7 Art Galleries to Explore in Malaysia

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Art Galleries to Explore in Malaysia

Cheng Ho Gallery

The Gallery of Admiral Cheng Ho is a gallery about Zheng He in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. The gallery displays Zheng He's journey to Southeast Asia and his great legacy in international relations where he established the great affiliations between Ming Dynasty and African and Asian countries leading to prosperous and fair trade among them.

Galeri Petronas

Petronas Gallery is a contemporary art gallery established in 1993 by the Malaysian multinational company Petronas to promote arts and culture. The gallery offers a wide range of art appreciation and educational programs, in addition to an active program of exhibitions. Forums and seminars discussing various art issues are organized on a regular basis.

Jalan Alor Street Art

Murals painted onto the back walls and floor of the street creating a unique, colorful experience.

Kedah State Art Gallery

This is a workmanship exhibition in Kedar Malaysia. The construction of the gallery building started on 21 January 1893 and finished in 1912 as the high court building and was officially opened by Kedah Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah as the earliest modern government building in Alor Setar. The gallery displays various artworks made by Kedah people, such as painting, wood carving, and calligraphy.

Royal Gallery Tuanku Ja'afar

The Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery is a gallery in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The gallery is about the former Negeri Sembilan Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Ja'afar. The building has a concept of modern colonial architecture. The gallery is housed in a three-story building with an area of 4,087 m2 and divided into 9 exhibition halls. Six exhibitions hall are available for visitor viewing while another three halls are still under construction.

Sabah Art Gallery

The Sabah Art Gallery is an art gallery in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sabah Art Gallery is tasked with collecting, storing, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting both local and foreign works of art, so as to improve the quality and appreciation of art in the state.

Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery

The gallery is housed at the Ulu Palace building. The building was made from wood carving inspired by the natural plants within the surrounding region. Rock carving was made by craftsmen according to the consent of Sultan Idris Shah I.

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