Witness Collection: The Struggles that Span the Creation of Astonishing Art

By Rachel Yeoh

March 2024 FOR ART'S SAKE
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Em Khanh by Trần Văn Cẩn (1910-94). This portrait was drawn in 1965, during the Vietnam War.
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THE BLAME GAME often takes off when multiple stakeholders are involved. Let’s look at Penang’s art industry. One time, I wrote about the media’s role in promoting the arts; I also talked about how the education system should instill love of the arts in children. Other times, I wished the government would be more proactive in funding the arts while believing that practitioners should try other means to make their craft more sustainable.Adrian Jones, through his Witness Collection, provides a...

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Rachel Yeoh

is a former journalist who traded her on-the-go job for a life behind the desk. For the sake of work-life balance, she participates in Penang's performing arts scene after hours.


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