Monica Delgado's art process involves drying acrylic paint in layers, drips, individual strips or sheets (Photo: Taksu Gallery)
These are our top picks for the week of November 4 to 10. For more event listings and reviews, pick up a copy of Options at your nearest news stands.
David Bowie Tribute Night
Johan Sultan & The Moonbeams was formed in 2017 specifically for David Bowie tribute shows. Since then, the band has been involved in many Bowie tributes and even presented the entire Blackstar album from start to finish. This November, the band will be playing Bowie’s hit classics on Wednesday at No Black Tie.
No Black Tie, 17, Jalan Mesui, Off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Nov 6, 9pm. RM42. Buy tickets here.
Arahmaiani — Song of the Rainbow
Regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the field of performance art in Southeast Asia, Indonesian contemporary artist Arahmaiani unveils a suite of new acrylic paintings from her ongoing Jawi script series that began in 1993. Over the years, Arahmaiani utilised and explored the syncretic underpinnings of the series to discuss a broad range of social concerns and highlight the Javanese archipelago’s historical tolerance and respect for diversity. The brightly coloured depiction of the Jawi script portrays a sense of non-violence to counteract the increasingly harsh perception towards the Islamic faith and practice.
Richard Koh Fine Art, 229 Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, KL. Nov 7-23. For more info, see here.
The Future is Female
This exhibition features the works of many female artists, both local and international, to see how they are driving trends in contemporary art and challenging gender stereotypes. Viewers will be able to see the diversity of the work displayed in terms of the subject matter, technique, style, form, topic and concept.
Taksu Gallery, 17 Jalan Pawang, Kampung Datuk Keramat, KL. Until Nov 23. For more info, see here.
