pameran semasa :: current exhibitions

Sofia Vari @ BSLN
6 Dec 2004 – 30 Jan 2005
Gallery 1
A showcase of the works of celebrated Greece-born artist, Sophia Vari. Though purely abstract, Sofia Vari's formal classicist sculpture in stone and bronze and powerful paintings speak of human strength and enduring beauty, while paying homage to both man and mythology.

50 Years of Italian Fashion
27 Nov 2004 - 30 Jan 2005
Gallery 2A
A stunning showcase of the finest garments and accessories ever styled in Italy. An exhibition organised with the support of the Italian Ministry of Fereign Affairs which, by means of graphics, film projections and historical costumes, tells the story of the protagonists of the "Made in Italy" label, each with their own individual style, from the glorious birth of haute couture in 1950, up until the present day. From trousseaus and wedding gowns designed for the royalty to jewellery made for first ladies, this show promises to epitomize the sophistication of Italian culture. Arriving in Kuala Lumpur after a successful run around the globe, this is a compelling, must-see exhibition.

Wong Hoy Cheong
2 Nov 2004 - 23 Jan 2005
Gallery 3A
Known for his multi-disciplinary approach in art, Penang-born Wong Hoy Cheong has in the last decade become one of the most prominent Malaysian artists and writers on the international scene. This exhibition, hosted by the National Art Gallery, returns to Malaysia after touring Great Britain under the patronage of The Arts Council of England. It is hoped that through this exhibition, viewers will discover in the artist's works an independent radical and political representation view on the state of Malaysia's colonial heritage.

A Hundred Years of Abdullah Ariff
13 Sep 2004 - 13 Mar 2005
Gallery 2B
Known widely as the first significant Western influenced Malay artist, Abdullah Ariff (1904 – 1960) has contributed illustriously to the development of Malaysian Art. The first Malaysian to be made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Artist (FRSA), Abdullah Ariff was a truly multi-faceted talent. His art encompassed lyrical views of the Penang landscape, political cartoons and sketches, illustrations in geography books, poster designs and the logo of UMNO! This centenary exhibition, organised by guest curator Dr Zakaria Ali with the cooperation of Abdullah Ariff's family, presents a rare opportunity for the public to view the late artist's works sourced from the four corners of the world.

The Fine Temperament of Lee:
An Appreciation of the Lee Kah Yeow Collection
10 May 2004 - 15 May 2005
Gallery 3B
In March 1975, Lee Kah Yeow (1901 - 1995) bequeathed to the National Art Gallery 20 pieces of his own works and 50 pieces of his private collection ink paintings -- a veritable array of some of the finest early ink paintings ever seen in Chinese painting history. This exhibition, a teaser preceding the forthcoming major show on Lee's works in 2006, is held with the cooperation of Mr Lee's family and City Art Gallery Malaysia. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the refined taste and elevated dignity of Lee, renowned as one of Malaysia's most important pioneer artists.

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pameran akan datang :: upcoming exhibitions

Coming soon.

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pameran antarabangsa :: international exhibitions

RESISTANCE: Chobi Mela III, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2 - 30 Dec 2004
National Art Gallery revisits Chobi Mela, the first festival of photography to be organised in Asia. Held biannually in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the month-long festival brings together a wide range of exhibitions covering the breadth of current photography practices from around the world. Following the wide media and industry interest in Chobi Mela I and II, the Chobi Mela III festival is planned as a touring exhibition that will travel to not just other South Asian countries but also around the world

EXTENDING HORIZONS: Malaysian Art at Festival Asia 2004
Madrid, Spain
1 - 21 Sep 2004
This year, Malaysia's participation in the number-one showcase event for Asian arts in Europe will be through an exhibition featuring traditional pua textiles and kenyalang wood carvings from Sarawak, and related abstract works by notable Malaysian artists. The exhibition will be accompanied by two lectures.

• Extending Horizons (PDF format)
• Batik: Reasserting an Identity (PDF format)

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pameran lepas :: past exhibitions

Face To Face with Truth: Jorg Shimon Schuldhess
5 Nov 2004 - 1 Dec 2004
Galeri Reka
This exhibition will provide an opportunity for viewers to contemplate the works of Jorg Shimon Schuldhess, an artist from Switzerland who paints to "return to the cosmic forces what he had taken from them". An uncompromising believer in his own brand of humane philosophy, this mystical artist even changed his original family name of Schulthess into Schuldhess in order to underline his belief that mankind was loaded with guilt (in German: schuld).

