A tribute to local artist 27 years after his death

A smiling Yu Chian (middle) beside Tunku Abdul Rahman (left) who opened his art exhibition in 1958.

THE illustrious career of artist Chia Yu Chian will be commemorated with an upcoming art exhibition and book launch 27 years after his death.

The exhibition, which begins today, is organised by Yu Chian’s family, who still runs the Chia Yu Chian art gallery, in collaboration with the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH).