Malaysia Art Gallery Guide Issue #23 by Malaysia Art Gallery Guide

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10 – 28 COVER STORY Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) 30 – 69 FEATURE Henry Butcher Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction November 2016 Sale 74 – 79

Art Expo Malaysia National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia Malaysian Institute of Architects Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers Galeri Prima (NSTP) Curate Henry Butcher Art Xchange Gallery TJ Fine Art JETH Art Gallery HOM Art Trans Ooi Kok Chuen Sim Pojinn Sim Polenn Fujii Loh Tan Rei Chei

WhArt Now? 80 – 83 Demolition Of A Treasure 88 – 89 UP CLOSE WITH Tajuddin Ismail 90 – 91 ZOOM IN JETH Art Gallery 96 – 97 ART AWARD Young Guns Award 98 ART WHIRL 100 – 101 GALLERY DIRECTORIES 106 – 112

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – M A L AY S I A

POEM: 3 0 TH S OL O A RT E X HIBITION BY SUZ L E E IBR A H I M T H E A RT PEOPL E GA L L E RY 87, Jal an SS15/2A, Jal an Makyong , 5C/K U5, Band ar Bukit R aja , K l ang

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The exhibition marks Suzlee Ibrahim’s incredible 30 years journey as an artist where his best known works will be exhibited for all to enjoy. The exhibition features over 30 of Suzlee’s best works of acrylic and oil on canvas. Suzlee is passionate and excited working with poems. He realised that poetry can be interpreted and represented as paintings, or vice versa. Suzlee explores writings and poetries on canvas. He feels that both painters and poets create their artworks within personal expression and

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experience for their audiences to appreciate and enjoy. POEM is a tribute to all art lovers. In this exhibition, Suzlee exhibits his artworks which are inspired from poetries written by Dato’ Anwar Ridwan, the late Rahimidin Zahari, Sani Sudin and Nik Mustapha Nik Mohd Salleh.

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WO R K S O N PA P E R : A RT I NSIDE T H E WA L L E T BA N K NOTE E X HIBITION B A N K N E G A R A M A L AY S I A M USEU M A N D A RT GA L L E RY Sa sana Kijang , 2 , Jal an Dato’ Onn , 50480 Kual a Lumpur

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The most recent series of banknotes produced is as colourful and innovative as any in circulation with embedded security features. The paramount importance of security brings an additional dimension to the work of the designers, printers and central banks that collaborate to produce even the most basic of banknotes. Welcome to the hidden world of banknotes!

WO M E N V I S UA L I N T E R P R E TAT I O N E X HIBITION GA LER I PR IM A Bal ai Be r ita , 31, Jal an Riong , 5910 0 Bangsar, Kual a Lumpur

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The exhibition attempts to consolidate the interpretation of idea and creativity of female artists, alongside its aesthetic value. Four Malaysian female artists are selected for the showcase, namely Rube Jamal, Marisa Ng, Naddia Zakaria, Zaidah Abdullah. What makes the exhibition remarkable could be the participation of the only male guest artist, Suzlee Ibrahim, which may highlight the contrast of artistic direction with fellow participating artists.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – M A L AY S I A

ENCH A N TI NG L A ND: TIBET C I T Y A R T G A L L E RY G - 08A, Ground F loor, T he AmpWalk , 218 , Jal an Ampang , 50 450 Kual a Lumpur

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Cheah Yew Saik’s latest solo exhibition Enchanting Land: Tibet, just as his previous shows Europe Sentiments I and II, is an important visual travelogue crystalised during his field trip to the exotic destinations. Mesmerised by and humbled in the magnificent landscape of Tibet, often dubbed as the “Roof Of The World”, Cheah has recreated the view of snow capped mountain with his signature pastel palette and seemingly instinctive yet skillful brush stroke.

C AG E O F DELI V ER A NCE W E I-L I NG C ON T E M P OR A RY RT01, 6 th F loor, T he Garden s Mall , Lingk aran Syed Putra , 5920 0 Kual a Lumpur

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Cage Of Deliverance, Rajinder Singh’s second solo exhibition, is inspired by the artist’s awareness of human mortality. He finds himself dwelling into his past life searching for fragments of unanswered questions, the gods, rituals and ceremonies that he once practiced. In hopes that he may find some uplifting of spiritual burden, Rajinder decides to return to his past life in Malaysia where he stumbles upon elaborate displays of human spirit triumphant over flesh.

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♀ HOM A RT TR A NS 6A, Jal an Cempak a 16 , Taman Cempak a , 680 0 0 Ampang , Sel angor

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♀ is a group exhibition comprising of female artists that discusses matters regarding female issues that surround them and also female issues in general. The 12 participating female artists come from a variety of academic backgrounds such as Universiti Teknologi Mara, Dasein Academy of Art, and University of East London. They are Alexandra Hon, Louise Low, Low Kar Lai, Marisa Ng, Nadia Yasliza, Ony Jamsari, Sofia Haron, Sophia Kamal, Tan Lu Man, Toh May Xuen, Yau Sir Meng and Yim Yen Sum.

DEBU N K I NG T H E M Y T H C OR E DE SIGN GA L L E RY 87, Jal an SS15/2A, 4750 0 Subang Jaya , Sel angor

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The show exhibits selected figurative artworks from the Aliya and Farouk K ha n Col lection of Ma laysia n contemporary art, and includes works from a variety of Malaysian contemporary artists. The exhibition seeks to establish the role of the figure in the development of contemporary Malaysian art. Artists lineup: Ahmad Fuad Osman, Eng Hwee Chu, Ali Nurazmal Yusoff, Fadli Yusoff, Yusof Ghani, Anthonie Chong, Shooshie Sulaiman, Hasnul J. Saidon, Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, Hamir Soib, Tan Chin Kuan, J. Anurendran, Jalaini Abu Hassan, and Masnoor Ramli Mahmud.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – M A L AY S I A

PL E ASE GI V E M E A SH A PE I N ON E PI ECE R IC H A R D KOH F I N E A RT 2F-3, L e vel 2 , Bangsar Vill age II, Jal an Tel aw i 1, Bangsar Bar u , 5910 0 Kual a Lumpur

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Liu Hsin-Ying mixed media paintings attempt to personify thinking, giving the cerebral exercise or thought, f luid mysterious forms. The young artist views thinking as a process that undergoes a perpetual metamorphosis, a continually boiling concoction consisting of fragments of sounds, images, words, sensations and memories.

H I DU P B Y DAU D R A H I M SEGAR IS ART CENTER L ot No. 8 , L e vel G4 , Block C 4 , Publik a Shopping Gall e r y, 1, Jal an Dutama s 1, Sol ar i s Dutama s , 50480 Kual a Lumpur

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H idup c apt ivate s t he a r t i st ’s imagination in various senses. By layering the transparent images of animal skeleton, machineries, and human organs, the artist is attempting to express his sensitivity towards humanity and its perception, which are prominent and consistent in his works since 1994. What concerns the artist is how mankind will soon start to believe and depend on external materials rather than having faith and confidence in human itself.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – M A L AY S I A

O R I E N TA L E X P R E S S : B E YO N D I D E N T I T Y G1 3 G A L L E R Y GL13, Ground F loor, Block B , Kel ana Square , Jal an SS7/26 , 47301 Kel ana Jaya , Sel angor

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The exhibition is Khairudin Zainudin’s fourth solo exhibition. The exhibition is inspired by the mystical and exotic impression of Asian region particularly East Asia. In this new installment, Khairudin presents his latest artistic endeavor culminating from his travel experiences during a visit to various places such as Taipei, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taichung. Enfolded in both familiarity and peculiarity, the exhibition presents Khairudin’s journey of self becoming and the engaging of new environment.

I M PR E SSION OF THE HEA RT C I T Y A R T G A L L E RY G - 08A, Ground F loor, T he AmpWalk , 218 , Jal an Ampang , 50 450 Kual a Lumpur

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Following the successful debut Reflection And Reminiscence and second solo exhibition Vivid Glimpse at City Art Gallery, in 2010 and 2013 respectively, Malaysian artist Tan Sik Yaw presents to the art lovers a series of his latest oil paintings in his third solo exhibition entitled Impression Of The Heart. Graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Art in the 1960s, Tan’s works are heavily influenced by the Nanyang Style, with nostalgic subjects and impressionistic painting technique being his most recognisable artistic style.

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C O M B AT I V E F O R M : WO R K S B Y A M R O N OM A R A N D R AJA SH A HR I M A N FROM TH E COLLECTION OF PA K H RU D D I N A N D FAT I M A H S U L A I M A N P I YA DA S A G A L L E R Y Cultural Centre , De wan Tunku Can selor, Unive rsity of Mal aya , L embah Pantai , 50603 Kual a Lumpur

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Bodies are a site of transformation in the artworks of Amron Omar and Raja Shahriman. The figure is never wholly contained by or limited to its physical form. Bodily impulses acquire a kind of metaphysical charge in Amron Omar’s paintings and drawings of fighters as well as Raja Shahriman’s reshaping of metal into life-like anthropomorphic sculptures. Bringing the works into conversation underlines the cyclical motif of ceaseless strife that is central to the plastic ambitions of Amron Omar and Raja Shahriman. The subject’s martial and mystical

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power is mirrored in the kind of artistic discipline espoused by both artists, which is centred on the sensitivity to artistic process and transformation as well as the search for a visual language to match the spiritual vigour that their subjects embody. This precious collection is loaned from esteemed collectors Pakhruddin and Fatimah Sulaiman.

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FA I Z A L v H A A F I Z C OR E DE SIGN GA L L E RY 87, Jal an SS15/2A, 4750 0 Subang Jaya , Sel angor

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The exhibition featuring Faizal Suhif and Haafiz Shahimi aims to challenge the boundaries of mere conventional printmaking with artworks that display a variety of expressions, techniques and mediums. The artists focus on elements of duality: questions and answers, the cycle of life and death, as well as creation and destruction. They are emerging powerhouses of printmaking in their own right, connected by their strong printmaking backgrounds. Faizal is well-known for using found textures like soil and broken

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cement as his printing blocks, while Haafiz is a pioneer in the craft of pyrography, manipulating tricky flames and scorching metal pieces to create drawings on various mediums like jute and metal. Documentation of the artwork ideation and creation process is also an integral part of this exhibition, as the process is as important, and just as interesting, as the finished artworks. The outcome is an intriguing behind-the-scenes journey that allows the public to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this art form.

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R I V E R TA L E B Y C A LV I N C H UA T H E A R T G A L L E R Y, P E N A N G 368 - 4 - 8 , Bur ma Roa d , L e vel 4 , Belli sa Row, Pil au Tiku s , 10250 Penang

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Calvin Chua’s paintings are the reflections from events that happen around him. As a child, he spent a lot of time in the river with his friends and family. He explained that rivers are a necessity in our daily lives. Since time immemorial, all great civilisations began modestly by building its foundations besides a great river. With modern technology advancing rapidly, the new generation needs to catch up with the pace, but he hopes that people do not take natural wonders for granted, and learn to appreciate these blessings.

T H E J OY O F L I V I N G : 4 DECA DE S OF C A LV I N C H UA G1 3 G A L L E R Y GL13, Ground F loor, Block B , Kel ana Square , Jal an SS7/26 , 47301 Kel ana Jaya , Sel angor

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The exhibition features works in various medium from different periods since decades ago to present. Born in 1961, Calvin Chua Cheng Koon is among the country’s leading exponent of watercolour painting today. A former graduate of the Kuala Lumpur College of Art, Calvin is acknowledged for his innovative and versatile approach to traditional mediums and appreciated for his meaningful choice of subject matters.

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W H A R T N OW ? GA L ER I PR I M A Bal ai Be r ita , 31, Jal an Riong , 5910 0 Bangsar, Kual a Lumpur

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Art Xchange Gallery presents its first travelling group exhibition, WhArt Now?, to be held in three different countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Wayan Cahya. Both Melodia Idris and I Wayan Cahya were commissioned to create portrait paintings of Indonesian Presidents.

WhArt Now? features a meticulous selection of works by 25 established and emerging Indonesian artists: from senior masters, eminent contemporary artists, to young rising stars. Some of the artists selected include Agung Mangu Putra, Antoe Budiono, R. Sumantri MS, Melodia Idris, and I

For the show in Malaysia, Art Xchange Gallery is collaborating with Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers (Curate Henry Butcher) and Galeri Prima, with the support from NSTP Publications (New Straits Times, Berita Harian, Harian Metro), Malaysia Art Gallery Guide, and Art Expo Malaysia.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – M A L AY S I A

ROGER BA LL EN ’S M E N AG E R I E W E I-L I N G C O N T E M P O R A RY RT01, 6 th F loor, T he Garden s Mall , Lingk aran Syed Putra , 5920 0 Kual a Lumpur

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Roger Ballen is regarded as one of the most inf luential and important photographic artists of the 21st century, whose illustrious career spans over forty years. The exhibition entitled Roger Ballen’s Menagerie brings together a selected compilation of 45 iconic works that span past series such as the Asylum Of The Birds, Boarding House, Outland, Shadow Chamber through to his latest body of work

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entitled The Theatre Of Apparitions. Roger composes a juxtaposition of found objects, humans and animals that also bring out a sense of irony and absurdity. In doing so, Roger forces the viewer to re-think the inter-relationships between the objects portrayed in his work.