World Religions, Universal Peace, Global Ethic
25 Oct 2004 -- 4 Dec 2004
Circular Ram

This exhibition invites viewers to explore the fascinating world of various religions with the aim of promoting better understanding of the importance of their ethical messages for our present-day society. It is held in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation as part of the United Nations 59th Anniversary celebration at the National Art Gallery.

Young Contemporaries Award 2004
7 Sep 2004 - 28 Nov 2004
Gallery 1
As Malaysia's most innovative and exciting art award, this national-level competition sponsored by National Art Gallery Malaysia since 1974 plays a pivotal role in shaping the visual art scene of the country. This biennial competition provides a platform for Malaysian artists under 35 to engage in healthy competition. Viewers will have the opportunity to appreciate some of the most exciting works to come out of our up-and-coming artists in recent years! A definite must-see.
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Rediscover China: A Photography Exhibition
27 Sep 2004 - 31 Oct 2004
Galeri Reka
This exhibition, inspired by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's speech at Harvard University, USA in later 2003, is co-presented with the Ministry of Culture, P. R. China and the Embassy of China in Malaysia in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, and of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic. Through examination of her yesterday, today and tomorrow, the collection of 80 large-format photographs seek to tell stories about China's people, culture and varieties of life, and provide an opportunity to better understand the ever-changing country.

After viewing the show, take our special quiz and see how much you know about the exhibition theme. All entries with the correct answers will be entered into a draw and attractive prizes await the lucky winners!

Siti Nurbaya: Ethnic and Tradition
16 Mar 2004 - 17 Oct 2004
Gallery 2A
This exhibition, showcasing important works from the National Collection, seeks to examine the development of the country's artistic history. It demonstrates two forms of expressions – traditional and modern art – coming together in one place, and invites viewers to consider this question: While modern art appears to have retained traditional forms, how much if any of the latter's soul is preserved? Siti Nurbaya – the title that conveys the heritage theme of the exhibit – is a girl's name borrowed from the writings of the late Ismail Zain (one of the country's greatest artists and most articulate writer) and one that is used as a metaphor for traditional ways.

HISTORY AND BEYOND: Malaysian Photography from 1900 to the Present Day
24 Jul 2004 - 17 Oct 2004
Gallery 3A
Photographs are records of our past and reminders of our heritage. With that in mind, guest curator and leading photographer Alex Moh set out to select the most representative of Malaysian images for every twenty-year period. The result is an important collection of images produced by Malaysian photographers dating back to 1900. These riveting images not only enable viewers to relate to Malaysian history beyond the textbook context, but chronicles the 100-year development of Malaysian photography as well.

Malaysian Art NOW!
10 Jul 2004 - 1 Sep 2004
Gallery 1
Guest curator Valentine Willie invites some of the country's most dynamic and prolific artists to contribute their personal interpretations of contemporary Malaysian art and what it reveals about the Malaysian national character.

JEJAK LANGKAH
15 Julai - 29 Ogos 2004
Galeri 2B
Tujuh orang pengkarya tempatan iaitu Azliza Ayob, Chong Siew Ying, Eric Chan, Ivan Lam, Yee I-Lann, Yusof Majid dan Zulkifli Zakaria cuba memberi interpretasi masing-masing terhadap makna yang tersirat di sebalik tema "jejak langkah". Pameran ini disusun oleh kurator jemputan Shireen Naziree.

FOOTSTEPS
15 Jul 2004 - 29 Aug 2004
Gallery 2B
The word 'shoes' may mean different things to different people. In a broader context, it is footwear. It may have a special meaning of travel; it could be an indication of a significant period of place or time. Or it could refer to an inspiration of expression of one's innerself. In this exhibition, guest curator Shireen Naziree invites seven Malaysian artists -- Azliza Ayob, Chong Siew Ying, Eric Chan, Ivan Lam, Yee I-Lann, Yusof Majid and Zulkifli Zakaria -- to express through a variety of media what the subject means to each of them.

Exhibition of MRCS National Youth Photography Competition
14 Aug - 23 Aug 2004
Galeri Reka

Winning images from the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRCS) Natioinal Youth Photography Competition 2004 - co-organised by NAGM to commermorate the 812 Geneva Conventions Day - are displayed in this exhibition which gives amateur photographers the opportunity to define "humanity" through their camera lens

The Eyes of Wisdom: Photos of the Spiritual Face of Religions
1 Jul 2004 - 1 Aug 2004
Gallery 2B
The Eyes of Wisdom presents a collection of 100 extraordinary pictures in black and white, shot by award-winning German photographer, Ralf Tooten, as he journeys through five continents over a period of four years, in a quest to visualise the eyes and faces of people from different cultures who reflect the soul of the various religions.

Common Ground
18 Jun 2004 - 18 Jul 2004
Gallery 3A
Organized with the support of British Council, Common Ground affords a unique opportunity for selected photographers to explore issues relating to Muslim identity in the United Kingdom and other countries. The title "Common Ground" was chosen to allude to the commonalities which connect Muslim and non-Muslim communities within a country -- from popular music and youth culture to the much broader question of the practice of faith within a secular society. The exhibition sets out to provide a microcosm of some of the subtle ways in which contemporary Muslim identity has been shaped by the experience of a country, and how national life and culture has consequently been influenced and enriched by the presence of its Muslim communities. The parallel exhibition of works by four Malaysian photographers (Suraya Talisman, Syed Rashid and Yee I-Lann) is curated by artist and social activist, Sharifah Zuriah Aljeffri.

Necessary Distractions: From Ukiyo-e to Anime
11 Jun 2004 - 11 Jul 2004
Galeri Reka
Necessary Distractions surveys the development of anime as a form of popular arts through the study of traditional Edo period ukiyo-e, or woodblock prints, on loan from private collectors and the Fuji Art Museum of Japan. This exhibition will also include a section on the Malaysian anime industry, and is held in tandem with GEEX 2004: a South East Asia exposition of media arts in games and entertainment.

Workshop Exhibition & Outreach Programme:

Kepelbagaian Ragam:
Pameran dan Jualan Lukisan oleh Kanak-Kanak Istimewa
Galeri 1
19 - 26 Jun 2004
Dengan kerjasama Persatuan Wanita Arab (AWA) dan artis-artis tempatan, Balai Seni Lukis Negara sekali lagi menganjurkan bengkel seni visual untuk kanak-kanak istimewa. Bengkel ini pula disusuli dengan aktiviti pameran dan jualan koleksi bertujuan mengutip dana bagi mengisi tabung kebajikan persatuan-persatuan amal. Orang ramai adalah dialu-alukan hadir untuk memberi sokongan kepada usaha dan kreativiti insan-insan istimewa ini.

Different Strokes: Diversity Through Art 2
Exhibition and Sale of paintings by Special-Needs Children
Gallery 1
19 - 26 Jun 2004
This event features pieces of art created by special-needs children during a workshop held with the cooperation of Arab Women's Association (AWA) and local artists at National Art Gallery Malaysia. The public is invited to attend this meaningful event, organised to provide real support to charity and community organisations, as well as to nurture the children's creativity and self-worth.

BREATH: Sculptures of Raja Shahriman
4 Jun 2004 - 27 Jun 2004
Gallery 2B
An exhibition that provides visitors with the exciting opportunity to view Raja Shahriman bin Raja Aziddin's latest body of works. Imaginative yet highly detailed, Raja Shahriman's works never fail to amaze with their sheer virtuosity, stylistic freedom, and elemental force.

Workshop Exhibition & Outreach Programme:
WAVELINES: Photographic Journey / GARISAN OMBAK: Pengembaraan Fotografi
10 Apr - Mid- Jun 2004
Gallery 1
For the fourth year running, the National Art Gallery is hosting Semangat Air – an artistic programme all about celebrating the richness and diversity of the rich and valuable marine environment. This inspiring programme covers diving expeditions, snorkelling and underwater photography. An exciting exchange of ideas and views amongst a diverse group of art practitioners through workshops on the Perhentian Island is then followed by an exhibition with the digital printout of the artworks by participating artists.

Tradition and Form,
Malmö Art Museum Visits the National Art Gallery
22 Apr 2004 - 13 Jun 2004
Gallery 3A
In this exhibition, visitors will encounter two significant dimensions of Swedish art: the vital art of early 20th century southern Sweden landscape paintings, and the experience of mid-century Swedish furniture designs. While the former will feature the cream of works by fin-de-siecle Swedish artists, the latter will showcase creations by present day furniture designers who have cleverly reworked the legacy of 50s and 60s design wisdom, endowing it with fresh values that transcend the Scandinavian traditions. A unique and entrancing exhibition presented by the prestigious Malmö Art Museum.

