I do love writing, but I definitely don't think I'm the most talented at it by any means.
I love blogging because I get to be a bit more casual with it, it feels like I'm talking to my friends, because you guys kind of are my friends!
But I do love doing more serious pieces from time to time, especially when they are on something I find to be very meaningful.
Some of you might have seen this on my Instagram:
I am happy to say I got accepted for a Magazine internship recently ☺️
And so far it has been a great experience!
I've said countless times that I entered into this year with very clear ideas about what I wanted from myself (read here and here), so I'm glad I'm getting to do those things - slowly, but surely ☺️
Anyways, I recently got to do a piece on a local (and international) art exhibition which had a lot of meaning behind it. Today, I want to share just a little part of the story I wrote about it with you guys, just because I feel like in today's world, its message is so relevant.
After travelling through the art museums of Tokyo, Osaka and Singapore, the ever-evolving Time of Others exhibition has now opened at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA).Deriving from the Japanese idiom tanin no jikan, its title signifies courtesy and respect of another person’s time. Through exploring the dual concepts of ‘time’ and ‘difference’, and searching and surveying the cultures, histories and people existing in this diverse region, Time of Others has successfully created a platform from which to reflect on Asia-Pacific relations.Functioning as a meeting point instead of a melting pot, the multiple perspectives of Asia-Pacific are revealed, with their distinct opportunities, agendas and internal contradictions being showcased. Time of Others not only transforms our personal perceptions of ‘others’ into an ability and willingness to understand them, but also focuses on how impressions of difference and otherness are even constructed, conserved or challenged in contemporary societies. Time of Others transcends the borders of several Asia-Pacific regions symbolically and literally, revealing that otherness is not a force of division, but rather a source of renewal, a source through which we can develop a genuine understanding of differences and dimensions.
When is a time that you understood the experience of 'others'? ☺️
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Raa, a huge congratulations on the internship and piece. I absolutely love the line, "revealing that otherness is not a force of division, but rather a source of renewal, a source through which we can develop a genuine understanding of differences and dimensions."
ReplyDeleteYou have your way with words, Raa, and I'm looking forward to more writing pieces from you!
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May, thank you SO much. That means a whole lot coming from you, who has such an individual, unique style. Thank you for reading!
DeleteCongratulations on your internship! It is going to be so much fun! Cannot wait to read more about it here on your blog!
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Thank you so much, Rae! It's been good fun so far, for sure! :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful girl you are! Congrats on your magazine internship. Wishing you lots of good luck!
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Frederique! That is so kind and sweet of you, thank you! :)
DeleteThe picture of the art gallery looks awesome and very modern. Lovely it is...:)
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It is a very nice art exhibition! Thanks, Mansi :)
DeleteCongratulations on your internship - that's wonderful news! Your piece is very well written and informative, I think you're a lovely writer! x
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Thank you so much, Sarah! That is so lovely of you! :)
DeleteCongratulations on your magazine internship, that's so amazing and inspiring! Wishing you all the best for it! X
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Thank you SO much, Sally! Means a lot :)
DeleteCongrats on your magazine internship, that's amazing! And you're definitely very talented at writing, just this little piece was beautiful - I love this approach to 'otherness' it is true that instead of it creating divisions it should be a source for tolerance and understanding. I experienced that when I was working at a hostel - we are different, all unique and yet all human with the same needs. Otherness is beautiful xx
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Mira, that is so, so kind of you! It should definitely be seen as a pathway to understanding and ultimately, acceptance. I love that, I totally agree, otherness is beautiful.
DeleteThis is SO great Raashi! I'm so happy and proud of you! Congratulations for the internship firstly. I didn't doubt your writing would be featured and recognized so this doesn't come as a surprise because I can already see such an inquisitive, yet thoughtful journalist within you. But reading this also make me so happy to know you've gotten a wonderful new opportunity to expand, grow and learn from. Enjoy every minute of these new adventures and find things to marvel at always!
ReplyDeleteI love your writing here: 'transforms our personal perceptions of ‘others’ into an ability and willingness to understand them, but also focuses on how impressions of difference and otherness are even constructed, conserved or challenged in contemporary societies.'
and also your last bit about transcending division. This, I love and so agree with on a deeper level. I think for me, a time when I understood a 'time for others' was when I experienced my first Iftar event a few years ago. As a non-muslim at her first Iftar event during Ramadan, I had no idea what to expect but the absolute beauty of the event shook me to my core because I realised yet again, we are all ONE. We go beyond all barriers we try to place upon ourselves and the people around us. I was so moved that I had to write about it. Your writing here resonates with me on this :)
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Ana, you are honestly just one of the best people! ♥ It is so beyond lovely to hear comments like that from you when I admire your style so much. I have literally just written "Find things to marvel at always" on a sticky note and popped it on my desk - I adore that.
DeleteOh my goodness, thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment with me, when you understood a 'time of others'. I especially love when religious boundaries and barriers are moved beyond, I have always loved the quote that our race should be humanity and our religion should be love. I love when people can experience other people's religions freely. Again, thank you for sharing that, it's beautiful.
Woo hoooo congratulations on your internship! How exciting!! You'll have to give us a rundown of all your interning tips :) the piece is very well written too, I like your comment on it being a meeting point rather than a melting pot - very nicely done! xxx
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Thank you, Lucy!!! Oooh I actually love that idea, I might give it a try at the end of my internship! :) Aww, thank you so much!
DeleteCongrats on your internship girl! I loved reading that piece of writing - you can definitely write well! Thanks for sharing! x
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Thank you so much, lovely!!! That's so sweet of you, thank you :)
DeleteOhh, congratulations on your internship, hun! So happy for you. :) I can't wait to hear more about it and I hope you share more beautiful writing pieces with us such as this one. <3 x x
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Thank you, Kay!!! Aww that's so lovely of you, hopefully I'll get to! :)
DeleteCongratulations on getting your internship! How exciting =o) It's great when you find a job doing something you love =o)
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! It was very exciting and it is really nice to get to delve further into something I'm interested in :)
DeleteCongratulations on your magazine internship! Interestingly enough, I actually work for two magazines myself! You will learn so much, good luck to you! Time of others sounds fantastic, what an inspirational event to attend, I wish I could go!
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Thank you, Emily!! Oh my gosh, I always knew you worked in media but I didn't know that. I'll have to get tips from you! Thank you so much for all your support, always. It is such a meaningful exhibition, I love it.
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Thank you, Carolina! :)
DeleteI was wondering why i couldn't find your blog via the old link, so glad I finally found. Firstly, Congratulations on your internship Raashi. I'm sure you will be contributing some beautiful write-ups, just like the one you shared. Its amazing how you write so honestly. Would love to read your future works.
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Awww Jeslin, thank you so, so much! That is so sweet of you! I'm glad you found your way back, I've been so bad with blogging lately so haven't gotten around to sharing the new link *monkey covering eyes emoji*.
DeleteCongrats on your magazine internship, that's so amazing! I'm really happy for you Raashi.
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Thank you SO much Franzi, I hope you've been well!!! :)
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