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Barnama
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
A Gift From ASEAN Exhibition Extended Until Dec 31 At National Art Gallery
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- 'A Gift from ASEAN' exhibition at the National Art Gallery, initially scheduled to end this Thursday, has been extended until Dec 31 following an encouraging response from visitors. The gallery said the decision to extend the exhibition, which began in February, also aims to support the upcoming ASEAN Summit scheduled for October. 'This initiative reflects Malaysia's commitment to making arts and culture a core element in strengthening regional ties, as well as elevating the arts as an effective medium of cultural diplomacy,' it said in a statement today.
The Sun
29-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
ASEAN art exhibition extended until Dec 31 at National Art Gallery
KUALA LUMPUR: The 'A Gift from ASEAN' exhibition at the National Art Gallery, originally set to conclude this week, has been extended until December 31 due to strong visitor turnout. The gallery announced the extension today, citing its alignment with Malaysia's cultural diplomacy efforts ahead of the ASEAN Summit in October. The exhibition, which opened in February, displays 33 artworks gifted to Malaysia by ASEAN member states and four ASEAN+6 nations—South Korea, Japan, China, and India—between 1960 and 2009. 'These artworks reflect the close diplomatic ties and shared cultural heritage through various expressions of visual art,' the gallery stated. The extension aims to broaden access for local and international audiences, reinforcing Malaysia's position as a regional arts hub. 'This initiative reflects Malaysia's commitment to making arts and culture a core element in strengthening regional ties,' the gallery added. Admission is free, with operating hours from 9 am to 5 pm daily. – Bernama
