229 artworks on display at Sabah Art Gallery

Art
18 Feb 2025 • 12:24 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

Kota Kinabalu: Members of the public are invited to visit the “Tanong: Cerita Rakyat Kita” art exhibition featuring 229 artworks of 227 talented artists at the Sabah Art Gallery (SAG) here.

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Seri Christina Liew, said the exhibition, ongoing until April 6, showcases a variety of art pieces inspired by the traditional stories of local communities.

Advertisement (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“Tanong means story in Kadazan language, aims to revive the old tales passed down from generation to generation.

“This exhibition invites visitors from all backgrounds to immerse themselves in the heritage of our ancestors and understand the historical and moral values embedded in Sabah’s folklore, brought to life through various artworks inspired by these traditional stories.