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Front Row

Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don"t believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.

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30:53

The Pictures on Pudu Jail’s Walls

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2019/01/24

Pudu Jail was one of those places that captured our imagination, both for its actual historical value and for the usual tales that circulate about a prison and its inmates. “The Pudu Jail’s Graffiti” exhibition takes us inside the prison to literally give us a look at its wall, with its documentation of the drawings and etchings that the inmates had done on its walls over the years. The exhibition is the product of documentation done more than a decade ago by Dr K. Azril Ismail,

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31:14

In/Out After OCD

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2019/01/22

Last year, Lee Ching scored high with her directorial debut, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). She used her own ailments and the experiences they afford as the impetus to create that piece. She kicks off 2019 with In/Out which also deals with something personal to her. She says, “I have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. And because of Tourette’s, my executive function differs distinctly

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22:06

The Making of Malaysian Art

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2019/01/17

Malaysian artists Chuah Shu Ruei and Wong Xiang Yi are presenting a two-woman exhibition at Rimbun Dahan Gallery, called “You Belong to Night & Rojak Aesthetics”. Though very different in terms of their approach to artmaking, both are exploring ideas of what it means to make art not just Malaysian, but accessible. We speak to both artists about the works they are showing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The 6th Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival

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2019/01/17

The Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival has grown over the years to become an important aspect of the annual music calendar, especially when it comes to its emphasis on young musicians and students, with not only performances but music clinics and competitions too. This year is the sixth edition of the festival. We speak to pianist Tay Cher Siang, who is one of the festival organisers, and Sharon Chong, who is participating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:22

From Jean Genet's 'Maids' to Kakak

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2019/01/15

The actor, artistic director and winner of ADA Drama Awards, best actor in a leading role, shares on his creating and localising a French play ‘Maids’ by Jean Genet. He gives insights into his choices and changes--like the multilingual text, the reduction of the cast--and how such modifications shift the weight of the play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:55

A Copy of a Copy of a Copy

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2019/01/10

Editions in the visual arts refers to the reproduction of copies or replicas of artworks made from an original work. The valuation of editioned art works is subject to the number of original works; from the artist’s owned proof , to limited versus open editions, and the potential future reproduction of prints. But how does this concept apply in today’s digital world, where reproductions can be instantly made and shared? “Rethinking Editions” brings together 15 different

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13:25

Behind 1MCB

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2019/01/10

The 2018 Malaysian elections didn’t just give us a new government - it also sparked the formation of a fellowship of local comedians. Calling themselves the 1Malaysia Comedians Bureau (1MCB - get it?), the group aims to tackle almost every subject under the sun with an unapologetically Malaysian approach. We speak to Keren Bala Devan and Brian Tan, two of the group’s members, ahead of their debut stand-up comedy show, “1MCB - Raw and Unaudited”.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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Speak Easy S02E05: 10 Years of Spoken Word Poetry, A...

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2019/01/08

With the turn of the new year, spoken word poetry would have been in this country for more than a decade. From poetry slam and open mics to poetry collectives and print publications, join the past and present hosts of Speak Easy – who are themselves the pioneers of the scene in Klang Valley – as they reflect on the local spoken word poetry movement over the past ten years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In Conversation with an Artist Activist

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2019/01/03

During her fly-in fly-out visit to Kuala Lumpur, Dr Anita Ratnam managed to make time for an interview to tell about her cultural activism to help the arts thrive in her part of the woods. She points to the necessity of preserving culture and shares on the need for performing artists to be entrepreneurial and not wait for the government, politicians or even philanthropists to come to their aid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:50

2018 Arts Review: Theatre

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2018/12/31

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the ups and downs, the hits and misses, of the Malaysian arts over the past year. Here, we speak with creative producer Rosheen Fatima Mutalip, about the local theatre scene in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:37

2018 Arts Review: Dance

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2018/12/28

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the ups and downs, the hits and misses, of the Malaysian arts over the past year. Here, we speak with dance producer Bilqis Hijjas, about the local dance scene in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:37

2018 Arts Review: Music

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2018/12/27

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the ups and downs, the hits and misses, of the Malaysian arts over the past year. Here, we speak with BFM’s music director Ali Johan, about the local music scene in 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2018 Arts Review: Visual Arts

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2018/12/26

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the ups and downs, the hits and misses, of the Malaysian arts over the past year. Here, we speak with The Star’s culture editor Daryl Goh, and artist Ruby Subramaniam, about the local visual arts scene in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:43

Exhibiting Paralogical Machines

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2018/12/24

The curator who also has a work in this group exhibition, tells about the organizing ideas behind the show: why these artists have come together and what do their collective works question, explore and suggest. He shares on what new media adds to an artist’s ability to create and how these new works can challenge the viewer’s perception.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:34

Starting a ReformARTsi

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2018/12/21

The performing arts community in Kuala Lumpur has come together to form a new arts coalition called ReformARTsi, made up of over 60 different companies and practitioners from various genres. The initiative aims to work on reform and policy changes in the arts sector, and to position the arts as an essential component of the nation’s development. We speak with representatives of the coalition to hear more about their plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New Grant for the Arts

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2018/12/20

When it comes to the arts, funding is the essential aspect that never quite seems to be enough. Malaysia is no different, with most artsmakers relying on government or corporate funding to continue making work. A new arts and culture grant, the Hai-O Arts and Culture Grants, aims to support the creation of more local works, by giving out RM50,000 in total to various music, dance, theatre, film or visual arts projects. We speak with the Hai-O Foundation’s trustee Dr Chia Oai Peng, to learn

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26:42

Arts on the Move

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2018/12/20

One way of increasing the public’s engagement with the arts, is to bring it directly to them - and this is what the “Arts on the Move KL” initiative has been doing for the past two years. The programme, organised by Think City, stages a variety of performances and art installations at the Masjid Jamek LRT station every week, allowing thousands of commuters easy access to the arts. There is now a crowdfunding campaign to keep AOTM going, and we speak with Think City’s

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29:11

Tribute Play to Dato’ Syed Alwi

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2018/12/18

Our guests, who personally knew the playwright, the late National Laureate, Dato’ Syed Alwi, recount and share not only their stories and experiences learning from the man, but also about working on his plays with him. This interview is both a tribute to and in a small way, a documentation of what this playwright from Taiping has contributed to Malaysian theatre. Dato’ Syed Alwi wrote both in Malay and English.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:00

Painting with Spirit

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2018/12/17

Sivarajah Natarajan is known in Malaysia for his figurative artwork, with perhaps some of his most familiar paintings being his works featuring dancers. In his latest exhibition called Atma, he presents a series of mixed media works that explore past events, contemporary Malaysia, poetry, and the subconscious. We speak with Sivarajah about his inspirations and work process behind this series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:50

Watercolours of the World

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2018/12/17

The International Watercolour Society is an organisation that was set up to promote the art of watercolour. This year, the Malaysia chapter will be having the first Malaysia International Watercolor Biennale, which will feature works from watercolourists both local and around the world. We speak with the society’s Malaysia country head, Jansen Chow, and representatives, See Thoo Sin Fatt and Chiayee Lam, about the event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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