Sculptures from across Southeast Asia sit within a landscaped garden beside Kuala Lumpur’s National Monument. The ASEAN Sculpture Garden brings public art into a park setting, where varied materials and forms invite slower looking among the trees.
Quick facts
- The collection includes works by artists from several ASEAN countries.
- Listed materials include bamboo, wood, iron, and marble.
- The garden is adjacent to the National Monument within the Perdana Botanical Garden complex.
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