Noor Mahnun (b. 1964, Malaysia), also known as Anum, is a painter known for her figurative works of domestic scenes and still life that fuses elements of realism, allegory and the whimsical. Focusing on the physicality, her figures seem devoid of emotion in its quietude, as each composition is thoughtfully constructed and conceived, weaving subtle psychological narratives beneath the surface. Threads that connect, informed by her surroundings and personal life, are reflections on universal human experiences.
She completed her Masters in Fine Art at Hochschule für Bildende Künste, Braunschweig 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). Her solo exhibitions include ‘Disco Lombok Still Life’ (2017) at The Edge Galerie, Kuala Lumpur and ‘September’ (2021) at The Back Room, Kuala Lumpur.
In 2025, Yeo Workshop will present her first international solo exhibition since 1997.