25 Feb 2025

Suleyman Azhari

Suleyman is the Founder and Director of Galeri Sasha, a contemporary art space in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, dedicated to showcasing the next generation of new and emerging artists. Prior to Galeri Sasha, Suleyman was a Partner at Rissim Contemporary. He also honed his expertise through roles at Paddle8 in New York City and The Artling in Singapore. He holds a degree in Philosophy from New York University.

Suleyman shares a personal glimpse of a gallerist and his interpretation of art and philosophy behind the curatorial choices. Shedding light about balancing aesthetic value, cultural significance and market trends; Suleyman further uncovers his personal definition of art, reflecting on its evolving role in society and its capacity to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and inspire dialogue.

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