Award-winning photographer Ian Teh's love letter to Malaysia captures a changing Kuala Lumpur
CITIES are rarely still. They grow, spread and reshape themselves, with roads, buildings and neighbourhoods changing the landscape.
The Line: Beyond the Forest's Edge is an exhibition at the Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, featuring renowned photographer Ian Teh's award-winning series. Running until April 4, 2027, the exhibition explores the changing relationship between Greater Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding forests, showcasing a five-decade transformation.
Through 51 photographs, an audio piece, a video documentary, and a 360° virtual reality experience, Teh invites visitors to view their familiar surroundings differently. The exhibition's title derives from Teh's personal connection to the city and its forests, making it a love letter to his country. It touches on critical issues like climate adaptation, land use, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable mobility.
BNM MAG director Noreen Zulkepli hopes the exhibition will inspire visitors to consider how development and nature can coexist. The exhibition aims to offer a pause and reflection on the often-overlooked natural spaces that exist alongside our urban landscapes.
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