KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- GALERI PETRONAS celebrates the people behind the Malaysian architectural scene through Unsung Heroes | Wira Sebalik Tabir exhibition, organised in collaboration with Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival 2019 (KLAF 2019).
 
The exhibition is a continuation of the success of the previous partnership with PAM in 2017 through  Manifest: Modernism of Merdeka exhibition.
 
The Unsung Heroes | Wira Sebalik Tabir exhibition is in line with PETRONAS’ vision to develop and nurture human capital that contributes to the sustainable well-being of the nation. It promotes the craft and contributions of ‘heroes’ such as the general workers, drafters, visual illustrators, designers, young architects, modelers and photographers from the architecture industry, all of whom are drivers of the dynamics of Malaysian architecture in the past, and continue to carve this legacy into the future.
 
Through seven (7) thematic zones (Wawasan, Perkasa, Mercu, Lestari, Prihatin, Bakti and Balai) featuring 27 Malaysian architecture firms, the exhibition aims to elevate public appreciation towards the creativity of the people that in-turn imagined Malaysia’s architectural landscape into reality.
 
A selection of artworks from the PETRONAS Art Collection (PAC), which depicts the PETRONAS Twin Towers, an iconic building that redefines the landscape of Malaysian architecture in the 21st century, is also made available to the visitors.
 
KLAF 2019, which is ongoing until 7 July, aims to raise awareness and encourage inclusive engagements with Malaysians on sustainable living in the super connected age. For more information on the Unsung Heroes Exhibition. Kindly visit www.klaf.my.
 
Unsung Heroes | Wira Sebalik Tabir is currently open for public viewing at GALERI PETRONAS on Level 3, Suria KLCC until July 28, 2019. Admission is free.

About UNSUNG HEROES | WIRA SEBALIK TABIR Exhibition
 
Unsung Heroes | Wira Sebalik Tabir is the second GALERI PETRONAS’ 2019, exhibition programme, highlighting the craft and contributions of the people of Malaysia in the architecture industry. The exhibition showcases conventional architectural visual materials and interactive displays that seamlessly integrate art and architecture, providing a distinctive viewing experience for the discerning public.

Featuring actual drawings, visuals, written descriptions, sketches, working & final models, animations, drone photography and videos of selected building projects in Malaysia, the exhibition aims to elevate public appreciations towards the creativity of the people that in-turn imagined Malaysia’s architectural landscape into reality.

About GALERI PETRONAS
 
GALERI PETRONAS was established by PETRONAS in 1992 to promote, develop and to preserve 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 enthral 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 through hosting numerous local and international exhibitions.
 
Located on Level 3, Suria KLCC, GALERI PETRONAS is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Hazwani Rameli
Tel: +603 23922518 / 017-533 1141
Email: hazwani_rameli@petronas.com

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Tel: +603 23924966
Email: nursyazlin.shamsulb@petronas.com

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