Sculpturing Public Spaces
February 2020 Feature

Sculpturing Public Spaces

6 min read
To attract people to interact in public spaces, the first step has been to beautify them, and that is easily done through art. And taken as a whole, the intrusion of art into once unmanaged public spaces in Penang is the Penang Sculpture Trail.
by Pan Yi Chieh
Pan Yi Chieh
A New Dynamism Pervades the City’s Art Scene
February 2020 Feature

A New Dynamism Pervades the City’s Art Scene

5 min read
The visual art scene in Penang has for many decades now been nourished with various elements borrowed from local and neighbouring regions. In recent years, however, it has witnessed more dynamism, with the emergence of different art forms and their respective platforms.
by Pan Yi Chieh
Pan Yi Chieh
Old Buildings, New Life
January 2020 Feature

Old Buildings, New Life

5 min read
Buildings of great heritage value are found scattered across the state of Penang. Quite a few of them are restored though, albeit often repurposed for contemporary uses.
by Enzo Sim &  Julia Tan
Enzo Sim Julia Tan
The Bookman Who Embraced Penang
January 2015 Feature

The Bookman Who Embraced Penang

7 min read
Penang’s street of harmony – Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling – has a new place of worship, where joss sticks and prayer mats are exchanged for the mesmerising smell of freshly opened books. Most importantly, all ethnic groups are welcome.
by Marco Ferrarese
Marco Ferrarese
Seri Talks
September 2010 Feature

Seri Talks

4 min read
China has experienced annual growth of 10% in its gross domestic product (GDP) over the last 30 years, and is now standing at the front gate of the rich and powerful clubhouse. Will China’s strong economic growth allow it to successfully reach the rich man’s club?
by Agnes James &  Daniel Lee &  Selvarani Suppiah
Agnes James Daniel Lee Selvarani Suppiah