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H E N RY B U T C H E R M A L AY S I A N & SOU T H E AST ASI A N A R T AU C T I O N N OV E M B E R 2 016 S A L E GA L ER I PR I M A Bal ai Be r ita , 31, Jal an Riong , 5910 0 Bangsar, Kual a Lumpur

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Dato’ Tajuddin Ismail, Khaw Sia, Khalil Ibrahim, Tew Nai Tong, Ismail Mat Hussin etc. Artworks by artists from Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia are up for grabs too. The full viewing of auction lots runs from 26 October to 5 November, 11 am to 7 pm daily, at Galeri Prima (NSTP), followed by the auction day on 6 November, at the same venue.

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H A RU M B U S U K B Y M A RV I N C H A N STU DIO 22 Jal an Bukit , 11/2 , 4 620 0 Petaling Jaya , Sel angor

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NN Gallery & A+ Works of Art are delighted to present 6 new works by Malaysian contemporary artist, Marvin Chan. The new series sees the artist exploring the way an image is perceived. As the title suggests, he employs allegories taken from his environment to present narratives that concern our society and self. His subjects are shrouded in roses, sometimes almost hidden from the gaze blurring the lines between figuration and abstraction. The exhibition is curated by Noor Mahnun Mohamed with an essay contributed by Indonesian curator, Rifky Effendy.

LA NGK ASUK A: S AC R E D A N D P R O FA N E C U R AT E H E N RY BU T C H E R LG1-1, SEN I Mont ’ Kiara , 2A, Changk at Duta Kiara , Mont ’ Kiara , 50480 Kual a Lumpur

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The exhibition showcases the best works and collection of master carvers Noorhaiza Noordin and the late Nik Rashiddin who have travelled widely as part of their research on Langkasuka woodcarving in the last twenty years. The exhibition serves to bring forth the rich legacy of Nusantara culture and history through the forgotten empire of Langkasuka. Complementing the masterpieces are the exceptional etchings of Ilse Noor, from her seminal series on historical buildings found in Malaysia. This exhibition is in collaboration with NN Gallery.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – S I N G A P O R E

BE T W E E N DE C L A R AT ION S A N D DR E A M S N AT I O N A L G A L L E RY S I N G A P O R E 1, St Andre w’s Roa d , #01- 01, Singapore 178957

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Housed at the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery of National Gallery Singapore, this exhibition presents part of the world’s largest collection of modern Southeast Asian art. The gallery spans over 2,000 square metres over three levels in the iconic heritage building that was the Singapore Supreme Court. 8,000 Southeast Asian artworks are currently in the Gallery’s collection, of which more than 400 works have been selected for the first exhibition in the gallery.

FEAR BY M A N IT S R I WA N I C H P O O M YAV UZ GA L L E RY 9, L ock Roa d , #02-23 Gillman Bar rack s , Singapore 1094 43

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Fear, is the culmination of years of intensive exploration into Thailand’s current socio-politica l climate, beginning from the last election in 2011 to the recent solar eclipse in March 2016. The exhibition explores the state that ordinary Thai citizens currently live in, as a mere helpless passengers in the larger scheme of events. It embodies the growing sense of dread and outright panic for the future of Thailand that has been gathering within the artist, as a result of the escalating political and social crisis.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – S I N G A P O R E

NAT IONA L DAY C E L E BR AT ION BY TA N C HO O K A I P U B L I C A R T S PAC E @ PA N PAC I F I C H O T E L L e vel 2 , 7, R af f l e s Boul e vard , Singapore 039595

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Tan Choo Kai’s output demostrates his diligence, his truthfulness to his artistic vision. Tan is best at oil and well-known for landscapes of various places and countries. Be it towering mountains, wilderness of ice and snow or desolate countryside and woods, he is able to present his landscapes in the most harmonious colours using skillful brush strokes or knife work, with viewers easily mesmerised by his ‘artistic languange’.

IN V ISIBLE LIVES: T E M P T I N G F R A I LT Y B Y M A RV I N C H A N CH A N H A MPE GA LLER IES #01-21, R af f l e s Hotel Arca de , 328 , Nor th Br idge Roa d , Singapore 188719

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When politics impact communities, there are often attempts to relive dreams and desires to transform reality. Through Invisible Lives: Tempting Frailty, Marvin Chan has produced works in an effort to point to the darker underbelly of our times. Marvin Chan uses his art not only to describe but also to help edit his observations of the world around him as potent events continue to shape Malaysia’s socioeconomic landscape.

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A JA PA N E SE PE R SPE C T I V E ON MODE R N I SM K AT O A RT DUO R af f l e s Hotel Arca de , 328 , Nor th Br idge Roa d , #01-26 , Singapore 188719

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Featuring 5 Japanese modern artists namely Jun Dobashi, Kimura Chuuta, Sato Kei, Hidai Marehito and Usami Kuninori, this group exhibition presents a series of work that reflects the influence of western culture on Japanese art since the late 19th century and 20th century. From the clashing of new ideas, transformation of artistic approach to the adoption of western culture, especially the immensely popular American culture since 20 th century, viewer may get to see the sampling of the evolution of Japanese modern art.

OU R E A RT H BY V IC TOR I A KOVA L E N C H I KOVA A RTBLU E ST U DIO 23, Yong Siak Street , Tiong Bahr u , Singapore 168652

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Creatively mixing media on stretched canvas, Victoria Kovalenchikova’s work is simultaneously sculptural and painting. Her series on the Earth is immediately familiar, provoking us to step closer and have a better look, then after a few moments the nuances of her art appear. Her training is evident in the accuracy of her geography and her skill in creating the textures, but her charisma can be felt by her depiction of the ocean and their various shades of colours. Victoria’s work is magnetic and is being consistently collected by art lovers.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – S I N G A P O R E

U N E MOSA ÏQU E DE R ÊV E S: MOSA IC OF DR E A MS W H I T E S PAC E A R T A S I A R af f l e s City Convention Cente r (Foye r Area), L e vel 4 , 80, Bra s Ba sah Roa d , Singapore 189560

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Une Mosaïque De Rêves (Mosaic Of Dreams) features six artists deeply rooted in Parisian culture. Four oil painters and two sculptors helm the exhibition, each with their own distinct and unique style. Chinese artist Jia Juanli combines the western oil painting technique with a strong Chinese element. Cecile Veilhan draws on her imagination and her travels to create intimate paintings reflecting the smallest nuances of living. Yves Palliès one of the rare thirty or so artists throughout the world able to create trompe-I’oeil paintings, a unique skill requiring

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not only patience but also a definite talent. Christophe Ronel creates fantastical characters and worlds, in each painting, a new destination, an imagined land, a lost archipelago. Berit Hildre a self-taught sculptor, working with bronze to capture the innocence of childhood with her series of little girls; and Olivier Duhamel uses different layers of acrylic or wood to give his static creations visual movement.

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S A LVA D O R DA L I & P I E R R E A R G I L L E T: THIRT Y Y E A R S OF C O L L A B O R AT I O N R E DSE A GA L L E RY Block 9, Dempse y Roa d , #01-10, Dempse y Hill , Singapore 247697

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A selection of Salvador Dali’s etchings and drawings from the renowned Pierre Argillet Collection will be presented alongside porcelain works and tapestries, previously unseen in Singapore. All works from this Collection have been authenticated and signed by Dali, and will be available for viewing and acquisition. The Collection is the result of collaboration between Dali and Pierre Argillet, his publisher and confidante for over thirty years.

WE WILL MEET B Y A LV I N O N G CH A N H A MPE GA LLER IES #01-21, R af f l e s Hotel Arca de , 328 , Nor th Br idge Roa d , Singapore 188719

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Having previously explored the local through vanishing rituals and cultures in Singapore, Alvin Ong’s latest figurative paintings mark an evolution in his subject matter. In We Will Meet, Alvin Ong presents a new series of works with a shift towards an interest in finding the local in the global, inspired by a month-long coastal trek through Spain. Walking through countless towns and landscapes, the wanderer encounters solitude, other people, and eventually, oneself.

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C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – S I N G A P O R E

M ASTER S OF DIST I NC T ION OPE R A GA L L E RY SI NGA POR E 2 , O rchard Tur n , #0 4 -15, ION O rchard , Singapore 238801

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Masters Of Distinction is showcasing the works of several distinguished European and American Masters. This truly exceptional selection will focus on some of the most influential names throughout the generations, from Niki De Saint Phalle, Manolo Valdes, Robert Indiana to Dashi Namdakov etc. Representing the epitome of contemporary art created by this remarkable selection will bring together an impressive league of the most famous and influential artists of our current time.

I N LIGH T OF T H E EPH EM ER A L SILENCE BY ER IC CH A N FOS T GA L L E RY 1, L ock Roa d , #01- 02 , Gillman Bar rack s , Singapore 108932

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The exhibition is akin to a still frame from a film noir. Viewer will be confronted with scenes of an imposing snow-capped mountain range concealed by blocks of colour, a forest of trees silhouetted in mist, crashing waves veiled by strips of light, amongst other atmospheric scapes. The background is thrust to the fore, quietly challenging the viewer to contemplate and celebrate the inconsequential and inscrutable, a very human experience that is often elusive and yet intense for the artist.

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30 REDSEA Gallery from Singapore, Syaiful Rachman, Jim Marrison, Acrylic on canvas, 150 x 150 cm, 2015

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A R T E X P O M A L AY S I A P LU S (2 016) by Ooi Kok Chuen ROLL out the red carpet for the landmark edition of the International Art Expo Malaysia (AEM) this October 20 – 23, 2016, with some 60 exhibitors from 30 countries, under one roof at MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The fair, holds the distinction of being the longest running unbroken art fair in Southeast Asia, with the first-year module only for artists-manned booths. The intervening years, helmed by Datuk Vincent Sim, Sim Pojinn and Polenn, have seen upgrades in terms of more stringent criteria of participation and bona-fide gallery-space stipulation, better layout and display, and a host of lively programmes to value-add and enhance appreciation and enjoyment. The AEM prides itself on being family-friendly instead of merely a more elitist gathering of connoisseurs and industry stake-holders. Unlike most international art fairs, admission is free, as its aim is to promote art appreciation, marketing and collecting to the widest spectrum of people.

Local content (read: Malaysian) makes up a third of the participation, with 22 exhibitors jostling for prominence among the foreign players. It took some time for the reputable local galleries to be convinced of the AEM’s platform and international outreach and networking. Three local galleries, Yahong Art Gallery, Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art, and City Art Gallery were among five that had stuck and grown with the AEM since 2008. The others were ATR Gallery (from Spain) and Chit Fung Art, Hong Kong’s ‘hong’ of gilt-edged Chinese brush painting dealership. The Penang Batu Ferringhi-based Yahong, which means ‘Coconut Breeze’, is the ‘batik-museum’ of the late batik pioneer Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng and his family, dubbed the ‘von Trapp Family of Batik Art’, with three generations of practitioners. In subsequent years, Yahong showcased mainly the works of Teng’s son, Seow Keng, revealing his redoubtable talents and charting his growing stature as a master of ‘Analytical Batik Art’ the way Braque was to Cubism. Seow Keng’s son, Seong Leng, also follows in his footsteps, and this year,

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Gallery K.A.G. from United States, P.T. Tiersky, Stripes Series, Acrylic with layered resin on panel, 61 x 61 cm each, 2016

his elder brother, the Ravensbourne-trained Siew Teng, better known as S. Teng, will be sharing the showcase. Another stalwart, Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art, is known for espousing the quaint metal sculptures of Raja Shahriman Raja Aziddin, often as a spiritual ritual of silat, the Malay art of self-defence. Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art also represents Haron Mokhtar, a Major Award winner of the coveted Young Contemporary Artists competition, apart from Zainuddin Abindinhazir, Muhammad Hafiz Azizi and Ajman Asyrian. Under the shrewd Wong Shun Mun, Chit Fung Art with 42 years of experience, has established a reputation of authentic Chinese brush pantheons like Pan Gongkai (born 1947), Li Xiaoke (born 1944, son of the great Li Keran), Jia Youfu (born 1942), Wang Mingming (born 1952) and Professor Wang Xijing (born 1946) from Shaanxi, who is also a sponsor of the AEM for the last few years and has his own special booth. Wang is noted for his unique renditions of historical and contemporary figures. ATR Gallery’s Spanish owner, Leticia Hervas and Miguel Gonzalez, has become part of the family of the AEM. They are instrumental in raising the profile of the hugely promising sculptor Jesus Curia, with his androgynous figures of immaculate polish

despite his (the artist’s) 47 years. The Madrid-based duo has since added the big guns (mostly etchings) such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall and Antoni Tapies. There are more than 10 newcomers in this edition of AEM, among them, such as Britain’s Christine Park Gallery and for the first time from the United States, Gallery K.A.G. The others include Viet Art Space (Vietnam), Maya Gallery (Singapore), Color Cube Art Gallery (Myanmar), Galeri Prima (Malaysia), Gallery UG (Japan), Shinseido (Japan), and others. Christine Park Gallery has artists working on photo-based sculptures and installations. The artists include the Malmo-based Patrik Aarnivaara (born 1977, Sweden), the London-based and Goldsmith-trained Taiwanese Ting-Tong Chang (born 1982). The glass-blowing American artist Tim Mcfadden heads Gallery K.A.G.’s overture, with the others being South African Natasha Barnes, Canadian Maya Eventov, the abstract artist Josiane Childers, Dennis Carney, M. Antillion and Jodi Reeb. More Myanmar artists are venturing overseas since the landlocked communist country ended decades of isolation and embraced guided capitalism. The

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newest gallery to come out of Myanmar is the Color Cube Art Gallery, whose artists range from Bo Gie (born 1949), Tin Maung Oo (born 1949), to Soe Naing (born 1961), and Aye Min (born 1969). Joining LSD and the Singapore-based Kato Art Duo in the Japanese bandwagon are Shinseido and Gallery UG, increasing the Japanese artists participation from 20 last year to 33 this year. This also reflects the Japanese resurgence on the international scene after a lull because of domestic economic issues.

