#SembangSantaiARTO Episod 5 bersama Hazul Bakar

Malaysian 'CONTEMPORARY ART' Problems by Oshinobi お忍び

Nowadays, almost every fine artists and craftsmen in Malaysia uses the word 'contemporary art' to describe their artworks. Sure, 'contemporary' is a pretty sweet candy, like a fondant topping on top of a regular looking cake, used to attract possible buyers and admirers. Liam Gillick, an influential art critic accused the word for having an excessive usefulness. You can say that it is in the same category as strong words like 'organic' or 'premium'. A marketing ploy. But, what is 'contemporary art' anyway? Why is it becoming such a strong and popular word to advertise almost everything? And why our collective believe that contemporary art is facing many problems in Malaysia? First, let’s have a look at the linguistic meaning of that word. Artworks made by students of UiTM last year. In your opinion, which is more suitable to be given the classification of ‘contemporary art’? The Confusion in the Meaning of the Word In Oxford Dictionary, ...

You Suck! So You Should Stop Being An Artist by Khairul Ehsani Sapari

Yeah, you heard me. Think I’m joking? Nope. And no, I’m not just trying to get your attention. By the way, if you’re a successful artist, this article isn’t for you. I hate you. Go away. Now move along...… Still here? Alright, let me tell you why you should stop being an artist. Let's address the elephant in the room: as an artist, you suck. You're not exactly selling like nasi lemak. No matter how many paintings, sculptures, or prints you produce, they're just not flying off the walls. The occasional red dot on your artwork's nameplate might have felt like a victory, but let's face it, those moments were few and far between. So, what do you do? You keep pouring money into canvas, paint tubes, and brushes, convincing yourself it's an investment for the future. But in reality, your studio space is slowly turning into a dusty storage unit, filled with unsold creations that seem more like burdens than assets. And we're just talking about those random open-c...

Beyond the White Walls: The Palette Project and the Art of Process by Amir Amin

Truth be told, I miss visiting exhibitions that break away from the conventional format of paintings neatly hung on white walls. I have always been intrigued by the idea of showcasing the artist’s materials, processes, and workspace—the very essence of creation that often goes unseen. In fact, my own thesis focused more on the artist as a person rather than just the artworks they produce. So, when Danielle Lin, the curator of The Palette Project , approached me with this concept, I was both excited and thrilled. This exhibition isn’t just another display of finished masterpieces; it’s an invitation to step into the artist’s world. While this isn’t the first exhibition of its kind—one that comes to mind is the Hoessain Enas studio installation at Galeri Ilham—it is still a rarity in the Malaysian art scene. The fact that a young curator like Danielle is championing such an idea deserves recognition. Danielle Lin; the curator of The Palette Project I may be biased, as I am one of the 55 ...

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