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Arahmaiani's acrylic paintings in Song Of The Rainbow is a study in bright colours, compassion, kindness and joy. Photo: CHAN TAK KONG/The Star

When Indonesian artist Arahmaiani says she is happy you believe her. But she’s not bouncing off the walls; no, she’s calm and grounded when we met her in Kuala Lumpur, even as she exudes positivity and hope.

Elsewhere, she has turned heads - and yes, has even been arrested and locked up - with her “provocative works”.

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