Though I wasn’t able to go to the Asia-Africa Conference Museum (otherwise known as the Bandung Conference) my partner Tim made it and took pictures for… Read more “Burma, Bandung and the Subaltern”
Category: Opinion and Observation
Southeast Asian Art Now
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”
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’”
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”
Body Reports 2 Review
Published on http://www.arterimalaysia.com Body Reports 2 – August 2010 By Nathalie Johnston Poetry. Performance. Performing with poetic voice. Poeticizing a performance installation. Installing a frame of mind… Read more “Body Reports 2 Review”
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