THIS WEEK AT THE ANNEXE, CENTRAL MARKET: 8-11 May 2008
MALAYSIAN NAÏVE ART SHOWCASE 08
Thu 8 to Sun 25 May, The Annexe Gallery
Presented by Gajah-galah Gallery + The Annexe, Central Market
You are invited to the exhibition opening event on Thursday, 8 May, 8pm.
Officiated by the Norwegian Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Mr Arild Braastad.
Refreshments served.
Presenting a stunning selection of naïve art by 24 Malaysian artists of various backgrounds from all over Malaysia, including Yusof Gajah himself. Revel in the sheer visual joy of 100 canvases of rural and urban landscapes, comical animalia and dreamy portraits executed out of a simple (though never simplistic) desire to evoke wonder.
Curated by Prof. Madya Mahzan Musa, of Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Exhibition ends 25 May.
Annexe Gallery opening hours: 11am to 7pm daily.
For enquiries, please contact Zakiah Md Isa (013-331 0954)
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DECONSTRUCTION
Thu 8 to Sun 11 May, The Annexe Studio
Presented by Dasein Academy of Art final year students
Forty two students finishing their courses in graphic design, illustration and fine art showcase their best student works in a variety of media including T-shirts, books, typography, furniture, lamps, in addition to paintings. The students use the theme of “deconstruction” as a starting point for exploring their youth-fuelled arty aspirations. Opened to the public.
On Saturday, 10 May, 1pm, there will be a special talk by representatives of the students and Dasein Academy, followed by music performances from Flica, Silent Scenery and Dian Bang.
Exhibition ends 11 May.
Annexe Studio opening hours: 11am to 7pm.
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ARTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
11 May, The Annexe Gallery
Presented by Studio in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur + The Annexe, Central Market
“Through art, we can challenge many of our society’s deepest assumptions. When we challenge assumptions, we create the possibility for change.”
On Sunday, 11 May, 1pm, 3pm-5pm, Erica Eaton, co-founder of the international artists and activists collective Evolutionary Girls Club, talks about how artists can effect social change through their work. Erica will also be screening a selection of her video works. Opened to the public.
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6TH ANNUAL BOH CAMERONIAN ARTS AWARDS
11 May, Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Presented by BOH Cameronian and Kakiseni.com
Good luck to the following, whose productions at The Annexe have been nominated for Kakiseni’s 6th Annual BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2007:
Pink by Taro Dance Theatre.
The Curse Of The Forbidden Palace by Nyoba Kan.
Dua, Tiga Dalang Berlari by Five Arts Centre.
The Breath Of Life by Sumunda.
Tarap Man by Dramalab & Kualiworks.
And all the other nominees too. 
For the full nominee list: http://www.kakiseni.com/articles/features/MTI4MQ.html
JK JOINS THE GOOD SHIP NEXXIE
Lastly, joining The Annexe this week as PR Officer (and Music Events Co-ordinator) is Jerome Kugan. He’s responsible for this less campy version of The Annexe’s mailer. For any media enquiries about events at the Annexe, or just to send him nasty pics, please email JK at jerome.centralmarket@gmail.com.
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The Annexe Gallery Studio Theatre
1st & 2nd Floor,
Central Market Annexe,
Jalan Hang Kasturi,
50470 KL.
Tel & Fax: +603-2070 1137
pang.centralmarket@gmail.com
chungwei.centralmarket@gmail.com
jerome.centralmarket@gmail.com
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