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Malaysia and the region. In addition, Galeri Petronas, Ken Gallery, and Soka Gakkai Malaysia exhibition hall often hold good exhibitions.
The proliferation of commercial art galleries
and exhibitions in Malaysia, particularly in KL, is testament to growing public interest and international,
as well as the rising value
of the art itself. Whilst art prices in China and India have skyrocketed, prices here are still reasonable, making for sound yet attainable investments.
In Kuala Lumpur, galleries such as A+ Works Of Art (Sentul), Richard Koh
Fine Art, Galeri Prima and Pinkguy (all Bangsar), Wei- Ling Contemporary (The Gardens Mall) and Taksu (Ampang) present a wide range of contemporary
Proving that art and sustainability go hand in hand, Sabah Art Gallery’s Conservation Building is the first green building in Sabah and the first green public gallery in Malaysia.
Penang’s community-run Hin Bus Depot Gallery is an informal art space and creative hub for bringing artists and art lovers together.
Southeast Asian art and
an engaging selection
of art-related public events. HOM Art Trans (Ampang) promotes young contemporary artists while City Art Gallery (Cheras) focuses on more traditional subjects and themes.
The Zhongshan Building in Kampung Attap is a
hive of creativity, home
to independent spaces
like The Back Room that feature exhibitions by emerging artists. Publika Shopping Gallery is tenanted by Segaris Art Center, Artemis Art and Art Row, and exhibition spaces like White Box, Black Box that host a busy calendar of art events throughout the year. Just outside KL’s city limits, G13 Gallery,
Core Design Gallery (both Petaling Jaya), and Shalini Ganendra Fine Art (Subang Jaya) also showcase quality modern artworks, while The Print Room (Petaling
Jaya) specializes in fine art photography.
Outside the capital, state museums are good spots for art. Notable is the Penang State Museum & Art Gallery, and the island’s community- driven Hin Bus Depot Gallery, which includes artist studios, murals and public art. The Sabah Art Gallery, which recently found a permanent space in its
new Conservation Building, showcases exhibitions all- year long. Its permanent collection includes the works of Tina Rimmer, the first artist to hold a solo exhibition in the gallery, renowned for her paintings capturing daily life in the local markets of Tamparuli.
Rimbun Dahan’s residency programme is located
in Kuang, Selangor, on expansive grounds featuring indigenous plants and landscaping inspired
by traditional kampung styles. Artist studios and