The key findings and analysis of artistic freedom in Malaysia from the Southeast Asia Artistic Freedom RADAR, 2023 – 2024. From Socks to Pork: How Everything Got Censored in Malaysia Introduction The tone was set in early 2023 by newly-elected Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in his pronouncement that the Malaysian government will “never recognise secularism, […]
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The key findings and analysis of artistic freedom in Malaysia from the Southeast Asian Arts Censorship Database Project, 2010 – 2022.
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The key findings and analysis of violations of artistic freedom in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and The Philippines from the Southeast Asian Arts Censorship Database Project, 2010-2022.
Artistic Freedom Report : Six Countries, 12 Years, 652 Violations Read More »
Zikri Rahman takes us on a short tour of the way that artists have used symbols of statehood to commemorate, challenge and expand the idea, and meaning of nationhood in Malaysia.
Translating the Sacred and the Profane Read More »
Mira Sharon remembers the artists and cultural workers from Malaysia we lost in 2022.
A bangsawan guru, a graffiti artist and an anthropologist who composed iconic rock songs Read More »
The arts ecosystems in many parts of Southeast Asia are under-resourced. In this environment, independent arts spaces provide invaluable opportunities and support to the wider community. Deborah Augustin interviews the people behind four arts spaces in Malaysia to learn more about their work and how they have survived in an evolving landscape.
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Azrin Fauzi mengulas “Two Lines in A Square”, persembahan yang dilancar di Taipei dan Kuala Lumpur dari dua perspektif berbeza.
Memori Menonton “Two Lines In a Square”: Penjara Bahasa dan Sang Tahanan Bebas Separa Read More »
Zikri Rahman menghuraikan tentang filem-filem yang ditapis secara tegas dan peluang yang terlepas akibat tindakan tersebut.
Yang Ditapis, Yang Terlepas Read More »
Faisal Tehrani’s ‘Ghaib’, a complex portrayal of family, agency and voice, contends that real emancipation is still elusive in our society.
Ghaib: Can the Unheard Speak? Read More »
In his latest exhibition, Jerome Kugan embraces his amorphous self and allows themes of religion, sexuality and nudity to intertwine ever so delicately.
Hurt Need Undo Live: A Mantra of Possibilities Read More »
It’s been more than six weeks since a video clip of a performance started circulating online in Malaysia. The ever widening fallout has just claimed its latest victim, with the lifetime ban on the co-owners of Crackhouse Comedy Club from owning business in Kuala Lumpur. Mira Sharon tracks the controversy through a timeline of key events – it’s a long ride, so buckle up.
Crackhouse Comedy Club: A Timeline of a Growing Controversy Read More »
Baik buku yang dilarang mahupun frasa yang tabu, dunia seni kita telah menyaksikan semuanya. Ikuti kuiz kami untuk mengetahui tentang penapisan seni di Malaysia!
Kuiz: Sejauh Manakah Pengetahuan Anda Tentang Penapisan Seni di Malaysia? Read More »
From banned publications to forbidden phrases, the arts has seen it all. Take our quiz, here to learn about arts censorship in Malaysia!
Quiz: How Much do you Know About Arts Censorship in Malaysia? Read More »
Veteran playwright Leow Puay Tin is intrigued by the methods used by a trio of young performance makers to sustain a 12-hour performance.
A Response to ‘Every Thought I’ve Ever Had: Contemplating the Origin of the Sun’ Read More »
The pioneering theatre company, founded and run by Afghan theatre maker and refugee, Saleh Sepas, is creating a practice that enriches the cultural landscape for all Malaysians.
Parastoo Theatre: Art, Refuge, Action Read More »
From technological frustrations to climate catastrophes to queer representation, the Ilham Art Show has it all. Mira Sharon untangles the pieces which prize on the themes of family, love and loss.
Ilham Art Show 2022: An Introspection Into What Was Read More »
Dalam dunia filem, terdapat pelbagai canggah dan cabang yang membuatkan filem tersebut menarik. Daniyal Kadir meluahkan perspektifnya tentang filem “Spilt Gravy” dengan tumpangan pendapat berkaitan penapisan filem.
Ke Mana Tumpahnya Tuah… Kalau Tidak Ke Hati Read More »
Daniyal Kadir is moved by the long awaited Jit Murad film, “Spilt Gravy” directed by Zahim Albakri.
