The 2nd International Art Expo Malaysia 2008

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The 2nd International Art Expo Malaysia 2008 at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) in Kuala Lumpur which promises to be bigger and better yet is on next week (26-30th November, 2008). And best of all, admission is free!

This year's expo, is expected to host galleries and artists from more than 20 countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Spain, Hungary, Iran, Britain, France, Ireland,Macedonia and South America.

The Malaysian galleries participating this year include Galeri Tangsi Contemporary Art, artseni Gallery and EDI.A Art Gallery, ArtCase Galleries, Kai Boon Art Gallery, Pelita Hati House of Art, The Art Commune, City Art Gallery, Yahong Gallery, Peter Liew Atelier, Ido Gallery, Kim Hai Shih Wen Gallery, Zhan Gallery, Simon Tan Art Gallery, Art & Art Gallery, PY Art Workshop, Chong Gallery, FongYongKong.com, The Art Room, Gallery Nayantara, G&G Arts, CHT Network and Miao Da Art Centre.

Some of the exciting highlights of this year's Expo include a blockbuster art charity auction, Living Art Legend Tribute to 79 year-old Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal , a Zao Wou Ki Special, a Koi painting world record bid and a special booth featuring the art of the gifted and disabled.