If you’re looking for a mind-bending, sensory-stimulating adventure right here in Kuala Lumpur, we found the most captivating immersive art exhibitions in the city happening from now until the end of 2023, just for you.
These exhibitions are not your typical stroll-through-a-gallery experience… They’re also the perfect backdrop for cool photos!
Plan your next art day out with friends or an intimate date with our list of exhibitions ?
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1.ATMA KIRANA @ The National Art Gallery
The National Art Galley is of course home to many incredible local artworks but our first spot on this list is for Malaysian artist, Abdul Shakir’s recent work called ATMA KIRANA which is believed to mean beautiful soul in Sanskrit.
ATMA KIRANA Abdul Shakir’s first digital art installation at the National Art Gallery and runs from August 9th to October 30th, 2023.
This artwork is a mesmerizing fusion of history and modernity, where upcycled LED panels are transformed into a colorful canvas that at it’s core was inspired by Malaysia’s diverse heritage as well as the Rukun Negara.
It’s an experience you won’t want to mis plus you get to see other great art at the gallery as well!?
Location: Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara, 2, Jalan Temerloh, off, Jln Tun Razak, 53200 Kuala Lumpur
Exhibition Dates: 9th August – 30th October 2023
Operating Hours: Open daily, 10am – 5pm.
Ticket Prices: FREE
For more information: Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Digital Art Gallery
Explore “MY WORDS WON(T) CHANGE THE WORLD,” a digital art exhibition that celebrates the power of words through art, inspired by Patrizia Cavalli’s poetry collection, ‘My Poems Won’t Change the World’.
As you walk through, you’ll become a reader, discovering the diverse visual perspectives of language. Video-mapping transforms walls into immersive canvases filled with letters, words, and phrases.
This exhibition combines motion, sound design, graphic art, and typography to showcase words as a unique art form. It features talented individuals and collectives who explore the meaning and significance of language in their creative work.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the magic of words through art, capture stunning photos for your social media while supporting local artist!
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Location: Kedai KL & Muzium Telekom
Exhibition Dates: Muzium Telekom, 8th September – 8th December 2023. Kedai KL, 4th October – 5th November 2023
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
Ticket Prices: RM15
For more information: Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. REXPERIENCE
In its 8,800 square foot former cinema hall, REXPERIENCE creates immersive experiences using enthralling audiovisual, motion capture, and sensor technologies, enhancing REXKL’s wide panoramic space of art and culture.
There are 3 main parts of the exhibition which includes a live audio-visual dance show. It’s no doubt that REX KL is once again upping the city’s art scene and shining as the cultural hub that it has reinvented itself to over the years.
Location: 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Exhibition Dates: 20th September – 20th Januray 2024.
Operating Hours: Open daily, 10am – 10pm.
Ticket Prices: RM42-RM80.
For more information: Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Museum of Illusions KL
Last on our list is the Museum of Illusions located at ANSA Hotels. It’s a fascinating, visually appealing, auditorily engaging, and informative experience that features both well-known illusions and a wide variety of mind tricks you’ve probably never experienced like this before.
Both children and adults will enjoy this exhibition that’s both engaging and fun to pose with!
Location: Level 1, Ansa Hotel, Wilayah Persekutuanalaysia, 101, Jln Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Open daily, 10am – 10pm.
Ticket Prices: RM25 – RM45
For more information: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Don’t miss out on these unforgettable experiences that will leave you with a new appreciation for the magic of art. If you’re ready to embark on an artistic adventure in KL then be sure to mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and prepare to be awestruck!
Who knows, you might just get inspired enough to create your own unique piece of art ?
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