IN conjunction with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle 2023-2025, also known as IMT-GT 2023-2025, the National Art Gallery inaugurated the “Rantau: IMT-GT Exhibition”, which will run from July 16 to December 1, 2024.
This exhibition is an artistic expression by visual artists from three countries, portraying their thoughts and feelings about nature, family relationships, life struggles, past stories, survival, daily routines, and everyday life.
The collaboration among the three countries through this exhibition celebrates togetherness, regional unity, and cultural diversity.
Malaysia is represented by curators Faridah Hanim Abd Wahab and Adina Quraisa Ibrahim, along with guest writer Liu Cheng Hua and artists Chong Yan Chuah, Khairul Izzudin, and Shamin Sahrum, who have backgrounds in architecture and large-scale work.
Their works are related to the theme of Rantau as well as to their own experiences in relation to ‘merantau’ (travelling).
Indonesia is represented by guest curator Bayu Genia Krishbie from Galeri Nasional Indonesia, together with Rumah Ada Seni, an art collective from Padang, West Sumatra with nine members led by Yusuf Fadly Aser; Sikukeluang Collective from Pekan Baru, Riau, a transdisciplinary collective with six members led by Adhari Donora; and Arifa Safura and DJ Rencong, a duo from Acheh.
Thailand is represented by Suebsang Sangwachirapiban, a curator from the Bangkok Art Biennale, along with artists Nordiana Beehing from Yala, Maneerat Thamnarak from Chumphon, and Arichama Pakapet from Songkhla.
The “Rantau: IMT-GT Exhibition” highlights the National Art Gallery’s ongoing commitment to supporting regional art development, strengthening international relations, and promoting the tourism sector’s advancement.
The public is invited to witness the spirit of togetherness and celebrate the cultural diversity on display. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.artgallery.gov.my and the National Art Gallery’s official social media channels. – July 16, 2024
