Everyone’s A Critic - BOOMZOOMROOM

Art exhibition BOOMZOOMROOM is based on a research initiative called "Life of Z" by R+ of GDP Architects, which focuses on generational differences and specifically, Generation Z. Eight artists and five collectives were invited to access the research and create works around the theme of generationa…

Everyone’s A Critic - IQ.Rock

After previous successful stagings, IQ.Rock by Anomalist Production is back from a four-year hiatus, with its exploration of a young man growing up in a FELDA settlement, and how his relationship with his English teacher changes and opens up his perspective of the world. We speak with the play's le…

Everyone’s A Critic - Jalur Kita, Cerita Kita

With Jalur Kita, Cerita Kita, the Malaysian Composers Collective presents 14 specially commissioned works of music based on each of the 14 states of Malaysia, as a way to celebrate our country’s rich heritage through contemporary classical music. We speak with two of the composers involved.  I…

Everyone’s A Critic - Landscapes Between Before And After

Using a series of abstract mixed-media works, artist Blankmalaysia draws connections between memories, landscapes, and the interplay between the two, ranging from the colonial to modern day. We review the show, and talk about what it evoked for us. 

Everyone’s A Critic - Aansplaining

In his latest stand-up comedy act Aansplaning ("aan" is the Tamil word for "man"), Chennai-based Karthik Kumar interrogates masculinity and talks about not just acknowledging the privileges of his gender, but actively becoming an ally to women. We speak with him about the show, his journey to creat…

Everyone’s A Critic - HOMECUMMING

Stand-up comedian Hannan Azlan celebrates her return to the KL stage with a multi-faceted show that blends bawdy humour with personal observations. We speak with her about what to expect. 

Everyone’s A Critic - SHORT + SWEET Malaysia’s 15th Anniversary

Started in 2008, SHORT + SWEET Malaysia by the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre has staged 1,000 new works and showcased over 5,000 talents over its 15-year run. The latest iteration will be a two-week festival that features theatre, film, musicals, stand-up comedy, dance, and song. We speak wit…

Everyone’s A Critic - Projek 555

Projek 555 - Small Observations of an On-going Pandemic is an exhibition of everyday observations and reflections in the form of a mini visual diary, showing at Ilham Gallery in collaboration with the Malaysia Design Archive (the collection can also be accessed online here.) At the end of 2020, and…

Everyone’s A Critic - TU7OH

As the title indicates, TU7OH brings together seven Penang-based artists with varied backgrounds and artistic approaches, to each present a series of seven artworks, representing their interpretations of the number seven. We review the exhibition.  Image Source: Shankar Laxminarayan

Everyone’s A Critic - Teater Narapidana

A collaboration between SUARAM and a group of independent young creatives called HiMedia, Teater Narapidana is a play that highlights issues around incarceration and detention without trial. Inspired by real-life stories, the play aims to highlight the humanity of these prisoners while also raising…