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Focas: Forum on Contemporary Art & Society - Regional Animalities; Art & Activism in Singapore; Focas on Censorship; Tributes

by Gabrielle Low, Alfian Sa'at, Lucy Davis
Focas: Forum on Contemporary Art & Society - Regional Animalities; Art & Activism in Singapore; Focas on Censorship; Tributes
Focas: Forum on Contemporary Art & Society - Regional Animalities; Art & Activism in Singapore; Focas on Censorship; Tributes

Southeast Asian art, ecology, activism, and censorship.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of art and society, particularly within the Southeast Asian context, this volume of "focas" offers a unique and rich exploration of the region's contemporary issues. It delves into the complex relationship between humans, animals, and the environment, alongside a critical examination of artistic expression under the constraints of censorship. Engaging with this book, you'll gain a nuanced perspective on how Southeast Asian art is both a reflection of and a response to societal challenges.

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Focas: Forum on Contemporary Art & Society - Regional Animalities; Art & Activism in Singapore; Focas on Censorship; Tributes

by Gabrielle Low, Alfian Sa'at, Lucy Davis
ISBN: 9789810586812
Authors: Gabrielle Low, Alfian Sa'at, Lucy Davis
Publisher: The Substation
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Related Collections: Art, Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: Sociology, Social Issues, Art and Photography, Photography, Government, Design, Art History, Politics, Political Science, Society
Goodreads rating: 4.33
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Southeast Asian art, ecology, activism, and censorship.

If you're intrigued by the intersection of art and society, particularly within the Southeast Asian context, this volume of "focas" offers a unique and rich exploration of the region's contemporary issues. It delves into the complex relationship between humans, animals, and the environment, alongside a critical examination of artistic expression under the constraints of censorship. Engaging with this book, you'll gain a nuanced perspective on how Southeast Asian art is both a reflection of and a response to societal challenges.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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