SCHOOL OF THE ARTS   |  UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

ASSOC PROF. HASNUL JAMAL SAIDON

ASSOC PROF.

Hasnul Jamal Bin Saidon is an Assoc. Professor of media arts at USM. He was involved in designing pioneering programs in UNIMAS, UMS & USM, including final year showcases such as CIPTA & RINTIS; curating milestone exhibitions such as the
1st. Electronic Art Show & HYPErview (1997),
Takung (2004); & co-founding E-Art ASEAN Online
(2000).

He has contributed to the local art & academic scenes under various capacities such as a programme head, deputy dean, museum director, board member, chief jury, curator, external examiner and curriculum advisor. Hasnul has curated 30 local exhibitions and engaged in 18 research projects since 1996. He has written about 24 books, presented and published about 25 papers and articles in books internationally. Since 1989, Hasnul has participated in 60 local group exhibitions and 22 international group exhibitions. His video art has been screened at 16 international video art festivals.

Throughout his creative career, he has won 8 international and 13 local art awards. His current research ison tradition through the language of quantum physics & new media. His current works are H3RO, gemaBELAS, DidikJiwaHalus, ROH, KITA, RumahTok Cu and Rumah Tok Mah.

Directed the Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, USM – responsibilities include transforming the museum and gallery by identifying key performance indicators, developing strategic planning, improving existing management system which covers planning for exhibition programme and support activities for visitors, implementing and installing new exhibition design and technology, developing and implementing collection and acquisition strategy, initiating and sustaining research and publication activities, supervising conservation, restoration and physical development, developing a re-branding and promotional strategy, and designing a comprehensive audience development and outreach programmes.

Education

  • Diploma in Art & Design (Fine Art), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
  • Bachelors of Art (Painting), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, United States of America, USA
  • Masters of Fine Arts (Electronic Arts), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States of America, USA

Areas of Expertise

Digital Art, Video Art, Drawing, Painting

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Electronic Art
  • Video Art
  • New Media Art and Design
  • Painting & Drawing
  • New Media Theory & History
  • Modern & Contemporary Art in Malaysia
  • Exhibition Curation
  • Exhibition & Information Design
  • Museum & Gallery Transformation
  • Audience Research & Collection Management

RESEARCH TOPICS

  • 2021:
    Documentation on the Evolution of ArtScience from 1998-2019 (ASM-UM-USM), The Academy of Sciences Malaysia
  • 2010 – 2012:
    Analysis of USM Fine Art Collection (Short Term Research Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
  • 2010:
    Profiling MGTF’s Visitors (Incentive Research Grant, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
  • January 2010 – January 2012:
    An A-Z Guide to Malaysian Art (Rogue Art) Narratives in the Malaysian Art (Rogue Art). Initial editorial team member
  • Jun 2008 – September 2009:
    Profiling Private & Institutional Collections of Syed Ahmad Jamal’s Artworks (Funding from the National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia)
  • January 2009 – July 31, 2013:
    Mapping of Media Art in Malaysia (Research grant, ASEAN COCI)
  • 2007 – 2008:
    Under-Deconstruction – Contemporary Art in Malaysia After 1990 (Funding from the National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia)
  • January - August 2007:
    Between generations – Comparative Review of USM, UM and Private Collections of Modern Art in Malaysia (Funding from the Penjana Bebas)
  • February 2003 – February 2004:
    Takung – Contextual Review of Contemporary Art Practice in Malaysia Post 1990’s (Funding from the National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia & Perak Art Foundation)
  • October - Disember 2003:
    The Use of New Media in the Japanese Contemporary Art Practices (Research Grant from the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan)
  • March - October 2001:
    Semangat Besi – Retrospection of Raja Shahriman’s Enigma (Funding from the Petronas Gallery)
  • March 1999 – April 2000:
    E-Art Asean Online (Research Grant from the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
  • January – Disember 1991:
    1st. Electronic Art Show (Funding from the National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia)
  • 1995 – March 1997:
    HYPErview – A Solo Exhibition of Interactive Art, Computer Animation, Video, Digital Collage, Painting & Drawing (Funding from the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
  • January – November 1996:
    Jambori Rimba – An Audience-Interactive Video & Musical Installation & Concert (Research Grant from the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)
  • January – July 1993:
    Rainforest Images (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA)
  • January – August 1993:
    Aesthetic Expression Of Tawhid (MFA Thesis, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA)
  • January – August 1991:
    Man & Nature – The Use of Non-conventional Techniques and Materials in Painting (BFA Thesis, Southern Illinois University)
  • January – July 1988:
    Introduction to Aesthetic Appreciation (Dip. AD ITM Thesis)

