1Malaysia Contemporary Arts Festival (MCAT)

Defined as the artistic expression of the here and now, broadly spanning a ten year period, Malaysia’s contemporary art scene is definitely one-of–its–kind. This year, this harmonious, much awaited event takes place from July right up to September. Malaysian artisans and artists have always gone beyond cultural, ethnic and religious boundaries to find their inspirations, influencing the way in which the country’s crafts, cuisine and architecture were created.

The Malaysian contemporary art also refers to the rise of an ongoing and thriving art movement that doesn’t rely or depend on the parameters or academia of strictly-European approaches to art production, reinventing itself in the image of its own aesthetic language, content and techniques, thus elevating itself to international status in the process.

In conjunction with this prestigious art festival, Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched a fitting tribute to Malaysian contemporary art on June 7, 2010, which took place at Bandar Raya Developments Berhad (BRDB)’s Bangsar Shopping Centre. The launching of the Aliya and Farouk Khan Collection Book was a tribute to the depth and breadth of contemporary artistic talent here in Malaysia.

The Aliya and Farouk Khan Collection represents the largest collection of contemporary Malaysian art in the country. This unique collection has become the most important body of artwork in terms of curatorial and historical importance as well as value. It traces the development of modern Malaysia through the art process.

It is based on the strong belief that the works of contemporary Malaysian artists are of international standard. The Khans are determined to highlight this important fact

MCAT EXHIBITION 2010

For three months from July to September 2010, the
MCAT Exhibition 2010 will take place at the following
art galleries below.

Galeria Sri Perdana
Address: Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2072 0032
www.arkib.gov.my

‘Nationalism & Patriotism’, Aliya and Farouk Khan
Collection
Galeri Seni Rakyat (Folk Art Gallery)
Kompleks Warisan Melaka, Jalan Kota, Melaka
06-282 6526
www.perzim.gov.my

‘Black Box: Self Conflict, Social Cohesion’
IMCAS 2010 Danga City Mall
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 1, Johor Bahru, Johor
07-221 5008
www.dangacitymall.com

Balai Seni Lukis Negara
2 Jalan Temerloh off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
03-4025 4990 / 4026 7000
www.artgallery.gov.my

Galeri Petronas (Petronas Gallery)
Lot 341-343, Level Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin
Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
03-2051 7770
www.galeripetronas.com.my

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC)
109 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
03-9235 4848 / 4800
www.mtc.gov.my

‘Social & Cultural Values in Malaysian
Contemporary Art’
Starhill Gallery
181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
03-2782 3855
www.starhillgallery.com

MCAT SEMINARS 2010
A Curatorial Discourse on the Making of an Artwork
Venue: 12 Gallery
Tel: 03-4023 4128
Date: July 5-12, 2010

Malaysian Contemporary Art Seminar: The
Influence of Mahathirism on Contemporary Art
Venue: Galeria Sri Perdana
Tel: 03-2072 0033
Date: Sept 17-23, 2010

IMCAS 2010: The Aliya & Farouk Khan Collection
Seminar
Venue: Danga City Mall
Tel: 07-221 5008
Date: Sept 24-29, 2010