ASEF culture360 and ArtsEquator are pleased to present the key findings of the
Arts Media Ecosystem Research, a mapping of the state of the arts media in Cambodia, Malaysia and Singapore. This pilot research, hopes to be a first step towards a comprehensive map of the arts media landscape for the rest of Southeast Asia.
What is the state of the arts media landscape in Southeast Asia? Based on global trends, the answer seemed evident: the landscape has shrunk, and its impact on the arts ecosystem is a growing concern amongst arts writers, artists and policy makers. Yet there are still vibrant spaces dedicated to arts coverage, and the hunger for quality arts writing persists, as evidenced by multiple fledgling publications launched to cover arts and culture over the past few years.