Arts and Technologies in ASEAN: Interconnected Parts

 Lead Brunei researcher for “Mapping Creative Technology in ASEAN”, a research project by Creative Friction LTD.

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The arts and technologies ecosystem in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is shaped by tradition, modernity, and a drive for prosperity. It has evolved significantly over the past decade, as marked by the expansion of social media platforms, immersive experiences and artificial intelligence. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated a shift to hybrid and digital-first approaches in the arts, with a focus on upskilling and new livelihood opportunities for creative professionals. Artists are pushing practices by using technologies in lighting, 3D, sensors, sound production and others.

Contoh – Mari Bercerita


Contoh ‘Mari Bercerita’

Join for a journey of artistic expression with the works of Yasmin Jaidin, Faiq Airudin, Suzi Sitai, Elroy Ramantan, and Amir Noor.

Sahabat Hati…Selamat Pagi, 2021




A majority of communication among family, friends and work has indefinitelymoved online. Whatsapp – the Facebook owned platform dominates public discourse and remains pivotal in everyday life. From making plans with friends, keeping in contact with relatives to higher level decision making, Whatsapp groups are fundamental to being a citizen in modern society.

A mainstay of this are ‘Good morning’ or ‘Selamat Pagi’ graphics. While the lines between professional and personal are increasingly blurred due to ease of access through Whatsapp, ‘Selamat Pagi’ graphics are an attempt at authenticity in a form of communication that is expecting more and more from us. 

Mihir – On Explanation and Art. Initial thoughts

After visiting the Andy Warhol’s solo show at the Stable Gallery in 1964 Arthur Danto famously declared it was “the end of western art”. It was such a shock for him to see such work in a gallery. I heard him talk in London over 10 years ago. He was an eminent Warhol academic and during the talk shared the moment he came across Brillo box sculptures by Andy Warhol. 

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