National Art Gallery

March 2023

Balai Seni Negara

National Art Gallery

After visiting Red Hong Yi’s exhibition, we decided to take a walk around the gallery to see other exhibitions as well. This art gallery hosts exhibitions from time to time and it is interesting to catch up with local talents. 

Red Hong Yi’s Once Upon A Longtang 

Orang Ulu carvings from West Malaysia and Sarawak

Worst flood in history

An interesting historical character whom I have never heard of before. Don’t remember him in our history books. Maybe I wasn’t paying attention! His name did not ring a bell. At all. 

Enrique de Malacca ( 1511 - 1521 )

Enrique de Malacca

Watched a story about Enrique de Malacca

Printing

3D Printing

PANGROK SULAP

I learnt about this super talented artistic group that consists of artists, musicians and social activists. Started in 2010 in Ranau, Sabah. 

Purpose: Empowering rural communities. 

Art: WOOD PRINTS 

Amazing and admirable work!

An interesting walkabout the gallery today!

 

Turkish Cafe Istanbul

Turkish Cafe Istanbul

First time visiting this cute little restaurant but to my horror, it was located in a almost-empty mall, on the lower ground floor! Why? Why choose this location? I had to park on the 3rd floor but walking down to LG was horrifying ~ all shops were empty. LG houses a supermarket and a couple of bakeries. Good Lord. 

This restaurant has good reviews that’s why I decided to try. True enough, food were delicious and fresh. 

Middle Eastern Breakfast

Za’atar Bread

Feta cheese and Olives

Falafel

Turkish Coffee

Pouring melted butter over lamb

Iskender Lamb

Kunefe ~ Kadayif noodle and cheese

Best dessert ever. Warm, fresh and crunchy.