Tuesday, March 08, 2005

A Hundred Years of Abdullah Ariff
Ends 13 March

Abdullah Ariff was one of the first Western influenced Malay artist who contributed much extraordinary illustrations and views in the development of Malaysia. The late artist’s work, which consist lyrical views of the Penang landscape, political cartoons and sketches, illustrations in geography books, and poster designs will decorate the walls until March.

Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my


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MBSA Art And Craft Exhibition

2nd & 4th Sunday every month, 5pm - 6.30pm

The Shah Alam Municipal Council (MBSA) will be holding an art and craft exhibition twice a month highlighting singing performance by local artists and dance shows.

Laman Budaya
Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Selangor
For more information call MBSA at 03-5510 5133 ext. 282


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Digital Prints With A Difference
7 March - 2 April

The title explains for itself. John Isii is displaying his digital works for the public. Come and see how impressive his digital camera works are.

Admission is free
The Photographers' Gallery
Picture This & That, 183 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur (next to the British High Commission)
Tel : 03-2145 2430
Train : Ampang Park (Putra)


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Le Printemps Des Poetes
5 – 12 March

This event looks to celebrate the existence of poetry and to remember and reconsider the forgotten works as well as to revive poetry. Originating from France back in 1999, the Le Printemps Des Poetes is in its second year here in Malaysia.

Alliance Francaise de Kuala Lumpur
15 Lorong Gurney, Off Jln Semarak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2694 7880
Train : N/A
For more info, e-mail budaya@alliancefrancaise.org.my


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Pottery Course
Every day

Be creative! There is a class suited for everyone, from beginners right up to advanced. Journey through the basics of hand-building, glazing and wheel-throwing with classes held for all levels every day. Time and days of classes can be arranged to your convenience.

Trial classes: RM70 per class (3-hour session)
Beginners' course: RM620 (10 sessions, 3 hours per week, inclusive of material), RM480 (material not included)
Intermediate/advanced course: RM760 (10 sessions, 3 hours per week)

Clay Expression
Lot 757, Block C, 5 Jalan Subang 3, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-5628 1613
E-mail : info@clayexpression.com
Web site: www.clayexpression.com


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Art Classes for Adults
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 12pm - 7pm (ends 31 April)

If you're busy working but would still love to take up art classes during your leisure time, you can do so at Reka Art Space. The classes are structured in four, eight of 12 classes and are one-to-one basis.

RM300 (3 months)
Reka Art Space
GL29, Block C, Kelana Square, 17 Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-7880 5982
Train: Kelana Jaya (Putra)
E-mail : sekthim@reka-art.com


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Theatre Theories
Tuesdays, 8.30pm – 10pm (8 March – 17 May)

Take part in a course that examines the theories of how theatre was changed in the 20th century; from Alfred Jarry and the Symbolist Theatre, Stanislavsky & Chekhov to Meyerhold and Grotowski, learn how these main figures worked with ideas of productions, creative processes and more.

RM300 (not including RM50 registration fee)
The Actors Studio Academy
E-2-3 & E-1-5, Mezzanine Floor (above E5 Convenience Store), Block E, Plaza Damas 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 012-2332 170 (Nala Nantha)
E-mail: academy@theactorsstudio.com.my


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The World Of The Peranakan: Baba & Nyonya Heritage Of South East Asia
4 February - 3 April, 9am - 6pm

This is an exhibition that explores the unique Peranakan Chinese communities in the Malay World. there will be cultural performances, Nyonya Cooking demonstrations, a Draw-A-Tile art competition for children and teenagers, beading for kasut manik, a radio quiz and grooming classes.

Admission is free
National Museum
Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2282 6255
Train: KL Sentral (Putra)
E-mail : info@museum.gov.my


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Script-Writing Classes
Tuesdays, 6.30pm – 8.30pm (15 Feb – 17 May)

If you are interested in script writing, you'll be able to do with this course. Students will be guided through story analysis and adaptation, dramatic structure and dialogue, conflict and resolution.

