I had a chance to visit The Fan Museum today and it was an amazing experience. Last year, for my final project, I created fans and had to research a lot about them. However, due to the lockdown, my research was limited to digital platforms. But seeing the fans in person was a completely different feeling. The delicate details, the tiny sequins, the carved ivory, and the hundred layers of traditional wood lacquer were just mesmerizing. It made me realize that no matter how advanced our technology gets, nothing can replace the feel and touch of real objects.

I am from a tropical country where fans are used all the time, so it was surprising to me that fans have their own museum in London. The museum may not be big, but it is definitely worth visiting. It shows how seriously people take their culture and heritage here. I wondered why fans are not so popular here anymore. Could it be because of the weather?

Last week was the only week that felt like summer and now the breeze is back again. Looking back at my last project, I realize that maybe there is room for improvement and new ideas can be formed. After all, ideas need time to grow, right? I am excited to see what new ideas will come during this lovely summer break.