This forum explores the doctoral journeys of three alumni from LASALLE’s MA Asian Art Histories programme and illuminate their transition from MA studies to PhD research.
Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Eunice Lacaste and Akshatha Ranganrajan will reflect on research challenges such as fieldwork complexities, linguistic barriers and archival access, alongside the practical realities of navigating application Read more.... Exploring doctoral pathways: insights from MA Asian Art Histories alumni
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This forum explores the doctoral journeys of three alumni from LASALLE’s MA Asian Art Histories programme and illuminate their transition from MA studies to PhD research.
Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Eunice Lacaste and Akshatha Ranganrajan will reflect on research challenges such as fieldwork complexities, linguistic barriers and archival access, alongside the practical realities of navigating application Read more.... 
This reflection on region departs from an earlier essay by speaker Associate Professor Pamela Nguyen Corey titled “Metaphor as Method: Curating Regionalism in Mainland Southeast Asia” (2013), which examined controversies around the curatorial use of geographical metaphors (such as the Mekong and the Ho Chi Minh Trail) to promote contemporary artists and foster artistic collaboration in mainland 
When does art becomes difficult? Indeed, art becomes “artistically meaningful” when it is brought to face and intervene in the world. In other words, art can help reveal the difficulty of living in the world. But this is by definition a difficult task. Artists need to make sure that the way to reveal the difficulty in life is “artistic” – critical, imaginative and visionary, instead of being 
By Chin Yuqin Casey
Manila, Philippines—a city bustling, sprawling and overflowing with culture and life. My classmates and I had the pleasure of travelling there as part of the highly anticipated study trip organised by LASALLE’s MA Asian Art Histories programme.
In just a few days, we got an unforgettable taste of the city’s art, heart, histories, and of course its incredible food. It 
In 2010, LASALLE launched its MA Asian Art Histories programme, the world’s first MA programme to focus on Asian modern and contemporary art histories. 15 years strong in 2024, the programme continues to champion a focus on Asian modern and contemporary art histories, nurturing a nuanced and impactful appreciation of art from Asia and a diverse community of scholars who seek to make a difference.
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