The Space Wei-Ling Gallery, previously known as the Townhouse Gallery was set up by Lim Wei-Ling and Yohan Rajan in a townhouse in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur in May 2002 to showcase the works of contemporary artists in Malaysia. The gallery moved to its current premises in Brickfields in 2005. The objective of the gallery is to nurture and promote contemporary art in Malaysia.We represent a core stable of artists who are dedicated to their artistic journey and vision and are some of the most prominent and exciting artists working in Malaysia at the moment.In recent times, we have expanded our stable to include several young and talented artists. Programs have been put in place to support and develop their careers so that they may form the next generation of contemporary artists in the country. We cater to the needs of both local and international collectors interested in Malaysian contemporary art by providing educational talks about art investment as well as art consultancy services for new collectors. Wei-Ling Gallery plays host to up to 12 exhibitions annually. In 2004, the gallery opened its doors to prominent foreign artists, and has since hosted several international shows at its space. They include solo exhibitions by the revered Cuban artist Nelson Dominguez, the renowned Pakistani sculptor Amin Gulgee, paintings by the celebrated Australian artist Stewart MacFarlane and most recently the ground breaking photographic works of Michal Macku. We have also held group shows by some of India’s top artists including MF Hussain and Sunil Das. In February 2007, Wei-Ling Gallery hosted a group exhibition of works by Tasmanian artists, entitled, ’From An Island South’, in collaboration with the Australian High Commission. The Gallery has been fortunate to work closely with numerous corporations and organizations who have supported and encouraged it in achieving its goals. Wei-Ling Gallery has also embarked on a bolder approach in bringing Malaysian contemporary art to an international audience. In December of 2006, we presented the works of 18 Malaysian artists in an art exhibition in Karachi, Pakistan. This momentous exhibition, entitled "18@8, Kuala Lumpur-Karachi" was held at Pakistani sculptor, Amin Gulgee’s gallery space - Amin Gulgee Gallery. The exhibition was the first of it’s kind on many levels. It was the first time Pakistan had seen such a major show of contemporary Malaysian art, and it was also the first time that such a significant show of contemporary Malaysian art had been taken abroad by a private gallery. In April 2008, Wei-Ling Gallery became the first Malaysian gallery to participate in the China International Gallery Exposition (CIGE), a prestigious international art fair in Beijing, which focuses on global contemporary art. At Wei-Ling Gallery, we are committed to bring you the best of what Malaysian contemporary art has to offer. Related Articles
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