Harta Space's 'A Third Eye' exhibition pays tribute to late multi-dimensional artist Askandar Unglehrt Culture August 23, 2025 The show revisits the creative legacy and unique visual language of the German-born, who was largely based in Penang for over 50 years.
Ombak Theatre’s Penang Puppet Festival 2025 is keeping the traditional performance art of 'potehi' alive Culture August 23, 2025 Now in its second year, the event is a diasporic gathering of performers of the traditional puppetry theatre.
'The Plantation Plot' explores the history and sociocultural impacts of homesteads on nation building Culture August 15, 2025 The collaborative exhibition between Ilham Gallery and Kadist Foundation collects more than 60 works from artists and collectives around Southeast Asia and the Americas.
Madam Toh Ai Hwa and her troupe are bringing Teochew opera and puppetry into the modern era Culture August 5, 2025 Toh, who has worked with the craft for over five decades now, returns to the stage with her troupe for a special tribute this Aug 6.
Lawyer Fahri Azzat’s 'Writ at Large' provides a witty yet insightful critique of the Malaysian legal world Culture August 5, 2025 Rather than serving as “entries”, the collection comprises small essays that delve into the “scope” of the law.
Lebanese choreographer Ali Chahrour draws from his country and family history in 'Told By My Mother' Culture July 23, 2025 The second in a quartet of works around the theme of love, the performance is an especially searing exploration of loss and longing.
'Objects of Desire: 10 Malaysian Short Stories in Translation' extends the boundaries of local literary experiences Culture July 22, 2025 The 'Mahua', defined as Malaysian Chinese writing, capture heavy themes of history and politics, but also allude to fantasy and the melancholy.
Yusof Ghani's 'Cenderawasih: Energy and Emotion' is inspired by the colourful birds of paradise People July 21, 2025 An encounter with the Papau New Guinea avian left an impression on the painter, serving as the catalyst for his latest collection.
Local artist Binti’s first solo exhibition 'Sesuatu yang Something' deftly traces the layers of self-discovery Culture July 8, 2025 Mononymic artist Binti applies yet another layer to the act (and art) of self-discovery.
A restaging of Jit Murad’s dark and surreal ‘Visits’ peels back the layers on its complex female characters Culture June 26, 2025 Part of a year-long celebration of the life and work of Jit Murad, the show is one of the playwright’s most surreal and mordantly dark pieces.
