The Pakatan Turmoil, in Art and Memes

Charis Loke, Comics and Illustrations Editor, New Naratif

27-Feb-20 14:30

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The current political uncertainties here have resulted in a lot of responses by local artists, not to mention the furious sharing of political memes. We look at the kinds of art and memes that are making the rounds, and the importance of this kind of political commentary.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek, Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: Politics, Law and Legal Matters, Technology, Tech, Business Analysis, Social Issues, Visual Arts

Tags: The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Malaysia Terbaru, political turmoil, Malaysian politics, artwork, memes, political memes, political commentary, New Naratif, Langkah Sheraton, Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Prime Minister, Yang Di Pertuan Agong, artists, illustrators, cartoonists, Charis Loke, Sonia Luhung Wan, visual commentary,

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