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, …
Izan Satrina on artpreneurship and unearthing Malaysian roots
By NABILA AZLAN For the last half decade, the arts and culture community has had a strong advocate on its side, always going the extra …
Their world is the stage: Voices from Penang’s emerging artists
By MIRIAM DEVAPRASANA for Lensa Seni Three emerging artists offer perspectives on personal and artistic growth. The One With Her Heart On Her Sleeves Charity …
Mandy Maung’s spin on Malaysian batik with a modern twist
By WILLIAM K.C. KEE Batik is an art form that represents Malaysia as a whole, regardless of economic status, social class or ethnicity. For Penang-based …
‘Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup’ in New York
By DANIAL FUAD Living and creating art in New York must sound like a dream to any artist. Who would not like to be surrounded …
Cult Creative wants to change the way Malaysian creatives connect
By SAMANTHA CHANG for Lensa Seni When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the creative industry, many professionals were set adrift by lay-offs and unemployment. The arts …
TinyPinc’s palate for mini adventures
By NABILA AZLAN We have such huge admiration for miniatures and the painstaking processes taken by artists to perfect the art. Don’t you think these …
Hanna Alkaf paves the way for Malaysian young adult fiction
By Jayson Ho Khin Wy for Lensa Seni Mention the subject of young adult fiction (or YA fiction), and one might instantly think of the …