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Drink and Paint from the Same Cup of Coffee
September 9, 2025, 8 World
Have you ever thought about using rich, aromatic coffee for painting? News anchor Wang Zheng learns the art of coffee painting from disabled artist Abraham Koh. This facilitated workshop marks a turning point in his career. Following graduation from LASALLE College of the Arts, Abraham continued professional development with ART:DIS…
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Chasing Light in a Silent World: A Deaf Photographer Communicates with her Lens
August 9, 2025, Lianhe Zaobao
Isabelle Lim, a 32-year-old full-time photographer, was born without pierced ears, and her world was deathly silent. She originally wanted to be an accountant, as it would mean minimal interaction with others, but photography unexpectedly sparked her creativity, allowing her existence to be heard and seen. Isabelle has spent the…
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Inclusive performances embrace differences regardless of barriers
April 28, 2025, Lianhe Zaobao
What does an inclusive performance mean? When we watch this kind of performance, do we want to see a brave, heroic narrative, or are we watching through a lens of compassion? With the art world increasingly embracing diversity, bringing performers and audiences with different needs into the art space, it…
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Imagination unleashed in joint exhibition by four artists with disabilities
January 24, 2025, Lianhe Zaobao
After graduating from Nanyang Polytechnic with her classmates, 23-year-old Amelia Tan felt that the road ahead was uncertain. She used a triptych The Robin’s Song to convey her anxieties on the next leg in her life. In an interview, she said the first painting Guide Me Through The Dark conveyed…