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‘Lanna’ opens officially with the launch of 134-page e-Catalogue

‘Lanna’ opens officially with the launch of 134-page e-Catalogue

Lahore, 3.30pm, May 24, 2025: O Art Space officially launched the online exhibition, Lanna, a striking body of contemporary photographic work. To mark the occasion, a 134-page e-Catalogue was released and shared with the exhibition’s community along with the following statement: WE ARE thrilled to present Lanna, the

‘Lanna’ the online show: View and read all the 20 parts

‘Lanna’ the online show: View and read all the 20 parts

THE FOLLOWING provide viewers with all the background information on the exhibition. It will be updated throughout the show to bring you the latest posts. There are 20 parts in all: Introduction: Land of contrasts and connections (click here to read) Foreword by Wattana Wattanapun (click here) My journeys to

Concept and programme for ‘Lanna’, my third solo: An international online exhibition on contemporary photography

Concept and programme for ‘Lanna’, my third solo: An international online exhibition on contemporary photography

THIS “LANNA” show is another completely different experience for me. It was created in close consultation with my curator Stephen Menon who has a wealth of experience in putting together exhibitions — in Malaysia and abroad. On my part, in addition to my art, I threw in my experience as a

Miroesque?

Miroesque?

SOMEONE asked me if I was influenced by Joan Miró. I said he was one of my favourite artists: Many of his forms are abstract and playful; he used bold, primary colours; there are surreal, dreamlike elements in his pieces; and whimsical lines and organic shapes form a major part

The Stoic, the Absurd and the Whimsy

The Stoic, the Absurd and the Whimsy

AS I HAVE mentioned, I enjoy the whimsical (read here on “Whimsical Why Not” and here). In art, it manifests as forms like the surrealist portraits in this project. There was no grand intent at the start—just a quick sketch of abstract facial features within a 1:3 rectangle

Sharini's 'We need to Talk' underscores art as language

Sharini's 'We need to Talk' underscores art as language

SHARINI YOGI’S “We need to talk” is a powerful exhibition. Its catalogue captures its essence beautifully, through both images and words—an artist reaching out to us, speaking at a profound emotional level through her work. Sharini’s art can be explored through four key dimensions: (1) It confronts

ArtVoice opens another international corridor

ArtVoice opens another international corridor

STEPHEN MENON is a dreamer. He is also a pragmatic and committed visionary, turning aspirations into reality with steadfastness. Not satisfied with being an artist, curator and mentor of note in Malaysia, he aspired to go international too. As an individual artist, he is being invited every year to showcase