Kita Orang: Blue & White Group Exhibition
Organised by Lai Lai Art
In 2025, Lai Lai Art presents the next chapter of its communal art event, the Kita Orang Art Fair, this time with an extraordinary theme inspired by history, culture and creativity. In honour of the 400th anniversary of the Wanli Shipwreck, the gallery is inviting artists from around the world to participate in Kita Orang: Blue & White, a group exhibition aimed at fostering solidarity and cultural documentation through the arts, and celebrates the timeless beauty of blue and white ceramics through diverse artistic expressions.
This theme draws from the story of the Wanli Shipwreck of 1625, a Portuguese carrack bound for Lisbon that sank off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia with its cargo of exquisite blue-and-white porcelain from the Ming Dynasty. The shipwreck’s discovery revealed treasures from the heart of China’s porcelain capital, Jingdezhen, which were carried along the Silk Route to Europe and beyond. For this exhibition, Lai Lai Art invites 400 artists to explore the rich heritage of these iconic blue and white ceramics and interpret them through their own lens. Both local and international artists are welcome to reimagine this heritage in their own unique ways.
Open Call for Malaysian and International Artists
• Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025
• Exhibition Dates : September + November 2025
Terms and Conditions
This exhibition is scheduled to commence in September 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the goal of collecting 400 artworks.
1. Date and Venue
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The exhibition is tentatively scheduled to begin in September 2025, with specific dates and venue details to be confirmed at a later date.
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The exhibition will take place across at least two venues between September and November 2025, with announcements to follow.
2. Artwork Requirements
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Each participating artist must submit one artwork measuring 1ft x 1tf (30cm x 30cm), either framed or unframed, in any chosen medium (see diagram).
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Paintings arrived in roll form will be mounted onto stretchers by organiser.
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Artists shall bear their own production cost, framing, transportation and handling to/ from the exhibition venue.
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All artists are to bear full responsibility for the originality and authenticity of their artworks. The organiser does not accept any liability for any copyright infringement committed by the artist whether knowingly or unknowingly.
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The artist's views if expressed in the works exhibited are entirely his/her own and does not reflect the views of the organiser and other participating artist.
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Selection of artworks for exhibition are by the organiser. Organiser is not obliged to give a reason for rejection and their decision is final. Exhibits that are deemed unethical, taboo, dangerous in material or can cause annoyance to others will not be allowed to participate.
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A soft copy of the artist’s biodata (in Microsoft Word or Google Doc format) and a high-resolution JPEG image of the artwork must be submitted, including a background image of the artist working in their studio.
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Each artist must also provide a short description of their artwork (maximum 100 words).
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3. Fees and Pricing
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The participation fee is RM50 for Malaysian artists and US$30 for international artists per artwork to cover costs associated with rentals, reception, curatorship, installation services and other administrative expenses.
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Participation fees must be paid in full as per guidelines given by Organiser.
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Details of Artwork must be included at the back of the artwork. This includes: Name, Title, Medium, Year, Price, Contact & Email.
5. Sale of Artwork
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A secondary objective is to encourage art patronage. All artworks should be priced inclusive of the 50% sales commission deductible to the gallery, as professional fees and contributing to the exhibition’s costs.
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The price stated in the official form during submission is final. Artworks can be priced by the artist, with a ceiling price of RM2000 (US$500) and a minimum of RM500 (US$100).
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Gallery will manage delivery of sold artworks.
6. Benefits to Artists
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Each participating artist will receive a certificate of participation, a commemorative T-shirt and an exhibition catalogue.
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There will be local media coverage of the event. The organiser may use images of artworks for the purpose of promoting and documenting this exhibition with no remuneration to the artist or any party.
7. Submission Deadlines and Delivery
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Participants must fill in the official google form (link provided below) and submit by the deadline.
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Physical artwork submissions must arrive at Lai Lai Art Gallery before July 31, 2025. The organiser will handle arrangements for installation.
8. Participation and Promotion
Participating artists are encouraged to actively engage and share their skills during the exhibition opening day, as a means to promote themselves and the event.
9. Insurance and Security
While every effort will be made to ensure the safety of artworks during the exhibition, insurance is the responsibility of the participant, should they wish to obtain it.
10. Unsold Artwork Collection and Storage
Any unsold artwork will be held by Lai Lai Art Gallery for a period of six (6) months following the close of the exhibition. If the artwork is not sold or collected within this time, the gallery will arrange to send it back to designated collection centres, where artists will be responsible for retrieval.
Participation form: https://forms.gle/JGVJFgmabomT1pvq8
Deadline for submission: 25 May 2025