A VISIT TO THE PETRONAS ART GALLERY AT SURIA KLCC

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The PETRONAS Art Gallery, also known as Galeri PETRONAS, is a distinguished non-profit institution housed within Suria KLCC. Established in 1993 by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) as part of its cultural patronage initiatives, the gallery promotes Malaysian art and fosters cross-cultural dialogue through exhibitions, education, and outreach. Its programmes encompass modern and contemporary works—including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and mixed media—by both Malaysian and international artists. Renowned for thematic and retrospective exhibitions, commissions, and institutional collaborations, PETRONAS Art Gallery serves as a major cultural platform that documents Malaysia’s artistic development and bridges tradition with innovation. Celebrated for its dynamic programmes, the gallery offers visitors ever-changing encounters with art, drawing from a collection of more than 1,000 works that reflect diverse origins and styles. During our visit in August 2025, PETRONAS Art Gallery was hosting its grand reopening exhibition, ‘Old School X New Rules’ that ran from 10 June 2025 until 28 September 2025. This landmark showcase featured 15 Malaysian artists whose works merge traditional techniques with contemporary innovation to explore cultural continuity and reinterpret heritage. Encompassing installations, videos, paintings, and found objects, the exhibition created a dialogue between generations while highlighting bold new directions in artistic expression.