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.