Myanmar art exhibition in KL echoes the nation's resilience and hope


A glimpse of Kyu Kyu’s untitled wood installation (2024) reveals a profound reflection of the human form, capturing both its simplicity and complexity through intricate craftsmanship. Photo: A+ Works of Art

Four Myanmar contemporary artists take the spotlight in the group exhibition Resilience In Shadows: Art Amidst Adversity, showing at A+ Works of Art gallery in Kuala Lumpur until Sept 7.

These new works by artists Than Kway Htay, Sandar Khaing, Kyu Kyu, and Thyitar were selected by curator Kyel Sin Lin, CEO of the community-based art company Coming From Kalaw in Myanmar.

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