Remembering Yusof Gajah: a special tribute to the well-beloved artist


The late Yusof Gajah's beloved and colourful elephant-themed artworks, illustrations and books are seen as an all-ages staple in the Malaysian arts and culture scene. Photo: The Star/Filepic

The Museum of Picture Book Art at the GMBB creative arts mall in Kuala Lumpur will be paying tribute to the late Malaysian artist Mohd Yusof Ismail, or better known as Yusof Gajah, this weekend.

The Yusof Gajah tribute, which will be held at GMBB's The Grey Box space, will take place this Saturday and Sunday at 11am to 5pm.

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