Kato Art Duo is spearheaded by Yoshitomo Nara and the ‘Grand Mistress of Pop’ Yayoi Kusama, 87, with a 30-year age difference. It also has the avant garde artist Kuninori Usami (1934-2014) and Mizu Tetsuo (born 1944), who represents the immediate postGutai generation. LSD’s most famous artist is Takashi Murakami, the shogun of Superflat, and it also has the Gutai stalwart Sadamasa Motonaga (1922-2011), apart from Akane Matsumoto, Arata Higuchi and the surrealist Hiroki Kakinuma.

Shinseido parades Hiroshi Senju (born 1958), noted for his illusive waterfall nihonga and who is also the first Asian artist to receive the Honorary Mention award at the Venice Biennale (in 1995). Its other notables are Chinami Nakajima, Kazuyuki Takishita and the fast-rising sculptor Satoshi Yabuuchi.

Gallery UG’s main players include Tomoko Wada and the sculptors Kunihiko Nohara and Misako Maegaki. Thailand’s Number 1 Gallery, which showcased in 2009 and 2011 with the likes of Vasan Sitthiket, makes a meaningful return with a different cast that includes Chaiporn Panichrutiwong, Kittisak Thapkoa, Leela Promwong, Suporn Kaewda and Sutee Kunavichayanont. The Indonesian fare is snared by the Singaporebased Art Xchange Gallery with its fine array of contemporary artists such as Antoe Budiono, Agung Mangu Putra, R. Sumantri MS, Chusin Setiadikara, and Budi Asih.

1 Gallery UG from Japan, Misako Maegaki, Shizuku, Styrofoam and stone powder clay, 152 x 37 x 70 cm, 2014 2 Christine Park Gallery from United Kingdom, Ting-Tong Chang, There Are No Elephant And Castle In Elephant And Castle, Ink on paper, 69 x 90 cm, 2014 3 Kato Art Duo from Singapore, Yayoi Kusama, Pumpkin I (Gold), Engraving (edition 9/60), 42 x 50 cm, 2000

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1 TJ Fine Art from Malaysia, Datoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tajuddin Ismail, Black Space II, Mixed media on canvas, 77 x 77 cm, 2016 2 Galleria GermAsia from Malaysia, Tim Bengel, Petronas Twin Towers, Black, white sand with gold on wood, 129 x 209 cm, 2016 3 Artredot from Singapore, Lim Choon Jin, Where The Mist Goes, Ink on rice paper, 68 x 136 cm, 2015 4 JETH Art Gallery from Malaysia, Tan Chiang Kiong, Sunrise, Acrylic on canvas, 69 x 84 cm, 2006

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As usual, Singapore is well represented with an international artist roster.

Hadi, Daud Rahim, Mansoor Ibrahim, Shafiq Nordin and Anisa Abdullah.

White Space Art Asia has mostly China artists such as Huang Hongtao, Shen Ziyao, Zheng Yuanwu, and a Malaysian artist Jane Yap.

A stalwart, G13 Gallery, has also been active in the international art fair circuit in Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, and Taiwan. Its stable of artists include Haslin Ismail, Khairudin Zainudin, Gan Tee Sheng, Yuki Tham, Calvin Chua, Marvin Chan, Chayanin-Kwangkaew, Cheong Tuck Wai, Siund Tan and Sabihis Pandi.

Gnani Arts parades the founder P. Gnana, with his detailing of the affinity of the cow, human, and bird. Artblue Studio has Victoria Kovalenchikova from Belarus, among a pack of Vietnamese – Nguyen Tuan Dung, Lieu Nguyen, Huong Duong, Pham Duy Quynh and Phuong Quoc Tri. Otherwise, it’s full Vietnamese representation in Viet Art Space, which has Ngo Hai Yen, Nyuyen Thi Thu Hien and Tran Phi Truong. Singapore’s Artredot is the rebranded Cape Of Good Hope Art Gallery, and has its founder-owner Terence Teo, of course, besides the legendary Lim Tze Peng. Others are Tung Yue Nang and Lim Choon Jin. REDSEA Gallery of Singapore has a mixed field of Korean Jieun Park and Indonesia’s Syaiful Rachman and Adi Gunawan. Zoom Gallery from Korea returns with its kimchi concoction of Jang Ji-sook, Kim Ji-hye, Lee Doo-yeon and Lee Jae-pil. While Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art still represents a few major artists from Universiti ITM (UiTM), the role has now been taken over in a big way by Segaris Art Center – the gallery arm of art alumni of UiTM past and present. Its blockbuster roster includes Awang Damit Ahmad, Ahmad Zakii Anwar, Mastura Abdul Rahman, Tengku Sabri Tengku Ibrahim, Mat Anuar Ismail, Jamit Mat Isa, Ahmad Shukri, Umibaizurah, Ramlan Abdullah, Hamidi

TAKSU boasts of Fauzulyusri, Fadilah Karim, Hisyamuddin Abdullah and Najib Bamadhaj. HOM Art Trans makes a welcome return with its founder and head of the cult Matahati art collective, Bayu Utomo Radjikin. Nadine Fine Art, formerly known as Pace Gallery, will have its founder-owner Yusof Majid and the ceramist Mohd Al-Khuzarie Ali. TJ Fine Art features Dato’ Tajuddin Ismail with his mindscapes and ruminative excursions, while Art Pulse features Peter Liew, the panoramic Big Outdoor artist who has recently explored portrait landscapes. Several Malaysian galleries have also gone ‘international’. Art WeMe Contemporary Gallery, for example, touts China’s Sanzi a.k.a. Wang Xiaolong, who is known for his mural for the Shanghai World Expo in 2010. The relatively new art gallery, JETH Art Gallery, has Eston Tan, Tan Chiang Kiong and Ng Kok Leong. Chiang Kiong, 84, is known for having been given a double ‘retrospective’ by the Penang State Art Gallery (1996 and 2013).

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ATR Gallery from Spain, Jesus Curia, Doble Columna, Bronze, 180 x 25 x 25cm, 2016 Number 1 Gallery from Thailand, Kittisak Thapkoa, Fact Of Life 5, Drawing on canvas, 250 x 190 cm, 2016 Segaris Art Center from Malaysia, Umibaizurah, Multicoloured Games, Ceramic and steel on plinth, Variable dimension, 2016

City Art Gallery will showcase works by 7 Malaysian artists, besides in collaboration with V’Art Space to feature Myanmar artist Soe Soe. Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery is represented again this year, with works by Abdul Latiff Mohidin and Nirmala Dutt Shanmugalingam, from its collection. Two of the four art auction houses are also represented: Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Masterpiece Fine Art Auction. In the Embassy Zone, France will again be represented by Naima Carbonare, an artist who

grew up in Africa and who had had a solo at Alliance Francaise, Kuala Lumpur, in November 2014. Ditto Mongolia, with a repeat artist Batmunkh Darmaa with the stick topography. Russia’s Gregory Potosky is no stranger to Malaysia, with his sculpture in the compound of the National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia. Belgium’s Singaporebased Phil Akashi was awarded the Palo Alto public art commission in 2013. Italy’s Barbara Pellizzari is based in Vietnam and is involved in fashion, theatre and art restoration. Colombia’s Katherine Gailer is based in Australia.

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G13 Gallery from Malaysia, Khairudin Zainudin, Old Man At Java Road Market, Charcoal on brown paper, 42 x 30 cm, 2016 YEA by Art WeMe from Malaysia, Wang Zhiwu, Couple Series, Mixed media on canvas, 150 x 110 cm, 2016

Armee Garcia Marrero and Deborah Netto are Cuba’s and Brazil’s standard bearers respectively. A host of Special Projects in the past has enliven the AEM, offering diverse spectacles such as the Grandmaster Pavilion (Liu Haisu, Li Keran and Zao Wouki); Advisers Arcade; Living Artist Legend Tribute Pavilion; Malaysia Sculpture Now; Visualising Rukun Negara; Malaysian Art Idols: New Directions / Different Voices (2009), Breaking Down The Wall (2014); Suitcase Of Stuff, etc. On the China front, Professor Wang Xijing will still be a major drawcard with his inimitable rendition

of figures contemporary and historical. As a major artist-sponsor of the AEM since 2010, he is given an exclusive pantheonic showcase besides his Shaanxi Artists Association booth. Another grandmaster in Chinese brush painting given a special booth annually is Li Chi Mao (born 1925), from across the Taiwan (Formosa) Strait. He has been given a private museum in his honour in Shandong in north-eastern China. Chinese art has always been a huge attraction with the AEM with a China Pavilion accorded for leading academies, institutions and art groups in

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China, the biggest being in 2014 to mark 40 years of Malaysia-China diplomatic relationships, when there were 10 attractions. Previously, the AEM also brought China art biggies like the prestigious Today Art Museum showcase in 2011 and the digital-art maestro Miao Xiaochun and Digital Art China which enthralled visitors with his 3D-animation in 2009 (Microcosm), 2010 (Restart), 2011 (Two Blockbusters), 2012 (NeoCubism Projection), and 2013 (Limitless). This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s China Pavilion will be somewhat scaled down, to make way for the National Exhibition Of China (organised by China Cultural Media Group), under the authorisation of the Ministry of Culture of the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republic of China. What is evident is that since the advent of AEM, art auctions, the George Town Festival and the 1MCAT Festival, art has become a leading economic driver while the visitorships to the AEM show the burgeoning interests in the arts and the AEM as an important fixture in the art calendar in Southeast Asia, if not Asia.

1 REDSEA Gallery from Singapore Adi Gunawan, The Cobra Bronze and enamel, 45 x 48 x 25 cm, 2016 2 Zoom Gallery from Korea Kim Si-Hyun, The Precious Message Oil on wood, 42 x 42 cm, 2012 3 REDBASE Contemporary Art from Indonesia Ichwan Noor, Beetle Sphere Aluminium painted and original parts VW beetle 1953, 180 x 180 x 180 cm, 2016

Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) runs from October 20 to 23, at MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur. Open to public, Free Admission. For more information, visit www.artexpomalaysia.com

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ART GALLERIES

A Sneak Preview into some of the participating galleries!

A R T W E M E C O N T E M P O R A RY G A L L E RY M A L AY S I A

Sanzi, Whispering Lotus, Mixed media on canvas, 180 x 160 cm, 2015

Founded in 2014 at Publika Shopping Gallery, Art WeMe is a contemporary art gallery committed to presenting enthralling art pieces from the region of Asia, mainly focusing on China’s contemporary artists in the primary and secondary market. The gallery continues to establish and exhibit quality artworks by well-known and mid-career artists from local scene to international ground. Sanzi, Wang Zhiwu, both from China and Chansirinual Saenkom from Thailand will be featured by the gallery in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) this year.

Heavily influenced by the teaching of Taoism, Sanzi’s works are of divine leval and leave a deep impression in each observer’s heart, evoking the inner sense of peace and tranquility. Wang Zhiwu’s animal subjects suggest independent entities that bear their own character, stirring an emotional rhetoric that inspires onlookers to approach his works with soulful intuition. Chansirinual’s Grand Mountain series pays tribute to the greatness of the nature and the heavenly view from the top of the mountain.

