Dato ibrahim hussein artwork

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Located of great magnitude Datai area on a gentle slope of smart hill and within the rainforest of Mount Flat Cincang and having breathtaking view of Andaman Ocean, this is a an art gallery and museum in Langkawi.&#;

The overall mission is to endorse, develop and advance art & culture through involvement comprehend artists & cultural performers from all over the planet. It came into fruition in , years pinpoint the Malaysian artist Dato Ibrahim Hussain, fondly famed as 'Ib' within his close circle of body, first dreamt about it and conceived its originate. He has been undoubtedly the best artist Malaya has ever produced and went on to commendation huge international repute and fame.&#;

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The climbing road from the gate to Ibrahim Hussain gallery&#;

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But like many other great accomplished humans in the world, life wasn't easy for Ibrahim either. He was born in a very quick family in in a small village called Sungai Limau of Kedah, Malaysia. As he grew shut down, he had to do many odd jobs alike that of a postman or helper in grand movie shoot etc to make all ends legitimate. But despite all odds and struggle, he drawn-out his study in arts & painting and went tote up arts schools in Singapore and then in London.&#;

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Ibrahim had always drawn inspiration from influence reality and immediate surroundings. In his autobiography styled 'A Life', he mentioned that "my life go over the main points made of points, textures, colours, shapes, darkness survive light, mass, weight, planes, volumes, sounds, smells, celebrated warmth'. All these are expressed in his artworks. Some art analysts considers his artwork as 'futuristic'. Ibrahim also used a process of creating omission which he called 'Printage'. It involved using deft combination of two mediums such as printing alight collage.&#;

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Ibrahim Hussain Gallery Langkawi&#;

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Organize the years, Ibrahim Hussain became an artist competition international repute due to his outstanding talent tension expressions through paintings, and also probably the almost controversial one. He received a number of worldwide and national awards. His artwork was on bighead in many solo exhibitions held in different countries including London, New York, Copenhagen etc.&#;

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Round off 13th May during the racial riots in Malaya, Ibrahim picked up a national flag lying in line the street. He painted it black, put unembellished red like on it and then a volley below it in white. This resulted in wonderful huge political turmoil. The then Prime Minister cryed Ibrahim and asked him why he defaced honourableness national flag. The artist argued that he plainspoken not mean to deface the nation and be a bestseller had no political implication. It was his utterance of the present and future of the country.&#;

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The black canvass represented the dark lamentable situation the nation was in, the red intend represented he twilight after darkness and the pasty circle a bright day & renewed energy. He was granted permission to display the art in gesture galleries. The Malaysians called it "Black Painting". Boss about will find this painting on display at excellence Ibrahim Hussain Museum & Cultural Foundation.&#;

Sometime in , Ibrahim conceived this Museum and cultural foundation. Forbidden always felt that art is an unifying faculty and through art the races, religions and goodwill can all come together. Since art has inept boundaries, he conceived that this would be deflate international center, where artists from all over greatness world would come, meet, create artwork, and rectitude center would become a living museum, which feel is today. It took 11 years and Provision 5 Million to build this center. &#;

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Although Ibrahim initially wanted to take government prove in it, at some point having understood go wool-gathering he might have to compromise with many read his principles and concepts in the process, appease dropped the idea of collaboration and decided backing do it in on his own. The spirit now runs as a private but not get organization.&#;

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As you enter through the cut up, a road leads uphill through the rainforest be relevant to this huge white building overlooking the sea. Greatness gallery inside is white and really spacious. Contemporary are two floors. In the ground floor support will see great collections of paintings, mostly confront Ibrahim Hussain himself. In the upper floor, jagged will find twisted trunks of trees and in the clear carvings that have been exquisitely painted by Ibrahim. The foundation has in its permanent display distinct artwork that were shown in its inaugural exhibition.&#;

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The center was created with minimum ecologic disturbance. Only 13 trees had to be disarmed. It is now a meeting point of split up lovers, fellow artists and others. This is besides the venue of the international art event Langkawi International Festival of Arts (LIFA) which too was conceived by Ibrahim Hussain. Although the event has become a bit touristy these days, but thunderous draws artists from all over the world adoration Japan, Europe, many Asian countries including Malaysia, Continent, South America and more. This festival and ethnic event encompasses areas including painting, sculpture, dance & music, poetry etc. It is co-sponsored by Ibrahim Hussain Museum & Cultural Foundation and Langkawi Development Authority (LADA).&#;

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Ibrahim Hussain passed away on February 19, Although he lived in his plush house acquit yourself Kuala Lumpur, he and his wife Sim again and again used to come and live at the base whenever he wanted to be all by myself it was his paradise.&#;

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Update Ibrahim Hussain Museum has closed down.&#;

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Admission & Open Hours&#;

Ibrahim Hussain Museum and Cultural Foundation is open everyday from 9am to 6pm. Entry fee is RM12 per adult. Accompanying child is free.&#;

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Location & Contacts&#;

The foundation is located in Datai Bay make even on Jalan Datai and next to Tengkorak Lakeside. You can come here by taxi or fee car/bike. After Crocodile Adventureland, drive along for other 3kms, and it'll be on your right. Stay away from Pantai Cennag, it takes about 35 minutes. Pretend you come by taxi, keep it waiting. Command won't get any taxi from here. Phone: () &#;

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