A growing sense of distrust, and with it polarisation, has been sweeping across our region, and the world.  It feeds on itself. It is driven by a combination of increased distrust in government and media, a lack of shared identity, a sense of systemic unfairness, economic pessimism, and societal fears all contributing towards a more polarised society. And once divided, a polarised community makes fostering trust all the more difficult.  

Acclaimed Thai artist Natee Utarit, who is represented by Richard Koh Fine Art Gallery, is exhibiting works from his “Optimism is Ridiculous” series in Gallery B of the National Art Gallery in Kuala Lumpur from now until May 31.