USM EXPERTS

SPORTLIGHTS

  • PUBLICATIONS



    PUBLISHED & PRESENTED PAPERS / ARTICLES IN BOOKS (INTERNATIONAL)

     

    2019: Re-Approaching Islamic Visual Tradition through the Language of Physics: Geometry and the Grammar of Harmony, 1st Conference of Visual Art, Design, and Social Humanities by Faculty of Art and Design, CONVASH 2019, Bandung, Indonesia

    2014: "A Silent Presence - Conversation between Melanie Pocock, Hasnul J Saidon and Shooshie Sulaiman", in Sulaiman Itu Melayu, Kerber Verlog, Germany

    "Creativity and Museums", International Roundtable MyUMNET, Universiti of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

    2013 : "Tracing The Light - E-Art as an Epitome and Catalyst for Paradigmatic Shifts in the Contemporary Art Scene in Malaysia", in International Seminar for New Media Art in South East Asia, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia.

    2011 : “Conversing with Zulkifli Yusoff”, in Zulkifli Yusoff Solo Exhibition, NUS Gallery, Singapore.

    “The Quantum Lures of Sooshie’s House”, in Open House, Singapore Biennale 2011, Singapore.

    2010 : “Sustaining Relevancy by Augmenting Cross-Interpretations – Case Examples From MGTF USM”, in UMNET (University Museum Network) International Conference on Challenges Confronting University Museum Collections & Contemporary Curatorial Practice in Southeast Asia, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, Penang.

    “Paradigmatic Shifts in Curatorial Practices” in International Conference on Challenges Confronting University Museum Collections & Contemporary Curatorial Practice in Southeast Asia, University of Philippines, Manila, Philippines.

    “Who is our Audience?” in Asian Museums Curators’ Forum, Annex Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    2009 : “Tudung As A Site of Ideological Contestation” in What If I Want To Water Ski? And Other Questions – Victoria Cantoni Solo Exhibition, Substation, Singapore.

    2008 : “Khat As A Form of Visual Zikr” in Konvensyen Negara Zikir, International Convention Center, Brunei Darussalam.

    “An Overview of Contemporary Art in Malaysia After 1990” in International Convention on Conservation For the 20th. Century, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    2006 : “Cross-cultural Design As An Introductory Course for 1st. Year Students in USM (Universiti Sains Malaysia)”, in Contemporary Southeast Asian Art Seminar, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.

    “Community-based projects as a part of audience development strategy for art museums”, in Asia Art Museum Directors Forum, National Museum of China, Beijing, China.

    2005 : “Notes on Eng Tay’s Recent Sculptures” in Sha-A-Ya : The Roots of Asia – The Asian Sculpture Exhibition. Bidadari Art Gallery, Ubud, Indonesia

    2004 : “The Use of Internet for an International Collaborative Project” in Leonardo Electronic Almanac. Vol. 12, No. 8, August 2004

    2003 : “Cabaran Praktis Seni Elektronik Dalam Era Maklumat” in Wacana Seni, Penerbit USM, Pulau Pinang

    “Media Art In Malaysia : An Overview” Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan

    “Transcending Boundaries : Media & Performance in Malaysia” Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan

    “Upload-Download : Concluding Report” Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan

    “Crossing Boundaries : Multimedia & Performance” in PSI Seminar, City Bayview Hotel, Penang

