Born in the middle of seven children, U Win Pe was a special child and his father’s favorite. From an early age he was leader of the family, second only to his father. He was a carefree child, popular and helpful to all, especially his parents who relied on him to do errands and watch [...]

‘The lovely big-bird jet planes flew to the United States and dropped us at Honolulu International Airport. I thought, now that I am in the wide world outside, maybe hope can grow, I can become one of the international artists that is my dream.’ Paw Thame is a displaced Burmese artist in the United States [...]

I intend to write about Win Pe; I have for a long time. He calls me his biographer. I must live up to his kindness and trust. So far only research and interview, tea and lunch. Keep watching this space…