KL art gallery turns into 'pop-up' store, embraces creative newcomers


Apart from art on the walls, 'The Back Room Shop' also has books, zines, ceramic works, silkscreen pillows and limited edition prints for art lovers and the walk-in crowd to discover. Photo: The Back Room KL

This month, the Back Room KL at the Zhongshan Building (Jalan Rotan, off Jalan Kampung Attap, KL) has transformed its art gallery space into an "art retail" pop-up to sell exclusive merchandise/artworks from a selection of local artists.

The Back Room Shop, which runs until Jan 31, is a collaboration with Outlet, an online platform for printmakers and more.

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