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Artist Profile

NOOR MAHNUN (b. 1964, Malaysia), also known as ANUM, is known for adapting the traditional technique of oil painting into a style that has been praised for its simplicity and meticulousness. Beneath their guise of naivety and delicacy are carefully crafted compositions that weave subtle psychological narratives with dark wit and emotional
depth. Born in Kelantan, Anum trained in architecture in the United States before pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in painting at Hochschule für Bildende Künste in Braunschweig, Germany in 1996. Anum was artist-in-residence at Rimbun Dahan in Kuang, Selangor (2000-2001) and received a scholarship from the Italian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs for a printmaking course at Il Bisonte, Florence (2002-2003). During her time in Europe, she held solo shows in Florence and across Germany, and upon returning to Malaysia, became an active figure in the local art scene—not only as an artist, but also as a curator, educator, and arts manager. This year, her works were
showcased at Painting Itself, ANU Drill Hall Gallery in Canberra and in Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts in Australia. Recent solo exhibitions include ‘ANUM’, Yeo Workshop, Singapore (2025); ‘September, The Back Room, Kuala Lumpur (2021); ‘Disco Lombok Still Life’, The Edge Galerie, Kuala Lumpur (2017).