by Simon Soon

On Malaysia Emerging Artists Award (MEA): I’m not necessarily a fan of art competition, but the kind of media attention, spectacle and drama that surround an art award (the stuff that art purists would balk at) form the appealing recipe for creating the much needed buzz and encouragement to introduce new comers into the heady, treacherous yet occasionally rewarding art life.

by ARTERI

Join us on 17 October 2009 (2PM til late, Saturday) for a fun-filled family day – THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE

by ARTERI

House of Matahati (HOM) artist residency programme is now open for application. Started in 2008 as a studio mentorship programme by the MATAHATI boys, the residency has since become a significant stepping stone, where regular guidance from Malaysia’s prominent art stars have helped shape the direction and career of our artistic fledglings.

by Patricia Lajumin

Theatre lovers rejoice!!! The Actors Studio (TAS) is BACK. Six months since its last curtain call at Bangsar Shopping Complex, the company returns to show business in downtown KL, crowning the newly renovated Lot 10 Shopping Centre. We take a sneak peak at its new dig.

by ARTERI

There’s little point in arguing about it really. Working with only the best, we can’t be anything else but too pleased and delighted to present to you The Best Art Show in the Univers.

by ARTERI

A selected screening of Emil Goh’s videos and documentation of his work will be on view during the day on 30 September from 11am at 19, Jalan Berangan. All are welcome.

by ARTERI

The art life that usually comes to a grinding halt during the fasting month of Ramadhan is once again gaining momentum in the coming week. Weeeeeeee!!!!!!

by ARTERI

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS to take part in Suitcase of Stuff @ Art Expo Malaysia, 19 – 23 November 2009

Submit a suitcase filled with as little or as many artist objects, drawings and mementos to entertain, confuse and tempt viewers to take home some of your baggage!

by Beverly Yong

Passage: Emil Goh, 1966 – 2009

Emil was a super-connector of people and ideas with an unstinting enthusiasm for contemporary art and urban culture. For someone looking in, Emil’s life seemed to be very much about making things happen, and his work about watching things happen, seeing them come together.

by ARTERI

Goings-on is our new weekly newsletter to be updated on Sunday/Monday letting our readers in on art events around town or abroad in the coming week.

by ARTERI

We now have our own office space in MERAH! And it’s located in the leafy suburb of PJ. While we busy ourselves with the move, here’s a photo gallery of MERAH – a new artist studio/workspace/farm/hangout in Seksyen 17.

by Alex Yong

Tony Twigg’s Vib ra fon: Solo Exhibition @ Galeri Taksu

The exhibition opening of former Rimbun Dahan resident artist Tony Twigg. The event also launched a 94-page full colour book on the artist’s work, published by www.slot.net.au with the assistance of the Australia-Malaysia Institute.

by Alex Yong

CHAI House official opening: 15 Aug 2009

The opening of CHAI House was a great event, graced by the presence of YB Deputy Minister of Space and Tourism. Now CHAI is government approved. Alhamdulillah! Enjoy some scenes from the evening.

by ARTERI

Calling all creatives: The 48 Hour Inclusive Design Challenge returns this October to the stunning and thrilling city of Seoul, Korea. The British Council are scouting for 2 young, talented and passionate designers to participate in this year’s challenge taking place 12 – 14 Oct 2009.

by ARTERI

David Pledger, who is currently on a residency programme in Instant Cafe’s spanking new art space, CHAI, will be holding 2 evenings of public talks.