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SUMMARY:A Path Carved by My Returning - Art Exhibition by Ilham Alshahab
DESCRIPTION: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 in perception\, allowing what was once passed by to come into view through time and attention. \nDrawing from her experience of returning and repeating her cycling route in her neighbourhood\, the work traces her shift from restlessness to attention. Small moments that once lingered in the edges of her vision begin to take precedence\, moving from the periphery to the centre. \nA path is slowly carved through the accumulation of her visits to the periphery. Where looking again and again allows the ordinary to unfold into something expansive. \nThis body of work will be on display at The Dia Space from 1 May 2026 till 31 July 2026.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/a-path-carved-by-my-returning-art-exhibition-by-ilham-alshahab/
LOCATION:The Dia Space\, Level 1\, 4\, Medan Pasar\, City Centre\, Kuala Lumpur\, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur\, 50050\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Art & Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20260516T100000
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SUMMARY:Memory’s Landscape: Works From the Steve Wong Art Collection
DESCRIPTION:Memory\, and the act of remembering\, is never straightforward. It is both active and passive\, straddling the spectrum between the vague and the clear. A memory recollected is born out of negotiations of what we choose to store or omit\, reconstructing compositions of truths and half-truths. Yet memory itself is not a place. Landscapes therefore give memory an anchor — a foreground\, a background\, and everything in between — ranging from scenes of retraced certainty and clarity\, to messy and muddled impressions.  \nGDP Architects and R+\, supported by Aēsop\, are delighted to present Memory’s Landscape: Works from the Steve Wong Art Collection. The curation and layout by R+\, enhanced by an infusion of scents by Aēsop\, set the spatial and sensorial tone for the space at GDP Campus. Through a selection of 20 artworks by 19 visual artists\, the exhibition rekindles the familiar yet interconnected ties between memory and landscape — in others\, and of our own. \nExhibition Details\nAdmission fee and visiting slots apply.  \nDate: 16 May – 2 August 2026\nOpen on Friday\, Saturday\, and Sunday\nOpening hours: 10am – 6pm\nVenue: 79\, Jalan SetiaBakti\, Bukit Damansara\, 50490 Kuala Lumpur \nProgrammes\nRegistration for all programmes is inclusive of exhibition viewing. Choose the corresponding event dates as listed above.  \nLines of Site: How We Interrogate Memory\nUnpack the context\, motivation and journey behind the curation in a dialogue with the curator and designers of R+.  \nSaturday\, 20 June 2026\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nGuided Tours\nTours offer further insight into the curatorial journey. Discover more about the selected artworks and the curatorial insights.  \nSaturday\, 4 & 11 July 2026\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nLines of Sight: How We Capture Memory\nIn this exchange\, creative practitioners recollect the craft of setting and framing things in place.  \nSaturday\, 25 July 2026\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/memorys-landscape-works-from-the-steve-wong-art-collection/
LOCATION:GDP Campus\, Kuala Lumpur\, 79\, Jalan Setiabakti\, Bukit Damansara\, Kuala Lumpur\, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur\, 50490\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Art & Literature,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20260730T200000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Meets Noh - DESDEMONA
DESCRIPTION:DESDEMONA returns to Malaysia after its premiere in Tokyo in July 2025. This cross-cultural production reimagines Shakespeare’s Othello through the aesthetics and discipline of Japanese Noh theatre\, blending haunting movement\, vocalisation\, music\, and classical text into a powerful performance experience.  \nLed by renowned Noh actor Jinya Imai\, six Japanese artists will collaborate with five Malaysian performers through an intensive rehearsal process in Kuala Lumpur. Together\, they will explore the integration of Noh movement\, chant\, rhythm and stagecraft with Shakespearean storytelling. \nPrior to its Tokyo premiere\, the work was presented in a private showcase at Masakini Theatre attended by invited guests including representatives from the Japanese Embassy and The Japan Foundation\, Kuala Lumpur. The production then travelled to Tessenkai Nohgaku Institute for four performances\, receiving strong responses from audiences there. Following requests from Malaysian audiences for the work to return\, DESDEMONA will now be restaged and expanded for a wider public audience in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. \nSynopsis \nA solitary monk\, spending a summer on the island of Cyprus\, discovers a white feathered robe—belonging to none other than Aphrodite\, the goddess of love. She appears and recounts the tragic tale of Desdemona. \nFollowing the familiar arc of Shakespeare’s play\, Desdemona is married to the general Othello\, whose mind is poisoned by the deceitful Iago. Believing Desdemona unfaithful\, Othello is driven to murder. Too late\, he learns the truth. \nBut in a mystical twist true to the spirit of Noh\, Aphrodite brings Desdemona back to life. Yet Desdemona\, disillusioned by mortal love\, pleads to die once more—seeking not revenge\, but release. \n—————————————- \nOrganization Background \nThe Japan Foundation\, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) is Japan’s official cultural institution in Malaysia\, dedicated to fostering mutual understanding through arts\, language\, education\, and intellectual exchange\, while supporting cross-cultural collaborations and strengthening cultural ties between Japan and Malaysia. \nKL Shakespeare Players\, Malaysia’s only full-time Shakespeare company\, stages 160+ shows yearly\, tours all states\, engages 15k+ youths\, adapts global/local works\, pioneers Exchange Theatre\, trains students\, and collaborates internationally. \nLife Art Union is a Japanese theatre and cultural collective that reimagines traditional Noh through contemporary performance\, international collaboration\, education\, and community engagement\, creating innovative stage works that bridge heritage\, modernity\, and cross-cultural artistic exchange.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/shakespeare-meets-noh-desdemona/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Art & Literature,Culture & Heritage,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:SADHANA - The Grace through Kathak
DESCRIPTION:SADHANA – The Grace through Kathak is a full-length solo work by Karthik Shetty that reflects the inner journey of an artiste shaped by years of disciplined practice. Curated by TFA Inner Space Dance\, the Sadhana series began in 2016\, inspired by the philosophy that mastery is attained through unwavering dedication. This performance features a unique repertoire of compositions by Paramita Maitra and the late Kathak maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Birju Maharaj. Performed with live tabla\, sarangi and sitar\, the work journeys through Kathak’s traditional repertoire\, weaving together intricate footwork\, rhythmic dialogue and dynamic chakkars (pirouettes). Integrating nritta (pure dance) and nritya (expressive dance)\, the performance showcases both technical virtuosity and artistic introspection. One of the few full-length Kathak solo performances in Malaysia\, SADHANA reflects the dancer’s journey from disciplined practice to artistic grace.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/sadhana-the-grace-through-kathak/
LOCATION:Damansara Performing Art Centre (DPAC)\, H-01\, Empire Damansara\, Jalan PJU 8/8\, Damansara Perdana\, Petaling Jaya\, Selangor\, 47820\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Culture & Heritage,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Tari Hati
DESCRIPTION:TARI HATI is more than a concert is a gathering of hearts – where dance becomes a space for self-expressions\, cultural appreciation\, friendship\, and shared joy. From the youngest to the most experienced\, TARIHATI celebrates the simple joy of moving together. Guided by Heart\, each dancer reflects our cultures\, our stories\, and the connections we build with one another.
URL:https://kleventscalendar.my/event/tari-hati/
LOCATION:The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)\, Sentul Park\, Jalan Strachan\, off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah\, Kuala Lumpur\, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur\, 51100\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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