Malaysia's Art Expo postponed to October 2021 due to pandemic


'This is a difficult decision, but the best possible one after weighing all available options in the interest of our exhibitors, artists, guests and staff,' says Sim, who adds Art Expo Malaysia is scheduled to return next October. Photo: Art Expo Malaysia

This year’s edition of the Art Expo Malaysia (AEM), South-East Asia’s longest running art fair, has been postponed to next year.

According to Sim Pojinn, Art Expo co-founder and fair director, the 14th edition of the art fair will now take place at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 8-10, 2021, with a preview day on Oct 7. It was originally supposed to be held in October this year.

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