Arts Kuala Lumpur – Melbourne: Discover Malaysia Art 2015 is an initiative by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to promote Malaysian contemporary art in Melbourne. Malaysian artists ranging from pioneers to young contemporaries will showcase their creativity at this cross cultural art exhibition. 

 

The project was launched the Ministry of International Trade & Industry since 2013 to further enhance the good trade relationship for better business opportunities between Malaysia and Australia through the country’s rich and diverse art heritage. 

 

The increased appreciation of Malaysian art through the exposure gained at the previous Arts Kuala Lumpur – Melbourne 2014 exhibition has raised the profile of Malaysian artists, with many of them being invited to participate in international art exhibitions and art auctions.

 

With Asian contemporary artist, Huck Theng Ch'ng resuming curatorial duties, this year’s exhibition will feature works by the late Choon Ghee Tan, Huang Yao and Ju Ping Kuo. Aini Ab, Anuar Lim, Cinta Ayuandrea, Delwin Cheah, Eric Quah, Faiz Yunus, Khairil Anwar Mohd Azhari, Layzhoz Yeap, Nazmi Ismail, Norlisham Bin Selamat, Nurzirah Binti Ayup, Sui Hoe Khoo and Tune Zikri.

 

This first-of-its-kind art exhibition of such scale aims to connect the Malaysian art scene to the Melburnians by bringing Malaysian contemporary art right to their doorsteps. Marked as one of the most important events in Melbourne it is not to be missed by art lovers and collectors as it presents the rare opportunity to view and purchase Malaysian contemporary art.