Modern Southeast Asian Artists of Note Ian Tee
Art history is a form of social history recorded through objects and gestures. While artworks speak to the specificity of its time, the history of its reception is equally important as a means of understanding the social climate of its audiences. This article looks at some of the modern Southeast Asian artists who gained prominence in the past year, by focusing on two key angles: institutional presence and market activity. It aims to understand the motivations and implications of recent critical and commercial interests in their work.
Female artists given due recognition The stories and contributions of female artists are gaining mainstream recognition as institutions seek to re-evaluate and expand the artistic canon. The three female artists spotlighted below were not only highly accomplished, but also shared a broad international outlook. Further study of their work unveils a richer discourse of cultural syncretism informed by travel and immigration. Tate Britain hosted 'Kim Lim: Carving and Printing' (7 September 2020 − 5 April 2021), as part of its collection route 'British Art 1930 - Now'. The exhibition of prints and sculptures by the late Singapore-born Londonbased artist explored her engagement with the two mediums, and showed how specific forms are imbued with contrasting qualities based on her choice of material. 'Carving and Printing' built on the momentum of recent interest in the artist, beginning with ‘Sculpting Light’ (2018) her first major solo show in Singapore at STPI − Creative Workshop & Gallery; followed by a prominent inclusion in the National Gallery Singapore (NGS) blockbuster show ‘Minimalism: Space. Light. Object’ (2018-19), and a solo exhibition at Sotheby’s S|2 Gallery in London (2018).
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