tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-17T17:10:13+08:00 Peatix GWKL tag:peatix.com,2019:event-1326076 2019-11-15T11:00:00SGT 2019-11-15T11:00:00SGT

“The next Berlin? Kuala Lumpur launches gallery weekend. Dealers and museums join forces to put the Malaysian capital on the art map.”  – The Art Newspaperhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztcq2MvCgNA Gallery Weekend Kuala Lumpur 2019 celebrates the fourth edition of this pioneering cultural marquee, showcasing quality creative talent in Malaysia. Join us for an immersive introduction to the best of culture in Kuala Lumpur.Expecting more than thirty participants from commercial galleries, institutions, collections to special projects – GWKL 2019 presents cultural programming with a quality, eclectic vision of the multi-disciplinary. Features include large established institutions as well as museum shows. Commercial and grassroots galleries will reveal an exciting contemporary art world, intimately involved with the current political climate, community and urban settings. The Luminary Programme will host renowned international and local curators and creators for public talks, panel discussions and workshops. To see our full programme, please visit our Features page.GWKL provides a unique encounter with the cultural assets and multi-disciplinary practices of Malaysia, South East Asia and beyond. Offering a wonderful variety of well-organised programmes of viewing, tasting and living in Greater KL, GWKL is a cultural destination marquee. GWKL 2019 Supporters include: The Majestic Hotel, The Marini’s Group, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, UNESCO Observatory, GalleryWeekend.org, Shalini Ganendra Advisory and Timeless Green.Find out GWKL participating galleries on Google Maps.Featuring Luminary Programme GWKL 2019:1. Discover Kuala Lumpur Walking Tour|   Fri, 15 November 2019  |  11 AM - 1 PM   |   Badan Warisan Malaysia   |   FREE   |Commencing at Badan Warisan Malaysia at 11am, experience KL Shoplot architecture to understand its construct and morphology, from Jln Tun Perak to Chinatown Area.>> Book your slots @ https://gwkl2019-discoverklwalkingtour.peatix.com/ 2. Creating and Collecting The Craft - Borneo & Beyond |   Sat, 16 November 2019  |  11 AM - 1 PM   |  Badan Warisan Malaysia   |   FREE   |A presentation and discussion on the development of craft, in its creation and feature, both institutionally and commercially. A focus on important international exhibitions, social enterprise modules and quality control. For collectors, appreciators, creators, and all – join us.>    Luminaries: Edric Ong, Malaysian Designer, Curator & Architect Lindy Joubert, Vice President of the World Craft Council Pacific Asia Region - South Pacific >> Book your slots @ https://gwkl2019-collectingandcreatingthecraft.peatix.com/3. SHOWCASING THE CREATIVE – Biennials, Museums, Placemaking & Audience|   Sat, 16 November 2019  |  3PM - 5PM   |   Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia   |   FREE   |Each luminary will present on their work for 15 minutes, covering areas of expertise and development. The presentations will be followed by a moderator-led panel discussion, with opportunity for audience participation.The topic will approach the different avenues for presenting creative works, the support needed to make exhibitions and projects successful and consider the different measures of success.LUMINARIES: Marika Sardar, Curator of the Aga Khan Museum Zahra Khan, Curator, Pakistan Pavilion, Venice Biennial 2019 Karin Oen, Deputy Director of Curatorial Programmes, Nanyang Technological University Centre for Contemporary Art in Singapore Moderator: TBC >> Book your slots @ https://gwkl2019-showcasingthecreative.peatix.com/4. Contemporary Practises|   Sun, 17 November 2019  |  3PM - 5PM   |   National Art Gallery   |   FREE   |The Development of Exhibition (to include Performance & Indigenous Art), Institutional Collecting, Biennial & Contemporary Practise.LUMINAIRIES: Dr. Adele Tan, Senior Curator, National Gallery Singapore Biung Ismahasn, Independent Curator, Artist and Researcher Moderator: TBC >> Book your slots @ https://gwkl2019-contemporarypractices.peatix.com/Find out more on Gallery Weekend Website. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Official GWKL 2019 Stay Partner: The Majestic HotelSPECIAL OFFER: (November 14- November 18, 2019) with breakfast and return airport transferContact: tmklresv@ytlhotels.com.my   Code: GWKL2019