Where Flows Blessings but to the Heart Read More »
A series of four seminars was presented by researchers behind Being and Becoming: Of Femininities in the Malay World Through 50 Images.
Being and Becoming: Of Femininities in the Malay World Through 50 Images (Seminars) Read More »
ArtsEquator interviews four artists whose works depict nature in different spectrums, at the upcoming Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022. Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 is just days away, with a diverse array of programmes, including at the intersections of art and nature. ArtsEquator speaks with four participating artists, each of whose works depict
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After years of waiting, Spilt Gravy Ke Mana Tumpahnya Kuah hits the screens in Malaysia on 9th June. We speak to Datuk Zahim Albakri (director/co-screenwriter) and June Tan (co-screenwriter) on what it took for the film, adapted from a play, to reach this moment. One privilege of being an artist is the experience of creating
In the next segment of our 10 Things You Should Know series, researchers Faisal Nordin and Muhammad Jailani Abu Talib compile a string of riveting facts about the Southeast Asian cultural form, Silat. This series on Malay cultural forms and traditions is commissioned by Wisma Geylang Serai. 10 Things You Should Know comprises short animated
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Some advertisements are works of art. These contain well-told stories, interesting characters, and meaningful insights, while making a marketing message go down that much more smoothly. Mira Sharon recommends 5 advertisements you can watch to learn more about what makes us Southeast Asians tick. To tell stories is a beautiful act, and advertisements are an
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Eddie Wong writes of the various spectres around the riots of May 13 1969 that continue to haunt the Malaysian psyche till today. He conjures up new ways of thinking of ghosts and their connections with the living, and pays tribute to those who continue to contribute to the much-needed conversation around this topic. This
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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 is just around the corner, with a slate of offerings that are as multidisciplinary, dreamy and mind-bending as they are spectacular and thought provoking. ArtsEquator recommends 8 shows to catch. SIFA 2022 takes place from 20 May to 5 June 2022. With the much anticipated upcoming edition of the
8 Picks from the Dreamy, Mind-Bending SIFA 2022 Read More »
In March 2020, we spoke to 10 arts and culture workers from across Southeast Asia, in a bid to capture the sentiments on the ground as it shifted during the early days of the pandemic. Now two years later, we revisit the same artists to see what has changed, and what has stayed the same.
COVID-19 and the Arts in Southeast Asia – 2 years on Read More »
Shahrul Mizad Ashari berkongsi luahan tentang Tokoh Seniman Negara, Rahman B, seniman bangsawan ikonik yang meninggal dunia pada 2 Mac 2022. “Jadi, Cikgu rasa Bangsawan ni sebenarnya…,” kata-kata ini tidak akan kedengaran lagi setiap kali memulakan bicara. Kata-kata seorang adiguru Bangsawan, setiap kali bermula kelas praktikal di dalam Studio Tari Utama di Akademi Seni Budaya
Dalam kenangan: Rahman B. Read More »
Once dubbed the Hollywood of Southeast Asia, Singapore has a rich and proud place in Southeast Asia’s cinema history. Films as a medium and art form have always possessed great potential to convey crucial messages and influence the cultural zeitgeist of their times. Take a look at today’s pop culture and how Hollywood and its
Exploring The End Of The Golden Era Of Singapore Cinema Read More »
In examining the legacy of the late, celebrated Malaysian playwright Jit Murad, Fasyali Fadzly identifies the shoulders that Jit stood on, and the way his works, in turn, provide pathways for future theatre makers. Even though I am a Malaysian theatre practitioner, I am not friends with Jit Murad. We are divided by differing practices,
Jit Murad: Your Imagination Will Make Us Smile Read More »
Walaupun saya bergiat di dalam bidang teater di Malaysia, saya bukan kawan Jit Murad. Perbezaan praktis, latar belakang dan generasi menjadi jurang antara kami. Mungkin beliau juga tidak mengenali saya. Mungkin. Banyak perbezaan antara kami dan mungkin inilah yang menjadikan peluang untuk kami bertembung di lapangan yang sama, tipis. Melihat rakan-rakan seniman yang lain menceritakan
Jit Murad: Imaginasimu Akan Buat Kami Tersenyum Read More »
