Wei-Ling Gallery, previously known as the Townhouse Gallery was set up by Lim Wei-Ling and Yohan Rajan in a townhouse in Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur in May 2002 to showcase the works of contemporary artists in Malaysia.
The gallery represents a core number of artists dedicated to their journey and discipline. The objective of the gallery is to nurture their entire stable of artists in achieving local and international recognition. Being extremely discerning in the selection of works and artists we represent, the gallery is thus able to showcase promising and cutting edge works by exciting artists. In recent times, we have expanded our stable to include several young and talented artists. Programs have been put in place to support and develop their careers so that they may form the next generation of contemporary artists in the country.
From its inception, we have endeavoured to promote local contemporary art to the public. We cater to the needs of local and international collectors interested in Malaysian contemporary art. Collectors are kept abreast with activities from their folio of artists and oeuvre of artistic productions. The gallery also provides consultancy services for new collectors, be they private or corporate bodies. Our concern is to introduce collectors to works by serious artists with integrity.
Wei-Ling Gallery plays host to as many as 12 exhibitions annually. In 2004, the gallery opened its doors to well-known foreign artists, and has since hosted several international shows at its space. They include solo exhibitions by the revered Cuban artist Nelson Dominguez, the renowned Pakistani sculptor Amin Gulgee, paintings by the celebrated Australian artist Stewart MacFarlane and most recently the ground breaking photographic works of Michal Macku. We also held group shows by some of India’s top artists including MF Hussain and Sunil Das.
In February 2007, Wei-Ling Gallery hosted a group exhibition of works by Tasmanian artists, entitled, ’From An Island South’, in collaboration with the Australian High Commission. The Gallery has been fortunate to work closely with numerous corporations and organizations who have supported and encouraged it in achieving its goals.
From 2006, Wei-Ling Gallery embarked on a bolder approach in bringing Malaysian contemporary art to the international audiences. In December of 2006, we presented the works of 18 Malaysian artists in an art exhibition at Karachi, Pakistan. This momentous exhibition, entitled "18@8, Kuala Lumpur-Karachi" was held at Pakistani sculptor, Amin Gulgee’s gallery space - Amin Gulgee Gallery. The exhibition was the first of it’s kind on many levels. It was the first time Pakistan had seen such a major show of contemporary Malaysian art, and it was also the first time that such a significant show of contemporary Malaysian art had been taken abroad by a private gallery.
In April 2008, Wei-Ling Gallery became the first Malaysian gallery to participate in China International Gallery Exposition (CIGE), a prestigious international art fair which focuses on global contemporary art.
At Wei-Ling Gallery, we are committed to bringing you the best of what Malaysian contemporary art has to offer.
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Wei-Ling Gallery Opening