Red ROOM: Photography Exhibition & Pop-Up Bar (Admission Ticket)

Event Date

04 Apr - 06 Apr 2025

Venue

Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (BICAM), Annex A, Sabah International Convention Centre

Highlights

Step into a darkroom-inspired photography exhibition showcasing women shaping Kota Kinabalu’s bar scene
Experience a unique pop-up bar with exclusive cocktails crafted by top female bartenders.
Explore hidden industry stories through the artistic lens of five renowned photographers
Join the Photography Talk by Tracia Goh and gain insights into visual storytelling
Be part of a first-of-its-kind collaboration uniting photography, bartending, and creativity

Overview

Red ROOM by The Other Side is an immersive photography exhibition and pop-up bar, celebrating women in Kota Kinabalu’s bar industry through powerful storytelling. With the theme “A Different Vision on Women Raising the Bar”, this event blends photography, mixology, and art into a captivating sensory experience.

Featuring four female-led bars and five renowned photographers, the exhibition captures unseen industry stories while the Red ROOM Bar serves exclusive cocktails crafted by top female bartenders. On Day 2 (6 April 2025), don't miss the the Exhibition Tour by Melanie, the curator, offering unique insights into the stories behind the exhibit. Visitors can also attend a Photography Talk by Tracia Goh, deepening their understanding of visual storytelling.

Red ROOM is more than an exhibition—it is a celebration of women, creativity, and community, blending art and industry in a way never seen before. Book your tickets now!

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What to Expect

Experience Red ROOM, a darkroom-inspired photography exhibition celebrating women in Kota Kinabalu’s bar industry through powerful visual storytelling.
Unveiling perspectives through the lens—Red ROOM presents the works of (from left to right) Tracia Goh, Kenzo Kok, Henry Liew, Aznan Johary, and Samson Liew, each bringing a distinct artistic vision to the exhibition.
Tracia Goh: Tracia shoots from the inside out—blending into the story instead of standing apart. Her candid shots honour the women behind the bar in their truest, most unfiltered form.
Kenzo Kok: Kenzo's lens captures the connection between heritage and craft. His portraits of Drunken Door are rich in culture, colour, and story—mixology with a deep personal touch.
Henry Liew: He doesn’t just take photos—he captures emotions that words can’t express. His work reveals the quiet, raw moments where the soul speaks through the image.
Aznan Johary: He plays with light and shadow to dramatic effect. Known for his bold flash photography and close-up shots, he brings out the smallest details that say the most.
Samson Liew: He brings edge and honesty to his art. His motto? “Don’t get killed by your own art".
At the Red ROOM Bar, top female bartenders from 17/20 Wine Bar, The Other Side, Biru Biru, and Drunken Door collaborate to craft exclusive, artfully curated cocktails.
Join the Photography Talk by Tracia Goh and explore the art of visual storytelling through her unique perspective and creative process.