ARTS AND MUSIC: PESTA RAPSODI KERONCONG
Venue: The Spine@PJ Kita, Jalan Stadium, Petaling Jaya
Date: Dec 9, 10am-11pm
The great world of keroncong takes centre stage at this one-day occasion, with the members of Orkestra Keroncong Arif Lukisan (OKAL) set to play on stage, take part in workshops and likewise exhibit work. The group, which was established in the late Nineties, has had a lengthy historical past of mixing artwork and keroncong music.
It is essentially recognized in the artwork circles, the place it normally performs at artwork exhibition launches and gallery reveals.
Today, OKAL’s mainstay members embody Maamor Jantan (doublebass) , Adeputra Masri (vocals) and Chekri Mansor (cak, a three-stringed guitar), who’re additionally well-established names in the artwork scene.
The trio of painters may also be showcasing artworks at the occasion.
Pesta Rapsodi Keroncong is designed as a celebration of keroncong, with a group artwork exhibition devoted to the beloved music style, pop-up arts actions, a movie tent, and a two-hour finale live performance by OKAL.
The live performance will embody a checklist of keroncong favourites (Selamat Tinggal Bungaku to Gambang Semarang), whereas OKAL may also be including a theatre efficiency and storytelling interludes on stage.
This community-based occasion, put collectively by Asterik Anak Seni, is free admission.
More info here.
KLABF – the one-of-a-kind artwork ebook celebration – is devoted to invigorate the self-publishing and impartial creativity communities. It is occurring at the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) this weekend. Photo: KLABF
BOOK FAIR: KUALA LUMPUR ART BOOK FAIR (KLABF) 2023
Venue: Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur.
Date: ends Dec 10
For lovers of artwork, books and zines, the Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair (KLABF) 2023 is a can’t-miss occasion, that includes a mammoth line-up of impartial publishers and artists placing their uncommon artwork books, restricted imprints and unique collectibles on show.
This 12 months’s KLABF shall be its third and largest version to date, bringing collectively 52 worldwide exhibitors from China, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, The Netherlands and USA.
Newcomers to KLABF 2023 embody visible artist Ajim Juxta, artist/designer Radio Woon’s LALA Company, 10-year-old self-taught artist Enya Lim, Indonesian collective Grafis Nusantara, Singaporean editorial studio In Plain Words and indie publishing home Sojanggak from South Korea.
Visitors may also look ahead to a sequence of ebook launches and talks, sharing periods, hands-on workshops and exhibitions.
Entry is RM12 for ages 12 and above (excluding processing and dealing with charges); youngsters below 12 get free entry.
More info here.
mf Music Festival: Identity Crisis!
Venue: The Godown, Kuala Lumpur
Date: Dec 10
Early music group Wicked Music People is one in every of the highlights in the inaugural mf Music Festival – a boutique occasion – at The Godown KL, reverse St John’s Cathedral. Entitled “Identity Crisis”, the competition options a workshop on studying rhythm via konnakol – the classical South Indian self-discipline of vocalising percussion syllables – in addition to an thrilling programme of music in the afternoon and night (there are two reveals).
Wicked Music People shall be taking part in music by Antonio Vivaldi, Michel Corrette and Michael Praetorius, amongst others. This Sunday’s line-up may also embody Ensemble Virama and Nisa Addina & Fwens.
A specifically curated workshop shall be offered by tabla virtuoso Prakash Kandasamy.
This Sunday, the workshop “Learning Rhythm with Konnadal” begins at 10am, whereas the showcase live shows will happen at 3.30pm and seven.30pm.
Composer Yeo Chow Shern may also be concerned as an arranger for the live shows. This occasion is supported by Think City.
More info here.
‘Saji Kanji: An Exhibition’ is the fruits of a analysis on meals tradition via inventive and cultural dialogue. Photo: JinnD Productions
EXHIBITION: ‘SAJI KANJI’
Venue: Papan Haus, Petaling Jaya
Date: Dec 9 and 10
Saji Kanji gives a distinctive exhibition expertise, that includes movies, meals substances, and cultural gadgets; Alunan Makan dan Mozek, a participatory meals presentation; and two workshops on dance and mosaic artwork.
There shall be cooking periods all through the weekend with demonstrations by six cooks of Vietnamese, Chin of Myanmar, Indian, Malay, Chinese, and Indonesian background. This phase may also embody motion by Sabah-born dancer Ethel Deidre Daniel (two workshops exploring gastronomy and dance) and reflective mosaic artwork making by Lim Pei Fern.
“What to count on: Participants will be taught the recipes, tales behind the dishes, and take part in getting ready the dishes as nicely. Highlighting senses of sight, style, odor, and contact all through the preparation the place gestures get infused into a choreography and the senses get emoted into a tangible mosaic artwork,” reads an occasion description.
Theatre and filmmaker Ridhwan Saidi may also be presenting six interview movies recorded throughout Saji Kanji’s fieldwork. They shall be screened/exhibited this weekend at Papan Haus.
More info here.
EXHIBITION: ‘THE ARTIST’S STUDIO: EXPLORING THE WORKSPACE OF 17 MALAYSIAN ARTISTS’
Venue: G13 Gallery, Petaling Jaya
Date: ends Dec 23
It’s busy season at G13 Gallery, which is showcasing its ebook and exhibition venture. “The Artist’s Studio: Exploring The Workspace Of 17 Malaysian Artists” is a group exhibition by 17 Malaysian artists, together with Anisa Abdullah, Chang Fee Ming, Chong Siew Ying, Datuk Sharifah Fatimah, Fadilah Karim, Hisyamuddin Abdullah, James Seet, Juhari Said, Khairudin Zainudin, Kow Leong Kiang, Najib Bamadhaj, Nik M Shazmie, Raduan Man, Rafiee Ghani, Shafiq Nordin, Suzlee Ibrahim, and Wong Ming Hao.
This exhibition coincides with the launch of the similar titled ebook. This 300-page publication, an initiative by G13, takes an in-depth look into the workspaces of those artists, offering an intimate exploration of their inventive processes.
At the gallery, this group exhibition brings to life the works of those artists whose studios are unveiled inside the pages of the ebook. Fuad Arif is the ebook’s author and Din Diran is the photographer.
The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.
More info here.
