Locals Only! 2026

A Group Exhibition at TAKSU Kuala Lumpur

TAKSU KL is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Locals Only!, marking its 24th edition of championing homegrown talent. For the first time in many years, TAKSU brought back the open call initiative to unearth fresh, undiscovered voices from across the nation.

Locals Only! 2026 brings together an intergenerational mix of new and established artists. Expect a rich visual tapestry of diverse disciplines and styles, ranging from drawings and paintings to installations, sculptures, and mixed media.

Join us as we celebrate the vibrancy, resilience, and evolution of Malaysian contemporary art.

Featured Artists:

Ainin Fadli
Akhil Latiff
Amar Shahid
Amirul Yazid
Arikwibowo Amril
Arman Rizaudin
Azrul Azrai Mohyi
Faizal Suhif
Fauzulyusri
Fendy Zakri
Hafizi Sohaimi
Hamdan Shaarani
Issarezal Ismail
J. Rahman
Meor Saifulah Lulaed
Nasrul Rokes
Nazhan Fikri
Ong Kar Mun
Po’Oi
Syahmi Jamaluddin
Syukur Rani
Tresyah Join
Wednesday Lim
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