Malaysia has a wealth of talented artists who have yet to get their break, so if you’ve been thinking about getting local, affordable artworks for your home or office, here’s your chance as Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery is bringing back the 4th edition of the Art…

Beneath Kuala Lumpur’s façade of busy highways, bustling streets and soaring skyscrapers lies a sanctuary for artists and art enthusiasts. While, once, the best works of art were confined to the realm of high-end galleries and homes of the affluent, rapid gentrification of KL in recent years has…

These days, appreciating art isn’t exclusive to collectors, artists or high society. People from all walks of life have begun to appreciate art for its sheer magnificence and beauty, and how it has helped shape culture, revolutionise countries, create movements and sway the hearts of many. We bet…

Just how much do the Indonesians love their Indomie? Enough to inspire a pair of custom-made Nike Air Jordans, apparently. Singapore-based Indonesian designer @mr.s.custom kicked up a buzz on social media recently when he posted pictures of a pair of custom-made sneakers inspired by this unofficial national food…

We all know that the Far East has always been a source of fascination and exoticism for the West – as evidenced by Asia’s constant colonialism throughout its history, and our own history books! Paintings and writings of its culture, beauty as well as architecture has always been…

Planning a visit to one of the most dazzling light shows on the planet? Check out our handy Vivid Sydney survival guide here. What is Vivid Sydney? It’s only one of the most fabulous light installations and music events in this great city Down Under! Incredible 3D projection…

After a life-changing accident that left her hand paralysed, Fern Chua began painting and practising batik as part of the healing process. Captivated by the art form itself, she started experimenting by assembling garments out of loose pieces of fabric, and created prints and silhouettes that launched her…

Travelling to Malaysia from Taiwan, let alone eventually settling in here, was never something that Silver Yang had in mind. To her, Malaysia was just “One of the countries in Southeast Asia, that’s it!” But that’s just the thing about Malaysia, right? You never know what you’re going…

Meet Eddie Putera Noordin. A mysterious, eccentric man who lives on four acres of land in a remote area, away from the city (we don’t know where exactly and that just adds so much more to this mysterious air, TBH). Eddie doesn’t sleep much, cooks his own meals…

This article originally appeared on the April 2019 issue of Travel360 India edition. The illustrations and texts have been taken from the book CoastLine (published by R & J Resource Communications Pvt. Ltd), with permission from the illustrator. WORDS Paul Fernandes and Chicku Jayadeva FEATURED IMAGE Paul Fernandes…