KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- GALERI PETRONAS delves into the rich and multifaceted heritage of Malaysia by showcasing rarely seen artworks in its latest exhibition titled Visual Dialects: Cultural Ties That Bind, depicting artistic expressions unique to Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.
 
Visitors to the Exhibition will be treated to 98 paintings and photographs by 43 prominent Malaysian artists, meticulously selected from the PETRONAS Art Collection to highlight the unique cultural diversity that has enriched and unified the people.
 
Guest curator Sarah NH Vogeler, an art writer and editor based in Kuala Lumpur, said: “Visual Dialects: Cultural Ties That Bind aims to look at art from different viewpoints but yet bound by history, culture and traditions which are webbed together by subtly-organised ties of expressions.”
 
Director of GALERI PETRONAS, Intan Ainirawati Razak, emphasised that the Exhibition is in line with the national aspiration to build a vibrant and sustainable community.
 
“PETRONAS is delighted to play a significant role in contributing towards a culturally-enriched society through the promotion, development and preservation of the nation’s cultural heritage. We are proud to achieve that through the Visual Dialects exhibition and its accompanying publication,” she said.
 
To put forth a successful exhibition, GALERI PETRONAS collaborated with various subject matter experts such as the Department of Museums Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM), Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, Mah Meri Cultural Village and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) Lecturer of Heritage Research, Mohd Aswawi Isa.
 
Among the highlights of the Exhibition are artworks by Raphael Scott Ahbeng, Haron Mokhtar, Ahmad Zakii Anuar, Shiah Yih Yiing, Magdalene Tai and black and white photographic works by the late Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah of Terengganu.
 
Visual Dialects is currently open for public viewing at GALERI PETRONAS on Level 3, Suria KLCC until July 15, 2018. Admission is free.

Exhibition Materials
 
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About VISUAL DIALECTS Exhibition
 
VISUAL DIALECTS: Cultural Ties That Bind opens GALERI PETRONAS’ 2018 exhibition programme, highlighting the diversity of Malaysia’s multicultural heritage. The Exhibition features rarely seen paintings and photographs from the PETRONAS Art Collection, depicting artistic expressions of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Artworks highlighting local custom and culture, architecture, natural history, industry, material culture, music and arts are carefully selected, depicting the diversity which has enriched and unified us as a nation. As a multicultural nation, it is through embracing a truly open outlook and understanding of our cultural differences that garnered the respect among communities to strengthen the foundation of our unity.

The Exhibition aims to look at art from different viewpoints, from perspectives of history, culture and traditions, which are webbed together as expressed through the artistic works.
 
About GALERI PETRONAS
 
GALERI PETRONAS was established by PETRONAS in 1992 with the aim of promoting, developing, and preserving modern and contemporary art in Malaysia by providing a versatile, world-class venue for Malaysian and international artists to showcase their works and inspire thought-leadership. Among the leading corporate galleries in Southeast Asia, GALERI PETRONAS aims to make art accessible, enjoyable and engaging to the public and will continue to enthrall audiences with exciting exhibitions and programmes. Since its inception, GALERI PETRONAS has played an instrumental role in nurturing creativity, innovative ideas, and critical thinking through art.
 
GALERI PETRONAS has received almost two million visitors since it opened its doors 26 years ago to the public hosting numerous local and international exhibitions.
 
Located on Level 3, Suria KLCC, GALERI PETRONAS is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00am – 8:00pm.
www.galeripetronas.com.my 

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Group Strategic Communications 
PETRONAS

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