Selangor Sultan Visits Renowned Artist Yusof Ghani's Art Gallery In Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today visited the TAPAK Gallery in Section 8, which is owned by renowned Malaysian artist Yusof Ghani.
His Royal Highness spent nearly 40 minutes viewing the works of the Johor-born artist, whose paintings have featured in various local and international art exhibitions.
Segerak, Biring, Wajah and Ombak were among the popular paintings on display at the gallery, which has been open since 2009 and captivated the interest of the Sultan, who is known for his strong appreciation of art.
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