Art & Literature
Events for May 14, 2026
Maybank Art Collection Exhibition (MACE)
The Maybank Art Collection Exhibition (MACE) marks the first time Maybank is presenting selected artworks from its collection to the public. Over several decades, Maybank has built an art collection […]
Whispering Pixels
Downtown Kuala Lumpur has always been full of memories. Over the years, and especially after the pandemic, many familiar places such as traditional kopitiams and family-run shops have changed or […]
A Path Carved by My Returning – Art Exhibition by Ilham Alshahab
In A Path Carved By My Returning, Ilham Alshahab invites viewers to slow down and reconsider the act of looking, how repeated encounters with the familiar and mundane can shift […]
Balai Gema Hikayat
Step into the rich world of Malay storytelling and traditional performance at Balai Gema Hikayat, an immersive mini-gallery that celebrates the living heritage of narrative, music, movement and ritual. This […]
Under the Shadows of Merdeka Photography Exhibition
Malaysia gained its independence in 1957. Fast forward 67 years and Menara Merdeka 118, the second tallest building in the world, stands proudly in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Needless […]
Pola TAR – Mapping Patterns
PolaTAR is a site-specific arts and fashion programme that reimagines Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) as a living cultural ecosystem within Kuala Lumpur’s creative economy. Drawing inspiration from everyday […]
Warung TERANG
KL art collective Filamen will create a series of laneway projection activations that transforms the streets of downtown KL into a vibrant open-air canvas through light and storytelling. Alongside these […]
Mixed Media from the Golden Period of Malaysian Contemporary Art
Mixed Media from the Golden Period of Malaysian Contemporary Art presents a focused selection of works by first-generation Malaysian contemporary artists drawn from The AFK Collection. Spanning the 1990s to […]
Hikayat Storytelling Fest @ GMBB
Step into the magical world of traditional storytelling with the Hikayat Storytelling Series, presented by the Hikayat Storyteller Guild under Hikayat Fandom. Inspired by Malaysia’s rich oral traditions, each session […]
Cultural Rhythms at the River
Cultural Rhythms at the River is a multicultural performance series held every Saturday in May at Makan Buzz Café, located within the historic River of Life, Kuala Lumpur. The programme […]
Dance The Walk
In Dance the Walk: Heritage Trails through Movement, ASK Dance Company transforms selected heritage locations in Kuala Lumpur’s historic core into a living performance trail. Participants walk between sites to […]
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Museum Day Programme
It’s happening once again — the time of the year we come together to celebrate art, culture and community! Join us at IAMM for a fun-filled Museum Day experience packed […]