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.
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