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A R T XC H A N G E G A L L E RY SI NGA POR E

Antoe Budiono, Berebut Benar (Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Right), Acrylic on canvas, 125 x 225 cm, 2016

Founded by Benny Oentoro in 2009 in Surabaya, Art Xchange Gallery is dedicated to showcase the diversity of modern and contemporary artists from Indonesia. In 2011, the gallery has made a bold decision to move the exhibition space to Singapore with the aim of providing artists with greater exposure to new markets. Art Xchange Gallery currently represents artists primarily from Indonesia, as well as India and Russia. Having participated in Art Expo Malaysia since 2011, Art Xchange Gallery will be featuring a diverse range of works including realism, surrealism, hyperrealism, and other expressions that promise to stun the

audiences. Among the represented artists, there is Budi Asih, Silver Award recipient in the UOB Indonesia Painting of the Year 2014 competition, and Camelia Mitasari Hasibuan, winner of UOB Art Award New Upcoming Artists. On top of that, this event marks Antoe Budionoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comeback with his seemingly quirky yet significant hyperrealist canvases. Art Xchange Gallery is ready to wow the audience with intricately rendered products of immense creativity and thus asserting their vision of making Indonesian contemporary art wellacclaimed.

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AT R G A L L E RY S PA I N

Joan Miro, Le Marechel Des Logis, Etching and aquatint, 106 x 75 cm, 1978

ATR Gallery first opened its door in Madrid in 2002 before founding their new art consultancy and gallery in Kuala Lumpur. Not only the gallery has a strong reputation for carrying artworks by the recognised such as Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne, Wassily Kandinsky, Jean Michel Basquiat, Francis Bacon, Marc Chagall and the likes, they are also diversifying the artists’ lineup by working closely with the emerging artists from Europe, with focus on abstract art. Having participated in Art Expo Malaysia since its inception in 2007, ATR Gallery will once again wow the audiences

and collectors with their household blend of Jesus Curia, Joan Miro (1893-1983) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Jesus Curia’s sculpture is a perfect combination of the quality of the material and the play of the form in space and movement, aesthetically creating a sense of mystery in the eyes of the beholder. At least two of Joan Miro’s precious etching namely Le Marechal Des Logis and Le Prophete Encercle, which are much sought after in European art auctions, will be on display alongside Picasso’s print titled Femme Au Chapeau.

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C H R I S T I N E PA R K G A L L E RY U N ITED K I NGDOM

Ting-Tong Chang, Robinson, Aluminium latex and electric components, 65 x 33 x 33 cm, 2015

Christine Park Gallery is dedicated to supporting both emerging and established UK and international artists. With a constantly developing roster of innovative artists, the gallery prides itself on exhibiting works in a range of media, seeking to provoke cross-disciplinary debate and extend the boundaries of the current contemporary art scene. For its first appearance in Art Expo Malaysia, the gallery will present a two-person exhibition featuring Ting-Tong Chang and Patrik Aarnivaara. Ting-Tong Chang is known for his large-scale installation works that look to analyse the relationship between science, technology and society. Expect to see Changâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new animatronic sculptures, alongside a series of original drawings.

Swedish artist Patrik Aarnivaara creates work centred around his interest in image production, film, and photography. His practice encompasses sculpture, video and photo-based works, which collectively explore the act of observation. In his work Aarnivaara mobilises a wide range of references including old experimental short films, fictional optical devices from spy and science fiction movies, geometry in computer vision, and architectural space configurations. On show will be Aarnivaaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wall-based sculpture works and a series of photo-based works that explore how buildings affect a viewer in motion and function as ocular tools.

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C I T Y A R T G A L L E RY I N C O L L A B O R AT I O N W I T H V ’A R T S PAC E M A L AY S I A

Soe Soe, In The Dark, Acrylic on canvas, 122 x 180 cm, 2013

City Art Gallery that has been operating for decades will be collaborating with V’Art Space, a newly established private art space, in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016). Myanmar based artist, Soe Soe, will be representing V’Art Space alongside 7 Malaysian artists selected by City Art Gallery, namely pioneer artist Cheah Yew Saik who has been relentlessly contributing to the development of art education in the country, Dr. Foo Yong

Kong known for his unconventional combination of calligraphy and oil painting technique, the award-winning artist Jansen Chow known for his cubical-shaped cityscape in vibrant colours, Tan Sik Yaw who primarily paints nostalgic street scenes and landscapes, the realist painter Goh Lye Hock, Penang-based watercolourist Alex Leong Yim Kuan, and architect turned ink-brush painter Datin Catherine Wong.

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C O L O R C U B E A R T G A L L E RY M YA N M A R

Soe Naing, Dancer, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 60 cm, 2016

Motivated by a desire to introduce and offer Myanmar art to the world, Wazo Win Myint teamed up with Tin Maung Oo to set up Color Cube Art Gallery in 2012. Tin Maung Oo is a renowned and respected artist in his own right, while the ability of Wazo to spot artworks which are truly representative of Myanmar art, given Wazoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in the Myanmar art scene since 1990s, making it a perfect combination for collaboration. Despite being a newcomer, Color Cube Art Gallery has attracted reputable artists such as Bogie, Aye

Min and Soe Naing, whose works are much sought after in Myanmar. The pieces to be showcased by Color Cube Art Gallery (debut apprearence) in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) will range from the realism works in watercolour by Aye Min, the cubism style of Tin Maung Oo, to the modern and bold works by Soe Naing. While each artist is distinctive in its own expression style, the common theme running through their works is the depiction of Burmese culture, lifestyle and scenery.

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Yuki Tham, Who Is In The Mirror, Oil on canvas, 105 x 165 cm, 2016

Since its establishment in 2010, G13 Gallery identifies and collaborates with artists who have the potential to show strong relevance, depth and impact that can be deemed as academic material. The gallery has built a strong relationship with artists from local and abroad through various programs such as cross-border collaboration, artist residency and exhibitions. With its aim to realise a greater appreciation of Asian Art, G13 Gallery has been actively participating in regional art fairs over

the years, such as Art Taipei, Art Kaoshiung, Art Busan, Art Stage Singapore, and Art Stage Jakarta. In Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) at G13 Gallery booth, expect to see the works of some exciting young local talents such as Cheong Tuck Wai, Gan Tee Sheng, Haslin Ismail, Khairudin Zainudin, Nik Mohd Hazri, Nik Mohd Shazmie, Siund Tan, Sabihis Pandi, Yuki Tham, Calvin Chua, Marvin Chan and Chayanin Kwangkaew from Thailand.

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U N I T E D S TAT E S O F A M E R IC A

Josiane Childers, Spectrum 1, Acrylic on canvas, 76.2 x 76.2 cm, 2015

With over 50 years combined experience in the United States art market, Cynthia Shinn and Cindy Frings set out on a new venture in 2010 and cofounded Gallery K.A.G. with their sites focused on the international market. After successful art fairs in Europe, specifically Brussels and Amsterdam, they branched further out and navigated five wildly successful shows in Singapore and Hong Kong with high hopes to continue their globetrotting further into the international market. Gallery K.A.G. brings together both contemporary, two dimensional art with young and emerging three dimensional artists to create a symphony for the eyes and a youthful and energetic display geared towards collectors of all ages. Bold colours and strong lines represent the

diversity of canvas artists that mix with the smooth texture of blown glass “stones”, the grittiness of hand cut iron and the architectural elements of wood, dimensional boxes to surprise and delight the collectors. Representing over 25 established and emerging artists, Gallery K.A.G. focuses on mixing it up and creating an exciting and dynamic display of colour, texture and style on traditional and non-traditional surfaces. Gallery K.A.G. will be presenting a stunning selection of primarily U.S. artists with a few international additions. P.T. Tiersky, mixed media artist and Tim Mcfadden, glass blower, will be highlighted in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016).

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G A L L E RY U G JA PA N

Kunihiko Nohara, The Town Of Radio Cassette Player, Camphor Tree, 49 x 96.5 x 42 cm, 2013

Gallery UG is a Tokyo based art space founded in 2001. Since 2010, the gallery has ventured into the international art market by taking part in several art fairs in a single calendar year, and organising its own exhibition in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau etc. 2015 has become an important milestone for Gallery UG after expanding their market scope to Southeast Asian countries, especially Singapore. As a first-time participant in Art Expo Malaysia, the gallery swears to woo the audience with the works of two middle-aged Japanese sculptors, Kunihiko Nohara and Misako Maegaki, who have respectively

earned their fame in Japan, Taiwan and Singapore. Nohara’s sculpture of man covered in cloud with floating-like posture created a lofty impression, reflecting the artist’s state of mind in which he described as “blurry within his own thoughts”. Inspired by the daily life of living together with her pet and nieces, Maegaki’s sculptures remind us of a naïve child and a playful feline. Audiences are encouraged to touch the sculpture, constructed using unconventional materials such as stone powder clay and styrofoam, in order to feel the texture and form an intimate viewing experience.

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HOM A RT TR A NS M A L AY S I A

Bayu Utomo Radjikin, Thru, Acrylic on canvas, 80 x 200 cm, 2014

House Of Matahati (HOM) was founded in 2007 by Malaysian art collective Matahati Group of five prominent figures in the local art scene, namely Ahmad Fuad Osman, Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, Bayu Utomo Radjikin, Hamir Soib Mohamed, and Masnoor Ramli Mahmud. HOM Art Trans has been promoting and nurturing local talents over the years with its key program comprising art fund, art awards and artist residency programme. In Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016), the gallery will

be featuring Bayu Utomo alongside some young and emerging local talents the gallery has been promoting all these years. Graduated from UiTM in 1991 majoring in sculpture, Bayu has won major art awards in the country such as the highly coveted Young Contemporary Artists Competition. His works are well sought after in art auctions as well as reputable art institutions locally and abroad, such as the National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia and National Gallery Singapore, just to name a few.

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H@L, Skyship, Acrylic on wood panel, 91 x 72.7 cm, 2016

Little Stone Dealers, or simply known as LSD, was established in 2011 in Japan with the mission to explore the art and culture of Japan. In Art Expo Malaysia Plus 2016, LSD will be representing 10 artists that portray diversity and originality in the contemporary Japanese art scene. Some of the

featured artists include Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Sadamasa Motonaga, Kozue Tanaka, Sojiro Takamura, H@L, Mika Shinakawa, Akane Matsumoto, Kanae Shiiki, Maiko Kitagawa, Hiroki Kakinuma, Arata Higuchi.

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M A S T E R P I E C E F I N E A R T AU C T I O N M A L AY S I A

Zaf Chevallier, New World Series, Oil on canvas, 140 x 140 cm

Founded in 2003, Masterpiece Auction has since become one of the most dynamic auction houses in the region. Driven by the passion of its founders, Mr. Benny O. Raharjo and Mrs Swany Ninawati, Masterpiece Auction has overseen some of the record prices for regional artists since its inception 13 years ago. Masterpiece Auction opened its doors in Singapore in 2008 and in 2013, teamed up with Chinese and Malaysian art collector Datoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Oon Pheng Khoon to launch its office in

Malaysia. Together, the formidable trio has brought together some of the finest pieces of art to Hong Kong earlier this year. In Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016), Masterpiece Fine Art Auction will present influential artists around the Southeast Asia region. Paintings by Dr. Choong Kam Kow, Khoo Sui Hoe, and Awang Damit from Malaysia, as well as Zaf Chevallier from Indonesia are the sampling of the forth-coming auction scheduled to be held in October at Kuala Lumpur.

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M AYA G A L L E RY SI NGA POR E

Jeffrey Wandly, Blair Road III, Ink and acrylic on canvas, 120 x 120 cm, 2016

Founded by artist Jeffrey Wandly and his wife Ms. Masturah Shaari through a shared passion in the arts, Maya Gallery was opened in 2012. Since then the gallery is recognised for making a strong contribution to promote Singaporean and Singapore-based artists in the local and international art scene. It has participated in international art fairs and festivals in various countries such as Indonesia, Hong Kong, and

Korea. It has also collaborated with galleries in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, China and Japan. With more than 30 exhibitions by close to 90 artists in its portfolio, the gallery has exhibited works by Iskandar Jalil (Singapore Cultural Medallion recipient 1988), Chng Seok Tin (Singapore Cultural Medallion recipient 2005), Idris Ali (Singapore, Pingat APAD 1974), and Valerie Ng (Malaysia, UOB Painting of the Year 2004).

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NA DI N E FI N E A RT M A L AY S I A

Mohd Al Khuzarie Ali, Nobility, Mixed media ceramic, 50 x 40 x 20 cm, 2016

Formerly known as Pace Gallery, Nadine Fine Art has a strong stable of artists from Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Indonesia. Apart from providing an exhibition platform for the artists, Nadine Fine Art is also offering advices to art collectors in terms of investment in Southeast Asian art. With their deeply rooted network among art professionals in the region, the gallery also helps to source for highly sought-after artworks which are rarely seen in art exhibitions and auctions. In Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016), the gallery will pair up the latest works of established painter Yusof Majid and emerging sculptor Al Khuzarie, both from

Malaysia. Yusof Majid’s artworks, according to the artist, are simple and naïve snapshot of landscapes and things remembered, that can be seen as opening pages of children’s book, leading the viewer to imagine how the story goes beyond visual. Al Khuzarie’s sculptures explore the portrayal of human body to show how modern science and technology, such as body building, piercing, organ transplant and cloning, has influenced the impression of our physical self, interwoven are the ideas of “human flesh” and “machine” in his intriguing works.

