Looking for a place to chill and relax on your weekend? Art gallery might be the answer for that! These are the modern and contemporary art galleries in Kuala Lumpur for you to visit for free.
Modern And Contemporary Art Galleries In Kuala Lumpur
1. Ilham Gallery
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This art gallery is located at Jalan Binjai, Ampang, near Ampang Park LRT station. Ilham Gallery is a public art gallery with aims to support the development, understanding, and enjoyment of Malaysian modern and contemporary art. There are a few ongoing exhibitions that you can take a look at including Skolar Gambar Enrique de Malacca by Ahmad Fuad Osman, Portrait of a Malaysian Artist by Kok Yew Puah and The Ilham Art Show 2022 by Ilham Gallery. On top of that, they also provide a gift shop for you to buy their souvenirs or gifts.
Address: Levels 3 & 5, Ilham Tower, No. 8, Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday – 11 am to 7 pm
- Sunday – 11 am to 5 pm
- Monday – closed
Entrance fee: Free
For more information about the ongoing exhibitions, kindly visit Ilham Gallery‘s official website.
2. Zhan Art | Space
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Zhan Art | Space Gallery aims to provide a space for both brand-new and well-established artists to showcase their artwork. Most of the artwork showcased is contemporary fine art from Malaysia as well as overseas. This gallery is quite a well-known gallery as it is already hosted more than 20 art exhibitions and curated artworks by more than 80 artists.
Address: 100-G.025, Block J, The School, Jaya One, No. 72A, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 46200 Petaling jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
- Monday to Saturday – 10 am – 5 pm
- Sunday & Public holidays – closed
Entrance fee: Free admission
Do visit Zhan Art | Space for more information or email [email protected] for any inquiries.
3. Wei-Ling Gallery
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This other modern and contemporary art gallery is located in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Wei-Ling Gallery was founded by Lim Wei-Ling in 2002 with the aim to nurture the development of Malaysia’s contemporary artwork. A lot of artworks from talented artists can be found here, among the artists are Anida Yoeu Ali, Amin Gulgee, Ivan Lam, Rajinder Singh, Sean Lean, and a lot more!
Address: 8 Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday – 10 am to 6 pm
- Saturday – 10 am to 5 pm
- Sunday, Monday & Public holidays – closed
Entrance fee: Free admission
Kindly visit Wei-Ling Gallery to know more about the artists and their current ongoing exhibitions.
4. A+ Works of Art
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Focusing on art from Malaysia and Southeast Asia, A+ Works of Art showcases a broad range of contemporary practices, from painting to performance, drawing, sculpture, new media art, photography, video as well as installation. With that being said, this art gallery does not only focus on the artwork on canvas but also artwork from the digital! If you’re a fan of photography and videography, you should visit this art gallery to get inspiration.
Address: D6-G-8, D6 Trade Centre, 801, Jalan Sentul, 51000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday – 12 pm to 7 pm
- Sunday & Monday – closed
Entrance fee: Free admission
For more information, do visit A+ Works of Art’s official Facebook page or A+ Works of Art’s official website.
All in all, as a Malaysian, we should support our local artists to bloom. It doesn’t mean you have to buy their artwork, by visiting the exhibitions also shows that you support them! Support Malaysia!
