TIRED of the same boring routine? Do #MoreTogether with your friends and family as you explore a multitude of interactive arts and cultural activities on November 27 and 28 at GMBB.
Gallery Gerimis
Nov 27-28 | 11.30am-6pm | 3rd Floor, GMBB | Free admission
Learn more about our indigenous culture and identity through various activities from dance performances, puppetry performances, arts and crafts to food tasting. Hear first-hand from the Orang Asli as they share their mythical and folklore stories through a storytelling performance known as Cermor x Sewang.
Get a taste of their staple foods such as cassava, rice and chicken cooked in bamboo. Check out the full schedule of all the free activities below.
Game On Lah!
Nov 27-28 | 11am-6pm | 1st Floor, GMBB | Free admission
Take time off the screen and enjoy more mindful ‘logged off’ activities with board games. Bring along your friends and families to compete and try out 10 different and unique locally made board games developed from various elements of Malaysia. Participants also get a chance to win up to 5 board games!
Art Exhibitions
Nov 27-28 | 11am-6pm | Free admission
1. Telur Pecah 2021 Contemporary Art Exhibition
Oct 15–Nov 28 | Kesana Kesini, 3rd Floor, GMBB | Free Admission
A line-up of diverse talents – from special-need artists to senior artists, from large scale artworks to delicate sculptures, Telur Pecah is a contemporary art exhibition featuring 50 talented Malaysians sharing their interpretations of art and Malaysia through a range of unique individual styles.
This is your last chance to come witness how Malaysians from all walks of life #MakeMore with their art!
2. The “Self” in Art Exhibition By Sekutoo
Nov 19–Dec 5 | 2nd Floor, GMBB |Free Admission
Sekutoo is a monumental gathering of 10 art collectives featuring 58 artists. Inspired by the #Kitajagakita campaign, each art collective has created a collaborative artwork specially for this art exhibition. Find yourself in this brilliant art representation by our local artists!
3. Bakat Muda Sezaman 2021
This year the Bakat Muda Sezaman Competition by Balai Seni Negara has launched a concept of ‘Seni di Lokasi’ or ‘Art on Site’ which allows artists all over Malaysia to exhibit their work anywhere they choose.
GMBB is honoured to house four Bakat Muda Sezaman participants and they are:
- Chloe Yap featuring a mixed media installation artwork called “I don’t want really want you to see me, but I still want to show you” on the 9th Floor at GMBB
- Lim Bo Qiang & Chow Chin Sien showcasing “The New Visible Horizon” which is on the 3rd Floor at GMBB
- Rais Azmi presenting a mobile mural called “Solitary Wall” available on the Ground Floor at GMBB
- Nur Fera Ereen featuring a mixed media installation called “Alam Maya” on the 2nd Floor at GMBB
4. LoveMyBatik Exhibition by KLWKND
Nov 25–Dec 5 | The Grey Box, Ground Floor, GMBB | Free Admission
What is so special about our Malaysian batik? Get the low-down at LoveMyBatik Exhibition as it showcases the heritage, versatility and perennial nature of our Malaysian Batik.
Curated in different segments ranging from traditional Batik artwork prints by masters of the past brought out from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s art collection, to contemporary reinterpretations and even a projection mapping of the batik making process – all within the awe-inspiring The Grey Box in GMBB.
Workshop activities
Nov 27-28 | 11am-6pm | GMBB
1. Refocus your energy with Caravan Tea by The Other School
Nov 27, 11am–1pm | Reka2, 3rd Floor | RM20
Slow down and get off the hamster’s wheel for a calming experience by trying out the ritual of tea making. Book a spot now at https://tripetto.app/run/ADV6213MMW
2. Lepak Sketch Session with Chamocology and Pij Studio
Nov 27 & 28, 3pm–5pm| 1st Floor | Free
Spend your weekend lepaking over a fun laidback drawing session with a graffiti artist and illustrator.
3. Portrait Painting using Artist's Brushstrokes
Nov 27, 1pm–6pm & Nov 28, 2pm–6pm | Reka2, 3rd Floor | RM40 – RM70
Get a unique portrait of yourself drawn by talented local artists using their styles and creativity.
4. Glow in the Dark Space Mural Painting by Nur Fera Ereen
Nov 27 & 28 @ 3pm – 5.30pm | 2nd Floor | RM50
Test your artistic skills in creating a glow in the dark mural painting on a black mounting board. Book a slot now at bit.ly/GITDRegistration
5. Storytelling & Bookmark Making with Ayano & Sanae (Organised by Museum of Picture Book Art)
Nov 28, 11am – 12pm & 1pm - 2pm | Reka2, 3rd Floor | Free
A great activity to do with your kids as they learn to make their bookmarks while listening to a storytelling session. All materials provided. Prebook on https://forms.gle/tyegYMMiU2cfirCx9
6. Kirigami with Mimi
Nov 27, 12pm–1pm | Nov 28, 12pm–1pm & 3pm–4pm |1st Floor | RM15
Learn to create a simple pop-up accordion book from kirigami, the Japanese art or technique of cutting and folding paper into objects or designs. You can book your slot at https://bit.ly/mimigmbb
7. Making 16-page Zines from A4 Paper with Aunty Em
Nov 27 & 28, 12pm–1pm & 3pm–4pm |1st Floor | RM30
Make your very own tiny zine from a single A4 sheet, guided by the award-winning visual artist Emila Yusof! Grab a seat and book your slot via WhatsApp +6013- 2482278
*For kids aged 7-12 years old
Drop by and do #MoreTogether with GMBB (opposite Tung Shin Hospital) this weekend to discover new things about arts and creativity. Follow GMBB at www.facebook.com/gmbbkl/ or Instagram at www.instagram.com/gmbb.kl/ – The Vibes, November 23, 2021
