Architect : Ar.Jimmy Lim
Wei-Ling Gallery was founded in 2002 by Lim Wei-Ling with the ambition to nurture the development of Malaysia’s contemporary art scene. The flagship Gallery is housed within a heritage shophouse that was ravaged by a fire in 2004. The unique interior is an installation unto itself, having been designed by renowned Malaysian architect, Professor Jimmy CS Lim.
The Gallery’s position has been achieved through ambitious, diversified and contextual curatorial projects and programming. Wei-Ling Gallery has repeatedly presented Malaysian Contemporary art to international audiences, simultaneously representing a selection of widely-acclaimed local and international artists. Our exhibitions are free and open to all as a space for public imagination and inquiry.
In its continuous efforts of cultivating the local contemporary art scene, Wei-Ling Gallery is also one of the most prolific publishers of art publications in the country, valuing the importance of archiving. The Gallery’s publishing activity encourages an appreciation for contemporary art with a backlist of monographs, artists’ books, and exhibition catalogues which highlights the often-overlooked characteristics of an artist’s practice.
The Gallery is also active on all relevant social media platforms, especially our podcasts which took root during the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown. Launched in 2022, WLG Incubator identifies the next generation of Malaysian artists, by bringing together the opportunity for them to be advised and guided by an established artist. WLG Incubator also aims to highlight and encourage project collaborations with emerging Malaysian artists, helping them develop a practice that is authentic, experimental and progressive.
Our WLG Discussion Lab covers topics which are pertinent to current issues and the Gallery will soon usher in WLG Salon, a gathering of individuals from the art fraternity and academics for serious discourses.