Material Encounters: Stories of a Cosmopolis is a group exhibition exploring how materials, memories and making connect people, places and cultures across generations.

Bringing together artists working with textiles, paper, natural pigments and other materials, the exhibition explores migration, cultural memory and interconnected identities. It is curated by Kenneth Wong See Huat and organised by People Ideas Culture, with Shō Hotel as venue partner.

Plan your visit

• Dates: 20 November–6 December 2026
• Exhibition hours: 9:00 am–10:00 pm
• Venue Partner: Shō Hotel, Gelugor, Penang
• Curator: Kenneth Wong See Huat
• Organiser: People Ideas Culture
• Admission: Free and open to the public. No advance registration required.

Opening reception

Friday, 20 November 2026 at 5:30 pm, at Shō Hotel. The reception is open to the public.

Enquiries

Email: peopleideasculture@gmail.com
WhatsApp only: +60 18-384 8101

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