GEORGE TOWN, July 4 -- Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is preparing to bring AirAsia to court over intellectual property (IP) infringement with a fundraising interactive art installation.

The artist, who shot to fame after his series of murals in Penang became well-known back in 2012, is hoping to raise RM250,000 by selling merchandise, artwork and collectibles through the exhibition.

"This is not a charity. We are selling art and merchandise including airplane models and art prints to raise funds," he said at a media preview of the exhibition titled We Need to Talk, which opens tomorrow.

The exhibition, held at Cultprint gallery space between July 5 and August 31, is an immersive, airport-themed experience that blends performance ...