Tales of the Magellan-Elcano expedition of 1519 is often told through a Eurocentric lens. Ahmad Fuad Osman's Enrique de Malacca Memorial Project revisits the historic journey through the perspective of an enslaved Malay sailor and interpreter named Enrique de Malacca. We review the exhibition and discuss how it de-centres the Western gaze.    



Image source: Ahmad Fuad Osman/Ilham Gallery

Tales of the Magellan-Elcano expedition of 1519 is often told through a Eurocentric lens. Ahmad Fuad Osman's&nbsp;Enrique de Malacca Memorial Project revisits the historic journey through the perspective of an enslaved Malay sailor and interpreter named Enrique de Malacca. We review the exhibition and discuss how it de-centres the Western gaze.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Image source: Ahmad Fuad Osman/Ilham Gallery

Everyone's A Critic is our arts review show, where we discuss various works from the performing and visual arts scene, both local and international. Along with our guest reviewers, we critique these works and talk about what works, what doesn't, and generally, celebrate our love for the arts.

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