At the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, the many artistic expressions of religious piety leaves visitors captivated, humbled and, perhaps, even transcended. The museum’s enduring fascination has led to accolades far and wide for the efforts that went into the museum’s creation. In a rare and exclusive interview with the museum’s enigmatic Founder and Director, Syed Mohamad Albukhary, Kenneth Tan talks to him about his ambition to grow and sustain the museum as an international institution and why building for posterity is the greatest reward of all.
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