My arty Valentine: is KL cool enough for art-loving couples? We think so


At the GMBB creative mall, you can add romance to the art experience this weekend. Pictured is the 'Photographic Images And Matter: Japanese Prints Of The 1970s' exhibition, currently showing at GMBB. Photo: GMBB

Valentine's Day might be too mainstream for art-loving hipster couples out there. If you're both fans of art gallery visits and a good cup of coffee, you might need to go the extra mile to locate a perfect weekend spot for date in Kuala Lumpur.

In generally, art is hardly in the equation when it comes to romantic outings in Malaysia.

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