The curious incidents of the artist in the night-time


‘During this phase of embracing the night, I developed a hobby of caring for nocturnal animals such as moths, as well as natural processes that occur in the absence of light ...’ says Hasanul. Photo: The Star/Samuel Ong

For some, when night falls and darkness envelops the landscape, the world becomes a bit more dangerous, full of unseen things.

For contemporary artist Hasanul Isyraf Idris, 45, with night-time comes a feeling of peace and solace.

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