Not one for science fiction, I first thought this ‘artist note’ was strange and humourous. Ko Jeu’s note is a free-write, thought exploration; somewhat comical on the… Read more “Sci-Non-Fi: Artist Ko Jeu and his Aliens”
Month: October 2012
Censor ship: Still in the Books
According to a few reliable sources, censorship still exists in Myanmar. Not surprisingly, authors must stil submit 10 copies to the Censorship Board before being given approval… Read more “Censor ship: Still in the Books”
The Thing About Politics…
When I began writing my Masters thesis almost 3 years ago, I told myself (and anyone who would listen) that I would not highlight the political undertones… Read more “The Thing About Politics…”
Aung Myint for Sale
When I first encountered U Aung Myint, it was clear that he was a highly respected and well-known individual on the arts, in Yangon and abroad. Everyone… Read more “Aung Myint for Sale”
Demo cracy and Social Justice
Just another evening out with friends. One theorist, one publisher, an artist, a journalist, and someone who works on agricultural practice and sustainability in Myanmar. Books are… Read more “Demo cracy and Social Justice”
Art and Life: The ‘Yadeya’
A few years ago, while researching my thesis, I learned about the ‘yadeya’ (written as is pronounced). Artists Tune Win Aung and Wah Nu were explaining one… Read more “Art and Life: The ‘Yadeya’”
A Post-Modern Text Festival
Poet Nyein Way: The Post-Modern Text Festival Friday, September 28th marked another brilliant, journalistic and performative conceptual literary festival. Nyein Way is a teacher, a father, a… Read more “A Post-Modern Text Festival”
Nyan Lin Htet: Theatre of the Disturbed
Theatre of the Disturbed is a an independent performance ensemble based in Yangon, Myanmar. It was founded in 2005 by Burmese theatre/performance artist Nyan Lin Htet and… Read more “Nyan Lin Htet: Theatre of the Disturbed”
Maung Day: Political Transition as Opportunity
An opportunity to reflect on & part with our self-censorship An opportunity to consciously engage our artwork socially, politically & experimentally An opportunity to expand our work… Read more “Maung Day: Political Transition as Opportunity”
Non-Grata Responds to Beyond Pressure
Nathalie Responds to Non-Grata *Non-Grata is an international Performance group with 40 members from Estonia, England, Korea, Quebec, Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Germany, USA, France, and Chile. The… Read more “Non-Grata Responds to Beyond Pressure”
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