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#ArtistsofSEA: Celebrate the diversity of Southeast Asian art
Plus tips on how to support your local creatives
Need a little pick-me-up to start off the year? Have some more visual inspiration! In my previous article, I slightly touched on how Twitter is now the go-to social media site of choice for many in the artist community when it comes to sharing their work. While that article was written in the spirit of #Inktober, this one is a little different: we’re going local.
Filipino artist Caleb (@porkironandwine, whose work on Filipino mythology you may have seen around) saw an opportunity: to shine the spotlight on the oft-underrepresented diversity of talent from fellow artists in Southeast Asia.
Hey Twitter! on January 16, let's launch a hashtag for South East Asian artists! #ArtistsofSEA ! We are often overlooked, but despite that, we are still here deserving of visibility! Please rt! If you're southeast asian, please share your artwork! pic.twitter.com/QJaGMTP3dn
— 🪬 Caleb 🪬 (@sethpuertoluna) January 10, 2019
His tweet blew up and now has more than five thousand retweets at the time of writing and nearly eight thousand likes — and the #ArtistsofSEA hashtag remains in full swing. Here are some of the amazing artists who shared their work using the tag.
Cambodia
Hi #ArtistsofSEA , I'm an artist with lots of Khmer 🇰🇭 pride! I'll be joining the animation industry as a BG Designer next week! 😁 I love putting nods to my culture in my work…oh and also I like drawing outer space and boys. pic.twitter.com/EqIVWvxqq3
— sugarmilk6 (@sugarmilk6ix) January 16, 2019
Indonesia
Hey #ArtistsofSEA!! I'm Iree 🇮🇩✨ I love drawing OCs and fanart and the color pink hehehe pic.twitter.com/nPsWAmIddt
— iree 🍒 (@ohprcr) January 16, 2019
Hi #ArtistsofSEA I'm Sol, a sad artist from Indonesia who loves soft pastel colors 🐤✨ pic.twitter.com/kgUezRUHi4
— sol (•ө•)🔪 (@komomorebi) January 16, 2019
#ArtistsofSEA yess i do this, hehe im yogi, i do love painting with watercolor and also some scenery and environment for now on, i am Indonesian 🇮🇩 ! Thanks @porkironandwine for making this tag for us ✨🌿 pic.twitter.com/yOHeGuxfvt
— ディト 🐈⬛ (@artofdito) January 16, 2019
My name is Sarah and I'm an 18 year-old artist from Indonesia, I'm currently studying both psychology and art! #ArtistsofSEA pic.twitter.com/gf16yq8bpC
— tropi (@tropicoola) January 15, 2019
Malaysia
hello i'm hotaru, a graphic/creative designer from malaysia! i like vibrant colours and fun shapes! i love drawing girls, fashion, food, and plants! ✨#ArtistsofSEA
ig handle: hotarujaejae
INPRNT: https://t.co/YKuSMvfHto pic.twitter.com/5MX9yOzRev— hotarujaejae (@hotarujaejae) January 16, 2019
Hi #artistsofSEA ! I’m M from Malaysia. Drawing my favourites and trying to live my best life. I also started streaming and just launched my Patreon!https://t.co/7eJreWQULehttps://t.co/fihPP4rQtj pic.twitter.com/21M0f25jRQ
— prawnm33 (@mmmagnolia) January 17, 2019
Philippines
Hello!! I'm corinne from the ph! I do work for games and I love drawing environments! <3#ArtistsofSEA pic.twitter.com/ZI0PeD4jaI
— Corinne🐣 (@coricaroo) January 16, 2019
Hi #ArtistsofSEA! I'm kami from the philippines and i like to illustrate and animate! #artph pic.twitter.com/QkSJxiVGfn
— kami 🔥 (@karekareo) January 16, 2019
Hi #ArtistsofSEA ! I’m Eunpyon, a Filipino artist based in Makati who loves to draw tired gals who love to dream 💕
📸: https://t.co/9zuKJl9MaK pic.twitter.com/mpkhft42m9
— ★彡 𝙀𝙪𝙣𝙥𝙮𝙤𝙣 彡★ (@eunpyon) January 17, 2019
Singapore
Thailand
Hii :) I'm Kade ,Thailand. Working in game company, love drawing fanarts and I love Toothless with all my life 💕💕💕#ArtistsofSEA pic.twitter.com/SR2I6bwgyy
— Kadeart 🍄 (@kadeart) January 16, 2019
Hello! #ArtistsofSEA I'm Jaya/Niking. I'm Thai illustrator who works for games and various freelance/commission. I also draw stuffs and shit. pic.twitter.com/sMNTZBVsG9
— Jaya Ply (@Nikingply) January 17, 2019
Hi! I'm a Thai 🇹🇭 illustrator who grew up in Australia 🇦🇨 and is now living in Japan 🇯🇵 😄 I make drawings of a girl living in a cats world! #ArtistsofSEA pic.twitter.com/D36OytLEFt
— sai (@lovesoupstudio) January 16, 2019
