Malaysian artist Fatimah Chik, known for her pioneering batik work, dies aged 75


Batik and textile artist Fatimah Chik, who died on May 26, has left an indelible mark in the art and fashion scene in Malaysia. Photo: Galeri Puteh

Fatimah Chik, a celebrated Malaysian artist, educator and mentor, who enjoyed a long career that bridged the worlds of fine art and fashion design, died of a heart condition today (May 26) at the Sungai Buloh Hospital in Selangor. She was 75.

The National Art Gallery and Galeri Khazanah also announced her passing on their social media.

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