A Creative space for expression in exile
Choosing a name for an organisation, a business or a collective often is an exercise in brainstorming, collecting, eliminating, drafting, discussing, more collecting, drafting, eliminating, planing,...
View ArticleA Creative space for expression in exile return
Our latest job description read like this: “Your duties are the same as the rest of the staff”. Instead of 4 pages of all the small duties a prospected employee is expected to perform to avoid a...
View ArticleHistory repeats itself so often it must be easy at school
Today the news in Mae Sot is dominated by the fighting that takes place not so far from here. A village that is purposely build to house people who spend decades living in refugee camps has come under...
View ArticleMaw Li chai
Thantlang in Chin State, Hpakant in Kachin State, Hlaing Thar Yar in Yangon became household names since February 1. Moso, Hpruso in Karenni State was unknown until last week. And now we learn about...
View Article2021 a year that cannot be forgotten
March 2020 was the start of the changes that were a result of Covid-19. At Borderline this led to a massive drop in activities and sales. At first we acted as if things were normal, using some of our...
View ArticleFather and daughter
Coming Friday we will have a very special art show with works by John Khai and his daughter Grace. Grace’s style is much more experimental than John’s so it will be very interesting to see if their...
View Articlewomen during conflict
Since the start of Borderline we have commemorated and celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on or just after March 8, and 2022 is not different. Due to circumstances within and without our...
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day/fundraiser
This past year our donation boxes have been used to help fund efforts to bring food to people who had to hide near the Moei river after their houses and communities had been attacked. Several groups in...
View ArticleMohinga, bread, iwd & fundraiser
Final Fundraising Weekend Our International Women’s Day (IWD) Exhibition so far has been one of the least visited art shows at Borderline. A late announcement and perhaps no sufficient promotion means...
View ArticleDonation destination
People residing on the Border Since the attacks on Lay Kay Kaw and the subsequent running and hiding by its population and people in the surrounding areas, many of you have come and donated clothing...
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