5 Malaysian artists to follow on Instagram on International Artists Day


From an artist who uses her body as a paintbrush to one who works in miniatures, here are five Malaysian artists who are stamping their mark on Instagram.

Today is International Artist Day, a day in which we honour the contribution artists have and are making to society.

From muralists, comic creators and sketch artists to sculptors, painters and installation artists, Malaysia is not short of creative minds. Some have even garnered international acclaim and won awards for their works.

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