Colourful artworks at International Contemporary Art Fair 2008, Kuala Lumpur

Artist : Lim Le Siang
Title : "Join me for a bath"
Price : RM5,500.00
Country : Malaysia

Artist : Tony Vidal
Title : Singkil dancers
Oil on canvas
Price : RM3,460.00
Country : Phillipines


Artist : Linthon Paul
Title : Adat Tenganan
Price : RM 10,000.00
Country : Indonesia
Oil on canvas painting


Artist : I Made Somadita
Title : Malaikat
Price : USD1,000.00


Artist : Chung Chen Sun
Title : Tiger
Price : 250,000.00
Ink Painting


Artist : Shan Santosa
Title : The Swan
Price : RM4,500.00
Oil painting


Artist : Josee Gauthier
Title : Euh.....Excuse me, sir
Price : RM9,900.00
Country : Canada

A life-sized sculpture of a man that is appealing to human feelings.Artist : Patrick Lasak
Title : Pleass Give Me Generously
Price : RM25,000.00
Country : Penang, Malaysia

Some of the booths are busy, most are quiet.


Participating local and foreign artists putting their signatures on a white board.


The International Contemporary Art Fair 2008 is held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, November 26th – 30th 2008.

I was at the mall today Saturday, November 29, 2008 for another function when I walked into this art fair showcasing contemporary art works by local and international artists. The artworks such as paintings, photographs and sculptures are for public viewing and sale.

This is my first to an art show. No, I am not an art collector and not shopping to buy any artworks there but to appreciate the artworks which figured on variety of subjects such as colors, landscapes, still life, people, etc. One brush ink painting was priced at a whopping RM250,000.00!

Some of the booths are busy, most are quiet. Some of the visiting artists that I spoke to, one from France, another from Canada, said they were having a hard time as they had not experienced any sales since opening four days ago. Flight and accomodation were provided by the fair organizer Dunia Seni Lukis Sdn. Bhd. Their web site address is www.artmalaysia.com.my

I was told by a Canadian artist that the fair was last held in Malacca in 2006, and the next bi-annual fair will take place again in 2010 also in Kuala Lumpur. This was her first visit to Malaysia and Asia and she would consider coming back.

Note :Contemporary arts are made to satisfy all ethnic groups and cultures, while indigenous arts are made to serve particular traditional groups and cultures.

Indigenous arts are associated and inspired by "rituals" while contemporary arts are associated and inspired by uses, functions, foreign concepts and essentially by aesthetic values.

Fun learning at Dutch Lady's World of Effective Learning Exhibition 2008

Parents and children learn about the planets in the solar system. Dutch Lady's World of Effective Learning exhibition is held at Mid Valley Megamall Exhibition Centre, KL from 21 Nov - 2 Dec 2008.

The glow of the planets in the dark Astronomy Room. Photo taken without flash light to see the glowing effect.

A glove puppet show gets children's attention.


Eye-catching glove puppets on show.

It's fun time for these children and parents at the exhibition.

No small challenge for these two children learning to write by holding the four-feet giant pencils.


Children performing TT-Dance on stage.


These two Dutch Lady promoters smiling for the camera.

A Dutch Lady promoter explains to a mother and child on the goodness of Dutch Lady milk powder.

An aquarium for children to learn the colour, shape and size of various types of fish.


Children Colouring Contest

A coloring contest for children aged six years and below.


A child lying on his stomach to colour his piece.

These two children lying on their stomach.

This girl brought her own table.

This girl gets support from her two siblings.

This boy get encouragement from his mum and sister.

The 1st (middle), 2nd (left) and 3rd (right) prize winners with their winning entries and hampers in the children colouring contest. Standing behind them is Alan Chong Yuen Ming, the Art Director of Leo Burnett Malaysia.

This consolation prize winner gets a goody bag from Alan Chong who also conduct drawing and colouring class for children.

Workers treading on unsafe ground

I saw this general worker polishing a window ledge at the 13th floor of the 21-storey Menara MIDF in Jalan Raja Chulan, KL without wearing any safety gears last Friday Nov 21, 2008. Photos taken using my Nokia phone.

The worker may fall over the edge of the high-rise building.

This man at least wears a safety rope tied around his waist but it is of no use to him as there is nothing to prevent him from falling and injuring himself anyway.

He may die or be injured if he falls.

Ornamental fish at Aquafair Malaysia 2008

The 4-day 2nd Malaysian International Ornamental Aquatics Exhibition and Conference was held at KLCC from Nov 20 - 23, 2008.

There were varieties of ornamental fish (freshwater and marine fish), live cultured corals, aquarium accessories, books and periodicals, medicine, drugs and treatment chemicals on sale at bargain price.

The arowana is also called the Dragon Fish because of its large armour-like scales that look like much of a dragon's - metallic, reflective and colorful.


The super red arowana - the Chinese believe arowana signifies auspicious and will bring them prosperity and wealth.


The arowana is a hot favourite among Chinese businessmen who consider it a ‘status symbol’.


The Goldfish is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish.


The oldest recorded goldfish lived to 49 years but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years.


Discus fish are a popular aquarium fish.


Discus fish are hardened fish with stunning colors and interesting behavior.


Discus fish are shy and generally peaceful aquarium inhabitants.


The white spot stingrays.


Red goldfish in an aquarium.


Blood parrot fish has a mouth resembling a beak, thus the name "Parrot".


Shoal of carps in an aquarium.


A marine fish water tank.


Live colourful cultured corals.


Visitors at the Goldfish section.


Hobbyists have a great time admiring their finned friends.


There are booths selling fish food and accessories.


A booth selling aquarium books and periodicals on caring for fish.

Young visitors trying out foot reflexology massage by spa fish.

Seahorses are among nature’s most beautiful creations.


Seahorses are unique as the male rather than the female becomes pregnant.