Spring Fest 2024 energetically ushers in the new year
By CHIN JIAN WEI On Februrary 24 and 25, Spring Fest 2024 was held at Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC). This was a celebration of …
DPAC unveils their inaugural ‘Damansara Children Arts Festival’
By DANIAL FUAD It takes a village to raise a child and everyone in the community plays their significant roles in nurturing children. This year, …
Karwai Chan and CUURA Space have come together to connect hearts
On February 2, 2024, Malaysian online furniture retailer CUURA Space together with contemporary visual artist Karwai Chan hosted Creating Shared Connections, an art installation set …
Rise with the dragon at Kwai Chai Hong this Chinese New Year
By CHIN JIAN WEI Kwai Chai Hong, a mainstay of many people’s Chinatown visits, is known for their seasonal art installations, usually corresponding to Chinese …
Dhan Illiani Yusof’s ‘NIYAT’ (Intentions) may not be the same as yours
By NABILA AZLAN Presented as a Hanya Satu (Single) exhibit at the National Art Gallery from December 25, 2023 to February 19, 2024, NIYAT is …
Iridescent In His Element: Abdul Shakir
By NABILA AZLAN When asked about his beginnings in art – his reason to create and artistic presence – Abdul Shakir (32) flashes me a …
The British Council announces International Collaboration Grants supporting artistic projects between the UK and Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, 31 January 2024: The British Council is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for its International Collaboration Grants, a £1 million grant …
Adiguru CENDANA: Hairuddin Zakaria
By CHIN JIAN WEI Hairuddin Zakaria, better known as Wak Din, is a long-time practitioner of Kuda Kepang. Now in his late 60s, he has …
‘The Beekeeper’ is simple yet cathartic action cinema
By CHIN JIAN WEI The world can often be harsh. Bad things happen every day to good people and bad people don’t seem to suffer …
RAAQUU unveils 15 large-scale ceramic pieces at Zhan Art | Space
By DANIAL FUAD During the 16th century, Japan was in a chaotic state, with civil wars and social upheavals taking place almost continuously. So much …