Johor Art Gallery

The Johor Art Gallery (Malay: Galeri Seni Johor) is an art gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Johor Art Gallery
Galeri Seni Johor
General information
TypeArt gallery
LocationJohor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Completed1910
Opening29 January 1994

History

The art gallery building was built in 1910. The building at once became the base for the Japanese Imperial Army during the Japanese occupation of Malaya. The building used to be the official residence of the Chief Minister of Johor Abdullah Jaafar. Afterwards, the Johor State Government decided to preserve the building by turning it into an art gallery and thus the Johor Art Gallery was opened on 29 January 1994 by Chief Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. In 2000–2003, it was closed for renovation and reopened again on 6 May 2003 by Chief Minister Abdul Ghani Othman.[1]

Architecture

The art gallery is a 2-story building located on top of a small green hill.[2]

Exhibitions

When opened in 1994, the gallery used to display historical artifacts about arts and cultures of Johor. After its reopening in 2003, it became the center for arts and cultures. The exhibition area is divided into the permanent and temporary exhibition areas. Besides temporary exhibitions, the art gallery also regularly holds various competitions as well.[3]

Opening time

The art gallery opens everyday except Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. free of charge.[4]

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See also

References
  1. VM Team (5 August 2013). "Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor)". Virtual Malaysia.
  2. "Johor Bahru Museums and Art Galleries".
  3. "Galeri Seni Johor". Tourism Johor.
  4. http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2011&dt=0325&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Johor&pg=wj_01.htm

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