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.
Paying tribute to Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and his powerful anti-colonial literature People June 23, 2025 The 87-year old writer was one of the most outspoken, trenchant voices in the effort of writing against Africa's despotism and dictatorship.
Top creative highlights at Singapore International Festival of Art 2025 Culture June 18, 2025 Coinciding with the 60th year of the city-state’s independence, the two-week long event advanced the theme ‘More Than Ever’ in Bedok Town Square.
Kam Raslan brings back beloved character Dato' Hamid in the thrilling and whacky 'Malayan Spy' Culture May 27, 2025 Previously imagined in a compilation of short stories, the protagonist is now fully fleshed out in an evocative story packed with humour and historical detail.
Remembering the life and works of Peruvian author and Nobel prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa Culture May 26, 2025 The late writer inspired the Latin American literary boom with his versatile literary style, rooted in an unshakeable quest for human freedom.
Ibrahim Hussein's seminal painting "Pak Utih" cements his legacy in Malaysian art and history Culture April 27, 2025 The influential piece is now on display as part of Bank Negara Malaysia's ‘Ronda dan Kata’ exhibition.