Vietnam
Hello #ArtistsofSEA ! I'm Pech, a vietnamese self-taught artist that loves to draw dogs and cute vibes pic.twitter.com/JhIIGzmkLB
— 🍑Pech🍑 (@peachdalooza) January 16, 2019
hi #ArtistsofSEA! im a vietnamese immigrant living in the usa. usually i do fanart for fun but this year i drew a series of illustrations about a fantasy story set in vietnam! pic.twitter.com/qePQ8Nl3Vf
— dee 🍉 (@idledee) January 16, 2019
Finding adequate appreciation and just pay for their work are struggles that all creatives can relate to. Hashtags such as #Inktober, #PortfolioDay, #ArtistsofSEA, and more work to not only help artists network and build community through mutual appreciation, but also connect them with work opportunities. Our Southeast Asian cultures provide an amazing base for inspiration. Supporting local artists can help them share that in their home countries and the wider world.
Here’s how we can help:
- Buy their merchandise. Many artists sell prints, accessories, and wearable merchandise at local conventions. Some are stocked in specialty stores. Look out for events near you! Most of them also have online shops.
- Pay for commissions. If you find an artist whose style you love, consider commissioning them. Artists price commissions depending on how elaborate the work is and how many elements are included; you can have a unique piece at any price point.
- Hire them for projects. Whether it’s personal or for work, consider hiring local artists for bigger creative projects that last a longer term.
- Pass their information on. You can also share the contact details and online accounts of artists you think fit other people’s projects if they’re seeking recommendations. Someone wants a statement piece for their home? Refer them to prints. A friend needs a graphic designer for their business? Share what you know.
- Retweet their work — and NEVER repost without credit. For those on a budget, supporting local artists doesn’t always need money. Simply retweeting and sharing their work from their official accounts — NEVER repost without their permission and full credit — is enough to do your part to help widen their reach.
This list is definitely not exhaustive and represents only a portion of artists sharing their work. You can continue to follow it and see more over here. Happy browsing!
SEE ALSO: Local artists from the Philippines gather to tackle mental health stigma
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Dyson’s latest bundle is the power couple your floors have been waiting for
The answer to the wet-and-dry cleaning problem most of us have quietly accepted as just ‘life’
There’s a particular kind of domestic frustration that doesn’t get talked about enough: the moment you finish vacuuming, look down at your gleaming hard floors, and realize they still need mopping. Two tools. Two routines. One slightly deflated sense of accomplishment. Dyson, apparently, has been paying attention.
For a limited time, the brand is bundling two of its machines into a single, rather attractive package — the Dyson WashG1™ wet floor cleaner and the Dyson V8™ Slim cordless vacuum — positioning them as the complete answer to the wet-and-dry cleaning problem most of us have quietly accepted as just life.
Meet the pair
The WashG1™ is Dyson’s take on the wet floor cleaner, designed to wash hard floors in one streamlined pass rather than the traditional drag-and-splash method that mostly moves grime from one end of the room to the other. No buckets, no wringing, no staring at a suspiciously grey mop head and wondering when exactly it stopped being useful. It’s the kind of appliance that quietly earns its counter space — and then some.

Compact, cordless, and deceptively powerful: the V8™ Slim for when the mess is small but your standards aren’t.
The V8™ Slim, meanwhile, is the lighter, nimbler sibling of Dyson’s cordless line. Useful for the crumbs under the dining chair, the dust gathering behind the shelves, and every other small, daily chaos that a full-sized vacuum feels excessive for. Cordless and compact, it’s the machine you’ll actually pick up instead of sighing and walking past the mess.
