Fully vaccinated individuals can look forward to seeing art showcases in the Klang Valley this month, alongside several virtual events in celebration of Malaysia Day
This month will see the easing of restrictions and SOPs for Malaysia's arts and creative industries as outlined in Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan. An announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob this week confirmed that entertainment and arts sectors will be allowed to reopen to fully vaccinated individuals.
Cinemas will officially reopen from September 9 onwards (subject to 50 per cent audience capacity and social distancing SOPs), along with theatres performances, comedy acts, art galleries, museums and showrooms, all of which must be limited to fully vaccinated individuals with an audience capacity of 30 per cent.
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As the arts scene in Malaysia makes its long-awaited reunion with live audiences for the first time in months, catch these art shows, performances and live streaming sessions taking place this month.
1. 3 Graces Art Showcase
An eye-catching display in the lobby of Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, three sculptures by Malaysian artist and sculptor Alice Chang make up what she has dubbed the 3 Graces of Malaysia showcase. Part of the hotel's 'Celebrate Malaysia' campaign from now till September 30, and thereafter at Chang's art studio Lai Lai Art Studio in Ampang, the sculptures represent Malaysia's unity, diversity and determination in the face of the pandemic.
"They are Siti, Ah Lian and Shanti, and they represent new beginnings, rebirth and the continuity of life," says Chang, who reflected heavily on how families, livelihoods and the spirits of many were broken as a result of the pandemic. “With 3 Graces, I have used old, broken, discarded pieces of ceramic and tiles to rebuild something, and give it a new life.
"These are tough times and many artists have had our livelihoods halted. Working on 3 Graces was a way out for me from all this doom and gloom. It brought me hope. From broken and cracked objects, something beautiful was able to emerge."
For more information about the exhibit, WhatsApp Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown at +6012-5073327.
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