The ancient art of lacquerware has enriched the cultural makeup of Burma/Myanmar for centuries. Today, hundreds of skilled artisans are trained in preserving this tradition. Black Elephant… Read more “Black Elephant Lacquer”
Kaung Su: Mercury Rising
Mercury Rising: Nature Strikes Back is a wake up call. Kaung Su references famous works to discuss a very serious topic – climate change, environmental decay, and… Read more “Kaung Su: Mercury Rising”
Phyoe Kyi: The White Cloth
Phyoe Kyi is a tremendously talented artist living and working in Taunggyi, Shan State, Myanmar. Not being based in Yangon means that his practice is less known… Read more “Phyoe Kyi: The White Cloth”
Being 365: Emily Phyo
UPDATE: Being 365 featured in Frieze magazine Critic’s Guide to Southeast Asia. Check out the link here! In a lengthy portrait series, artist Emily Phyo, a performance… Read more “Being 365: Emily Phyo”
THE SEGMENTS: Aung Myat Htay
Aung Myat Htay only uses straight and curved line in his series, The Segments. There are no other representations. Less is more. “In our lives, we live… Read more “THE SEGMENTS: Aung Myat Htay”
ROAR: UNLEASHED
Release of Artistic Rage (aka ROAR) is an artist collective including Wunna Aung, Bart, Chit Htut, and Micro. These four artists living and working in Yangon use… Read more “ROAR: UNLEASHED”
Hybrids: Thynn Lei Nwe
I am asked over and over why I paint hybrids. And to every questioner, I ask “Do you ever get tired of looking at the same person… Read more “Hybrids: Thynn Lei Nwe”
