Saudi art museums ‘desperately needed,’ says curator

Saudi art museums ‘desperately needed,’ says curator

by | Feb 7, 2020 | Art, Culture

RIYADH: There is no doubt that the art scene in Saudi Arabia is taking off at last, with many artists finally feeling like their years of hard work are being recognized. With unprecedented support from government institutions like the Ministry of Culture, and private organizations like Art Jameel, Saudi artists are finally getting their moment in the spotlight.Saudi sculptor Talal Altukhaes is one of them. Apart from being known internationally for his work in sculpture, he is also a keen art collector who has organized and managed several art exhibitions both inside and outside the Kingdom.Af… (more…)

Will Oscar’s top prize signal a retreat with ‘1917,’ or an advance with ‘Parasite’?

Will Oscar’s top prize signal a retreat with ‘1917,’ or an advance with ‘Parasite’?

by | Feb 6, 2020 | Art, Entertainment

We look for meaning in our rituals, even if those rituals bank on money and voyeurism and self-promotion, and even if it’s simpler to say: It’s just a game. Or: It’s only a movie.The upcoming Academy Awards Sunday have a hell of an act to follow. The 92nd edition — in showbiz terms, that’s Betty White minus six years — arrives a week after the most recent Super Bowl, which handed the Kansas City Chiefs (that great Kansas institution, as our president tweeted initially after the game) its first championship in 50 years. An exciting game, all right, and if you factor in the Shakira/Jennifer Lope… (more…)

Waste not, want not

Waste not, want not

by | Feb 5, 2020 | Art

Creating a sustainable community is one of Sansiri’s objectives when building residential properties.Until Feb 9, the property developer is hosting various activities under the “Sansiri Shaping Neighborhoods” event, from 2pm to 9pm daily at The Line Phahon-Pradipat condominium, near BTS Saphan Khwai.Under the theme of “Nature x Arts x Sustainability”, the event coincides with Bangkok Design Week 2020, whose creative districts include Ari-Pradipat.Sansiri is a supporter of the Eats Meet Waste project, whose experimental streetfood-scape aims to address Thailand’s chronic food waste problem at a… (more…)

The Beauty of Abstract Art

The Beauty of Abstract Art

by | Jan 23, 2020 | Art, people

Written by Fabian Subash

 

My name is Fabian Subash Anthonysamy. 

I am 37 years old.

I am from Kuala Lumpur.

I am a fine artist and an upcoming one. 

I graduated in Visual and Digital Arts (Fine Arts) at Limkokwing University.

 

I have done 10 solo exhibitions and one group exhibition at various churches, such as:

  1. St. John’s Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur (16 December 2012)
  2. Church of Good Shepherd, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur (19 May 2013)
  3. Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Jalan Peel, Kuala Lumpur (4 August 2013)
  4. Church of St. Francis Xavier, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya (24 November 2013)
  5. St. Jude’s Church, Rawang (8 – 9 March 2014)
  6. Holy Family Church, Kajang (25 May 2014)
  7. Church of St. Anthony, Pudu, Kuala Lumpur (14 – 15 June 2014)
  8. St. Ignatius Church, Petaling Jaya (6 July 2014)
  9. Church of Visitation, Seremban (13 – 14 August 2016)
  10. Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur (16 – 17 June 2018)
  11. Group exhibition – Malaysian Fashion and Art Week 2018, White Box, Publika (19 – 25 November 2018) 

I exhibited my paintings in bazaars at various places such as Publika, e-Curve, The Curve, Amcorp Mall, Bangsar Shopping Centre and many more. I have also participated in the Christmas Bazaar for both American and British Associations of Malaysia. My paintings have been auctioned at the annual dinners of the Catholic Doctors Association of Malaysia and the Catholic Lawyers Association of Malaysia.

The purpose of my exhibitions is to promote abstract art to the public especially for the young children and young adults in Malaysia and across the globe. I know they should be exposed to this particular kind of art, henceforth becoming more creative and innovative. Abstract art is so rich in colour, shapes, lines composition, and depth. The things that you can learn from it are amazing and endless. There is no age limit to abstract art. It is so therapeutic for all ages because of the two most important elements: colour and style. These attract the audience. Abstract art is much easier to do in comparison to scenery and figurative paintings.

I want to help our youth pass their time productively rather than going out and wasting their money at clubs: drinking, mixing with the wrong company, and doing unnecessary things. This will expand their thinking and eventually will be a good habit for them to cultivate. From this, I know that they can also apply this knowledge in their daily lives – studies, work, or even sports. Nowadays, everything that we do needs us to be creative and innovative. Yes, of course theoretical information and knowledge is important, but only to a certain extent. Most importantly, it is using our common sense to reason out and perceive life by improvising, adapting and overcoming.

 

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