Where the Quest Begins

National Art Gallery of Malaysia

The rich variety in Malaysia is always stunning, where cultures and architectures seem to blend together, demonstrating a rich and complex history.   There are many splendid attractions here that will appeal to every guest, no matter what age, and there is a sense of style here that speaks to the complicated mix of histories and traditions.  There is also a keen sense of the contemporary here, with a love of innovation that’s reflected in the fashion, art, and amazing architectural wonders.  Malaysia is a consistently fascinating place, and it’s easy to travel in luxury.  Malaysia hotels are known for their spectacular sense of hospitality, offering a sumptuous blend of the traditional and the innovative, with state of the art amenities, and old world manners.

It’s a gorgeous place to get lost in, making it a wonderfully romantic country, and rich with a sense of adventure.  Your wanderlust can certainly be satisfied here, with a constant sense of the new and unusual.  Some would call it exotic, although that’s a particularly relative term, but there is something here that tries to appeal to the tourist’s sensibilities.  It’s very successful in luring in visitors, as if by a magical spell, but there are also less mysterious reasons why so many guests come back.  The art that is coming from Malaysia in recent years is both beautiful and challenging, and the galleries here display some of the most interesting works in the international art scene.

A splendid place to begin looking into the incredible variety of art here is none other than the National Art Gallery, where the Malaysian government has maintained a permanent collection with an exciting program of exhibitions since the 1950s.  It’s been in a number of locations, having moved into its present building in 1998.  It’s exquisite, and shows an amazing array of art from this region.  There are five inter-connected galleries here, as well as a coffee shop, bookstore, and space for performances as well as public talks.  It’s got a fabulous number of great works, speaking to the diversity in the country, showing paintings, sculpture, as well as experimental video.

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November 18th, 2009


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