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Reminiscing The Old Days Of Malaysia
While we are always told to ‘move on’ and ‘take the next step’, while life is a lot about going forward and evolving, sometimes it’s nice to have a glance at the past to see how far we’ve come. Other times, it’s important to look further back into the times at how the older generation had paved way for us. -
Photobookclub Kuala Lumpur: "A photobook is a statement that indulges the audience with a personal level of intimacy"
In conjunction with Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day, Zontiga is holding the first ever Malaysian Photobook Exhibition, from 26 August to 18 September at Zontiga, Taman Paramount. This is also the start of the Malaysian Photobook Archive, an online record of photobooks across the country. With the aim to promote the love f -
Malaysia Independence Day: A Toast to Malaysian Photographers
This year marks the 65th anniversary of our independence. In conjunction with our Merdeka Day, we at Zontiga would like to give a shout-out to a few of our dear Malaysian photographers and highlight some of Malaysian works that showcases the beauty of our country. -
“The soul has no colour”: Fitri Jalil on racial identity and his upcoming exhibition
Fitri Jalil is an engineer turned photographer. In his works, he explores his racial identity and invites us to reflect on what we know about our own, prompting us to see others beyond the skin colour, beyond the idea and rules of any race and religion. This interview serves as a deeper look into the works of Fitri Jalil and his exhibition ‘The Malay’.