Johor Art Gallery
The Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor) is an art gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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The Johor Art Gallery (Galeri Seni Johor) is an art gallery in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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• Name — Johor Art Gallery • Native Name — Galeri Seni Johor • Opening Date — 29 January 1994 • Location — Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia • Building Type — art gallery • Completion Date — 1910
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The building was originally constructed in 1910. It once became the official residence of Johor Chief Minister Abdullah Jaafar. During the Japanese occupation of Malaya, at one time the building became the base for the Japanese Imperial Army. Afterwards, the Johor State Government decided to preserve the building by transforming it into an art gallery and named it Johor Art Gallery. The art gallery was opened on 29 January 1994 by Chief Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. In 2000–2003, it was closed for renovation and reopened again on 6 May 2003 by Chief Minister Abdul Ghani Othman. The building is now closed and appears abandoned.
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Architecture
The art gallery is a 2-story building located on top of a small green hill.
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Exhibitions
After its opening in 1994, the gallery used to display historical artifacts on arts and cultures of Johor. After its reopening in 2003, it became the center for arts and cultures. The exhibition area is divided into the permanent and temporary exhibition areas. Besides temporary exhibitions, the art gallery also regularly holds various competitions.
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