GALERI PETRONAS

GALERI PETRONAS is formed by PETRONAS, Malaysia's national oil and gas company. First opened in 1993 at Dayabumi Complex, PETRONAS former headquarters, the gallery offers a major venue for visual arts in Kuala Lumpur. Through it, PETRONAS sponsored many art exhibitions showcasing the works of both local and foreign artists. GALERI PETRONAS moved to the prestigious PETRONAS Twin Towers in 1998.

Through the gallery, PETRONAS provides a platform for expressing views and opinions on issues relating to humanity while promoting art as a universal language that transcends man-made barriers. Such endeavour is hoped to foster closer relations among the people of Malaysia, including with those from other nations, by creating a better understanding of one another's cultures, lifestyles, beliefs and practices through art. GALERI PETRONAS is a reflection of the diversity of Malaysian and global artistic practices of the past, present and future.

GALERI PETRONAS manages and administers the PETRONAS sponsorship programme for visual arts. To further promote and contribute towards the development of art, the gallery also offers a wide range of art appreciation and educational programmes, in addition to exhibitions. Forums and seminars discussing various art issues are organised on regular basis.