On 18 March 2013, I spoke to a small group at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, introducing yet another take on Performance art in… Read more “Homegrown: Performance Art”
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Gallery, Reading Room, Exhibition Space in Yangon, Myanmar
“Races” of Burma
I am currently reading Races of Burma, an ethnographical albeit insensitive look at over 100 ethnic groups in Burma, written by a British Colonial Army recruiting… Read more ““Races” of Burma”
No Country: Myanmar at the Guggenheim
My recently published article in The Myanmar Times was titled “Guggenheim plays it safe with Asian artists.” I did not choose the title and thought it… Read more “No Country: Myanmar at the Guggenheim”
Thuye’dan Village – February 2013
I took one month to reflect on my attendance at the Thuye’dan village event and I still cannot seem to put it into words, at least not… Read more “Thuye’dan Village – February 2013”
Let’s Talk About Teak
One third of all teak produced and cultivated in the world comes from Burma. It’s used to make boat decks, outdoor furniture, hardwood floors and countertops. It… Read more “Let’s Talk About Teak”
7000 Padauk – Support an Art Space in Burma
We want to invite our friends and artists we have met to literally be a part of this space, one way or another. So first we… Read more “7000 Padauk – Support an Art Space in Burma”
Rendezvous II Overdue
Southeast Asian graffiti artists join in Yangon for Rendezvous Part II – a graffiti show, live tagging event and symposium. Highlights include Escape Va’s talk on making… Read more “Rendezvous II Overdue”
March in the Land of the Freeish
There are far more posts which have not yet been hatched but I thought I would take a moment to share what I’ve been working on, in… Read more “March in the Land of the Freeish”
Lit Fest Digest
The organizers of the First Annual Irrawaddy Literary Festival managed with great aplomb the accomplishment of Myanmar’s first such celebration of uncensored, unbridled literary appreciation. No small… Read more “Lit Fest Digest”
Malaysia/Myanmar
Malaysia and Myanmar. Has a nice ring to it. While they do not share a border, they do have more than a few parallel histories, which… Read more “Malaysia/Myanmar”
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