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”
Category: Art Reviews
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”
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”
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”
Myanmar Contempo Photography in Pingyao, China
Shu Yang, a friend and artist/curator/critic (aren’t we all?) based in Beijing, recommended me to his friend Mr. Zhang to curate a Myanmar photography pavilion at the… Read more “Myanmar Contempo Photography in Pingyao, China”
3 Performances
A Commentary on the Happenings of 3 Performance Artists in a Yangon Mall BY HTOO LWIN MYO AND NATHALIE JOHNSTON It is time to celebrate the fervor… Read more “3 Performances”
Being (T)here Review
I went to an amazing performance by Chaw Ei Thein in NYC. Chaw Ei is an exiled Myanmar artist, making her own way in New York these… Read more “Being (T)here Review”
Reject – Catalog Essay for pLay
TRANSFER – REJECTED CATALOG ENTRY FOR OSAGE “pLAY” The major problem in the approach to art in Myanmar today is the presumption that the contemporary has not… Read more “Reject – Catalog Essay for pLay”
Aung Myint Takes on the Globe
View photos and full article here. Citizen of the World: Myanmar Artist Aung Myint Takes on the Globe By Nathalie Johnston Aung Myint looked comfortable among the… Read more “Aung Myint Takes on the Globe”
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