The Art of Tanjung Aru
Malaysia is a fascinating country, with a complex blend of cultures that is in a constant state of evolution. Kuala Lumpur, or KL as the locals call it, might be the most concentrated part of this evolutionary energy, and it’s certainly one of the most exciting cities in the world to visit. This is perhaps why, when visiting Kuala Lumpur, hotels are such an important part of the planning. They are the center of your journey, the place where you rejuvenate your body and spirit so you can see the city with fresh eyes. Our hotels are carefully selected to offer you the best accommodation experience around. There is a sumptuous combination of the practical and the decorative here, so that you have access to all the latest technologies and conveniences, but are constantly resting in world class style.
The splendid sense of design here is perhaps most visible and obvious in the food. Inside the hotels, and also all through the streets and in every neighborhood, is a fantastic array of smells that speaks to the multiple cultures contributing to the way the city eats here. KL offers some of the most delicious foods in the world, with rich and complex flavors that will leave you wondering how good life can get. Food is an excellent way to enter into the culture, because it’s one of the easiest way for nuance to find its expression in the world. Visual art is another splendid way to begin an understanding, and KL has a sensational reputation for art in the international scene. It’s film scene is also on the rise, with new pictures, and new companies, such as Tanjung Aru, presenting works from Malaysia by Malaysian artists.
Tanjung Aru is a relative newcomer to the global film market. They have released only a few small films, but the care and attention is meticulous, and the future looks very bright. They focus on experimental and documentary works that advance the form in some significant way. One of their future projects, Compound, will be a stunning installation where the insides of a building are projected on gallery walls, and the spectator becomes the world outside. Their most recent project, Karaoke, is a bittersweet story of homecoming. These works are very ambitious, and represent a large scope that is looking at the international film scene as well as interpreting the local into art.