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  • Nov 01, 2013

Spotlight: Laos at Singapore Biennale 2013

Interview with curator Misouda Heuangsoukkhoun and participating artists Bounpaul Phothyzan and Marisa Darasavath

In the past few years, Laos’ art scene has remained relatively under the radar while neighboring Southeast Asian countries, such as Myanmar and Cambodia, have gained considerable international recognition (Vietnam and Thailand already have a notable presence). It was therefore a treat to see two Lao artists participating in this year’s Singapore Biennale.