Appreciating Art Lecture Series: Malaysia September 21, 2012

The Malaysian contemporary art scene went through a transformation with the advent of the Reformasi (Reformation) movement, which was set in motion by the sacking of the then-Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in 1998. Opinionated, savvy and socially engaged young artists came onto the scene, utilising a multitude of tools to deliver their messages. Moving away from traditional studio painting and sculpting, artists instead engaged with guerrilla-like strategies, making art from the streets, pushing messages through new media platforms and embracing a renewed sense of independence. Questions on belonging, identity and urban constructs flourished in proposition of a more responsible future. This lecture focuses and exposes recent key moments as epitomised by the young avant gardes who are changing and shaking up the language of art in Malaysia.

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