Art on an Over-Developing KL

Dhavinder Singh, artist

30-May-19 15:00

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How do you use art to comment on the constant development that Kuala Lumpur undergoes? In the case of Dhavinder Singh’s installation art project, he literally takes the art to the sites that are being developed. His work, called “Test Tanah”, is a touring art exhibition that will be displayed at various locations slated for redevelopment in Kuala Lumpur. We speak with Dhavinder to find out more.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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Categories: Film, Property, History, People and Places, Visual Arts

Tags: art, visual art, installation art, Malaysian art, urban development, Kuala Lumpur, public spaces, Front Row, Bigger Picture,

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