Art of commerce


Homegrown art on display at the ArtTalkMatrade event on Sept 1 this year in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian art as commodity? Matrade says the local art scene is catching the eye of collectors and investors who see an unpolished gem with great potential. JOY LEE reports.

THE Malaysian art scene is thriving. And the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) is taking the opportunity to ramp up activities to promote local artwork to the international community.

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