    2000 : “The Evolution of Electronic Art in Malaysia” (Co-writer with Niranjan Rajah), in Art Asia Pacific, Special Issue on New Media (July), Australia,

    1999 : “An Overview of Hyperview” in Crossing Boundaries – 9th. International Conference of Asia Pacific Confederation for Arts Education, Singapore ‘UNIMAS Creates – Computer-Related Experiments in Art & Technology Studio” in Leonardo – Journal of Art & Science, MIT Press, USA, March

    1996 : “The Images of Jambori Rimba” in Jambori Rimba – A Tribute to the Malaysian Rainforest, Program Book, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan

    “UNIMAS creates – Computer-Related Experiments in Art & Technology Studio” in ISEA 96 (International Symposium of Electronic Art), Rotterdam, Holland



    PUBLISHED & PRESENTED PAPERS / ARTICLES IN BOOKS (NATIONAL)



    2023: Ulasan Penyertaan Finalis Pertandingan Bakat Muda Sezaman 2021 Zon Sarawak: Ko-kreasi dan Seni di Lokasi, WACANA SENI Journal of Arts Discourse

    2022: "Co-Creating Visiting Experience at MGTF USM", iN Penang Magazine.

    "Bridging Art, Mental Health and Healing at MGTF USM", iN Penang Magazine.

    “True Stars Shine During Darkness, iN Penang Magazine.

    "The Heart of Beingness", iN Penang Magazine.

    Tinjauan Terhadap Unsur Ko-Kreasi dalam Pameran Projek Monyet@USM, Gendang Alam Journal of Arts, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

    Open Wall at Museum & Gallery Tuanku Fauziah (MGTF), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM): An Art-Based Interventions as a Therapeutic Activity to Improve Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic, PURBA, Jurnal Persatuan Muzium Malaysia

    Re-Approaching Cosmology & Visual Tradition through the Design of USM Medical Sciences Interactive Gallery, International Conference On Art, Culture and Heritage 2022: Art and Science: A Collaborative Initiative for Creative Solution

    Rupa dan Bentuk Serangga dengan Unsur Garisan, Bengkel Seni Insekta, Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

    Senadi@Rumah Tok Cu, Kuliah Atas Talian (KUAT8), Institute of Creative Arts and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

    Alternate-Shift-Return: Re-Imagining Tradition, Golden Exchange Hour: March Series

    Healing Hearts with Arts, CREATALK Anjuran USM.CREATE @George Town

    OASIS 2022 Sensoria Exhibition: An Indagative Spectacle, APAN 53 Virtual Meeting and Conference

    2021: Meninjau 'Crypto Art' Dari Sudut Perbandingan Paradigma, 2021 International Symposium CRYPTO ART: THE NEW WAY OF CURRENT ART

    Tradisi Visual Islam-Nusantara dari Sisi Fizik, Seminar Antarabangsa Falsafah Seni 2021

    The Evaluation Process of ArtScience™ 2020 Prize Discussion, ArtScienceTM Webinar Series:

    Transcending the Arts and Sciences Prelude to Online Art in Malaysia: Revisiting Early Exploration of Online Art in Malaysia, 6th International

    Conference of Applied and Creative Arts: Sustainability and Legacy of Creative Arts

    Inap Ilmu Rumah Tok Mah, Webinar MyMUSE, Masa Depan Muzium dan Galeri Awam: Antara Pameran Fizikal, Virtual dan Komuniti

    Meninjau Kaedah Ko-Kreasi dalam Konteks Kuratorial Seni Visual, Akademi Seni dan Teknologi Kreatif, Universiti Malaysia Sabah

    Realiti Bersaksi : Perbandingan Antara Perspektif Fizik Dengan Tradisi Visual Islam, Yayasan Seni Selangor

    2020: Introduction to Electronic & New Media Art, Art+Animation Week (A+A-W 2020) Living Art “The Inspired Lives of 14 Malaysian Artists and their Art Practice”, ARECA Books

