Dancing sisters carry on traditional Kuchipudi artform here in Malaysia
By ANN MARIE CHANDY Kuchipudi village – located in the southeastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh – is the birthplace of a centuries-old dance form …
X marks the spot this weekend at RexKL
By ANN MARIE CHANDY Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further than xKL at RexKL, which promises to offer an assemblage of …
Studio C weaves its craft into Hotel Art Fair
It is amazing how just yesterday it was a posh hotel suite, but after a magical touch of transformation by spectacular artisans, the hotel suite evolves into a cozy garden full of local crafts and tapestry just waiting for collectors and enthusiasts to grab them of the shelves.
Mengimbas 60 tahun pengembaraan Johari Salleh dalam dunia muzik tanah air
Oleh SHAFIQUE DANIAL JOHARI Maestro muzik tanah air, Dato’ Johari Salleh dilahirkan pada tahun 1932 di Geylang, Singapura dan merupakan cahaya mata kepada pasangan Mohd …
Bicara monolog dan gagasan seni Adlin Aman Ramlie
Oleh FAZRINA JASMIN Titik perubahan pemikiran kreatif dan kritis dalam dirinya bermula sejak zaman remaja. Masih segar dalam ingatannya sehingga sekarang – ketika itu buku …
Pusat pembuatan kraf kayu perlu diperbanyakkan demi memartabatkan industri kraf Malaysia
Oleh DANNY ADAM Seni ukiran kayu bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah untuk dilakukan kerana perlu melalui beberapa proses yang sangat rumit, teliti dan cermat bagi memastikan …
Creative economy moves forward boldly
By SHAFIQUE DANIAL JOHARI The 2021 Kuala Lumpur Creative Economy Forum (of KUL.CEF 2021) was packed with information and insights. Despite having to bear with …
Contemporary sculptor Anniketyni Madian shares how she stuck with her dreams
By NABILA AZLAN Anniketyni Madian’s sculptures are in a league of their own. Blocks of wood, put together with an array of different materials throughout …
Yayasan TM: Driving Malaysia’s digital future with creativity
By SHAFIQUE DANIAL JOHARI “Malaysia has a wealth of talent, creativity and innovation but it needs that due attention and support to grow further and …
Joseph Gonzales: Making a case for the arts
By SHAFIQUE DANIAL JOHARI Prof Dr. Joseph Gonzales is a proud Malaysian artist who is currently based in Hong Kong and has been teaching at …