee first formed the skeletal of RUINS: Captain Log Entries on Days with No End during his residency at the Artspace Visual Arts Center in Sydney.


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