Artwork that expands the mind

August 5, 2019

<p>COLOURS, shapes as well as simple and complex lines in figurative art can inspire, excite and even stir the minds of children whose parents make it a point to visit art galleries.</p> <p>Singapore-born businessman Farouk Khan and his Pakistani wife Aliya said bringing children to art galleries opens their minds to different ideas, stimulates the creative thinking process and develops critical thinking.</p> <p>“Young children can benefit from observing paintings in galleries as the immersive learning experience makes them wonder about the painting.</p> <p>“Figurative artwork provokes the imagination as it tells of events, people, buildings and animals through the use of colours and patterns.</p>