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N U M B E R 1 G A L L E RY THAILAND

Leela Promwong, Patronage System 2, Oil on canvas, 140 x 180 cm, 2016

Founded in 2006, Number 1 Gallery has quickly established itself as one of the country’s most prolific spaces and committed representatives of Thai Art, given their strong presence at regional art fairs such as Art Stage Singapore and Art Expo Malaysia. The gallery occupies over 700 square metres of spacious exhibition room in the business district of Bangkok. Two of the selected Thai artists to be featured in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) are Leela Promwong and Kittisak Thapkoa.

Leela Promwong’s oil painting, Patronage System, reflected sociopolitical unrest and tension derived from improper exercise of authoritative power, whereas Kittisak Thapkoa’s Fact Of Life delicate yet disturbing rendering of allegory of human sin, imaginatively manifested a society incapable of escaping the past evils with a sermonising hope that his horrific imagery will help to break the destructive cycle.

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P E L I TA H AT I G A L L E RY O F A R T M A L AY S I A

Raja Shahriman Aziddin, Nafas 37, Metal, 150 x 69 x 76 cm, 2004

Established in 1995, Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art is housed on the ground floor of a 3 story building at the quieter end of Kuala Lumpur fashionable Bangsar Baru. The gallery predominantly promotes Malaysian art and houses an interesting collection of works that range from paintings, sculptures, prints, photography and other art forms created by established, upcoming and excitingly new and serious artists. Besides organising exhibitions, the

gallery holds art forums, dialogs, workshops, and works with other independent organisations or corporate bodies to fund and sponsor many Art In Community projects. Having participated in Art Expo Malaysia since 2008, Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art will be featuring a group of prominent Malaysian artists such as Raja Shahriman, Haron Mokhtar and the like, all under the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Naturally Malaysianâ&#x20AC;?.

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R E D S E A G A L L E RY SI NGA POR E

Jieun Park, A Little Talk: London, Chinese ink and acrylic on Korean paper, 91 x 91 cm, 2016

Founded by Chris Churcher in 2001 with a second space in Australia since 2008, Redsea Gallery has become a leading art gallery Singapore housed in a unique 6000 sqft space at Dempsey Hill, one of the city’s architectural and cultural heritage sites. The gallery offers a cross-cultural, multi-media platform and exhibition programme allowing regional Asian artists to gain international exposure and offering international artists opportunities within the burgeoning Asian market. Redsea Gallery will be featuring new works from Syaiful Rachman, Jieun Park and Adi Gunawan at Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016). Through his paintings of famous figures, Indonesian painter Syaiful Rachman reveals his interest in popular culture. His portraits, composed

of thousands of miniscule, faceless human figures, serve as an analogy to the roots of popular culture. Korean artist, Jieun Park’s A Little Talk series expresses the various emotions and moments that the artist has experienced while travelling. To reflect the juxtaposition of the loneliness of each city and its complexity, Park first uses calligraphic brushstrokes as the foundation of her canvas, followed by acrylic for the different cityscapes within the abstract marked inks. Indonesian artist Adi Gunawan focused on sculpting animal subjects in bronze as a result of his agrarian upbringing. Today his subjects are more varied, often incorporating human figures and taking inspiration from other cultures outside his own.

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Hiroshi Senju, Waterfall, Natural pigments on Japanese paper, 72.7 x 90.9 cm, 2016

Established by Akihiko Hatanaka at the heart of Tokyo, Shinseido has been persistently promoting Japanese artists and artworks since 1981 in the country and has set foot on the soil of Europe in 2012 with a brand new gallery namely Shinseido TokyoBerlinArtBox Gallery, driven by the same vision of putting Japanese art on the world atlas. Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) will be graced by the artworks of world renowned Japanese artist Hiroshi Senju, proudly represented by Shinseido. Known for his gigantic waterfalls painting awarded the Honorable Mention at Venice Biennale in 1995,

Senju primarily uses traditional Japanese painting techniques employing pigments derived from natural material and applying them to a specially designed mulberry paper. From 2004 to 2011, Senju created a series of large commissioned work for the terminal of Haneda Airport, one of the primary airports that serve the Greater Tokyo Area, which made his works even more well-received and recognised by the general population. Alongside Senjuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcase in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) are the works of his disciples, the young and emerging Tokuro Sakamoto and Suzu Ishii.

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Demi Padua, Twisted Nature Series: Rhino, Mixed media on canvas, 122 x 122 cm, 2016

Taksu returns to Art Expo Malaysia this year with original artworks, photography, installation, sculptures by local and Southeast Asia-based artists. Staying true to its contemporary theme, Taksu will be showcasing artworks of local talents such as Fadilah Karim, Seah Zelin, Hisyamuddin Abdullah, Fauzulyusri, Gan Tee Sheng, Najib Bamadhaj, Fazrin Abdul Rahman, Syahmi Jamaluddin. The exhibition offers a significant opportunity to engage with local works of art to demonstrate their maker’s yearly progress on technique, concept, medium and commentaries. Offering additional insights into contemporary art practices from abroad, visitors will have the

chance to view architectural artworks by Korean artists Park Seung Hoon and Hong Sik Kim, gestural abstraction by Drew Harris (Canada), wall installations by Tony Twigg (Australia), Taxidermy art by Lindslee (Philippines) etc. Established in 1989, Taksu is one of Southeast Asia’s leading contemporary art galleries, with artworks from the established and well sought after names in the industry, as well as emerging talents. The gallery is managed by Suherwan Abu, who has over 20 years of experience in the art industry. Clientele includes some of the region’s top architecture firms, design agencies, museums, corporations and private collectors.

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Huang Hongtao, Urban Fusion 3, Chinese ink on paper, 124 x 120.5 cm, 2016

Closely associated with Heng Artland Gallery in Singapore, White Space Art Asia’s focus and expertise is on Chinese Ink. The gallery has over 32 years of experience in art and has started working with Chinese artists prior to the existence of the rapidly growing art market in China. White Space Art Asia’s showcase in Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016) will have the theme Modern Ink, a movement that aims to modernise Chinese Ink and respond to the zeitgeist of global contemporary art. Modern Ink artists seek to reconnect to the historical continuity of Chinese ink, but at the same time, the exuberance of youth tolerates no sacred cows. Modern Ink is about shedding the rigid constraints of tradition, and addressing modernity through a

revolutionary new artistic language that remains respectful of ancient models. The much anticipated showcase will be led by Huang Hongtao’s Nameless Hills series, easily one of the most recognisable Modern Ink icons. Complementing Huang’s works are Shen Ziyao’s colourful Chinese ink collage works and Zheng Yuanwu’s lyrical, abstract creations. Following highly successful exhibitions in Singapore and China, White Space Art Asia will be bringing Xu Huaxin’s incredible water-wash ink works to Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016). Native Malaysian ink painter Jane Yap rounds out the selection of artists with her whimsical paintings of cats.

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A Sneak Preview into Embassy Zone

E M BASSY ZON E

The Embassy Zone has become a much watched feature of the International Art Expo Malaysia (AEM) series since 2010 and now in its seventh year. It is one of the AEM’s projects with the aim of opening up new territories and realms of art not normally accessible, profiled or appreciated in Southeast Asia as well as to afford a broader spectrum of the diversity of expressions in the increasingly significant regional art showcase. The artists chosen may not be representative of the temperament or styles prevalent in the countries, or the ongoing trends, but are revelatory of certain facets of expressions reflecting on the socio-political economic life. It started in the AEM’s fourth year in 2010 with the ACE countries of Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador. While Cuba and Ecuador were retained the next year in 2011, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Switzerland were added. In 2012, Argentina returned to participate with newcomers Belgium and Colombia, joining Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, and Switzerland in the Embassy’s list. The following year, the list expanded to 10 countries with Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Switzerland with the debutantes being Iran, Italy, and Philippines, represented by an indigenous art commune called MASA (Free Exponents of the Arts and Cultural). The year 2014 saw a record 13 countries represented under this Events Arcadia sidewinder with the newcomers being Austria, Holland, Mexico, Mongolia, and Romania. They joined Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Ecuador, Iran, Italy, and Philippines. In 2015, newcomers France and Venezuela make up the 12 countries arrayed, the others being Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Mongolia, Philippines, and Romania.

This year, 13 Embassies will be participating, with Embassy of Russia making its debut appearance. Gregory Pototsky is the selected senior Russian painter, who is also famous for his sculpting skill, whose sculpture work is in the collection of the National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia. Gregory Pototsky has frequented Malaysia in the past 2 years for various activities. 3 Embassies select the same participating artist like last year: Mongolia’s Batmunkh Darmaa returns to impress with his matchstick ‘musculature’ horse anatomy, France’s Naima Carbonare will be showcasing her latest conceptual works using bark of the birch, while Mexico’s senior artist Armando Romero will be exhibiting his mixed media works filled with great sense of humour, and sometimes, in a sarcastic way. Cuba has paraded some of its most outstanding contemporary artists and has opted for the talented Aimee Garcia Marrero this year, whose amazing painting skill in realism expression promises to stun. Ever Fonseca, Nelson Dominguez, Enrique Wong Diaz, Angel A. Alfonso, Agustin Villafana, Alexis Puig, and others were represented in the past editions. The other Latin America Embassies such as Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, are represented by Malala Tiscornia, Deborah Netto, and Katherine Gailer, respectively. Meanwhile, the other European Embassies such as Belgium, Italy, and Romania, are represented by Phil Akashi, Barbara Pellizzari, and Lavinia Burcea, respectively. Filipino artist Pancho Piano is representing Embassy of Philippines, while Mojtaba Rostami is representing Embassy of Iran. Through arts, via the Embassy Zone, the Art Expo Malaysia enhances the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and the respective countries in which the Embassies are participating in this meaningful cultural showcase. Art brings people together, Art enhances the friendship between countries, Art is borderless: the power of Art!

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1 Embassy of Mexico Armando Romero, Untitled Oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm

2 Embassy of France Naima Carbonare, Springtime Birch bark, sand, stones, corals and acrylic on marine plywood, 100 x 125 cm, 2016 3 Embassy of Colombia Katherine Gailer, The Power Of Vulnerability Oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm, 2013

4 Embassy of Mongolia Batmunkh Darmaa, Brown Horses Oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm, 2016 5 Embassy of Brazil Deborah Netto, Golden Dawn Watercolour, gouache and ink on cotton paper, 63 x 75 cm, 2016

6 Embassy of Cuba Aimee Garcia Marrero, Illusion Acrylic, oil and thread on canvas, 92 x 73 cm, 2015 7 Embassy of Romania Lavinia Burcea, The Valley In Summer Oil on canvas, 147.3 x 147.3 cm, 2008 8 Embassy of Belgium Phil Akashi, Wisdom Of Happiness Gold leaves, ink and acrylic on canvas with Chinese characters Double Happiness, 200 x 300 cm, 2015

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Embassy of Argentina, Malala Tiscornia, Secret Jungle, Mixed media on canvas, 190 x 168 cm, 2016 Embassy of Iran, Mojtaba Rostami, Half Day Dream, Blast paint, 120 x 100 cm Embassy of Italy, Barbara Pellizzari, On Board Series: Tolerance #1, Print and acrylic on Vietnamese paper, 70 x 130 cm, 2016 Embassy of Philippines, Pancho Piano, Embrace, Acrylic on canvas, 213.4 x 142.2 cm, 2014 Embassy of Russia, Gregory Pototsky, Poet Jose Rizal, Bronze, 33 x 25 x 11 cm, 2011

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A Sneak Preview into National Exhibition Of China â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fine Art Category

Wang Fei

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Yuan Xikun

N AT I O N A L E X H I B I T I O N OF CHI NA

National Exhibition of China is a series of projects and exhibitions held in overseas, under the authorisation of the Ministry of Culture of the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Republic of China, and is organised by China Cultural Media Group. The National Exhibition of China was founded in 2014, devoted to promote the prominent Chinese culture and contemporary arts to the world, through exhibiting at international art platforms, which is well received in different countries. National Exhibition of China has actively planned and worked with leading art fairs in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia. Focusing on the main theme Transition of Inheritance, the National Exhibition of China has carried out a series of exhibitions and forums to present the contemporary art and intangible cultural heritage works of China, with the substance of developing ourselves on the basis of traditional culture.

The National Exhibition of China has been successful in year 2015 and 2016. The project has exerted great influence, received high recognition and compliments. Especially the upcoming National Exhibition of China at LA Art Show 2017, is listed as the 7th Annual U.S.-China High-level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange, which has confirmed the significance of the project and its accomplishment. In Art Expo Malaysia Plus (2016), the National Exhibition of China is presenting two main sections: Chinese contemporary art and Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The first section, Fine Art Category, showcases excellent artworks (e.g. Chinese ink painting, oil painting, calligraphy) painted by esteemed artists of different ages, such as Yuan Xikun, Wang Fei, Du Benji, and some works from the collection of famous artists, as well as some contemporary sculptures, etc. On the other hand, the second section, Refined Product Category, displays the dignified, graceful redwood furniture of Beijing Style, and the embroidery, lacquer work with exquisite craftsmanship, presenting to the world the brilliant quintessence of Chinese intangible cultural heritage.

