October Happenings in Kuala Lumpur

OCT 11, LIRE EN FêTE (BOOK FAIR)
Created twenty years ago, Lire en Fête is a book festival that spreads to more than 150 countries throughout the French Cultural network. The Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur invites you to three "Rendez-vous" to discover the French literature": a French bookfair, tales reading in French for kids and an exhibition on Paul Claudel.
Venue: Main Hall of the Alliance Française Kuala Lumpur, 15 Lorong Gurney, Off Jalan Semarak
Time: Noon to 4:00pm
Admission: free
Details: Call 03-2694 7880

TILL 12 OCT 2008, WALLSCAPES - THE MERDEKA PAINTING BY WANG LAN, WANG XU AND SHEN JIAWEI
The Merdeka Painting by Wang Lan, Wang Xu and Shen Jiawei, commissioned to commemorate Malaysia's 51st year of Independence, is a masterwork of mural conception and design that figures historical and contemporary protagonists in the shaping of modern Malaysia. The mural illuminates on the enduring relationship between history and the vocation of art while presenting a contrasting narrative of the acknowledgement and affirmation of historical roles in the making of Malaysia's history. Presented in a continuum of figures reaching into the year of pre-Independence, the mural explores the possibilities offered by art for the renewal of perceptions concerning history.
Venue: Bustle Gallery, Galeri Petronas, Level 3, Suria KLCC
Time: Daily, 10am to 8pm
Details: Call 03-2051 7770

OCT 13-NOV 12, 18@8-VICE AND VIRTUE
Wei-Ling Gallery’s fourth installation of their annual 18@8 exhibition, takes on a new twist with the introduction of the theme ‘ Vice & Virtue‘. Nine participating artists have been selected on grounds of significant contribution to the local arts scene in the preceding year, or, in terms of pronounced artistic development. The exhibition’s premise is to explore the characteristics of commonly perceived values.
Venue: Wei Ling Gallery, No. 8 Jalan Scott, Brickfields
Time: Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat:10am-5pm (Sun : By Appointment)
Details: Call 03-2260 1106/7

OCT 15 – NOV 1, YASMIN SISON: THE WEIGHT OF WAITING
Yasmin Sison refers to blotting as an act that describes how images are altered through a play on light and darkness. By painting over her figures, she erases their individuality, creating ghostly portraits that form a critique against the longings and desires engendered by media and an acceptance of its power.
Venue: Valentine Willie Fine Art, 1st Floor, 17 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru
Time: 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Details: Call 03-2284 2348

OCT 27, DEEPAVALI
The Hindu Festival of Lights, known also as Deepavali, celebrates the day when good prevailed over evil when Narkansura was defeated by Lord Krishna. The day is marked with prayers and other festivities. Open house are also held to invite friends from other religions to partake in the festivities.

TILL OCT 31, SHANGHAINESE HAIRY CRABS
Feast on the legendary culinary delight, hairy crabs from Shanghai.
Time : 12.00noon to 2.30pm for lunch (Mondays to Saturdays)/6.30pm to 10.30pm for dinner (Mondays to Sundays)
Venue : West Lake Garden Chinese Restaurant, Sunway Hotel
Details: Call 03-7492 8000 ext 3181 ( David Pang )

NOV 4 - JAN 18, IMAGING SELFS
Imaging Selfs – Portraits by Soraya Yusof Talismail
Venue: Main Gallery, Galeri Petronas, Level 3, Suria KLCC
Time: Daily, 10am to 8pm
Details: Call 03-2051 7770

NOV 25 - JAN 18, DRAWING THE LINE: SCULPTURES BY AMIN GULGEE
Venue: Bustle Gallery, Galeri Petronas, Level 3, Suria KLCC
Time: Daily, 10am to 8pm
Details: Call 03-2051 7770