    ARUS, Introductory Lecture for ARUS - Solo Exhibition by Shaparel Salleh, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    2019: Re-Approaching Islamic Visual Tradition through the Language of Physics: Geometry and the Grammar of Harmony, 9th International Conference on Local Knowledge 2019 (ICLK 2019)Naratif Seni Rupa Malaysia Jilid 4: Perspektif, RogueArt, Kuala Lumpur

    Air Dicincang Takkan Putus, “Nukilan Seorang Teman, 4 Persepsi, National Visual Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    Belas Alam, Introductory Lecture for Ismail Abdullah, “Abu/Arang & Salam Benua” Solo Exhibition, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    2018: Sessi Tayangan & Pemurnian 'Mengembara Dalam Belas', Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

    2016: Re-approaching Tradition, Reading Ismail Zain, Galeri Petronas

    2014: "Narrating (back to) The Future (of electronic art) Now" in REKA 2014 - International Conference on

    Creative Media, Design & Technology", Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. "The Veil Through Which Truth Is Seen. Judges Report for YC2013", YC2013, National Visual Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    2013: "From Mass to Multimedia" in Narratives of Malaysian Art (Volume 2), Rogueart, Kuala Lumpur.

    “Who Am I - Wearing Culture in the Cyberia of the 21st. Century”, in Rearview Forwards/Aliran Semasa, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor.

    “Antara Talian - Perkongsian Pengalaman Berkesenian”, Guest Lecture at Akademi Seni & Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA), Kuala Lumpur.

    2012: “Profile of Research And Exhibition Activities in MGTF USM”, in Transdisciplinarity As Research – Selection of Papers From the 1st. School of the Arts, USM Research Colloquium, School of the Arts, USM, Penang.

    “Hubungan Antara Penyelidikan, Rekabentuk Pameran dan Pembangunan Pengunjung”, Bengkel FRIM, Langkawi, Kedah.

    “Amron Omar dan Drama Pertarungan Dalam Wacana Seni Rupa Moden di Malaysia”, in Pertarungan, National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

    “Penyesuaian Hasil Dapatan Kajian Pelanggan Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah (MGTF) dengan Strategi Kuratorial Pameran e-CITRA (Adaptation of Audience-research Findings at the Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah (MGTF) with e-CITRA Curatorial Strategies)”, in Wacana Seni – Journal of Arts Discourse, Penang : Penerbit USM

    2011: “USM Fine Art Collection As A Form of Knowledge Capital” in Henry Butcher Art Appreciation Programme, Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    “Merchants of Dream”, in Cirque du Freak, CORE Design Gallery, Subang Jaya.

    “Getting High or Getting Real? Synchronizing with the Cosmic Dance of opposites”, Thinkcity Design Conference, Town Hall, Penang.

    “Hijab Seorang Pelukis”, Dean’s Lecture Series, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjong Malim.

    2010: “Mengembara Menerusi Lukisan – Versi 3.0” in Paperworks – Trails of the Artistic Mind, Chandan Gallery,Kuala Lumpur.

    “Pertandingan Seni Tampak Terbuka Johor 2009 – Satu Ulasan” in Senikini, National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.

    “Balada Buat Peta – Refleksi Terhadap Karya-karya Mutakhir A. Samad Said” in Kata Luhur – A.Samad Said, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah & Terakat Nuromar, Penang.

    2009: “Mencari Penawar” in Art Charity Fundraiser – I Miss Him So Much, Chandan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    “55 years of Collecting Syed Ahmad Jamal’s Artworks” in Syed Ahmad Jamal : Pelukis, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    “Who is Our Audience?”, in National Arts & Heritage Convention, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah. (with Safinawati Samsudin & Nor Laila Abd Rozak@Razak)

    “Living Hyperview – A journey across Noor azizan Paiman’s Surreality” in 365 Days – A Solo Exhibition of Noor Azizan Paiman, Wei Ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    2005: “The Roles of Creative Elites in the Politics of Identity” in Seminar Tahunan IKD : Membangun-semula Makna Diri Malaysia, organized by Institut Kajian Dasar dan Konrad Foundation, Pearl International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

