Kuala Lumpur reimagined: artist captures city’s changing soul
Noor Zahran’s monochrome works in ‘Urban Narratives’ reflect Kuala Lumpur’s resilience and transformation through pre-pandemic snapshots
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Noor Zahran’s pencil works are exploring the shifting landscapes of Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur’s bustling streets.
According to The Star, Noor’s artworks originate from street photographs he took in early 2020 while working as a retailer in the city.
These images, frozen in time just before the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, now serve as a powerful reminder of resilience and transformation.
“Images can be powerful, especially when they offer insight into past events, social issues, or cultural shifts,” Noor said, describing the pandemic as a turning point that altered collective memory.
His latest project seeks to transform these captured moments into a photojournalism drawing series, preserving the struggles and realities of the time for future generations.
His monochrome pieces stand in contrast to the vibrant works showcased at Urban Narratives, a collaborative exhibition by G13 Gallery and Yap Ah Shak House.
Still, they align with the exhibition’s central theme—documenting the contemporary pulse of Kuala Lumpur.
The exhibition, hosted at the Drawing Room space in Yap Ah Shak House, runs through March 11 and marks G13 Gallery’s first group showcase beyond its Petaling Jaya base.
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