Sultan Of Selangor Buys Artpiece Depicting Monkeys In Parliament
When art imitates life, it is appreciated by the keen eye. The Sultan of Selangor, HRH Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah bought a painting depicting the Malaysian parliament.
Upon closer inspection, the seats are filled with frogs and monkeys of different species.
Malaysian netizens were quick to jump and compared the likeliness to their parliament.
Malaysian netizens were quick to jump and compared the likeliness to their parliament.
Some of them mentioned that the reality of their politics is somewhat similar and it should be hung in parliament.
There are those who said it is a depiction of the chaos created by some MPs when they refuse to wait their turn to speak.
There is some truth in this, if it was bought by a regular person, they would have been condemned or possibly arrested. Let’s see who dares say anything against the Sultan.
No one seems to know the identity of the artist but it is a thought provoking work of art. The Sultan intends to auction it off and donate the proceeds to charity.
Reporter’s Opinions: The artist has a sense of humour and the balls to paint what he really thinks. This is what art is all about. It should be thought provoking and daring.
The Sultan is shading them but he’s not wrong. He knows the art will fetch a good price and he can raise the amount for the charity of his own choice.
No artist is remembered for playing it safe. Is this the Banksy of Asia?
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