    “A Letter to Noor Azizan Paiman & Roslisham Ismail” in Lightweight vs Heavyweight, Maya Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

    “The Use of Internet for an International Collaborative Project” in Sentap, Issue 2, Teratak Nuromar, Ipoh

    “Perkembangan Media Baru Dalam Bidang Seni Visual di Malaysia” in Seminar – Enriching Visual Art Activities in Malaysia, organized by Institut Teknologi MARA & Ministry of Arts, Culture & Heritage, UiTM Perak branch, Seri Manjung, Perak

    2003: “Cabaran Praktis Seni Elektronik Dalam Era Maklumat” in Wacana Seni, Penerbit USM, Pulau Pinang

    “Cabaran Praktis Seni Elektronik Dalam Era Maklumat” in Persoalan Seni Rupa Sezaman Yayasan Kesenian Perak, 2003

    “Mencari Pahlawan” Bayu Utomo Solo Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur

    “Wabi di Laman Zen – Untuk Yang Bergelar Bonda”, in Anjung Seri, January, Kuala Lumpur

    “Untuk Yang Bergelar Isteri”, in Anjung Seri, Mac, Kuala Lumpur

    “Kocak di Fukuoka 1 & 2” in Warkah Seni, Laman Web Yayasan Kesenian Perak, Disember 2003

    “Media Technology in the Malaysian Contemporary Art Practices” in Petronas Day Art Seminar, Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

    2001:
    “Tentang Ekspressionisma, Polemik Mencari Diri dan Hikayat yang Melingkarinya” in Diri : Bayu Utomo Radjikin, Solo Exhibition Catalogue, 2001

    “Cabaran Pembangunan Seni Elektronik Dalam Era maklumat” , in Petronas Art Convention, Kuala Lumpur

    2000: “E-Art Asean Online”, in Symposium on Online Learning 2000, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan

    “Projek E-Art Asean Online – Cabaran Pembangunan Seni Elektronik Dalam Era Maklumat” in National C

    onvention on Visual Art Education, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur “Berdialog Dengan Perca Moden” in Berita Harian, Jun 28

    “Dalang Pinggiran Di Belakang Skrin” in Berita Harian, July 6

    “Seni Tampak Dalam Era Maklumat” in Berita Harian, July 7

    “Keadilan Perlu Pengorbanan” in Berita Harian, July 8

    “Dekonstruksi Mitos Rambo” in Berita Harian, October 2

    “Menyelami Seni Siber Siew Woei” in Berita Harian, August 25

    “Kemelut Budaya Generasi Skrin” in Berita Harian, August 28

    “Ilmu Amron Kukuh Berpaksi” in Berita Harian, December 2000

    1999:  “Epilogue for the 20th. Century” in SAKSI Online # 6 at http://www.saksi.com

    “The B-Side : Refleksi Dari Pinggiran” in The B-Side Exhibition, Pelita Hati Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

    “E-Art Asean Online” IDEA Seminar, UNIMAS Kota Samarahan

    “Converging Art & Technology – UNIMAS’s Experience” in ALAMI – Art Inspires Science Camp, Langkawi

    “Luminous xxxx-Video Art Online, Offline, In Between the Lines” in Malaysian Video Awards Seminars & Workshop, PWTC Kuala Lumpur

    1998: “From Mass to Multimedia” in a Public Lecture Program, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

    “Innovation in a Digital Space – Nurturing the Spirit of Experimentation Through Courses in Electronic Arts” in UNIMAS Today, Kota Samarahan.

    “Art in the Age of Information Technology” a Public Lecture Program, Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.