Exhibition of National Visual Arts Education Convention
20 May 2004- 6 Jun 2004
Galeri Reka
Held in conjunction with the National Visual Arts Education Convention, this exhibition explores educational teaching aids which are being used as effective instructional helper in classrooms across the country. By utilising creative teaching strategies for decoration, discussion or as a complete lesson plan, educators can teach art using various memorable device to which all students will come to relate.

First Print: Early Prints from the Permanent Collection
30 Apr 2004 - 30 May 2004
Gallery 2B
'First Print: Early Prints from the Permanent Collection' features some of the earliest available contemporary prints handpicked from the collection of National Art Gallery Malaysia. This collection explores different printing techniques as well as various artistic styles, and reflects a renewed interest in developing a Malaysian style by depicting scenes of national culture and social issues. An exhibition that is aesthetically interesting and intriguing to explore at the same time.

ARCA FIGURA: Seni Reka Fesyen Kontemporari
6 Apr 2004 – 16 Mei 2004
Galeri Reka
ARCA FIGURA: Seni Reka Fesyen Kontemporari bertujuan memberi laluan kepada sembilan pereka fesyen terpilih untuk mempamerkan karya mereka yang unik, ranggi dan jujur. Pameran ini yang disusun oleh Prof Madya Mohamed Najib Nor dari UiTM turut memberi peluang untuk kita membuat renungan tentang kesan tuntutan komersial ke atas kebebasan artistik seorang pereka.

BODY SCULPTURE: Contemporary Fashion Design
6 Apr 2004 - 16 May 2004
Galeri Reka
Body Sculpture is a visually stunning and provocative exhibition showcasing the creativity of 9 acclaimed Malaysian designers. This curation by Prof Madya Mohamed Najib Nor of UiTM demonstrates fashion as art (sculpture) and is an attempt to explore the parallel world of the designers' ideals (inner "creative world") and their realitites (outer "commercial world").

Suara Jiwa: Ekspresi Bersama
14 Feb 2004 - 7 May 2004
Gallery 3B
An exhibition showcasing 24 pieces of artwork which were created by primary and secondary school children in collaboration with their artist partners during a four-part, month-long workshop at the National Art Gallery. Viewers have the opportunity to observe how the school children were led to extend their thought and creativity under the guidance of professional artists like Ahmad Fuad Osman, Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, Bayu Utomo, Bibi Chew, Chuah Chong Yong and Hamir Soib.

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Cuban Contemporary Arts Exhibition:
New Route of Cuban Art
12 Mar 2004 - 27 April 2004
Gallery 2B
A showcase of general panorama of the development, high quality and multiple tendencies in Cuban contemporary visual arts. This novel exhibition delivers a strong presence of Cuban national identity, and at the same time the universality of the works that explains the present international boom of Cuban visual arts. It will group 50 Cuban artists in the modalities of painting, installation, sculpture, printing, photography, video art, and digital art.

Continuities: Contemporary Art of Malaysia at the Turn of the 21st Century
(Guangdong Museum of Art)
5 Mar 2004 - 15 Apr 2004
This exhibition features outstanding works by 25 Malaysian artists, encompassing talents of three generations – pioneer, mid-career and up-coming promising artists. The post-1990 artworks were selected based on the degree to which they reflect the artists' creative thinking and visual expression at the close of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. The exhibition serves to inform how contemporary Malaysian artists manifest their responses on cultural, social, economical and political matters and issues of our time. Curated by artist and educator Choong Kam Kow, it provides a rare opportunity for Chinese viewers to apprehend and appreciate the Malaysian hybrid of art and culture, inherited and developed from the multi-ethnic society of Malaysia.

