NURTURING and investing in creativity are vital in preserving cultural expression and identity, according to Penang Tourism Development, Heritage, Culture…
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Newcomer artist Yap Ley Min captures everyday life in Penang
The upcoming Penang Art District project, envisioned as the northern state’s creative hub of contemporary art and culture, has already…
Spotlight is now on budding artist Ley Min
IT’S a dream come true for up and coming artist Yap Ley Min as she proudly holds her first solo…
峇迪亞：未着重文藝發展
（槟城3日讯）旅游，艺术及文化部副部长峇迪亚说，明年财政预算案没有著重在推动文化艺术的发展，希望来年有改善。他今日为在红灯角艺术区举行的 “照明灯视觉艺术比赛” 主持颁奖礼后受询时说，政府向出国者征收出国税的作法，能鼓励人民积极在国内旅游。 “照明灯视觉艺术比赛” 由来自北海的叶莉敏夺冠军，除了获5000令吉奖金，也获得在兴巴士艺廊举办为期1个月个人展。 红灯角艺术区顾问李 凯说，主办单位共收到30多幅作品，经讨论后选出20幅作品，这些作品将从即起至12月2日，在中路EcoWorld展示厅展出。(TKY) Source: Guang Ming Daily
Spotlight Group Exhibition, Until December 3rd 2018
This show sets out to showcase upcoming talent from all over Malaysia. Launched as a competition by the Penang Art…
创作赛提拔年轻艺术家
巴迪亚说，创意领域在我国的国内生产总值（GDP）扮演重要的角色。 他说，根据马来西亚统计局数据显示，创意领域在2015年就在我国经济上贡献了279亿令吉，即占了2.66%，并预计在2035年，工业增加值（GVA）可提升至4.8%。 “自2015年，该领域也提供了14万6250份工作，以及1万559学会。” Link: https://bit.ly/2AQ0v9s (Nanyang Siang Pau)
An Artistic Vision for Penang
ART IS not a subject one usually associates with politician Tony Pua, the current Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya…
Penang plans cargo container art district
If all goes well, Penang will have an art district mainly made with cargo containers. Planning has started for the…
Penang Arts District to cater largest collection of arts galleries
The masterplan for the Penang Arts District (PAD) has been submitted to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) last month…