Ensemble Koschka, a chamber classical music ensemble was formed in 2008 by Jascha Yasufumi Shimano, former Music Director-Conductor of the Penang State Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. Since it’s beginning, Ensemble Koschka has performed numerous concerts in Penang with the goal of promoting the local classical music scene. The ensemble has also been on tour to… Read more »
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Hin Bus Depot Art Centre – Open Gate
OPEN GATE, an ever-changing exhibitionʼ is the first exhibition presented in tandem with ʻAsian Sounds Researchʼ, a component of ʻENSEMBLES ASIA’ project by the Japan Foundation Asia Center. The exhibition will be held from the 6th till 21st June 2015 at Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. During the entire duration of the exhibition, two Japanese… Read more »
“Orthodox & Paradox” First Release
A new local clothing brand, “Orthodox & Paradox”, is established by a group of young blood from Penang, joining the big family in local apparel brands. They said: “Many things in life were supposed to be done in the orthodox way, however, we have been doing it in a paradox way without noticing.” Orthodox &… Read more »
Psycho – Invisible
Although new, Psycho is going strong and has now followed up with a new tee shirt named ‘Invisible’. The brand decided to go against the regular and attempted a “white on white” design in their latest release. According to Psycho, white is considered as transparent in pigment that’s where the concept ‘invisible’ came from, and… Read more »
Psycho – Abstract
A new brand hailing from the emerald of Southeast Asia, Penang Island, ‘Psycho’ debuts it’s first batch of t-shirts, named Abstract. Psycho is defined as someone or something that’s crazy and insane. It is abstract, and exists in thought instead of a concrete existence. The design is based on a very abstract way, applying a mirror… Read more »
Touchwood – ‘Dignity’ L/S Tee
Some of you may recognise Touchwood as an accessories brand, but Touchwood is definitely more than that. They’ve been putting out a couple of caps and tee shirts for the past few years. This time, they’re offering a long sleeve tee named ‘Dignity’. Set against a white long sleeve tee with cuffing on the sleeves,… Read more »
Touchwood Paracord Keychain
We’ve seen the Touchwood Paracord bracelet before, but how about some keychains? This time, the Penang based brand is back again with the brand new Paracord keychain. The Paracord is about 2cm long, and can be untie to use it when needed. Besides, the keychain has a diameter of 3cm, and it is more convenient… Read more »
The Street Art of Penang Island
What is a Penang road trip without visiting the famous street art of Penang? The street art craze in Penang was first initiated by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic after he did a couple of wall paintings all across historical Georgetown, and soon after that, anyone that visits Penang makes it a point to visit the… Read more »
Everyday’s a Pik Nik
To continue on our road trip to Penang Island, we stopped by one of the current best “lepak” place in town – Pik Nik . We gotta say, it’s a very cozy and homely cafe. The lightings, couches, pillows, just gives you that “I’m Home” feeling. The founder of the place is a graphic design… Read more »
Penang Hill
When we talk about the beautiful Penang Island, it’s always about the food. However, this time we’re trying to show y’all some other side of Penang besides all the “Char Kuey Teow” and “Nasi Kandar”. We headed up to Penang Hill! It is one of the Island’s landmark and featured attraction. Well known for it’s… Read more »