Fiery artwork on a burning issue


Hot issue: Red created a stunning installation work that made the cover of the latest edition of Time magazine. — Photo courtesy of Time

KUALA LUMPUR: Contemporary artist Red Hong Yi’s installation work, a world map made entirely of 50,000 green-tipped matchsticks, has made the cover of the latest issue of Time magazine on global climate change.

The photo shoot was held at KongsiKL arts space in Kuala Lumpur, with Red’s artwork being set on fire.

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