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When the sea remembers

When the sea remembers

IF YOU were inclined towards superstition, the numbers surrounding the Penang ferry terminal tragedy of 1988 and KF Choy’s exhibition revisiting it 38 years later would be intriguing. The disaster struck at 4.40 pm on July 31, a date whose digits add up to four, a number popularly
Carolyn Khor 03 Nov 2026
Facets of Lee Eng Beng

Facets of Lee Eng Beng

Facets of LEB follows the artistic journey of Lee Eng Beng, a Penang artist who has always been fascinated by people, places, and the rhythms of daily life. Early on, watercolour masters like Tan Choon Ghee, Koay Shao Peng, and Dong Kingman influenced him. He also found unexpected inspiration in
Lim Siang Jin 29 Oct 2026
Stephen Menon’s journey into cryptic symbolism

Stephen Menon’s journey into cryptic symbolism

By Anansa Jacob and Kenneth Ang FOR STEPHEN MENON, art has never been simply about reproducing what he sees. His early fascination with drawing and portraiture began with close observation – watching artists work at Taman Kerang in Kuantan and later studying the human figure in art college. Over time, however,
Anansa Jacob, Kenneth 25 Sep 2026
Stephen Menon: From artist to mentor

Stephen Menon: From artist to mentor

By Anansa Jacob and Kenneth Ang THROUGHOUT his decades-long career, Stephen Menon’s contribution to Malaysian contemporary art has extended far beyond the studio. While his achievements as a painter and printmaker are well documented, his legacy is equally defined by his role as a mentor, educator, and art
Anansa Jacob, Kenneth 24 Sep 2026

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