A space for traditional artefacts in KL's Central Market


A display of Bornean photos, information and masks at the gallery. — Photos: FLOREY D. MIKIL/The Star

Did you know that certain antiques featured in the Hollywood movie Crazy Rich Asians came from a Kuala Lumpur-based art gallery?

In fact, that’s not even its first encounter with Hollywood, or specifically, its owner’s first encounter.

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