Some of the colourful characters that once drove the late Tok Dalang Abdullah Ibrahim’s (1937-2005) wayang kulit shows are back in the spotlight. It may be serendipitous, but an exhibition in ...

With its mesmerising shadows and timeless tales, Wayang Kulit has long stood as a cornerstone of Southeast Asian cultural heritage, with regional variations reflecting unique traditions and ...

Petaling Jaya native Illya Sumanto’s passion for Wayang Kulit goes beyond performances. As a performing arts teacher in Chiang Mai, Thailand, she uses the art form as a tool to connect with ...

The wayang kulit shadow puppets of Indonesia are such an important cultural and artistic legacy that UNESCO designated the tradition as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Before the advent of modern cinema and television, Malaysians – especially those living on the East Coast – had long been accustomed to the art of wayang kulit, (shadow puppets) in their villages.

Throughout his practice, he combines diverse source material such as wayang kulit (shadow puppets), Western pop culture, and socio-political issues in paintings and installations. Born on June 12, ...