CIMB Artober Art & Soul 2024

CIMB Artober Art & Soul returns with Semang-art, breathing new life into the local arts scene with a dynamic line-up of exhibitions showcasing Malaysia’s most creative and revolutionary artistic minds. A celebration of art, culture and lifestyle, the art fair aims to add colour to the vibrant Malaysian art community while bringing together art and fashion enthusiasts alike from 25th to 27th October 2024 at the Hall 1, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, with free admission to the public.

The event will display over 1,000 captivating artworks by more than 100 artists, presented by 20 local galleries such as Taksu, Sareng, Segaris, Galeri Puteh and more. CIMB Artober will also be showcasing 30 influential artworks from The AFK Collection, an assortment of first generation works of Malaysian contemporary artists dedicated to the preservation of contemporary art in the country. The collection will also feature the transformative artworks of Fauzan Omar, one of Malaysia’s most respected contemporary artists.

With fashion as art, CIMB Artober will also extend its appreciation for Malaysian talent in fashion, with exclusive fashion shows by renowned local designers such as Radzuan Radziwill, Ezuwan Ismail and Athan Siahaan, alongside talented students from local fashion schools and 13-year old LeiYa Lim.

CIMB Artober will also feature a series of thought-provoking art talks hosted by Khairy Jamaluddin of the Keluar Sekejap podcast, centered on emerging Malaysian artists, titled:

• ‘New Malaysian Art’ featuring artists Nik M Shazmie, Shafiq Nordin and Anniketyni Madian with a panel led by Kenny Teng, Founder of G13 Gallery, Badrolhisham Mohd Tahir, author of New Malaysian Paintings and Syed Salehuddin Wafa, Head of Partnerships & Customer Experience, Sime Darby Property.

This art talk will be accompanied by the launch of “New Malaysian Paintings”, a book that spotlights 12 of Malaysia’s most exciting contemporary artists all under the age of 40, authored by respected curator and academic Badrolhisham Mohamad Tahir. The book delves into the creative process of these young talents and their contributions to shaping the Malaysian and broader regional art landscapes.

• ‘A Conversation about Masterpieces’, with AFK Collection’s Aliya and Farouk Khan, and Zena.

Other art talks include ‘The Creatives & The Economy’ featuring multi-disciplinary artist Raja Malek, Jacqueline Fong, the co-organiser of Hasanah Gold Thread Award, and creative practitioners Mugen Rao, Hendra Wardi and Arvy Harahap, moderated by Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim, ‘Delving into our Ancient Malay Kingdoms’ with Tunku Tommy Mansur, revered for his contributions to production design in the Malaysian film industry, as well as ‘Finding our Semangat through Moyang’ with Rashid Esa.

In honour of CIMB’s 100-year anniversary and its new social movement Kita Bagi Jadi, which celebrates the Bank’s long history of advocating for inclusion among communities and supporting talent in many fields, CIMB Artober will also feature a series of special performances by the talented young musicians of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO).

As part of CIMB Artober, CIMB cardholders will be able to enjoy a 10% discount on minimum spending of RM10,000, and 15% discount for spending above RM25,000 on a single receipt with any CIMB debit, credit or prepaid card at the participating galleries. Terms & Conditions apply.