Art Gallery
Artist development is one of the core missions of Greater Action. All our curated exhibitions emphasize their artistic skills as well as their journey and experience as refugees in Malaysia. Creating art is a mode of self-expression that helps them heal and survive. The artists use a variety of mediums, such as acrylic paints, pastels, watercolors, lead pencils, and resin.
How We Support Refugees Artists
Greater Action Art Gallery raises funds and showcases the talents of artists from diverse refugee communities in Kuala Lumpur. Each exhibition is curated to promote art among refugees, allowing these gifted individuals to express themselves through their creations. Youth empowerment is central to our mission, as we aim to foster creativity and self-expression with every exhibition.
You can support these talented artists by purchasing their original artwork here or directly from our center.
You can support these talented artists by purchasing their original artwork here or directly from our center.
Our Art Curator
Beyond her artistic practice, Natalia Peraita is deeply committed to curating and organizing exhibitions as a way to create meaningful connections and amplify the voices of other artists too. And in the case of our Afghan refugee artists, also to help them find again their own voices, that sadly have been silenced for so long.
She has conceived and led international exhibitions and events that serve as platforms for new talents, fostering cultural dialogue and artistic exchange. For her, art is a universal language that transcends borders, bringing people together through shared emotions and experiences. She finds immense joy in creating spaces where artists can share their vision, exchange ideas, and expand their reach. Through her work, she strives to cultivate a global artistic community where creativity becomes a catalyst for inspiration, collaboration, and transformation.
She has conceived and led international exhibitions and events that serve as platforms for new talents, fostering cultural dialogue and artistic exchange. For her, art is a universal language that transcends borders, bringing people together through shared emotions and experiences. She finds immense joy in creating spaces where artists can share their vision, exchange ideas, and expand their reach. Through her work, she strives to cultivate a global artistic community where creativity becomes a catalyst for inspiration, collaboration, and transformation.
Wings of Freedom Refugee Art Exhibition 2025
Karima Khaliqyar Artist
Our Story
Greater Action Art Gallery was created with the intention of providing tools and visibility to Afghan refugee women artists in Kuala Lumpur.
Through the language of shapes and colors, these women express the complex emotional landscape that shapes their lives:
— the grief of leaving their country behind
— the relief of living with greater freedom
— the uncertainty of an unknown future
— and the unwavering determination to support and sustain their families
Through the language of shapes and colors, these women express the complex emotional landscape that shapes their lives:
— the grief of leaving their country behind
— the relief of living with greater freedom
— the uncertainty of an unknown future
— and the unwavering determination to support and sustain their families
About
Coming Exhibition 2026
In this exhibition, in collaboration with Spanish curator and artist Natalia Peraita, we expand this vision by including international artists.
This is not only an act of recognition of the talent and artistic value of our Afghan artists, but also a way of amplifying their voices beyond borders — reaching places they themselves cannot physically access.
This is not only an act of recognition of the talent and artistic value of our Afghan artists, but also a way of amplifying their voices beyond borders — reaching places they themselves cannot physically access.
The right to be SEEN
THE RIGHT TO BE SEEN is not a trend. It is a necessity.
For centuries, women have been looked at, judged, labeled — but too often not truly seen. Not heard. Not recognized. Not invited into the spaces where decisions are made, power is shared, or stories are written. Many women are still expected to remain small: in workplaces, in families, in communities, in public life.
This exhibition brings together women artists — some refugees, some not — united by something deeper than any label: the experience of being pushed to the margins simply for being women. A glass ceiling. A silent ceiling. A social ceiling that decides how far we are allowed to go, how loud we are allowed to speak, how visible we are allowed to be.
Each artwork in this space is an act of presence and an act of rebellion. A refusal to disappear.
Because visibility is not vanity — it is a right that cannot be taken away.
For centuries, women have been looked at, judged, labeled — but too often not truly seen. Not heard. Not recognized. Not invited into the spaces where decisions are made, power is shared, or stories are written. Many women are still expected to remain small: in workplaces, in families, in communities, in public life.
