A Narrative That Is Never Complete with Paul Atia

Kuala Lumpur is always being rebuilt. New buildings, new paint, new walkways, each one covering what came before. But the old stories are still there, if you know how to look.

A Narrative That Is Never Complete is a long walk led by artist and educator Paul Atia. It starts at the River of Life boardwalk, where the Klang and Gombak rivers meet beside Masjid Jamek, the spot where KL is said to have begun. From there, Paul leads you along a set route through the city. Then comes the fun part: you leave the route.

In small groups, you’ll wander off the planned path, follow what catches your eye, and notice the things people usually walk past. Along the way, you’ll jot down what you find. The walk ends with a relaxed cool-down where everyone shares their discoveries.

The session will be joined by invited guest, E9A, a Kuala Lumpur based research practice, to share some insights on urban and architecture.

No art or history background needed. Just curiosity, comfortable shoes, and a willingness to get a little lost.