    1996: “The Images of Jambori Rimba” in Jambori Rimba – A Tribute to the Malaysian Rainforest, Program Book, UNIMAS, Kota Samarahan

    “Explorasi” (co-writer with Niranjan Rajah) Interactive CD-ROM exhibition catalogue 1995:

    “A Fictional Dialogue – With Dissonant Voices in Background” in Bayu Utomo Solo Exhibition Catalogue, Five Arts Center, Kuala Lumpur

    “What? Dissonant Questions in the Midst” in Lalang, Warboxes & Killing Tools Group Exhibition Catalogue, Five Arts Center, Kuala Lumpur

    “Experimental Video” in a screening program at British Council, Kuala Lumpur 1994:

    “Dari Mata Hati” in Mata Hati Group Exhibition Catalogue, Matahati Group, Kuala Lumpur

    “Video Sebagai Medium Seni Halus” in UKM Film & Video Festival, Bangi

    “Komputerisasi KSSR” in ITM’s School of Art & Design Academic Conference, Cherating.

    1993: “Aesthetic Expression of Tawhid – The Question of Survival” Thesis for MFA Electronic Arts, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York

    1989: “Four Perceptions” Group Exhibition Catalogue, Center Stage Performing Arts, Kuala Lumpur

    1988: “Pengenalan Kepada Penghayatan Estetika” Thesis for Diploma Art & Design, MARA Institute of Technology, Shah Alam

  • PUBLISHED BOOKS



    Saidon, Hasnul J (2022), HYPErview, Penang : Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (2022), Open Wall@MGTF USM, Penang: Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Adeline Ooi, Beverly Yong, Hasnul J Saidon, Nur Hanim Khairuddin, Rachel Ng (eds) (2012), An A-Z Guide to Malaysian Art, Kuala Lumpur : Rougue Art.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (Chief editor) (2012), Wacana Seni - Journal of Arts Discourse, Penang : Penerbit USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2011), 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism 2011 – In-Sight Penang, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (2011), Kocak di Fukuoka (Ripples in Fukuoka), Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2011), Central Pillar Virtual Screen, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2011), Fermentation – A solo exhibition of new media art by Roopesh Sitharan, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2011), MJVAX : Malaysia-Japan Video Art Exchange, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2011), Central Pillar Virtual Screen, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Limpas Bayu Borneo, Penang : Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Dunia Yang Hilang, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), PIPE 2010 – Ketumbukan, Seni Cetak Alternatif Malaysia (Alternative Printmaking Art in Malaysia), Penang : Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Smart Art & Science Carnival 2008-1010, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Veared, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Wanita Dalam Koleksi Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Siapa Pelanggan Kita, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Thirst – Izumi Ueda Yuu, Penang : Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Reading Independence, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), I AM – An audience-centered public installation, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), Encountering 1Malaysia Through Cross-cultural Experiences, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2010), 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism – Sparkles in Penang, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2009), Samudra – Juhari Said, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2009), IQRA’ – The Garden of Wisdom, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2009), Two fish, out of water – Photographs from the japanese landscape by Paul Kohl, Penang : Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2009), Resurrection III – Rise of the Mandalorians, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (2008), In Between the Lines – Hasnul J Saidon, Penang ; Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J et.al (2008), Semangat Chandan (The Spriti of Chandan) – Contemporary Artists From The Land of Grace, Kuala Lumpur : Chandan Gallery.

    Saidon, Hasnul J & Yong, Beverly (eds)(2007), Between Generations – 50 Years Across Modern Art in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur : Asian Art Museum UM & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (ed)(2007), The Inauguration of Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM, Penang : Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM.

    Saidon, Hasnul J(2007), Ahmad Fuad – Dislocated, Kuala Lumpur : Artspace Gallery.

    Hasnul J Saidon (2004), “Stirring Takung’ in Takung, Kuala Lumpur : National Art Gallery.

    Saidon, Hasnul J (2004), Visual Invocation – Solo by Daud Rahim, Kuala Lumpur : 12 Artspace.

    Hasnul J Saidon (2004), The Spirit of Iron – Retrospection of An Enigma, Kuala Lumpur : Petronas Gallery.