RM500 (not including RM50 registration fee)
The Actors Studio Academy
E-2-3 & E-1-5, Mezzanine Floor (above E5 Convenience Store), Block E, Plaza Damas 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 012-2332 170 (Nala Nantha)
E-mail: academy@theactorsstudio.com.my


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*MUST SEE
Rimbun Dahan's 10th Residency Exhibition
6 - 20 March

Rimbun Dahan is known for having residency programmes for artists and this year it presents its tenth residency exhibition by Australian artist Malcolm Utley and Malaysian artist Saiful Razman.

Admission is free
Rimbun Dahan
Kilometer 27, Jalan Kuang, Kuang, Selangor
Tel : 03-6038 3690
For more info, e-mail at nimda@rimbundahan.org


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Metamorphosis – Furniture As Sculpture
6 - 31 March

This is a unique exhibition as it displays organic as well as ergonomic designed furniture, all of them handmade wooden furniture. You can admire beautifully crafted furniture such as lamps, shelves and tables. Also, you’ll get to see Kim Chong’s works of furniture, crafted using recycled wood, some as old as 100 years.

Admission is free
NN Gallery
53A & 56 Jalan Sulaiman 1, Taman Ampang Hilir, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4270 6588
Open 10am - 6pm (closed on Sun)


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Small Works
15 February - 15 March

TJ Fine Art presents a group exhibition with over 40 artworks including water colur paintings by Tajuddin Ismail, Sharifah Fatimah Zubir, Awang Damit and Abe Akira.

Admission is free
TJ Fine Art Gallery
D08G Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-6201 4718
Train : N/A


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Panorama Of Cuban Photography
15 February - 12 March

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Cuba, this exhibition will feature 36 photos by numerous Cuban photographers such as Pedro Abascal, Lissette Solorzano, Ernesto Fernandez and Rene Pena.

Admission is free
The Photographers' Gallery
183 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2145 2430/34
Train : Ampang Park (Putra)
Open 10am-6pm (Mon-Sat)


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Takung
15 February - 20 March

Organised by the National Art Gallery and the Perak Arts Foundation, Takung is an artwork project by 22 contemporary artists, presenting their art pieces concerning the environment.

Admission is free
National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-4025 4989 03-4025 4990
E-mail : info@artgallery.org.my


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Rhythm & Versus
10 January - 10 September, 10am - 6pm

This is an art exhibition that explores the early discoveries of calligraphy in the Persian and Arabic languages through an examination of single folios from the 16th to the 19th century. There is a collection of 250 Persian calligraphic works accessible to the public through a comprehensive catalogue that examines these manuscripts in detail, with translations of their content.

Admission is free
Jalan Lembah Perdana, Kuala Lumpur (opposite the National Mosque)
Tel : 03-2274 2020
Train: Pasar Seni (Putra)/Kuala Lumpur (KTM)
E-mail : info@iamm.org.my


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Through The Lens
6 February - 30 April, 12pm - 12am

Amy Morison and Ezrena presents artistic photographs that focus on the rawness of human expressions. Some of the photographs include capturing the essence of human life such as culture and people.

Admission is free
Opus Bistro
67 Jalan Bangkung, Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2092 4288


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Lessons From Nature: New Works By Zainal Musa
1 February - 31 March

Zainal Musa's signature Malaysian landscapes in the French impressionist style is on display. His art pieces are rich and mature in colour as Zainal plays with moods and emotions of nature.

Tamarind Hill
1 Jalan Kerja Air Lama, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Train: Star LRT (Ampang Station) + take a cab
Tel: N/A


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Metaphors
21 February - 16 March

Townhouse Gallery features Wan Jamarul's art exhibition Metaphors. Jamarul has participated in many exhibitions both locally and internationally and has been awarded the prestigious Nagasawa Art Park Residency. Owning a masters in fine arts, Jamarul's work is provocative with a beautiful yet subtle metaphor beneath it.

Admission is free
The Townhouse Gallery
19A Jalan Medang Tanduk,
Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Tel : 017-887 7216/ 03 - 2094 3381
For more info, visit www.townhouse-gallery.com
Viewing by appointment only

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