Art collector resigns in protest after gallery controversy
One of Ahmad Fuad Osman's artwork removed from the National Art Gallery, resulting in heavy criticism. – Instagram pic, February 16, 2020.
RENOWNED art collector Richard Koh has resigned from the Visual Arts Development Board following the removal of four art pieces from Ahmad Fuad Osman’s ongoing exhibition at the National Art Gallery, said sources. The Malaysian Insight understands that the owner of Richard Koh Fine Art had tendered his resignation after a board meeting on Thursday.
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