How martial arts empower Malaysian kids with Down syndrome
Joyce Teoh Lay Bee, 55, is determined to equip her daughter, Sabrina Teoh Weber, 16, who has Down syndrome, with the skills to protect herself in any situation. Knowing her…
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This South Korean calligrapher also has an entrepreneurial spirit
As peculiar as hLee Sang-hyun's start was in the writing arts, his journey to establish himself as an artist in the field was far from that of a typical calligrapher, quietly…
80-year-old legacy of making traditional Southeast Asian hat continued by elderly Malaysian man
He’s an old hand at making songkok, having inherited a family business which began about 80 years ago. This also means that the weeks leading to Hari Raya will be a hectic time…
Vania Gracia: Melding Irish and Indonesian cultural icons
Vania already had a deep passion for batik and was studying how to create batik motifs in a program set up by ITB aimed at supporting the batik industry in Pangandaran, when she…
Cambodia’s Apsara Granny 2.0: Aging with honour, wrinkles with pride
Building on the success of last year’s Apsara Grannies project, creative collective “Feel The Warmth” has unveiled Apsara Granny 2.0, an initiative celebrating the…
Multifaceted works show Chinese writer-painter’s novel ideas
With no formal training, artist captures Shanghai lives in his stories and illustrations, blending realism with a bit of absurdity.
A toast to the talent of Filipina artists: Art exhibits this Women’s History Month
Beyond all-women exhibits, numerous standout shows are currently running across the Philippines. At West Gallery, Patrick de Veyra presents gestural works that blend printed…
Shepherds of Nepal’s Rukum: Weaving tradition into modernity
Traditional handmade woollen goods struggle to find buyers, with modern factory-made clothes and cheaper alternatives flooding the market.
Vietnamese man makes cool gifts made from recycled coffee ground
Vietnam consumes a great deal of coffee, so naturally there are lots of coffee ground that ends up being thrown away. Nguyen Tan Loc has been recycling these abundant materials to…
Giant cat unveiled at new museum in Japan
The museum focuses on an interactive experience as its visitors encounter the art works in nature. On opening day, visitors, including families, arrived on an artificial island…