The 1990s in Kuala Lumpur were marked by rapid urbanisation, economic growth, and a wave of national pride. Beneath this optimism, however, a dynamic counterculture was brewing—a movement that embraced parody, play, and artistic experimentation to challenge mainstream narratives and authority. Boom Boom Bang: Play and Parody in 1990s KL, now on display at ILHAM Gallery, captures this transformative period through art, performance, and archival materials. We speak to co-curators Rahel Joseph and Simon Soon about the exhibition’s themes, highlights, and the enduring impact of KL’s 1990s art scene.

Image credit: Ilham Gallery

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories:  performing arts,  visual arts,  music,  film,  History/Heritage,  culture

Tags:  counterculture art,  the bigger picture,  front row,  visual arts,  art exhibition,  music,  film,  ilham gallery,  reformasi,