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Exploring the relationship between 2 lands through objects

Published Thu, Jun 4, 2015 · 09:50 PM
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WHAT happens when you're born in one country, but grow up in another? His relationship between two lands has provided much creative fodder for artist Ahmad Abu Bakar.

Malaysian-born, Ahmad grew up in Singapore as his parents moved here from Malacca when he was young. He continues to hold Malaysian citizenship, and is a permanent resident here. By all intents and purposes though, he identifies himself as Singaporean.

"I'm acknowledged and seen as a Singapore artist, and let's put it this way - in a soccer match between Sin…

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