KEBANGKITAN: Semangat Tradisi Batik
14 Feb 2004 - 9 Apr 2004
Galeri 3A & 3B
Senario Seni Lukis Komtemporari Malaysia dalam tahun 1950an dan 1960an iaitu pada zaman awalnya membuktikan Batik merupakan salah satu bentuk seni yang popular dan diterima. Sayangnya, seni lukis Batik kini tidak lagi menjadi pilihan utama pelukis-pelukis kita. Maka adalah menjadi matlamat pameran ini untuk memberi inspirasi dan menjana semula minat masyarakat serta artis terhadap Batik sebagai bentuk seni Malaysia. Pameran ini yang disusun oleh kurator jemputan Puan Shireen Naziree menampilkan hasil olahan Batik tiga jaguh seni negara iaitu Datuk Chuah Thean Teng, Khalil Ibrahim dan Tay Mo-Leong. Karya-karya awal Datuk Chuah dari zaman 1930an yang belum pernah dipamerkan juga menjadi salah satu daya tarikan pameran ini.

Revival: Evoking the Batik Tradition
14 Feb 2004 - 9 Apr 2004
Gallery 3A & 3B
During the foundation years of Malaysian Contemporary Art in the 1950's and 1960's, Batik was a popular and recognized art form. Today, regrettably, it is not practiced with the same enthusiasm. It is therefore the objective of this exhibition to provide an inspiration to rekindle interest in the practice as an artistic expression that is typically Malaysian. Guest curated by Puan Shireen Naziree, this exhibition brings together the works of three of Malaysia's most instrumental Batik artists -- Datuk Chuah Thean Teng, Ibrahim Khalil and Tay Mo-Leong, including never-before-seen experimental pieces by Datuk Chuah from the 1930s.

Workshop Exhibition & Outreach Programme:
Abstract Selangor Photography Exhibition
Badan Warisan Malaysia
6 Mar 2004 - 27 Mar 2004
The National Art Gallery joins hands with Badan Warisan Malaysia to foster greater understanding of and encourage exploration of modern Malaysian art. Abstract Selangor showcases the works of five masterful photographers -- Alex Moh, Arthur Teng, Chan Kin Wah, Eric Peris and Normah Nordin -- who took an interesting leap from the norm and created abstract images of the sights and sites within the state of Selangor, carrying their photography beyond record-realism.

un wrapped: Pameran Rekaan Fesyen dan Tekstil Australia
12 Februari 2004 – 28 Mac 2004
Galeri Reka
Pameran un wrapped bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan kepada masyarakat antarabangsa tentang kebijakan, inovasi dan kepelbagaian industri rekaan fesyen Australia. Dengan memberikan tumpuan kepada penelitian identiti, ruang, warna dan paduan pengaruh-pengaruh Asli, Asia dan Eropah dalam konteks Australia, un wrapped juga menonjolkan sumbangan pereka-pereka ini terhadap amalan seni kontemporari

un wrapped: Australian Fashion & Textile Design Exhibition
12 February 2004 – 28 March 2004
Gallery Reka
This exhibition presents over 90 recent works by Australian fashion and textile designers, illustrating collaborative links between culture and individual expression, evoking the cultural friction and heterogeneous identity which is particular to contemporary Australia. Themes include a curiosity for international cultures, the Australian environment, lifestyle, identity and the diversity within the Australian community.

Pictorial Transformations:
Treasures from the collection of the National Gallery of Modern Art
December 2003 - January 2004
Gallery 3A
Post-Independence Indian contemporary art is marked by incredible diversity and dynamism.  Not only is there a tremendous plurality in the art practices but also a huge range in formal qualities. The spread includes both abstract and figurative paintings, Europe-inspired expressionist and realist styles along with the use of Indian motifs and symbols, as well as Indian folk and tribal elements.  This variety results in a rich tapestry.

Retrospective Lat
Disember 2003 – Mac 2004
Galeri 2B
Dato' Mohd Nor Khalid  atau lebih dikenali dengan Lat yang merupakan seorang kartunis terkenal  di Malaysia.  Karya kartunis beliau yang menggambarkan  kehidupan dan aktiviti masyarakat di Malaysia yang menghiburkan keseluruhannya di Malaysia dan luar.  Pameran  yang diselaraskan oleh Kurator Jemutan Redza Piayadasa ini mempersembahkan penghasilan karya oleh Lat selama lebih daripada 20 tahun.

Lat: Retrospective Exhibition
December 2003 – March 2004
Gallery 2B
Dato' Mohd Nor Khalid or Lat as he is more popularly known, is Malaysia's most famous cartoonist. His depiction of common events that reflects the idiosyncrasies of Malaysian daily life never fail to amuse the wide range of  audience both local and international. Curated by Redza Piyadasa, this exhibition features Lat's cartoon drawings  from a career that spans more than twenty years.

