Kedah State Art Gallery

Kedah State Art Gallery
Balai Seni Negeri Kedah
General information
Type Art gallery
Location Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Completed 1912
Opening 1983
Design and construction
Architect Muhammad bin Lebai Thambi

The Kedah State Art Gallery (Malay: Balai Seni Negeri Kedah) is an art gallery in Alor Setar, Kota Setar District, Kedah, Malaysia.

History

The construction of the gallery building started on 21 January 1893 and finished in 1912 as the high court building and was officially opened by Kedah Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim of Kedah as the earliest modern government building in Alor Setar. In 1931, the high court moved to a new building beside the Federal Building and the original building was changed to accommodate the Audit Department, State Treasury and British Advisory Office. Later after that, the building was changed again for the Public Works Department and Sewerage and Drainage Department.[1] To mark the Silver jubilee of Sultan Abdul Halim, the building was converted into an art gallery and was officiated by the Sultan on 25 July 1983 and subsequently was opened to the public.[2]

Architecture

The building was designed by architect Muhammad bin Lebai Thambi of Public Works Department of Kedah.[2] It displays the architecture design of the east and west of Ancient Roman architecture. In each of its pillar, there are carvings made vertically. In every door gate, the Kedah state emblem is displayed.[3][1] In front of the gallery building is an open court which consists of public square and park.[1]

Exhibitions

The gallery displays various art works made by Kedah people, such as painting, wood carving and calligraphy.[2]

Transportation

The gallery is accessible within walking distance north west of Alor Setar railway station.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Alor Setar Dahulu dan Sekarang - Vol II - Bangunan Lama" (in Malay). Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Kedah. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "Balai Seni Negeri" (in Malay). Muzium Negeri Kedah Darul Aman. 2014. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  3. ↑ Mohd Yusof, Dato' Hj. Wan Shamsudin (2002). "Balai Seni" (in Malay). MyKedah.com. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
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