PROGRAMME : EVENTS
Periodically
the gallery will hold talks & forums by artists, professionals and the
general public to participate in dialogue. This is to encourage an understanding
of the work being shown and further strengthen the platform of photography
within Klang Valley.
Diane Macdonald’s collection of photographic prints entitled Joy (at The
Photographers’ Gallery from early July to end August 2004) wasn’t
strictly just for the adults. On the 7th July 2004, Diane conducted a special
tour as an educational exercise just for children. Diane used her photos to diffuse
any prejudice children may have of those who are mentally challenged by opening
up their perception of children with special needs. Some children from the Special
Children’s Society of Ampang were part of the tour as well so the other
children had some first hand experience with kindness, patience and understanding
by interacting with them.
It was a learning exercise for both adults and children.
Peacewall is an on-going event at www.picturethisthat.com.my/peacewall/ It
is a virtual exhibition by and for everyone. It is user-friendly and invites
participants to express their versions to peace. In 2004, entries ranged from
the war in the middle East to baby shots.
We are excited to see what 2005 will
bring!
Come on & participate!
60 students from the Polytechnic of Singapore came to Kuala Lumpur and visited
The Photographers’ Gallery in November 2004. This was coordinated by 2
Polytechnic lecturers. Architectural photographer, Azrul Kevin Abdullah whose
photography exhibition entitled “4 Buildings” was currently up
at the Gallery was on hand to interact with the students about his work.
After that, Serena Hijjas of Hijjas Kasturi gave a power point presentation
of Malaysian contemporary architecture.
In March 2004, a group of under-privileged children made a stand for world peace
at an event held at the 183 Jalan Ampang gardens. Photographs which had been
shot by children from numerous charitable homes and shelters were hung on a green
netting and were on display on a 50-foot stretch of wall shared with the British
High Commission, our neighbors. This photography exhibition gave the children
an opportunity to express themselves and give their views of the world they live
in.
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