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In Penang, the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery is set to be a new cultural beacon

The Lin Xiang Xiong (LXX) Art Gallery at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, George Town, Penang, is set to open on December 14. The eight-storey, RM100 million gallery will feature over 300 original artworks by founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, an 80-year-old artist and entrepreneur, alongside a rotating collection of more than 1,000 pieces he amassed over six decades across Asia and Europe. The gallery's design is inspired by a turtle, symbolizing longevity and peace, and will host international symposiums, artist exchange programmes, and cross-cultural dialogues.

Penang’s turtle-shaped art gallery officially opens its doors

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery, designed in the shape of a turtle, has officially opened at The Light Waterfront in Gelugor, Penang. The eight-storey museum houses a collection of over 1,000 artworks, with more than 400 on display through rotating exhibitions. It features an art education centre, permanent and special exhibition halls, and a sixth-floor global exhibition platform. The opening ceremony included remarks from Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, who emphasized the gallery's mission of 'Art for Peace.' A special inaugural exhibition, 'Picasso and Lin Xiang Xiong: A Dialogue Across Time,' explores themes of anti-war, anti-poverty, and environmental awareness.

Penang strengthens cultural landscape with opening of Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery officially opened at The Light Waterfront in Penang, Malaysia, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow hailing it as a milestone for the state's creative development. The launch ceremony, attended by Penang's Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Datuk Seri Utama Ramli Ngah Talib, former chief ministers, and other dignitaries, featured remarks from founder Prof Lin Xiang Xiong, who framed the gallery as a commitment to dialogue and peace through art.