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Author Archives: Elena Owyong

The White Building in Phnom Penh, labeled a slum by the government, is being demolished. Photo: Lim Sokchanlina
Posted inAT Finance, Cambodia, Japan, Malaysia, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia

Farewell to the White Building

by Elena Owyong July 22, 2017February 18, 2020

For Kavich Neang, the White Building in Phnom Penh is more than a symbol of Cambodia’s past after gaining independence and before the Khmer Rouge took over. It was also his home for more than 20 years. “My parents moved there in the 1980s and I was born and raised there,” Kavich Neang said in […]

Song of a Manhattan Suicide Addict. This video installation shows the artist singing an original song about her experience dealing with depression. A moving sequence of artworks forms the backdrop. Taking its title from Kusama’s acclaimed debut novel, published in 1978, this work provides an insight into her worldview and drive to create art.
Collection of the Artist. ©YAYOI KUSAMA. Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/Singapore, David Zwirner, New York
Posted inAT Finance, European Union, Japan, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Asia, World

Connecting the dots: a peek into the heart of Yayoi Kusama

by Elena Owyong July 22, 2017February 18, 2020
A scene from Li Dun's musical Mama, Love Me Once Again. Photo: Li Dun
Posted inAT Finance, Beijing, China, European Union, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Shanghai, Singapore, Taiwan, World

Passion for musicals inspires Li Dun to put China center stage

by Elena Owyong June 25, 2017February 18, 2020
Prenjak by Wregas Bhanuteja. Photo: Wregas Bhanuteja
Posted inAT Finance, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Singapore

Wregas Bhanuteja views quality as next novelty for cinema audiences

by Elena Owyong June 13, 2017February 18, 2020
Karen Tan is co-founder of Singapore's The Projector. Photo: The Projector
Posted inAT Finance, Singapore

Portrait of an art house darling: Singapore’s champion of indie film

by Elena Owyong June 11, 2017February 18, 2020
A restored print of Love and Duty, starring Chinese actress Ruan Lingyu, is one of the highlights of this year’s festival. Photo: SCFF
Posted inAT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Northeast Asia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Five to watch at the Singapore Chinese Film Festival

by Elena Owyong April 27, 2017February 18, 2020
Paper House, a Singaporean short by Ler Jiyuan, explores the dynamics of a family set against the backdrop of a traditional Chinese funeral. Photo: SCFF
Posted inAT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, World

Singapore serves up feast of pan-regional Chinese cinema

by Elena Owyong April 25, 2017February 18, 2020
Director Derrick Lui says he was more passionate about music than movies when he was growing up. Photo: Derrick Lui
Posted inAT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Middle East, Singapore, Taiwan, World

Up close with ‘accidental’ filmmaker Derrick Lui

by Elena Owyong April 2, 2017February 18, 2020

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