The World of Tim Burton is making its debut in Malaysia as the only Southeast Asia country to host the world-renowned pop-up museum at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur from March 21- July 30, 2023.
Organized and presented by Toybox Projects Sdn Bhd, in partnership with Eurasian Entertainment Consultants Ltd and KOL Nation, the exhibition will feature the legendary American filmmaker/artist creative output from childhood to the present day, with over 500 drawings, paintings, photographs, sketchbooks, moving-image works, and sculptural installations, focusing on the recurrent visual themes and motifs that resonate in the distinctive characters and worlds found in Burton’s art and films.
“We are honored to be the only Southeast Asian country to play host to this world-class pop-up museum – this speaks volumes about Malaysia’s excellent creative sector and I am positive that this will definitely inspire and invigorate current and aspiring filmmakers, artists and creatives to showcase what our Malaysia Truly Asia has to offer,” said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan at the press conference.
Also present were Euro Asian Entertainment Consultants co-owner and director Wim Reijin, Toybox Projects finance director Tomohito Esaka, Onecare Wellness founder and CEO Tan Lai Yan, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur marketing director Kung Suan Ai, KOL Nation chief executive officer Adrian Wong and Global Creative Media Agency chief executive officer Adam Ham
Toybox Projects Sdn Bhd president and chief executive officer Yuri Aizawa said, “We know “The World of Tim Burton” is the perfect one to bring in not only because of Tim Burton’s popularity, creativity and the iconic style, which will surely bring in more tourists to Malaysia but also we hope to influence the Malaysian creative industry to expand its market.”
Additionally, the pop-up museum will include 10 thematic sections composed of paintings, drawings, photographs, videos, and media arts as well as a teaser into current Tim Burton projects provided to the visitors through the exact replica of Tim Burton’s personal work studio.
Tickets priced at RM88 for adults, RM68 for children and senior citizens, and RM48 for OKU can be purchased on KOL Nation and at the exhibition venue.
Visitors can also opt for a season pass (multiple entries to the exhibit) priced at RM498 or the VIP Bundle inclusive of a season pass, a master pass to the virtual Tim Burton’s Masterclass, The Art of Tim Burton book, and special signed merchandise for only RM1,500.