Malaysian Textile Heritage
(Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino)
15 Dec 2003 - 15 Mar 2004
International Exhibition
This exhibition, a tribute to the friendship that has grown between Malaysia and Chile, celebrates Malaysia's old and rich textile art, which represents an intrinsic and invaluable part of our multicultural heritage. Guest curator YM Raja Fuziah bte Raja Tun Uda presents a glorious and varied collection that attests to the enduring passion of all Malaysians for their textile traditions.

Pameran Seni Kontemporari China:
Ekspresi tampak melalui dakwat & kertas
11 Januari – 29 Febuari 2004
Galeri 1

Contemporary Art from China:
Visual Expression through ink and paper
11 January - 29 February 2004
Gallery 1

Perolehan Terkini  2002 – 2003
Januari - Mac 2004
Galeri 3A & 3B
Pameran tahunan ini akan mempamerkan sejumlah dari perolehan terkini Balai Seni Lukis Negara dari Oktober 2002 ke Disember 2003.

Recent Acquisitions 2002, 2003
January - March 2004
Gallery 3A & 3B
Recent Acquisitions features works that were assembled between Oct 2002 – Dec 2003, with an emphasis on visual art from Vietnam and Myanmar; paintings from 1960s by eminent Malaysia artists such as Dato Syed Ahmad Jamal, Jolly Koh, Abdul Latiff Mohidin, Tan Choon Ghee and Yeoh Jin Leng; works from acclaimed Penang artists like Chong Hip Seng, Ismail Hashim, Yeong Seak Ling, Yuen Chee Leng and Dr Zakaria Ali; unconventional installation pieces by Hasnul Jamal Saidon, Maria Yee I-Lann, Norazizan Rahman Paiman, Redza Piyadasa and Suhaila Hashim; and splendid Kelereng wood carvings from Sarawak. Together these creations reflect the National Art Gallery's philosophy on acquiring works of art — to collect groups of works by a diverse array of master artists, producing a resource with depth as well as breadth.

11th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2003
(At the National Art Gallery of Shilpakala Academy
& the Bangladesh National Museum Gallery, Bangladesh)
15 Jan 2004 - 31 Jan 2004
International Exhibition
The Asian Art Biennale started in 1981 with the participation of Asian countries only. It has since expanded to include contemporary works of Africa and the Pacific region. Organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts of Bangladesh), the 11th Biennale features paintings, sculptures, graphics and mixed media from many different schools and styles. The National Art Gallery is pleased to profile four promising artists (Masnoor Ramli Mahmud, Mohd Fauzi Sedon, Shia Yih Ying and Tan Vooi Yam) in this Biennale that provides a unique opportunity for Malaysia to reach out to cultural platforms in the region and beyond. 375 artists from 44 countries are taking part in the exhibition with a total of 633 works of art.

WAHANA
3 Nov 2003 - 4 Jan 2004
Gallery 3B
Sponsored by the Singapore Arts Council, WAHANA features contemporary artworks gathered from the Malay archipelago. The group of 16 artists includes Singaporeans like Salleh Yapaar and Suhaimi Sukiyar, whose works are on exhibit alongside that of their Malaysian counterparts -- Bayu Utomo, Nur Hanim Mohd Khairuddin and Sharmiza Abu Hassan. Artworks represented in this exhibition are recent output that include paintings, mixed media and installations.

One Thousand Faces of the Prime Minister
6 Oct 2003 - 3 Jan 2004
Gallery 1
This unique photo exhibition is presented in honour of YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. More than 1000 photographs of him in various situations, poses and moods are on display.

45 @ 45
Oktober 2003 – Mac 2004
Galeri 2A
Sebuah pameran sempena menyambut hari Ulangtahun Balai Seni Lukis Negara yang ke 45 tahun.  Mempersembahkan sebanyak 45 karya terbaik dari koleksi himpunan tetap Balai Seni Lukis Negara. Pameran ini hasil pilihan orang awam.

45 @ 45
October 2003 - March 2004
Gallery 2A
The National Art Gallery opened its doors to the public on 28 August, 1958. Nearly half  a century later, the Gallery draws scores of visitors annually to exhibitions of art from around the region and across time. To celebrate these first 45 years, the Gallery is mounting 45 pieces of the most memorable and meaningful works drawn from the National Collection.

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