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Artist's Pick #12: Nor Tijan Firdaus by ARTO Movement

on September 11, 2026

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Kalau Seni Tak Penting, Mengapa Kita Memerlukannya? oleh Hafiz Aiman

on September 02, 2026

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An Exhibition Does Not End When the Gallery Closes by Amir Amin

on August 10, 2026

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How Do You Understand an Artwork? by Amir Amin

on August 03, 2026

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ARTO OPEN 2026 | CALL FOR ENTRIES | PANGGILAN TERBUKA

ARTO OPEN 2026 CALL FOR ENTRIES | PANGGILAN TERBUKA ARTO OPEN 2026 invites artists from across Southeast Asia to submit their artworks for consideration in the 2026 edition of ARTO Open. The exhibition will be presented at Greydea Studio in October 2026. ARTO Open is an open-theme exhibition. There is no prescribed theme or conceptual direction. Artists are encouraged to submit works that reflect their individual artistic practices, ideas, perspectives, and experiences. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is ARTO Open 2026? ARTO Open is an open-theme group exhibition organised by ARTO Movement, bringing together artists from across Southeast Asia. For its 2026 edition, the exhibition will be presented at Greydea Studio in October 2026. Who can submit? Artists from across Southeast Asia are invited to submit their work. Is there a theme for the exhibition? No. ARTO Open 2026 is an open-theme exhibition. There are no restrictions on subject matter or conceptual approach. Artists ...

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...

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, ...

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