27 Artists Grapple with the Fractious Politics of Malaysia (via Hyperallergic)
about 71 months ago (06/26/2018)
27 Artists Grapple with the Fractious Politics of Malaysia (via Hyperallergic) | ArtsEquator Thinking and Talking about Arts and Culture in Southeast Asia Articles June 26, 2018 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Petani Semasa is a significant exhibition on contemporary art about the Patani region of Southern Thailand, that privileges local artists. Currently on display at the Ilham gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the works are deeply complicated, and largely unsettling. Featuring 27 artists, the show never resolves into a unified voice, but showcases the diversity of practice and experience of the region.