Re-thinking what’s ‘artistic’: how is it possible we’re producing art students who haven’t heard of George Lucas, Peter Jackson or James Cameron?

Penang-based photographer Ismail Hashim has created some of the most memorable images in Malaysian art. This essay takes an in-depth look at his work.

SIR ROY CALNE Looking to See A solo exhibition tracing works over the last decade. Sir Roy Calne (b. 1930 UK)  – Award winning surgeon and artist, will open his fourth solo exhibition at SGFA with a collection of works that spans over a decade. The exhibition pays tribute to this artist who continues to […]

Pameran Tunggal ANGGAR PRASETYO “TEXTURE | STRUCTURE” Penulis: Hardiman Pameran berlangsung 14 Februari s/d 14 Maret, 2011 Pembukaan pada Senin, 14 Februari 2011, pukul 19.30 WIB Dibuka oleh: Enin Supriyanto Tembi Contemporary Jl. Parangtritis Km 8,5 Tembi, Timbulharjo, Sewon, Bantul Yogyakarta 55816 Tekstur adalah sifat khas suatu permukaan sebuah bentuk. Dan, struktur bermakna sebagai cara […]

Penang-based photographer Ismail Hashim has created some of the most memorable images in Malaysian art. This essay takes an in-depth look at his work.

Runway: A solo exhibition by Chow Chin Chuan “There are two ways of thinking about painting, how not to do it and how to do it; how to do it — with much drawing and little colour; how not to do it — with much colour and little drawing.” It was a statement made by […]

FAIZAL SIDIK’S Sublime Weaves exhibition opens at Leonard’s in Bangsar on February 7th and is on display until the 28th. For more information please contact stag@tm.net.my or +603 7958 2175 Website: http://www.shaliniganendra.com/

House of MATAHATI (HOM) is presenting an exhibition entitled “Vertical Horizontal Exhibition”, opening on 01st February 2011, until 12th February 2011. The exhibition is a spiritual successor to HOM’s previous exhibition, “A Metre Perspective”. It features a set theme of dimensions for works, but orientations are decided by the artists. Previous exhibition requires artist to […]

SHALINI GANENDRA FINE ART is delighted to invite you and friends to Opening Cocktails for LOOKING TO SEE a retrospective exhibition of works by SIR ROY CALNE @ the new premises of SGFA, Gallery Residence RSVP by Feb. 21 Gallery Public hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 7pm Public holidays and other times by appointment […]

Bentuk sastera baru: bila kali terakhir anda membaca sebuah ‘faksyen’ (perhatian: bukan ‘fiksyen’ ye!)? Bacalah karya penulisan Uthaya!

“If you are not producing work, any reason you might give for not doing work is an excuse.”

Wishing all our dear readers a very happy and prosperous Chinese New Year! We’ll be back next week. Here’s our angpau to you in words and pictures.

Your vote is needed! SENI untuk AIDS is an online photography competition to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. Help pick the winners from 15 finalists.

You’ve read the review, now watch the video! Join Rahmat & Poodien as they tour the exhibition in a piece of moving art. It doesn’t get artier than this.

Bakat Muda Sezaman has always gotten the art scene heated up, with plenty of bitching and healthy (plus unhealthy) debate surrounding the exhibition, artists and winners.