Type Art gallery Phone +60 4-732 5752 | Opening 1983 Completed 1912 | |
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Architect Muhammad bin Lebai Thambi Hours Closed now Saturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–12:30PM, 2:30–5PM Similar Zahir Mosque, Menara Alor Setar, Royal Museum, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu, Pekan Rabu | ||
The Kedah State Art Gallery (Malay: Balai Seni Negeri Kedah) is an art gallery in Alor Setar, Kota Setar District, Kedah, Malaysia.
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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. 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.
Architecture
The building was designed by architect Muhammad bin Lebai Thambi of Public Works Department of Kedah. 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. In front of the gallery building is an open court which consists of public square and park.
Exhibitions
The gallery displays various art works made by Kedah people, such as painting, wood carving and calligraphy.
Transportation
The gallery is accessible within walking distance north west of Alor Setar railway station.