Together, they cover the full floor care spectrum: the V8™ Slim handles the dry sweep, the WashG1™ follows with the wash. It’s a logical pairing, honestly — the kind that makes you wonder why you’ve been doing it any other way.
Why this Dyson combination matters
Hard floors, for all their aesthetic appeal, are unforgiving surfaces. Dust settles visibly. Spills linger. And vacuuming alone, as satisfying as the process can be, doesn’t quite address the layer of grime that accumulates on high-traffic areas over time. A wet cleaner handles what a vacuum can’t, and vice versa — which is precisely why owning both, rather than cycling through them separately across different shopping occasions, makes a certain kind of sense.
There’s also something to be said for the ease of a dedicated routine. When both machines live in the same home, cleaning stops being a production and starts being a rhythm — a quick pass with the V8™ Slim in the morning, a proper wash with the WashG1™ when the floors need it. Less deliberation, more just getting it done.
The numbers
Originally priced at PhP 74,800 for both, the bundle is currently available at PhP 45,900 — a saving of PhP 28,900. The mechanic is straightforward: purchase the WashG1™ and the V8™ Slim comes with it.
The promo runs from April 16 to 30, 2026, available at Dyson Stores nationwide. For those who’ve been watching these two machines from a careful distance, the window is narrow — but the value proposition is hard to argue with.
Entertainment
BINI, KATSEYE among top worldwide Google Searches ahead of Coachella
Coachella to kick off this weekend
BINI and KATSEYE topped recent Google Search trends ahead of their Coachella performances this month.
It’s clear that Coachella attendees are curious about the popular Philippine pop girl group, as well as the Los Angeles-based global girl group.
That’s aside from dedicated BLOOMs who are eager to see Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena take part in the legendary California music festival on Friday, April 10.
According to Google Trends data, global searches for the term “BINI Coachella” hit a perfect
score of 100 on April 8.
This indicates that the search term briefly became the highest-ranking search trend.
Meanwhile, “KATSEYE Coachella” scored 98 on April 7 on Google Trends, followed by a perfect 100 on April 8.
The timing of KATSEYE’s new single, “PINKY UP” couldn’t have been better as it dropped just a day before their Sahara stage set.
At the same time, the Filipino octet has also released “Blush” as their new comeback song — just hours ahead of KATSEYE.
As such, EYEKONS have also been scouring the interwebs for the global girl group.
And as these are worldwide search data, the recent Google Search trends somewhat prove these artists are effectively breaking through the global mainstream, and introducing their respective cultures to the global stage.
Entertainment
ITZY’s YUNA is Infinix’s first ever global brand ambassador
Infinix is in with YUNA in the scene
Infinix is entering a new era — and the brand is bringing one of K-Pop’s most sought-after stars along the ride.
A first for Infinix
In line with the launch of the latest NOTE 60 series, Infinix has also named YUNA of ITZY as its very first Global Brand Ambassador. The company calls this a bold step forward for both innovation and style.
For the record, this is the first time Infinix has tapped a global ambassador — and the choice makes sense. YUNA is known for her confidence, vibrant energy, and unapologetic self-expression. These qualities align closely with Infinix’s “Joy Tech, Beyond Limits” philosophy.
In a statement, YUNA shared her excitement about the partnership. She said she’s looking forward to connecting with fans in a new way and creating meaningful stories together with the brand.
For Infinix, this collaboration is more than just a celebrity endorsement. It signals a shift in how the company wants to position itself globally — not just as a smartphone maker, but as a lifestyle tech brand for expressive, tech-savvy youth.
The more, the merrier
The partnership goes along the debut of the NOTE 60 Series, further fueling Infinix’s move toward a more premium smartphone experience.
Like YUNA, the NOTE 60 line also brings notable names in the table:
- Powered by Snapdragon from Qualcomm
- Design collaboration with Pininfarina
- Audio tuned with JBL
It’s a clear attempt that Infinix wanted to elevate both performance and design by blending in flagship-level specs, more refined aesthetics, and immersive sound altogether.
Infinix says this launch also marks its expansion into more premium international markets.
With YUNA as the face of the brand, the company hopes to strengthen its appeal among younger users who want both powerful hardware and a device that matches their personality.
Rather than focusing purely on specs, Infinix is leaning into storytelling — highlighting how technology can spark creativity, joy, and individuality.
With the NOTE 60 Series and YUNA front and center, Infinix appears ready to redefine its brand identity on a global scale.
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