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Let's Look At Art - ILHAM GALLERY

Released to celebrate Kuala Lumpur's Ilham Gallery’s 10th anniversary, this 36-page picture book encourages young readers to explore art galleries and discover the work of Malaysian artists.

 

“Part of the reason we wanted to create an illustrated children’s book was to encourage art appreciation, especially Malaysian art. There are plenty of books abroad introducing kids to Western artists like Picasso and Monet, but we still lack ones with local content,” says Rahel Joseph, Ilham Gallery director and the book’s author.

 

Let’s Look At Art features works by Malaysian artists Latiff Mohidin, Nirmala Dutt, Yau Bee Ling, and Joshua Kane Gomes, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at how curators and art workers design and install exhibitions.

 

Designed by Ilham Gallery collaborator Kenta Chai, the book opens with the question, “Why do people make art?” and guides readers from artists’ studios to museum galleries, showing how visitors experience art.

 

Its pages also share tips on engaging with art and exploring how it can spark reflection on contemporary issues, from society to climate change.
 

Never thought one day I will be drawing for a gallery!