YANGON, Myanmar — The contemporary art scene in Myanmar (Burma) is undergoing a whiplash-inducing level of change that reflects the trajectory of the country.

Four Myanmar contemporary artists take the spotlight in the group exhibition Resilience In Shadows: Art Amidst Adversity, showing at A+ Works of Art gallery in Kuala Lumpur until Sept 7. These new ...

Myanmar artist Nyein Chan Su's paintings have a breezy simplicity. Broad, colourful strokes and exaggerated figures, often in silhouette, capture an isolated country steeped in Buddhist culture ...

The story of how Asia Society's early behind-the-scenes policy engagement in Myanmar's reform process led to a historic art exhibition.

Myanmar puppetry is an important part of the country's cultural heritage. Historically, Myanmar puppetry was a prestigious performing art associated with royal events and religious celebrations.

New Zero Art Space, led by the artist Aye Ko, emblematizes the country’s emergence into the international contemporary art world.

The 18th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions has just ended in Nay Pyi Taw with award presentation by the state to successful performers in the national-level contest.

Born in a small village in Myanmar, formerly Burma, Kennedy was forced to flee to Thailand to escape his country's repressive military government. He is one of about 800 refugees to move from ...

Lethwei is Myanmar’s traditional form of boxing. As the country opens up, this aggressive form of martial arts is spreading.

YANGON: The new generation plays a crucial role in preserving the almost extinct art of Myanmar puppetry, known as Yoke The, said U Shwe Kyi, a 73-year-old who has devoted over 30 years of his ...