Picturing Media Freedom in 2021
Nine artists draw out their experiences and interpretations of media freedom in Southeast Asia.
The Long Road Home
A domestic worker in Singapore returns to Indonesia during the pandemic. She encounters differential treatment and a costly road home.
Ripple Effect
My mother became a refugee in her own country during the Indonesian War of Independence. The experience reverberated through the rest of her life.
Media Work as Resistance
A graphic summary of New Naratif’s study of media freedom in Southeast Asia, drawn from media workers’ experiences and challenges.
Max Loh on the Unseen Labour of Comics
Two comic artists discuss the unseen work that goes into non-fiction comics, what it should be worth, and how comics are more than the sum of text and image.
Minxi and Namsai on Crafting a Comic About Care
Ever wondered how a New Naratif comic takes shape? Find out in this conversation with the team behind our collective care guide. To access this post, you must purchase a Membership.
Growing Together: A Guide to Collective Care
In the struggle for equality and justice, collective care among peers can save lives and make our activism work more sustainable.
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Explore the personal and political through the eyes of Southeast Asian artists.
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VOICES >
I Was Never Alone
When I left my Indonesian hometown for the big city, I asked myself: what am I? The answer lay beyond the gender binary.
Growing Pains
Queer. Malay. Muslim. Growing up in Malaysia, I learned the hard way that this didn’t have to be a contradiction.
Waiting, Watching, Caring
As hospitals in Indonesia struggle to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, a family faces their own challenges seeking healthcare.
EXPLAINER COMICS >
Duit Right: How to Fix Malaysian Political Financing
Political financing in Malaysia is privately-sourced and largely unregulated. Ensuring accountability and transparency is key for free and fair elections.
NN Explains: Authoritarianism
Unlike totalitarianism, there can be some degree of free speech and debate over policies in authoritarian systems. But those who challenge the leaders’ authority often become targets of physical or emotional abuse.
We Have Always Been Here
Non-binary people are not a recent trend; we have always been here. It’s time for the world to see us and to celebrate with us.
ARTISTS RESPOND >
Artists Respond: Myanmar Fights for Democracy
Seven creators reflect on the struggles and hopes of the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Myanmar.
Artists Respond: Hindsight Is 2020
Ten artists take us on a journey from virtual meeting rooms in Malaysia and Singapore to the streets of Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. They ponder the intensely personal impact of the pandemic and picture large-scale protests for democracy.
Artists Respond: the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020
Four artists reflect on the anti-terrorism bill in the Philippines, amidst fears that it erodes constitutional rights and will be used to crack down on dissent.