Wei-Ling Gallery

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Wei-Ling Gallery
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Established2002
LocationBrickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
TypeArt gallery
DirectorLim Wei-Ling

Wei-Ling Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 2002 by Lim Wei-Ling. It is committed to the development of contemporary art in Malaysia, encourages passion for art, and supports the next generation of young emerging artists. The gallery has published over 121 art publications in Malaysia, which include exhibition catalogues, brochures, and artists' books.

The gallery and artists[edit]

The gallery focuses on contemporary art, with a specific focus on Malaysian art and culture. Through different programs and exhibitions each month, works are made by Malaysia's contemporary artists. The gallery also represents internationally acclaimed artists such as Pakistani sculptor Amin Gulgee,[1] Rome-based conceptual artist H. H. Lim,[2] information artist and bio-hacker Heather Dewey-Hagborg,[3] surrealist photographer Roger Ballen,[4] prolific painter Paresh Maity,[5] Kurdish conceptual artist Ahmet Öğüt,[6] London based visual artist and writer James Bridle,[7] conceptual artist Paolo Cirio,[8] Dadang Christanto,[9] global agitator Anida Yoeu Ali,[10] and German photographer Viktoria Binschtok.[11]

Over the last two decades, Wei-Ling Gallery has held more than 232 exhibitions at its galleries in Malaysia and at exhibition spaces abroad. The Malaysian maestros of the arts scene that are represented by the gallery are Anurendra Jegadeva,[12] Chen Wei Meng,[13] Cheng Yen Pheng,[14] Cheong Kiet Cheng,[15] Chin Kong Yee,[16] Choy Chun Wei,[17] Hamidi Hadi,[18] Ivan Lam,[19] Norma Abbas,[20] Rajinder Singh,[21] Sean Lean,[22] Wong Chee Meng,[23] and Yau Bee Ling.[24]

International recognition[edit]

Since 2006, Wei-Ling Gallery has been actively promoting Malaysian contemporary art on the international stage. Wei-Ling Gallery is the first Malaysian gallery that brought international spotlight to all of its represented artists. The gallery has since taken exhibitions to Pakistan, India, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. They also regularly participate in international art fairs such as Art Basel Hong Kong,[25] Art Stage Singapore,[26] Art Taipei,[27] Art Jakarta,[28] China International Gallery Exposition Beijing (CIGE),[29] and Korean International Art Fair (KIAF).[30][31] Wei-Ling Gallery and Malaysian contemporary artist Ivan Lam made their debut at Volta New York.[32]

BIENNALE ARTE 2019[edit]

Malaysia’s inaugural national pavilion at the 58th International Art Exhibition[33] of La Biennale in Venezia, Italy, in 2019 was curated by Lim Wei-Ling. The pavilion was commissioned by both the National Gallery of Malaysia and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, featuring Anurendra Jegadeva, H.H.Lim, Ivan Lam and Zulkifli Yusoff.[1]

WLG Incubator[edit]

The WLG Incubator Mentorship Program was launched in 2020.[34]

WLG Incubator Young Artists Show 2023 : Alicia Lau[35] and Khabir Roslan[36]

WLG Incubator Young Artists Show 2021 : Alya Hatta, Anwar Suhaimi and Shika[37]

WLG Incubator Young Artists Show 2020 : Anas Afandi and Tang Tze Lye [38][39]

Philanthropy and corporate collaboration[edit]

The gallery has worked closely with a number of corporations, including HSBC, United Overseas Bank (UOB), Hong Leong Bank, Nippon Paint, Bombay Sapphire, Glenmorangie,[40] Royal Selangor,[41] Allianz Insurance, Corum.[42]

Architecture[edit]

Located in a pre-war building in the suburb of Brickfields, this area is one of the oldest settlements in Kuala Lumpur and is home to many residences, commercial entities, and religious structures of different denominations. The building, known to be a historical heritage and architectural landmark, was razed in a fire in 2004. It was then reconstructed by Malaysian architect Jimmy Lim, to house both Jimmy Lim Design (JLD).[43] and Wei-Ling Gallery[44]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Amin Gulgee". Amin Gulgee. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  2. ^ "H.H. Lim – Biography – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Heather Dewey-Hagborg | Home". deweyhagborg.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Roger Ballen Photography". Roger Ballen Photography. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Paresh Maity - Artist Biogragpy, Paintings, Artworks, Auction Records". www.paresh-maity.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Ahmet Öğüt". ahmetogut.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  7. ^ "James Bridle / jamesbridle.com". jamesbridle.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Paolo CIRIO Artist". paolocirio.net. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Dadang Christanto – Biography – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Anida Yoeu Ali". Anida Yoeu Ali. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  11. ^ "viktoria binschtok". viktoria binschtok (in German). Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Anurendra Jegadeva – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Chen Wei Meng – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Cheng Yen Pheng – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Cheong Kiet Cheng – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Chin Kong Yee – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Choy Chun Wei – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Hamidi Hadi – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  19. ^ "Ivan Lam – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  20. ^ "Norma Abbas – Coded Diaries | 24th September – 22nd October 2022 – Press Release – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  21. ^ "Rajinder Singh – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  22. ^ "Sean Lean – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  23. ^ "Wong Chee Meng – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  24. ^ "Yau Bee Ling – Overview – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  25. ^ "Art Basel 2014: Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  26. ^ "Art Stage Singapore 2017 – Works – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  27. ^ "ART TAIPEI | OCT 20-23, 2023". ART TAIPEI 台北國際藝術博覽會 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  28. ^ "Art Jakarta 2022 | 27th – 28th August 2022 – Works – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  29. ^ "China International Gallery Exposition 2008 – Works – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  30. ^ "키아프 서울 (Kiaf SEOUL)". kiaf.org. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  31. ^ "Korea International Art Fair 2014 – Works – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  32. ^ "NEW YORK". VOLTA Art Fairs. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  33. ^ "Biennale Arte 2019 | Homepage 2019". La Biennale di Venezia. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  34. ^ "WLG INCUBATOR – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  35. ^ FMT (25 February 2023). "WLG Incubator Young Artists Show : Alicia".
  36. ^ FMT (17 February 2023). "WLG Incubator 2023".
  37. ^ Kakiseni, Admin (5 November 2021). "WLG Young Artists Incubator Show 2021". Kakiseni. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  38. ^ NST (6 February 2022). "WLG Incubator Young Artists Show 2020".
  39. ^ Bhd, BFM Media Sdn. "Mentoring Emerging Artists". BFM 89.9. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  40. ^ "Claudia Bueno – Fiberspace – Works – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  41. ^ "Group Show – Ho Mia – Works – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  42. ^ "CORUM Glass Bowls – Wei-Ling Gallery". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  43. ^ "Jimmy Lim Design". Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  44. ^ "Wei-Ling Gallery". weiling-gallery.com. Retrieved 14 September 2023.

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