A casual party with Yangon friends and strangers alike, celebrating artists San Naing, Thynn Lei Nwe, Lwin Oo Maung, and Aung Naing Soe and all the artists… Read more “SOFT LANDING”
Category: Authors at Myanmart
IN THE PRESS
We are thrilled to make our press debut on the Culture 360 website in an interview with David Fernandez. Check it out for more information on Myanm/art’s… Read more “IN THE PRESS”
Art in Trans lation
It has been many months since I’ve regularly posted, and I suppose that has everything to do with SO MANY art activities going on in Yangon. When… Read more “Art in Trans lation”
Myanmarket: The Value of Myanmar Art
Art valuation is nothing more than an estimate based on market functions in the arts. This includes provenance (who owned it), who collected it (museums and… Read more “Myanmarket: The Value of Myanmar Art”
Myanmar Painting, Why it Matters
Why Myanmar Painting Matters In writing this piece, I am also trying to convince myself of why it matters. For a few years now, I have been… Read more “Myanmar Painting, Why it Matters”
University of Arts and Culture – Yangon
National University of Arts and Culture – Yangon Est. 24 September 1993 I admit I have been pretty hard on this government-run school in the past. Established… Read more “University of Arts and Culture – Yangon”
China Myanmar Myanmar China
China Myanmar Myanmar China When describing performance art in China versus Myanmar, I’ve often stated that there is an enduring pain and violence examined in works by… Read more “China Myanmar Myanmar China”
Homegrown: Performance Art
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”
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”
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”