Articles

  1. I Am [Mark] & These Are My Art Books

    In this sixth instalment, we visit Mark Wong, a lover of music and sound culture, whose bookshelf he describes as "anti-minimalist".

     

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  2. I Am [Ruby] & These Are My Art Books

    In this fifth installment, Ruby Thiagarajan (@gubyrayle), the editor-in-chief of Mynah Magazine (@mynahmag) shares with us how thoughtful and intentional design of a publication’s physical format can meaningfully shape the way readers encounter text.

     

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  3. I Am [Azelia] & These Are My Art Books

    In this fourth instalment, we visit Azelia Ng @azelia_nwz, a (graphic) designer and founder of @theotherworkroom, an independent studio practice that is deeply engaged with all things paper, print, and bookmaking. Describing her bookshelf to have the personality of a curious explorer – part nerd, part oddball – she shares her collection of books about books in every form possible!

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  4. We Are [Kultrated] & These Are Our Art Books

    This third instalment features @Kultrated run by Helfie, an audiovisual technician by day, and Syilah, who works in hospitality. Kultrated is a collection born out of their shared obsession with art that lives on the fringes: demonic, morbid, occult-inspired, and unapologetically chaotic.

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  5. I Am [Pearl] & These Are My Art Books

    In this second instalment, we visit Phoo Myet Che (Pearl) @patchoulipearl, an occasional artist who works in arts logistics. She shares her collection of zines and art books from Southeast Asia that captures the experience and nuances of living in this region.

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  6. I Am [Mingli] & These Are My Art Books

    In this first instalment, we visit Mingli Seet (@hellomings), a writer and designer who co-runs @PartTimeBookClub, and @Serious__Books. As a maker and reader, Ming shares how she gravitates towards art books with intricate detailings that invite readers to discover its hidden surprises.

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