PEOPLE & PLACES
OPTIONS
16 JANUARY, 2006

Starting a REVOLUTION
Izu is on a mission to maket art more accessible to the general public
Compiled by Jacqueline Toyad

"It has always been the perception that art galleries are frequented by the elite. Galleries intimidate those who feel they do not know art and therefore are hesitant to step into one. They feel they don't know how to appreciate it. Through my space, I want to start helping the masses learn to accept art without fear, and to make them more aware of the importance of art."

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METRO, THE STAR
21 JANUARY, 2006

Essence of Kota Baru in batik
By Vivienne Pal, Phots courtesy of galleriiizu Kuala Lumpur and Tian Xing of Atelier

Ten years. That was how long Mohd Noor Mahmud took to finish his Kalakotabharu series. Of the 10 years, three and a half were spent producing eight big pieces and another two on the smaller ones, bringing his collection to a total of some 60 pieces.

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Sastera & Budaya
UTUSAN MALAYSIA
9 Februari, 2006

Kalakotabharu
Ketengahkan nilai hidup Kelantan
Oleh Ani Awang

Pengamatan terhadap seni pemakaian pakaian masyarakat setempat terutama di Kelantan menjadi ilham pelukis Mohd. Noor Mahmud untuk menampilkan imej batik dalam karya seni tampak.

Berdasarkan pengalaman, dia memanifestasikan pengamatan itu menerusi imej-imej yang sinonim dengan dirinya.

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