MALAYSIA is no stranger to contemporary art, which has grown and made a home in the hearts of many, and some have chosen to dedicate their lives to it.
Malaysia’s young but rich art history has gifted us with the ability to connect with the spirit of Malaysians who had lived throughout the ages via their depictions of cultures and lifestyles in paintings, films, woodworks, and much more.
Art has laid the foundations for building Malaysia’s identity as an independent nation after wading away from a colonial period where skilled labour to earn a living took precedence above all else.
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