Celebrate Differences : Autism Acceptance Month 2025

Celebrate Differences: An Art Exhibition for Autism Acceptance

In celebration of World Autism Acceptance Month, Inner Joy Art Gallery proudly presents “Celebrate Differences”, an art exhibition that embraces the uniqueness of individuals on the autism spectrum. Running from 1 April to 30 April 2025, this exhibition is a powerful showcase of 17 talented neurodivergent artists, all part of the START Art Program under Gifted Brush. These 17 artists are : 

  1. Adam Azfa

  2. Adam Zharfan 

  3. Adeena Faiz

  4. Adif Azfa 

  5. Ainul Syeefa 

  6. Ajwad bin Muhammad Syahren

  7. Anis Alesya

  8. Hana Khadeeja

  9. Khadeeja Khairie 

  10. Luqman Hakim Bin Mohd Shahril

  11. Marisa Rania 

  12. Muaz Z 

  13. Nadyne Zia Alveena

  14. Qiesya Qaisara

  15. Nur Syafiyah Aina

  16. Tuah Izqandar

  17. Zahra Khoireen

The theme of the exhibition aligns with the global theme for World Autism Acceptance Month in 2025: “Celebrate Differences”. It encourages us to shift our perspective from seeing autism as a condition that needs to be fixed, to recognizing and appreciating the strengths and diverse perspectives that autism brings to our world. This month-long celebration is not only about raising awareness, but about taking tangible action to create inclusive, supportive environments for autistic individuals.

The artworks featured in this exhibition offer a glimpse into the diverse experiences of neurodivergent artists, celebrating their individuality, creativity, and the beauty found in differences. Through their unique expressions, these artists invite us to understand, accept, and honour the vibrant spectrum of human experiences.

This exhibition is a collaborative effort between Inner Joy Art Gallery and START Art Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting neurodivergent artists. It is proudly sponsored by Commerce Dot Com, a government-linked company under the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia. Their generous support has made this platform possible for these exceptional artists to share their stories with the world.

Join us in celebrating the power of creativity, inclusion, and acceptance. “Celebrate Differences” is an invitation to see the beauty in diversity and to build a more inclusive future where everyone is valued for who they are.