Nicole Chang - Penang Monthly (Page 2)

Walking a Street of Art

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Last year, Think City collaborated with a private KL-based art gallery, ZART Gallery (led by Penang-born architect Zaini Zainul), in art-led place-making project Butterworth Art Walk (BAW), which attempts to integrate street art into heritage conservation.

by Nicole Chang

“Placemaking” Penang’s Public Art

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In recent years, Penang has become famous for its creative street art. The eclectic murals, sculptures and art installations definitely upgrade Penang’s...

by Nicole Chang

Penang Art Society – Doing Art with Open Arms

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Penang Art Society, established in 1953, is the oldest registered art society in the state, celebrating its 65th anniversary last August with an exhibition at the Penang State Art Gallery, where 160 pieces of art by its members went on display.

by Nicole Chang

A Peek into Penang’s Chinese Calligraphy Scene

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Lok Pin San.Chinese art took root in Penang generations ago, with artists from China interacting with local artists and art enthusiasts during their visit...

by Nicole Chang

Discourse on Sustainability and Indigeneity: PERA + FLORA + FAUNA 2022

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Photos by PORTPERA + FLORA + FAUNA (PFF) was one of eight “must-see” exhibitions held during the 59th International Art Exhibition of Venice Biennale, themed Th...

by Nicole Chang

Bringing the Arts into Neighbourhoods

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Photos courtesy of Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, Universiti Sains MalaysiaARTS IN THE Park is a community-engagement initiative centred around the Karpal...

by Nicole Chang

Blockchain and NFT Pump Up Malaysia’s Creative Industry

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BITCOIN HAS USHERED a tidal wave of decentralised digital currencies (also known as cryptocurrencies) that include Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Tezos (XTZ), Ca...

by Nicole Chang

Penang Potters Showcase Works Inspired by Life on the Island

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Dao Shang Shao島上焼: Earthly Investigations 2022 格物, a pottery art exhibition which has been delayed due to MCO since last July was finally held at Penang In...

by Nicole Chang

Are Local Graduates from Game-related Studies Primed to Perform on the Job?

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THE INCLINATION TO fixate on the learning of theories and concepts, instead of practical application, has been described as the loose cog in Malaysia’s otherwis...

by Nicole Chang

Time to Reinvest in Chinese Art

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Chinese ink painting was once a focus of Penang’s Chinese community, especially among groups passionate for Chinese arts and culture, during the 30s and 40s. That was when artists from China still came to Penang, nourishing and inspiring the place.

by Nicole Chang

Penang Gets Competitive as a Visual Arts Education Centre

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THE STUDY OF visual arts is not a popular major for Malaysian students pursuing tertiary education. In fact, it is safer to place one’s bet – and...

by Nicole Chang

Penang’s Creative Sector Struggles to Stay Afloat

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Hin Market is the place to be on weekends. Photo: Hin Bus DepotPOP-UP MARKETS are a viable platform for creative start-ups and their products. But when Co...

by Nicole Chang