Punk Rock Art Space…
Art galleries are often intimidating to the common but
artistically-inclined folks, which is ironic considering it is the
underclass that creates the most provocative art. Uptown Damansara’s
little known Minut Init was conceived as an antithesis to the more
opulent and proper galleries in town. Originally an office building,
founder James renovated the space into what it is now – a place for art
to be presented as it is, strip bare of any formalities. Unlike spacious
galleries where empty space is almost obligatory, Minut Init makes full
use of what little space it has by giving free rein to the artists over
how they want to decorate the space. The gallery itself is as much of a
canvas to the artists as the art pieces showcased. This makes for
intimate exhibitions where patrons and artists are encouraged to mingle
as opposed to the social detachment of regular expansive galleries.
CLIENTELE Talented DIY artists who haven’t had the
opportunity to present their work to the public. As for the public
themselves, art enthusiasts who fancy something a little more raw.
Hipsters, nerds, punk rockers, and post-rockers who dabble in art (or
pretend to at least).
ART STYLE Minut Init welcomes a whole range of
artistic discipline; paintings, sculptures, drawing, sketches,
photography arts, short films, music videos, animations, installations.
If there’s one common thread among them, they’re mostly either
post-modern or pop art.
ATMOSPHERE Punk rock-esque, like the smoky underground confined art spaces of the LA do-it-yourself art scene’s glory days.
DESIGN Amorphous bare spaces that fill up and change
depending on the exhibition currently held. Divided into 6 rooms, 1
being a smoking room for art enthusiasts to chill out and ruminate over
the piece they just saw.
DOOR POLICY Exhibitions are mostly free unless
specified. You don’t have to look sartorial to enter. In case you
haven’t realised by now, Minut Init is pretty hippie in their code of
conduct.
OPEN Exhibitions date and time are as advertised and differ from one another.
PARKING It’s Uptown, we are pretty sure you’d know
what that means. Usual MBPJ sideway parking spots and rates applies.
Expect to double park
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