Follow Khadijah Mirzan and ILHAM Gallery in their quest for better art education
By ELIZABETH LOW for Lensa Seni The art ecosystem comprises many roles, many of which don’t draw the same public attention and recognition as artists …
The story behind Bihzhu’s new music video ‘Chendering’, written by Jimmy Boyle
By CHIN JIAN WEI Chendering is a song that was written by Boyle in 1943, nearly 80 years ago, but its timeless lyrics and gentle …
Fizah Rahim extols the virtues of being in an NFT community
By DANIAL FUAD Venturing into unknown territories is always scary, but it would be less so if you have a guiding hand to follow. The …
Lina Tan continues to champion the cause for creative women
Lina Tan shares her fight and challenges of more than 20 years in conveying a message of women empowerment
Malaysia’s natural wonders via Ammi Leong’s picture books
By NABILA AZLAN Picture book artist and art educator, Leong Yoke Mee aka Ammi Leong celebrates her 50th year (and her 17th as an artist) …
Bajau Laut traditional weaving featured alongside contemporary artworks at ATP10
Story and photos by YUSRA ZULKIFLI for Lensa Seni The tepo, a pandanus woven mat by the Bajau Laut, is currently being featured at the …
Pamela Tan delves into the digital world
By DANIAL FUAD NFT art comprises digital works sold on various platforms, something that really gained popularity among visual artists in the last couple of …
Shining the spotlight on sisterhood
By SETO KIT YAN It isn’t often that Malaysian actors get to sink their teeth into characters as notable as those of Tennessee Williams’ 1947 …
Rozana Mohamed’s hidden batik gem in Lebuh Aceh, Penang
By ATIKAH HANAFI for Lensa Seni Amidst the buzz of Penang’s Armenian Street and the many murals plastered on the walls of old buildings, a …
Welcome to the ‘Promised Land’ by Mayabayu
By SAMANTHA CHANG for Lensa Seni No stranger to the live music scene, Beverly Matujal was often seen under the dim lights of bar stages, …