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Staring down the male gaze

October 27, 2018

The paintings of emerging feminist artist Chuu Wai Nyein aim for the heart of Myanmar’s gender sensibilities.

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War-bruised Myanmar finds relief in bareknuckle bloodsport

In a country consumed by conflict, a sport defined by brutality dominates: Myanmar's lethwei martial art, where headbutts are encouraged and knock-out blows are the aim of the game.

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