    Saidon, Hasnul J & Rajah, Niranjan (eds) (2000), E-ART ASEAN ONLINE, Kuala Lumpur : Faculty of Applied & Creative Arts UNIMAS & National Art Gallery.

    Saidon, Hasnul J & Rajah, Niranjan (eds) (1997), 1st. Electronic Art Show, Kuala Lumpur, National Art Gallery.

  • Collaboration



    2024: Immersive Arts Festival 2024, Enfiniti Interactive Xperiences Sdn Bhd

    2023: Appointment as Jury of ASM Artscience™ Prize 2022, Academy of Sciences Malaysia Temu Sinar: Acara Kesenian dan Pameran Lebuh Acheh (Majlis Pembangunan Bumiputera), Bahagian Penyelarasan Bumiputera Pulau Pinang ICU JPM

    2022: Denaisutera: Projek Cerah Hati Karyawan Remaja Disleksia, Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah USM, Persatuan Disleksia Malaysia Cawangan Utara

    2021: Book cover design for "Artscience: A Curious Education" by Clarissa Lee, terbitan Gerakbudaya., Gerakbudaya/Strategic Information and Research Development Centre (SIRD)

    Guest Curator for Love My Batik Exhibition at GMBB, Kuala Lumpur., Agensi Pembangunan Ekonomi Seni Budaya (CENDANA)

    2020: Proposed design for Medical Sciences Museum and Gallery (SPICES), USM Kubang Kerian, Kelantan., Universiti Sains Malaysia

    Head Designer, Proposed design for Medical Sciences Museum and Gallery, USM Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (ongoing), Universiti Sains Malaysia

    Guest Speaker for Penang Emerging Artists Art Camp Art Practice and Mental Health, Balik Pulau, Penang

    Guest Curator, LAVAA IX, National Art Gallery of Malaysia Langkawi Branch, National Art Gallery of Malaysia Langkawi Branch Head of Judges, Penang Open., Penang State Art Gallery

    Jury, ASM ArtScience, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), Kuala Lumpur

    2019: Head of Judges, Penang Open., Penang State Art Gallery

    External Examiner for Final Year Projects, Visual Art Technology Program, School of Social Sciences and Humanities., Universiti Malaysia Sabah

    Program Evaluator Visual Art Technology Program, School of Social Sciences and Humanities., Universiti Malaysia Sabah

    2018: External Examiner for Final Year Projects, Fine Art Program, Faculty of Applied & Creative Arts., Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

    External Examiner for Final Year Projects, Fine Art Department, UiTM

    Advisor, Menua Kitai, A Theatrical Concert, Dewan Budaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia

    2017: gemaBELAS tour, National Art Gallery

    2015: Chairman for KL Biennale, National Art Gallery of Malaysia

    2013: Curator for Malaysian Young Contemporaries 2013, National Visual Art Gallery of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

    2012: Conceptualizing, designing, installing & testing an information mural for Al-Bukhary International University (AIU)

    2011: Video Projection for River Meets Art, Penang

  • MASTER/PHD PROJECT SUPERVISED



    1. Ling Chung Guan, 2012, Master, Research - Full Time, Hypertext Complements Print? A Study of Narrative Reconfiguration in Geoff Ryman's Novel 253, Co-supervisor

    2. Stella Chong Mei Fang, 2015, Master, Research - Full Time, Measuring The Effectiveness Of Info-Graphic In Muzium And Galeri Tuanku Fauziah (MGTF), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) In Engaging Museum Visitors With The Exhibit Content, Main Supervisor

    3. Mohamad Faizuan Bin Mat, 2020, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, The Use of Co-Creation Method in Community Engagement to Enhance the Quality of Social Wellbeing, Main Supervisor

    4. Goh Kiang Kuan, 2022, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Part Time, Synthetic Soul of Sculpture: A Conceptual Model of Augmented Reality for Aesthetic Experiences and Behavioral Intentions., Main Supervisor

    5. Wu Manfei, 2022, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, Stage Visual Design under Digital Information Technology, Main Supervisor

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