When gigs hit the fan
By KELVYN YEANG for LENSA SENI We often read about a musician’s best shows and experiences. But what about the worst? Having terrible shows are …
The highs, lows and struggles of a grafitti artist
By MURGAN GOVINDASAMY for LENSA SENI In the past couple of years, public discourse on most topics, even in arts and culture has been dominated …
A great Malaysian movie that you may have missed
By TAN ENG JUN for LENSA SENI Jagat is a criminally unseen movie by the large populace that is probably one of the best Malaysian …
Could board games be the future of art and culture?
By TAN ENG JUN There is a lot to be said of the appreciation and promulgation of art, but really it often falls to nothing …
Tech and theatre: Presence in the present
By TAN ENG JUN for LENSA SENI The years 2020 and 2021 will always be remembered with a tinge of … annoyance. As the world …
Secrets behind the saree?
By MURGAN GOVINDASAMY for LENSA SENI What’s the secret behind a saree? What lies hidden between the endless pleats, what stories are embroidered in the …
When arts and entertainment go meta
By LEE XIN YING for LENSA SENI It is the year 2027. A Wednesday – April 14th to be exact. I am in the metaverse, having …
‘Bajautopia’ showcases students’ ideas for the future of Bajau Laut
Story and photos by YUSRA ZULKIFLI for LENSA SENI As you wander through the bookshelves of Kinokuniya in Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC), a striking …
What ails our local film industry?
By TAN ENG JUN for Lensa Seni If there is a country in South-East Asia that could be known for its memorable videos and films, …
An ode to the non-conformist and maverick Salleh Ben Joned
By ATIKAH HANAFI for LENSA SENI Sajak-Sajak Salleh/Poems Sacred and Profane is the title of Salleh Ben Joned’s first collection of poems, which includes poems …