M’sian artwork now in Ireland’s National Gallery


Proud moment: Sathishaa standing in front of her portrait at the National Gallery of Ireland.

WHAT started out as a university project ended up being an exhibit at the National Gallery of Ireland.

Malaysian student Sathishaa Mohan, 27, was awarded the Highly Commended Artist at the Zurich Portrait Prize 2020 competition for her sports photography from a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event.

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