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Myo Khin

Zhang Hua

Li Qingping

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Lin Rongsheng

Jia Guangjian

Cao Yun

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A Sneak Preview into National Exhibition Of China – Refined Product Category

Yuanhengli Classical Furniture Yuanhengli Classical Furniture, founded by Yang Bo, is a famous brand in the Chinese classical furniture and traditional cultural scope. It is the learning base for Material College of Beijing Forestry University. Some of these premium redwood furniture have been collected by the National Museum of China.

Taihe Redwood Furniture Taihe Redwood Furniture – Beijing Shijixuanhe Chinese Classical Furniture Research Institute was founded in 2006. It is a comprehensive cultural institute specialising in furniture restoration, palace furniture’s research, design and trade. Taihe Redwood Furniture has done a lot of furniture restoration work for the Palace Museum in the past years.

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Lacquer Work Carved And Inlaid With Gold These artworks are made by Gou Jianhui, one of the important figures in Chinese contemporary lacquer art. The lacquer work carved and inlaid with gold is a kind of ancient lacquer art that involves two different techniques and has existed in the Western Han Dynasty, in which such skill combines the carved lacquer and inlaid gold together on one utensil.

Beijing Embroidery The artworks are made by Dai Haiguang, one of the important figures in Chinese Beijing Embroidery. The Beijing Embroidery, combining various skills and having its special features, is also named as Royal Embroidery, one of the ancient embroidery arts which has existed in the Liao Dynasty. Since the Beijing Embroidery is at the service of the imperial family, it is very particular about the colours and patterns.

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A Sneak Preview into China Pavilion

Wu Tong

Wang Xijing

Ye Jian

C H I N A PAV I L I O N China Pavilion features 3 different groups, namely: Academy of Arts & Design of Tsinghua University, Luxun Academy of Fine Arts & Shenyang University Art College Troupe, and Shaanxi Artists Association. Three professors namely Chen Hui, Li Mu, and Ye Jian will be representing the esteemed Tsinghua University. Preceded by the Central Academy of

Li Mu

Arts & Design established in 1956, the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University boasts a complete range of disciplines, rich resources, and a world renowned facility of professors. The Academy of Arts & Design has 10 departments with 25 undergraduate majors, and two Graduate study concentrations for master and doctoral degrees. Tsinghua University enjoys a good reputation both at home and abroad, and the Academy of Arts & Design strives to build itself into an outstanding world-class academy of fine arts, with its motto of â&#x20AC;&#x153;constantly striving to become stronger and profoundly virtuous to overcome all challengesâ&#x20AC;?. Led by famous artist Huo Boyang, the Luxun Academy of Fine Arts & Shenyang University Art

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Chen Hui

Li Zhenyang

Wang Yufeng

College Troupe is formed by 6 artists, with the others being Wu Tong, Gao Feng, Li Feng, Zhao Dongfeng and Yu Xiuyuan, who are all talented sculptors, grasping the core of sculpture language from various themes and media. The former Luxun Academy of Fine Arts is known as Luxun Arts College which is established by former leaders such as Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and others in Yan An, Shaanxi in 1938. In 1945, the college moved to the Northeast and was developed as Luxun Academy of Fine Arts in 1958. Located in the largest city Shenyang in the Northeast, Shenyang University is a comprehensive higher education university with over one-hundred-year history. Meanwhile, Professor Wang Yufeng from College of Fine Arts of Northeast Normal University, will also be

Huo Boyang

exhibiting alongside this troupe, as his painting subjects match the theme of the troupe. Shaanxi Artists Association led by renowned Chinese ink painting master Professor Wang Xijing, showcases works of 22 artists members from the Association. Professor Wang Xijing was born in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province in 1946. After graduating from the secondary school attached to the Xi’an Art Academy in 1966, he became an art editor at Xi’an Evening News, and later, the editor-in-chief. Besides the Shaanxi Artists Association, he also heads the Xi’an Chinese Painting Academy. His paintings are well sought after by collectors.

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Datoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chuah Thean Teng, Bullock Cart, Batik, 90 x 60 cm, 1971

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H E N RY B U T C H E R M A L AY S I A N & S O U T H E A S T A S I A N A R T AU C T I O N N OV E M B E R 2 016 S A L E

Khaw Sia, Bali Padi Field, Acrylic on canvas, 62 x 89 cm, 1982

Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers will present its second sale of 2016 on Sunday, 6 November at Galeri Prima (NSTP) featuring more than 100 lots of Malaysian and Southeast Asian Art by established masters and highly sought-after modern and contemporary artists. The November sale is highlighted this year by several important pieces by pioneer and established artists such as Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, Dato’ Tajuddin Ismail, Khaw Sia, Khalil Ibrahim, Tew Nai Tong, Ismail Mat Hussin etc. The highlight of the auction is a remarkable painting by National Art Laureate Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal titled Perchobaan. Painted in 1965, against complex cultural and political movements around the globe, the composition reveals a figure

in movement against an oval shape expressed in the form of dynamic strokes and planes. The artist draws attention to the subject using powerful hues of yellow, purple, orange and blue tones. The oval shape appearing in the middle is a symbol embedded with meaning which has appeared in many of his paintings, breaking the boundaries into modern Malaysian art. With a swan depicted in the painting, and the human figure in such movement, apparently a graceful ballet-dancing movement, it is also a tribute to the world renowned Swan Lake performance. Another highlight is a sophisticated batik work titled Lady Model dated 1966 by Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, the Father of Batik Art. Sourced from an overseas collector, the painting illustrates the

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theme of the artist and model, showing the artist’s outstanding ability and creativity in depicting the basic female contours and the volume of the flesh tones by using a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to cloth. The sale also features a rare acrylic painting by Khaw Sia titled Bali Padi Field, painted in 1982. Khaw Sia is one of the Malaysian pioneer artists who had played a major role in the Malaysian art movements in the 1940s to 1960s. The scene depicts a heavenly landscape in Bali, expressing the relationship between the landscape and human. Taking inspiration from the cultural heritage of the east coast is an intricate batik painting by Ismail Mat Hussin. The proportional harmony, compact composition, and cool deep purple, blue hues make this piece one of the artist’s most iconic works completed during 2011. A rare and beautiful market scene by Kow Leong Kiang dated 1996 is also on offer. The rich colours, delicate strokes, and ripe forms carry all the hallmarks of the artist’s greatest early works. Born in 1970, Kow Leong Kiang is one of the

most highly sought after contemporary painters in Malaysia. “There are many other interesting pieces on sale at very attractive bidding prices. For the seasoned collectors and those who have just started or planning to start an interesting journey of art collecting, see you there at Galeri Prima (NSTP) on November 6! We take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the supporters (buyers, bidders, consignors, media, partners and friends) in the past, and we hope that all the stake-holders and art-lovers would continue to support Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers one way or another, Thank You Very Much!” said Sim Polenn, Executive Director of Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers. The full viewing of auction lots runs from 26 October to 5 November, 11 am to 7 pm daily, at Galeri Prima (NSTP), Balai Berita, 31, Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, followed by the auction day on 6 November, at the same venue. For more info, contact Elizabeth at +6013 355 6578, elizabeth@hbart.com.my / Sim at +6016-273 3628, polenn@hbart.com.my or visit www.hbart.com.my.

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ABOUT HENRY BUTCHER ART AUCTIONEERS (HBAA) Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers is the first professionally run art auction house in Malaysia, dedicated to the auctioning of Malaysian and Southeast Asian fine art. The main vision / objective is to work closely with all parties in the local art community to foster healthy and sustainable growth of the local art market and have since 2013 expanded to regional art markets in Southeast Asia. As Malaysia’s pioneer art auction house, HBAA provides an open, transparent platform for transaction of artworks in Malaysia and sets a reference point for prices of artworks in Malaysia. ABOUT THE AUCTION VENUE, GALERI PRIMA (NSTP) Founded in 1994, the NSTP Art Gallery is considered as one of the renowned public galleries in Bangsar. It owns some of the finest collections of art, and has featured over 6,000 works of art from all genres. The gallery moved to a newly transformed building in 2016 and has been renamed Galeri Prima. Galeri Prima now plays a vital role in promoting the creative art scene. It offers a spacious space which can accommodate more creative works concurrently. Its modern look and exclusive location make it one of the prime choices for art lovers and auctioneers.

1 Suhaidi Razi Lucky Strike Oil on canvas 119.5 x 90 cm 2011 2 Tew Nai Tong Kuala Lumpur Oil on canvas 40 x 50 cm 1976 3 Nizar Kamal Ariffin Faces And Face – Landscape Kota #4 Acrylic on canvas 152 x 152 cm 2008 4 Fauzul Yusri Tapak Oil, acrylic and mixed on jute 140 x 140 cm 2015

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Cadio Tarompo, Selfie Di Tanah Pijakan, Acrylic and oil on canvas, 150 x 100 cm, 2016

Images courtesy of Art Xchange Gallery, Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers (Curate Henry Butcher), Galeri Prima

W H A R T N OW ?

Art Xchange Gallery presents its first travelling group exhibition, WhArt Now?. The touring exhibition will be held in three different countries, starting with Yogyakarta, Indonesia in September, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in October and ending at Singapore in November 2016. WhArt Now? features a meticulous selection of works by 25 established and emerging Indonesian artists: from the senior masters, eminent contemporary artists, to the young rising stars. Some of the artists selected include Agung Mangu Putra, Antoe Budiono, R. Sumantri MS, Melodia Idris, and I Wayan Cahya. Both Melodia Idris and I Wayan Cahya were commissioned to create portrait paintings of Indonesian Presidents, out of 6 President artists, for Balai Kirti Presidential Palace Museum in Bogor. Influenced by social realities, these works contain remarkable insights into various communities and contexts, which will generate much excitement in the collecting community. For the show in Malaysia, Art Xchange Gallery is collaborating with Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers (Curate Henry Butcher) and Galeri Prima, with the support from NSTP Publications (New Straits Times, Berita Harian, Harian Metro), Malaysia Art Gallery Guide, and Art Expo Malaysia.

Putu Sastra Wibawa, Post Power Syndrome Biru Acrylic & sponge on aluminium plate, 100 x 100 cm, 2016

“This exhibition is important to us, as it is a touring exhibition involving 3 countries, and Curate Henry Butcher is proud to be part of this meaningful art exhibition, which befits our direction in promoting Southeast Asian Art and fostering friendship as well as networking within the art community of different countries. We look forward to work closely with Art Xchange Gallery and Galeri Prima, under the guidance of Benny Oentoro and Dato’ Mohammad Azlan Abdullah, respectively,” said Sim Polenn, Executive Director of Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers and Project Director of Art Expo Malaysia. The exhibition runs from October 12 to 23, 10 am to 6 pm on weekdays, open on weekends by appointment only for private viewing, at Galeri Prima, Balai Berita, 31, Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. The exhibition is open to public, free admission. For more info, call +65 6384 0536, +6016 2733 628, or +603 2724 8300.

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ABOUT ART XCHANGE GALLERY Founded in 2009 in Surabaya, East Java, Art Xchange Gallery is a space dedicated to showcase the diversity of modern and contemporary artists from Indonesia. Art Xchange Gallery moved to Singapore in March 2011 with the aim of providing artists with greater exposure to new markets. This artistic space was built on a mandate that encourages creative exchanges between regional and international artists. Currently based in Singapore, the gallery represents artists primarily from Indonesia, as well as India and Russia. ABOUT CURATE HENRY BUTCHER

1 I Made Santika Putra, Tabuh Rah (Entire Work) Used inner tires, 40 x 42 x 46 cm, 2016 2 Andy Wahono, Duel Acrylic on canvas, 200 x 130 cm, 2015 3 Agus Putu Suyadnya, Jangan Khawatir Ada Aku Disini Acrylic on canvas, 180 x 160 cm, 2016 4 Husin Hasibuan, Diambang Kepunahan (On The Verge Of Extinction) Oil on canvas, 100 x 100 cm, 2016 5 Dona Prawita Arissuta, Retreat 7 Acrylic and ceramic on canvas and wood, 90 x 90 cm, 2016

Curate Henry Butcher, founded in 2014, is Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers’ (HBAA) art space, dedicated to showcasing a variety of collectibles not confining to two dimensional paintings and drawings, focusing on developing a healthy art collecting culture in the region. HBAA is the first professionally run art auction house in Malaysia, dedicated to the auctioning of Malaysian and Southeast Asian fine art. As Malaysia’s pioneer art auction house, HBAA provides an open, transparent platform for transaction of artworks in Malaysia and sets a reference point for prices of artworks in Malaysia. ABOUT GALERI PRIMA Founded in 1994, the NSTP Art Gallery is considered as one of the renowned public galleries in Bangsar. It owns some of the finest collections of art, and has featured over 6,000 works of art from all genres. The gallery moved to a newly transformed building in 2016 and has been renamed Galeri Prima. Galeri Prima now plays a vital role in promoting the creative art scene. It offers a spacious space which can accommodate more creative works concurrently. Its modern look and exclusive location make it one of the prime choices for art lovers and auctioneers.

