Jaafar Ismail: Episode 6/7

The podcast discuss the state of the Malaysian arts scene, featuring an interview with Jaafar Ismail an art gallery owner reflecting on his experiences and the challenges of the Malaysian art market, highlighting its small size and limited collector base. The conversation analyses the lack of integration of arts and culture into Malaysian national identity and education, proposing that a stronger cultural policy is needed to foster creativity and economic growth within the creative industries. Emphasizing the importance of integrating arts education from a young age and expanding the definition of the creative economy beyond fine arts. The overall message stresses the need for a more robust and strategic approach to nurturing and promoting the arts in Malaysia.