Paramount Art A-Fair 2025

Dora Ong, Curator & Gallery Owner, Awegallery

28-Feb-25 15:00

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Ever wanted to start an art collection but didn’t know where to begin? The Paramount Art A-Fair might just be the perfect place. Back for another edition at Awegallery, this mini art fair showcases a variety of artworks - all priced under RM5,000 - making art ownership more approachable. We speak to gallery owner and exhibition co-curator Dora Ong, to chat about this year’s featured artists, what goes into curating an exhibition like this, and why art should be for everyone, not just a select few.

Image Credit: Awegallery

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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Categories: culture, visual arts, History/Heritage

Tags: the bigger picture, front row, AweGallery, visual art, art exhibition, art collection, affordable art,

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