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V’Art Space a newly set up gallery specialises in Asian Contemporary Art and it was established as a col lectors’ private showroom to showcase the founders’ collection of artworks. The gallery provides art lovers with original and engaging art by established, mid-career and young promising artists from around Asia. As art lovers ourselves, we are very proud of the remarkable works and talent of our artists. Since 2015, we have taken part in various international art exhibitions in cities such as Taiwan and Malaysia. The gallery is currently working closely with few feature artists, Myanmar based veteran Artist Soe Soe, Artist Khin Zaw Latt, Artist Pann Kyi, Vietnamese Artist Lim Khim Katy and contemporary Taiwanese Artist Chen Ying-Ru on a number of upcoming exhibitions and projects. As Kuala Lumpur’s latest private art gallery, V’Art Space hopes to contribute more vibrant art scene and to further elevate art appreciation to a greater level.

We are planning exploring to more countries in near future. We believe beautiful art adds endless positive dynamism to work and living spaces. In its original and purest form, art is an essential element to enrich the life of aspiring and successful individuals with great intellect, personality and widely different personal values. The gallery also functions as a commercial art space to host exhibitions by veteran, mid-career and upcoming artists. V’Art Space also engages the services of professional artists for private and corporate commissions and other art-related projects. Guided by this V’Art Space is incepted to create a unique platform to bring everyone together in discovering the wonderful world of art. Art exploration is a very personal experience that is both rewarding and enlightening. Let’s together enjoy the wonderful journey.

Chen Ying Ru, Noah, Mixed media, 180 x 270 cm, 2014

Soe Soe, Cherry Blossom, Acrylic on canvas, 100 x 150 cm, 2013

Lot 204, 2nd Floor, Podium Block, Faber Towers, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 6018-228 0286 Website: www.vartspacekl.com Email: vartspace@yahoo.com

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Li Chi Mao art museum

Prof. Li Chi Mao (born in 1925, Woyang County, Anhuei Province, China) is a great scholar, educationist, ambassador of art, and is considered a national treasure in his home base in Taiwan. He has been awarded by the then President of Taiwan Chiang Kai-shek (1973), Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence and the National Literature and Art Prize, Taiwan in 1982. The City of San Francisco honoured him by naming November 29th as ‘Li Chi Mao Day’ in the United States in 1987. The Li Chi Mao Art Museum, located at Gao Tang district in Shandong province in north-east China, is the biggest art museum showcasing the works of the Grandmaster of Contemporary Chinese Brush Paintings, Prof. Li Chi Mao, who is based in Taiwan. The sculptural building, conceptualised by the artist himself, is inspired by the mega junk boat of the great Chinese explorer-mariner Admiral Zheng He (1371-1433). The imposing boat shape of the building stands four storeys high with three unique mock masts on top. The Li Chi Mao Art Museum project is a special grant of the China Government to honour Grandmaster Prof. Li Chi Mao.

Information provided by:

Li Chi Mao Art Museum, Malaysia

4, Jalan 26/117A, Taman Mulia, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur. T : +6012-206 8641 E : simtiakchoo.art@gmail.com W : www.lichimaoarthouse.com

Also, Prof. Li is considered a honorary citizen of Malacca when the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Melaka, Tun Datuk Seri Utama Mohd Khalil Yaakob, announced this on October 8, 2009, on occasion of the launching of Li Chi Mao Art Museum in Melacca. The Museum, founded by Datuk Vincent Sim to honour Prof. Li, has been moved to Taman Mulia, Cheras, and it will be open for public viewing again in January 2017.

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The public sculpture Lunar Peaks (Puncak Purnama) was commissioned by the United Malayan Banking Corporation Finance (UMBC) in 1986. Photo: National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia

Images courtesy of Malaysian Institute of Architects, National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia

DE MOL I T ION OF A T R E ASU R E

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) demolished the historic public sculpture Lunar Peaks (1986) by the late National Laureate artist Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal in July. Photo: The Star / P. Nathan

The demolition of the Lunar Peaks (Puncak Purnama) public sculpture in Kuala Lumpur, by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), has shocked the art fraternity. Lunar Peaks was built by the late National Laureate artist Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal (1929-2011) using ceramic glass. The sculpture was commissioned by United Malayan Banking Corporation Finance in 1986, after which it was handed over to DBKL in November the same year. Lunar Peaks is a great work of art with its play of light, the sky (air)earth-water unity, and the stepped ascending / descending contrapuntal rhythm based on the mythical Gunung Ledang. Years earlier, DBKL had altered the ceramic glass to stainless steel without the consent of Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal, who then brought DBKL to court and was awarded RM750,000 in compensation for infringement of his moral rights. However, the penalty was later reduced to RM150,000 on DBKL’s appeal. It was learnt that the stainless steel facade was later removed, exposing the concrete underneath and left as it was until its demolition. “The abrupt destruction of Lunar Peaks is a great loss to the nation’s cultural heritage. It came as a complete shock for the art community – to see a bulldozer demolishing the sculpture. It is a regrettable move considering the iconic status of the sculpture,” says Dato’ Mahadzir Lokman,

Chairman of National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia, during a media conference on July 4. “Our family is deeply hurt and disappointed. In many ways, I’m glad my father isn’t here to witness what has been done to his sculpture. Instead of viewing Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal as a vital contributor to Malaysian modern art, part of his legacy has been erased by DBKL,” said Syed Nabil (son of Datuk Syed Ahmad Jamal), whose mother Datin Hamidah Mohd Noor was also present in the media conference. “Citing that the sculpture is an eyesore and beyond repair is not acceptable. As a matter of fact, it was the responsibility of DBKL to regularly maintain the sculpture after it was handed over by the United Malayan Banking Corporation Finance to the city authorities in 1986. If the sculpture was in a bad state – as it was claimed to be – work could have been carried out by specialist or professional conservationists to bring it back to its original state. We can restore dilapidated buildings such as the Suffolk House in Penang to its former glory so why not a sculpture? It would be truly sad if we as a nation have lost our appreciation of the value of artwork by our own National Laureate,” said Ar Mohd Zulhemlee An, President of Malaysian Institute of Architects. It is a total distraught, with such ignorance on the cultural art heritage of historical importance.

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1 Autumn Breeze Mixed media on canvas and wood panel 122 cm in diameter 2016 2 Earthscape Mixed media on canvas 152 x 152 cm 2016 3 Orbit II Mixed media on canvas and wood panel 122 cm in diameter 2016

Born in 26 th October 1949 in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. Received his ea rly school i ng i n Seremban. Studied Fine Art at ITM School of Art & Design from 1969 to 1973. In 1974, he furthered his studies in graphic design at Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles (U.S.A). He did his post graduate studies in Interior Architecture at Pratt Institute, New York from 1979 to 1981. Recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Research Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies, New York in 1987. Tajuddin has served as an Associate Professor in Fine Art and Interior Design, UiTM (1975 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2004). Since 1971, Tajuddin has been actively involved as a painter, academician and also as an independent design consultant. He has also served as a juror to many national art and design competitions. Currently co-founder of TJ Fine Art Gallery and he has also served as an Adjunct Professor and Academic Advisor to Sunway University.

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How would you define what is ‘Art’? I supposed there is no simple or single conclusive definition for what is ‘Art’. Everyone may have their own personal definition – but in general, we can all agree that ‘Art’ is a form of personal expression of one’s unique vision and world-views presented through some visuals means. As for me, Art is a personal expression of my thoughts and experiences in relation to my understanding of nature and things that inspires me. Describe your journey in Art. I guess it all started during my early childhood years around the mid 1950s. I was always immersed in my own world making drawings and constructing crude toys from scrap materials and found objects. However, I’ve never thought much about those early creative activities would eventually led me to become an artist in the later years. In the early 60s, I became fascinated by Latiff Mohidin’s early pastoral landscapes paintings, who happen to study in the same school (King George V School) in Seremban. Later in 1967, I met Latiff again while staying temporarily with my brother-inlaw in Petaling Jaya. I was shown some of the early works done in Berlin and the early Pago-Pago series. These works made a lasting impression on me and soon I began making paintings using some of Latiff ’s left-over oil paint. A paperback art book, ‘The Meaning Of Art’ by Herbert Read given by Latiff was my only source of introduction to modern art. Through my friendship with Latiff, I met Sui Hoe and other Malaysian painters. During these period, I spend much time visiting the only private gallery in KL – Samat Art Gallery at the AIA Building. At Samat Gallery, I have the privileged of witnessing the early works of pioneering Malaysian Modernist such as Syed Ahmad Jamal, Ibrahim Hussein, Latiff, Lai Tong, Jin Leng and several others. In early 1969, I enrolled at ITM school of Art & Design and was was amongst the pioneering batches of locally trained fine art students – the rest is history. How would you describe your artistic or aesthetic sensibilities in your work? When it comes to making art, I am basically a ‘lateral thinker’. In this mode, it allows me to explore both ‘form and content’ within a much wider context of things.

As an abstractionist, my work has a universal openended way of interpretation without clinging to any regional narrative in exploring meanings or content in the work. Aesthetically, I refer to my works as a form of visual poetry – where ambiguity is intentional in exploring meaning. The works are generally contemplative in nature, where ‘chaos and order’ seems to collide within in an unassuming harmonious visual structure thus making it visually complex and engaging. What are your major inspiration? Is there any artist you relate to and why? Anything and everything in general can trigger my thoughts to make art – though nature in every aspect of its dimension and phenomena are most inspiring to me. I am also inspired by music, cultural history, travel, architecture – in short life experiences itself is an inspiration. With regards to artist I most admire – I do relate to works by Mark Rothko, Cy Twombly, Eduardo Chillida and Antoni Tapies. Locally I like the early abstraction of Latiff, Syed Ahmad Jamal and early minimal and conceptual work by Piyadasa and Sulaiman Esa. I find the work of these artist not only engaging, but it radiates a subliminal and poetic qualities which resonates with my own aesthetic sensibilities. How did the artistic instinct come about? Inspiration can come at the most unsuspecting moment as long as you remain inquisitive to the world around you and open your thoughts to explore things. Do you think Malaysian artist are ready to compete in international art scene? There is no need to compete in making art – unless it was meant to do so like for example a ‘National Art Competition’. The viewers’ appreciation of an artist work depends largely on the level of knowledge about the artist development and to some degree, it also depends on the viewers personal ‘taste’. As such, I would certainly encourage local artist to gain as much exposure abroad wherever possible. What is your advice to aspiring young artist? Be persistent, always be passionate about your work and most importantly just be true to yourself.

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TREE & ME Presents

TEO SENG HONG 张信峰 About The Installation Art, TRANSFORMATION The manifestation of the beauty of the astronomically boundless galaxy is undoubtedly dictated by the self-rotational principles of each respective planets. Metaphorically speaking, life is also like the universe, in order to live a bold and marvelously wonderful life, we need to transform, we need to change positively! Only by taking bold and positive steps in changing our lives, are we able to live in truth, appreciate and immerse ourselves into the truth of our lives! Every past experiences, be it good ones or bad ones, sweet or bitter, are always something that we should cherish in our lives, as it had taught us how to appreciate our lives better. Every previous encounters, be it good or bad, sweet or bitter, also taught us to grow with wisdom, and through wisdom there comes great understanding, which then allows us to appreciate and cherish all relationships that we deem are most important in our lives, and also relationships that we are fated to be with. The constant, continuous and endless self-rotations that every planet makes, is it not merely for the purpose to portray its own beauty, by radiating diffusely the beautiful luminescent ray of lights that the planet itself carries? Shouldn’t our lives be also such, constantly portraying our humane beauty by making positive changes and producing good deeds to others who come into our lives?

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Please tell us a bit about your background. I love art since I was young. I did not obtain any formal training in art but I took courses to learn sketching and drawing when I was studying in Taiwan. I had not painted any artwork after graduation. Nevertheless, I love to visit art museums and galleries whenever I am free and abroad. Finally, I started my art business since I left my professional job as a veterinarian to become an art curator in 2014, continuing my passion in art and business.

What’s your approach to running the gallery? Since the opening of the gallery in January 2015, we have streamlined our focus on local talents by having a series of exhibitions. As what we have long anticipated, the gallery’s effort in nurturing local talents is now being recognised. On the other hand, it is also our responsibility to make sure our collectors get the most out of their investment. All in all, meeting both ends’ (artists and collectors) need is and will continue to be our gallery’s approach.

What is your favourite artistic style? I love Chinese calligraphy, abstract expressionism and contemporary art. I like to see artist finding or employing different ways or media to do the artwork with his / her thoughts and ideas to evoke feelings and to inspire others.

Where do you see your gallery evolving to over the next three years? We aim to change the general public’s artistic perception towards Malaysian art in the hope that these impressive works manage to get their welldeserved limelight in the region. Collaboration with foreign galleries to have joint exhibitions and participation in international art fairs are among the plans for the coming years, for the sake of greater exposure.

