Claim made by the title of the show at Singapore Art Museum. One Thai exhibit and then a Southeast Asian show, with the likes of Rich Streitmatter-Tran… Read more “Southeast Asian Art Now”
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Gallery, Reading Room, Exhibition Space in Yangon, Myanmar
Indonesian Street Art Database
Last week, I was in Jakarta and had the pleasure of meeting Andi Rharharha, an Indonesian artist and activist. We met through a contact in Yangon and… Read more “Indonesian Street Art Database”
The Scars of Burma
4 November 2012 Artist Nyein Chan Su, artist and owner of Studio Square Contemporary Works Gallery in Yangon, likes to post event announcements on Facebook. Even if… Read more “The Scars of Burma”
Graffiti Speaks
Not meant to be a review or an analytical post, let’s call this a ‘shout-out.’ A shout-out to all the graffiti artists working hard to tag the… Read more “Graffiti Speaks”
Sci-Non-Fi: Artist Ko Jeu and his Aliens
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”
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’”
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