Ipohites had the rare opportunity to be exposed to Iranian art through the Iranian Signature Art Show in Perak Darul Ridzuan, which was hosted at Syeun Hotel, Ipoh, last week. Approximately 30 Iranian artists showcased a collective total of some 60 pieces of contemporary Iranian art and sculptures. It was indeed a special exhibition because it was ... continue reading »

Ever since a chance meeting with Dr Lim Su Min of Urban Sketchers Singapore two or three years ago during my trip to the Little Red Dot, I became interested in the movement. So, when I found out that Urban Sketchers Ipoh is celebrating its first anniversary and hosting an exhibition-cum-charity event, obviously, I had to ... continue reading »

Some sixty pieces of artwork, with an average price of RM1500 to RM2000 are being displayed at an art exhibition called "A Colourful Journey" at Impiana Hotel Ipoh. The event, which began on 23rd February, will end on 23rd March, 2016. Of various mediums, these works of art are by four experienced local artists, namely Loo Win, ... continue reading »

The Perak Art Society will hold its 45th Anniversary Art Exhibition at Soka Gakkai Malaysia (Perak Branch) for three days beginning October 16, 2015. Over 20 members of the society, from 30 to 80 years of age, are participating in the exhibition. There will be some 60 art pieces on display of various media. Popular scenes ... continue reading »

Launched by Perak State Exco for Health, Tourism and Culture Y.B. Dato' Nolee Ashilin Mohd. Radzi on October 8 at Impiana Hotel Ipoh, the Pior Perak 1 MCAT 2014 art exhibition carries the theme of "Route to Belum". All art works are by artists in Perak, who have based their paintings on sights in the state, ... continue reading »

I dropped by Ipoh Parade shopping centre to catch the two-day Yuk Choy High School art and design exhibition over last weekend. I made it a point to go as I had to give the previous one a miss due to a tight schedule. Anyway, I was amazed at the talent these students displayed at ... continue reading »

18-year-old Abdul Kareem Jaafar Azzuddin held his first solo art exhibition in his hometown Ipoh recently, showcasing a total of a hundred art works; a collection of six years' worth of paintings and sculptures. The paintings exhibited were in black ink, pencil & colour pencil sketches; charcoal, chalk and acrylic, just to name a few. Kareem, ... continue reading »