This exhibition brings together women artists — some refugees, some not — united by something deeper than any label: the experience of being pushed to the margins simply for being women. A glass ceiling. A silent ceiling. A social ceiling that decides how far we are allowed to go, how loud we are allowed to speak, how visible we are allowed to be.
Each artwork in this space is an act of presence and an act of rebellion. A refusal to disappear.
Because visibility is not vanity — it is a right that cannot be taken away.
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Past Exhibitions
100% of art sale goes to the artists and cover our art material expenses
2025
Wings of freedom
Wings of freedom
A Celebration of Art & Resilience
Relive the powerful moments from the Wings of Freedom art exhibition, where refugee artists shared their stories through art, sustainable fashion, and interactive workshops. This event has provided a platform for self-taught refugee artists to express their resilience, struggles, and dreams.
Relive the powerful moments from the Wings of Freedom art exhibition, where refugee artists shared their stories through art, sustainable fashion, and interactive workshops. This event has provided a platform for self-taught refugee artists to express their resilience, struggles, and dreams.
2023
Dreams of humanity
Dreams of humanity
This exhibition features over 100 original artworks by 11 self-taught refugee artists living in Kuala Lumpur, from Afghanistan, Iran, Palestine, Pakistan, and Turkey. Their work reflects not only personal dreams, but a shared vision of a world beyond war, poverty, and injustice.
Through art, these artists transform hardship into expression. In the face of displacement and uncertainty, creativity becomes a space for hope, identity, and resilience.
Art gives voice to untold stories, helping to heal and restore a sense of dignity — for the artists themselves and for the communities they represent.
Through art, these artists transform hardship into expression. In the face of displacement and uncertainty, creativity becomes a space for hope, identity, and resilience.
Art gives voice to untold stories, helping to heal and restore a sense of dignity — for the artists themselves and for the communities they represent.
2022
Bridging Boarders
Bridging Boarders
Our last exhibition “Bridging Borders” was held on 18th & 19th of November 2022 at the KLGCC East Residence Clubhouse in Bukit Kiara.
This exhibition was Greater Action Art Gallery’s second curated exhibition with over 120 original artworks by talented refugee artists in Kuala Lumpur. This exhibition aimed to motivate these artists, by giving them a platform to showcase their handiwork and allowing them to freely express their emotions through their art pieces.
We aim for the world to become more aware of their remarkable talents and skills, and hopefully support them in any way possible to improve not only their economic livelihoods, but also their emotional well-being.
This exhibition was Greater Action Art Gallery’s second curated exhibition with over 120 original artworks by talented refugee artists in Kuala Lumpur. This exhibition aimed to motivate these artists, by giving them a platform to showcase their handiwork and allowing them to freely express their emotions through their art pieces.
We aim for the world to become more aware of their remarkable talents and skills, and hopefully support them in any way possible to improve not only their economic livelihoods, but also their emotional well-being.
2021
Colours of hope
Colours of hope
Our first ever curated exhibition took place at East residence Clubhouse at KLGCC in November 2021 and showcased 150 exceptional drawings and paintings by 7 artists aged 13 to 22 years old. This exhibition was their first exposure to the outside world. It was meant to give them recognition, encourage them to continue expressing their feelings through art, and show them our compassion and solidarity.
The exhibition was attended by over 500 visitors in total, including the Head of UNHCR, Mr. Thomas Albrecht; Head of Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce Mr. Bernbeck. The artists sold over 46 artworks in total and all the sales proceeds went back to them.
The exhibition was attended by over 500 visitors in total, including the Head of UNHCR, Mr. Thomas Albrecht; Head of Malaysian German Chamber of Commerce Mr. Bernbeck. The artists sold over 46 artworks in total and all the sales proceeds went back to them.
Greater Action in Media
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From privilege to purpose: One woman's quest...
December 10, 2023
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Showcase of creative art by refugee artists in KL
November 02, 2022
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Art Exhibition to Feature Digital NFT Art By Refugees
May 25, 2022
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Young refugee art exhibit...
November 09, 2021
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‘Colours of Hope’ to showcase artworks...
November 11, 2021