As we navigate a global landscape marked by cultural diversity and historical injustices, the role of art in decolonisation becomes increasingly paramount.
The Per Form Open Academy of Arts and Activations presented by T:>Works this year is ready to have those conversations now. Leading the charge is a talented group of artists from Nigeria to Pakistan, redefining the boundaries of creativity, challenging dominant discourses, and reclaiming narratives long silenced by colonial legacies.
AN "AWAKENING"
Afrobeat pioneer, Nigerian musician, and activist Fela Kuti once said: "Music must awaken people to do their duty as citizens and act." At the height of his popularity in the 1970s, he used his music to call out injustices when Nigeria was in a state of chaos, with corruption and violence swirling amidst a military regime.
Kuti's legacy inspired Sunday Obiajulu Ozegbe, a trained dancer and performer from Nigeria. "My parents used to play Kuti's music a lot since I was three, and I always admired his bravery in calling out the government.
What struck me the most is that he was doing 'regular' activism," says the dancer who started in 2014 with Performance protest - as opposed to "traditional activism" - is Ozegbe's chosen form of activism. In 2019, he organised performances his dance team to raise awareness about young people being killed in his community. The wider event provided a platform to discuss issues and events that would otherwise be suppressed by the government.
Likewise, Sri Lankan Chathuri Nissansala, a multidisciplinary artist, said that it took moving away from home for her to be more aware of sociopolitical issues. That realisation came when she moved to Bangalore as a student and witnessed the 2018 movement to decriminalise homosexuality in India, a vestige of colonial law.
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SECRET FUN
Behind imposing angular structures lies a portal to the family's very own clubhouse, complete with a pool and basketball court.
RATTAN REIMAGINED
From chance discovery to mastery, Ng Si Ying’s journey into rattan weaving bridges tradition and modernity with every piece she creates.
AN APPETITE FOR ADVENTURE
Forget the pampering body wraps and hot stone massages. Andrew Leci discovers that adventure is the best path to a spiritual awakening.
PARADISE, PRESERVED
Luxury and purpose are embraced at this idyllic retreat tucked away in Indonesia’s Anambas Archipelago.
GRAPES OF CHANGE
The time is ripe to explore the burgeoning potential of Asia's wine regions, where innovative winemakers are cultivating distinct flavours and putting their mark on the global wine scene.
VESSELS OF THE HEART
Daisuke Shibuya, head sommelier at one-Michelin-starred Terra, shares his penchant for collecting cups and glasses, and how his eclectic collection mirrors his approach to wine.
ONE OF ONE
At the by-appointment-only Rolls-Royce Private Office Seoul, where clients can commission bespoke, one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce creations, nothing is too complex or unattainable.
WATCH HIS WORLD
Radiologist and self-professed watch addict Dominic Liew, who began collecting at 15, shares what makes him tick.
PERFECTION PERSONIFIED
Swiss master artisan Agnes Paul-Depasse, who makes straw, feather, and silk thread marquetry dials for Hermes, reveals eight fascinating truths about such rare historical crafts.
FACES OF CHANGE
These days, it's not unusual for watch brands to have exclusive boutiques.
