Group exhibit goes beyond political fatigue, urges renewed faith in unity

A close-up of Sabah-based art collective Pangrok Sulap's 'Siaran Ulangan' (woodcut print on blackout, 2019). The print is a revision of the Malaysian flag, with a collage of different phrases, slogans, statements, manifestos and issues that have surfaced repeatedly in every General Election and since the change of government. Photo: A+ Works Of Art

Acclaimed Thai photographer, writer and social activist Manit Sriwanichpoom was probably in Malaysia at the right time and right place last May.

He was in Kuala Lumpur to launch a solo exhibition and was fortunate enough to witness – and document – the unforgettable scenes surrounding the 14th General Election.