What prompted you to start a gallery? I love art, not only to share the passion towards art with others, I always feel great when helping local artists, both emerging and established, to showcase their artworks at my art platform. I think they may produce better artworks when their quality of life / lifestyle improve. Meanwhile, offering affordable artworks of good quality to my collectors is also one of the main drives behind the start-up. What kind of challenges did you face? No art sells by itself. Owning and operating an art gallery means we need to generate sales. There’s simply no way of getting around that fact. It is not easy to sustain an art gallery with a fixed operation cost if the sales of artwork are in low performance. As we are not professionally trained as a sales person, getting our PR skill polished will be crucial, not only to generate more sales but to convince others that our perspective and vision are credible and compelling, that the art we are promoting worth to be added into our clients’ collections.

What highlights are expected to be seen in JETH Art Gallery in the coming months? We will focus on Southeast Asian and Asian contemporary art by introducing some foreign artists from Indonesia, China and Taipei respectively in the next few months.

JETH Art Gallery Lot 1.3 – 1.5, First Floor, Selangor Complex, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. +6012 2099 531

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YO U N G G U N S AWA R D Young Guns Award has returned with a total of 17 shortlisted artists. Selections were made based on the impact of works produced, artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consistency in artmaking and their current exposure in the Kuala Lumpurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art scene. The shortlisted artists are Shafiq Nordin, Ajim Juxta, Khairudin Zainudin, Anniketyni Madian, Fawwaz Sukri, Sabihis Md Pandi, Hisyamuddin Abdullah, Haafiz Shahimi, Hilal Mazlan, Meor Saifullah Lullaed, Gan Tee Sheng, Jamil Zakaria, Yim Yen Sum, Mohd Khairul Izham, Syahbandi Samat, Edroger C. Rosili and Faizal Suhif. Young Guns Award is a form of recognition offered by HOM Art Trans to artists of 33 years old and below. This Award is given once in every 3 years with the intention to help advance the value of their works apart from strenghtening their positions among successful senior artists. This Award will be presented based on their potential to further excel in the art field. The Award comes in a form of exhibition showcase. HOM Art Trans will organise a travelling

exhibition showcasing artworks produced by the chosen artists. One major artwork with dimensions of approximately 2 x 3 meter will be made by the nominated artists. This will become a task for artists to step out of their comfort zones and challenge their ability in terms of ideas and techniques. The travelling shows are expected to be held in Kuala Lumpur first in January 2017, then to Johor Bahru and finally to Penang in February / March 2017.

ABOUT THE ORGANISER, HOM ART TRANS Founded in 2007, HOM Art Trans is an independent art space which aims to help and support the development of visual arts in Malaysia, relationships and exhibition opportunities around Southeast Asia. The main objective is to encourage and nurture young artists through several programs: The Residency, The Art Fund, and The Art Award. There is also an art archive in the art space.

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David Bowie’s Art And Design Collection Heads To Sotheby’s The Thin White Duke loved art (and loved making art) so it’s no surprise that a three-part sale of David Bowie’s collection, which goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s London in November, includes more than 400 works by major names such as Henry Moore, Frank Auerbach, and Jean-Michel Basquiat (as well as Outsider art and contemporary African art). Bowie’s eclectic taste is reflected in the three-part sale which is divided into modern and contemporary art (10 & 11 November) and post-modernist design: Ettore Sottsass and the Memphis Group (11 November). Source: The Art Newspaper MCH Group Partners With India Art Fair India’s leading art platform India Art Fair has become the first regional partner of MCH group – parent of the international fair Art Basel, held in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong. MCH Group, with its head office in Basel (Switzerland), is a group of

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live-marketing companies with a comprehensive services network spanning the entire exhibition and event market. The group will work in partnership with the existing team at the fair and the value of its engagement will fully come into effect from 2018, according to Marco Fazzone, Managing Director of Design and Regional Art Fairs, MCH Group. Source: Times Of India Baron Guy Ullens Puts UCCA On The Market Belgian art collector Guy Ullens is seeking a new owner for Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA). He will also be selling his extensive art collection of over 1,000 Chinese and international artworks later this year at auctions and through private sales. Founded in 2007 by art patron couple Baron Guy and Myriam Ullens de Schooten, UCCA has been a catalyst for contemporary art and culture in China. It has become a f lagship institution within Beijing’s art hub, 798 Art District, having presented 100 landmark exhibitions including “85 New Wave: The Birth Of Chinese Contemporary Art” in 2007, and “ON | OFF: China’s Young Artists In Concept And Practice” in 2013. No buyers have been named yet, and UCCA will still run as normal. “Rauschenberg In China” exhibition took place there in August. Source: Blouin Art Info

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Singapore Art Museum CEO Resigns The chief executive officer of the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), Mr Leng Tshua, 52, has left the position just shy of a year on the job. His appointment as CEO came into effect on July 1 last year, when he was brought in to replace Ms Chong Siak Ching. Ms Chong left the museum in January last year to focus on the opening of the National Gallery Singapore. Mr Tshua, who has a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance from the Arizona State University and received his MBA from William Steinway University in New York, announced his departure on his Facebook page, which states that he left his position at SAM on June 9. Source: The Straits Times China Upped 18%, Dominated Global Art Market In First Half Of 2016 Worldwide, more than 252,000 Fine Art lots were sold in the first six months of 2016, generating a total turnover of $6.53 billion (including fees). Transactions rose 3.2% while sales turnover dropped -25%, almost entirely due to a reduced offer of major masterpieces (works priced over $10 million) in all artistic periods. According to Thierry Ehrmann, Artprice’s founder and CEO, with its overall economy on meltdown watch for a number of semesters, China had been expected to lose its ‘soft power’ battle with the United States on the global art market this year. Its return to the global leader position with a turnover up by more than $570 million is therefore a major surprise. Source: Artprice

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New Museum Puts Chiang Mai Firmly On World Art Map Chiang Mai’s biggest cultural event this year saw the opening of the Maiiam Museum of Contemporary Art, a sparkling 3,000-square-metre converted warehouse certain to lift the northern city’s profile. Maiiam, located in San Kamphaeng district (not far from the village famed for crafting traditional umbrellas), is the private museum of Jean Michel Beurdeley, his late wife Patsri Bunnag and their son. Part of the museum is set aside for the permanent display of the family’s col lection of contemporar y Thai art pieces from the 1990s onwards – a rich, eye-popping trove of paintings, sculptures, and installation. Source: Bangkok Post

Hassan Sharif, A Pioneer Of Conceptual Art In The Middle East, Dies at 65

Sotheby’s Reports Income Of $89 Million In Second Quarter But Warns Of ‘Weak’ Times To Come

Hassan Sharif, perhaps the most important artist ever to come out of the United Arab Emirates, whose work revolut ionised conceptual art in the Middle East, and whose assemblages tack led modernisat ion a nd overproduction, died in Dubai recently. He was 65. Sharif ’s work had, until recently, largely gone unheard of in America and Europe. Within the last decade, however, Sharif ’s work received greater exposure outside the Middle East. This was, in part, thanks to his United Arab Emirates pavilion in 2009 at the Venice Biennale, the first that his home country had ever had at the biennial. Source: Artnews

Sotheby’s reported second-quarter net income of $88.6 million, compared to $73.1 million in the same quarter a year ago, recording a 21% increase. The softening art market presents a paradox, said CEO Tad Smith: collectors are eagerly buying top-quality works, but consignors are reluctant to sell. That has resulted in sales volume dropping by some 30 percent from 2015, he said, but individual sales are doing well and setting new records. Smith offered examples of recent London art sales, which scored high, selling upward of 85% of lots offered, and a record-setting jewelry sale in Geneva in May. Source: Art Net

Google Launches New Arts & Culture App

American Art Museums Cautiously Embrace Pokémon Go

Google announced on July 19, the launch of its new Arts & Culture app which allows users to explore art, history and wonders of the world from more than a thousand museums across 70 countries. Users can even view specific topics, like 50 shades of gray in Impressionist painter Claude Monet’s work or pictures of cats in artwork since 200 BCE. Most interestingly the app works with virtual reality devices like Google Cardboard, and according to the press release, users can, “take a virtual tour of the street art scene in Rome; step inside a creation by famous street artist, Insa; or even travel 2,500 years back in time and look around the ancient Greek temple of Zeus”. Source: Forbes

Art museums like the Whitney and the Museum of Modern Art in New York are jumping on the Pokémon Go bandwagon and helping players of the augmented reality game “catch ’em all”. Just as local businesses have jumped on the bandwagon to get new customers, museums are jumping on board to attract young players and boost ticket sales from Los Angeles to New York, Texas and Boston. Pokémon Go, the mobile app released recently, boasts 26 million daily active players in the US alone. The game, which has generated over $14m and is available in 25 other countries, allows players to catch cartoon monsters on their smartphones, using the real world as a backdrop for the augmented reality game. Source: The Guardian

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New Affordable Art Website Collectionair Backed By Curatorial Big-Hitters High-profile art professionals, including Jean-Hubert Martin, the former director of the Musée National d’Art Moderne at the Centre Pompidou, have thrown their weight behind a new website offering works for sale priced under $10,000. The new company, Collectionair, focuses mainly on established and emerging artists from “under-represented art scenes”, enabling buyers to browse more than 20 virtual exhibitions featuring artists from countries such as Iran, Oman and Mozambique. Source: The Art Newspaper

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IBRAHIM HUSSEIN, DATUK Jellyfish, 1967 Oil on canvas 141.6 x 146.4 cm RM 380,000 - RM 600,000

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12 - 22 October 2016 . KLAS @ 31 Jalan Utara Open daily from 10 am to 7 pm For Enquiries : LYDIA TEOH +60192609668 . SHAMILA +60193337668 . info@mediate.com.my

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EDITION XXIII AUCTION DAY : SUNDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2016 . 1 PM . LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR

IBRAHIM HUSSEIN, DATUK Mother and Child, 1964 Gouache on magazine page 45.7 x 33 cm RM 28,000 - RM 50,000

AWANG DAMIT AHMAD Marista Peredaran Musim 1/97, 1997 Mixed media on canvas 100 x 90 cm RM 30,000 - RM 45,000

KHALIL IBRAHIM Model in St. Martins, 1964 Oil on canvas 44.5 x 34 cm RM 22,000 - RM 45,000

YUSOF GHANI Siri Tari, 1989 Mixed media on canvas 122 x 122 cm RM 65,000 - RM 95,000

AWANG DAMIT AHMAD E.O.C “Apung”, 1994 Mixed media on canvas 100 x 92 cm RM 39,000 - RM 50,000

JOLLY KOH The Red Dreaming, 2004 Acrylic and oil on canvas 179 x 220 cm RM 90,000 - RM 160,000

ABDUL LATIFF MOHIDIN Mindscape Series “Mindscape-27”, 1983 Oil on canvas 89.5 x 90 cm RM 170,000 - RM 250,000

AHMAD ZAKII ANWAR Legong 4, 1997 Acrylic on canvas 120 x 180 cm (Diptych) RM 70,000 - RM 100,000

KLAS, 31 Jalan Utara, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia T: +603 7932 0668 F: +603 7955 0168 www.kl-lifestyle.com.my

ISMAIL LATIFF Riang Riang Rimba... Ladang Baro, 1996 Acrylic on paper 76 x 56 cm RM 8,000 - RM 15,000

EDITION XXIII AUCTION DAY : SUNDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2016 . 1 PM . LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR

TAJUDDIN ISMAIL, DATO’ Blue Landscape, 2003 Acrylic on canvas 153 x 137 cm RM 26,000 - RM 38,000

RAPHAEL SCOTT AHBENG Padawan, 2014 Oil on canvas 118 x 89 cm RM 5,000 - RM 9,000

ISMAIL LATIFF Ocean Red Sky... Shadow Dance, 1999 Acrylic on paper 76 x 56 cm RM 8,000 - RM 15,000

NIZAR KAMAL ARIFFIN Dalang Series “Siri Dunia Garis Aman #3”, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 152 x 152 cm RM 14,000 - RM 22,000

NAJIB AHMAD BAMADHAJ Worthless Series III, 2009 Mixed media on canvas 183 x 152 cm RM 9,000 - RM 12,000

KELVIN CHAP Ranau, 2015 Mixed media on canvas 131 x 131 cm RM 2,000 - RM 5,000

ISMAIL MAT HUSSIN Pantai Sabak Fishing Villlage, 2011 Batik 118 x 143 cm RM 30,000 - RM 50,000

RAFIEE GHANI By the Window, 1996 Oil on canvas 66 x 83 cm RM 6,000 - RM 9,000

LYE YAU FATT Flowers in a Vase, 2015 OIl on canvas 63 x 75 cm RM 7,000 - RM 12,000

KLAS, 31 Jalan Utara, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia T: +603 7932 0668 F: +603 7955 0168 www.kl-lifestyle.com.my

EDITION XXIII AUCTION DAY : SUNDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2016 . 1 PM . LE MERIDIEN KUALA LUMPUR

CHUAH SEOW KENG Orchids Batik 57 x 43.5 cm RM 2,500 - RM 5,000

NIK RAFIN Ballerinas - Brown Series, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 122 x 183 cm RM 6,000 - RM 9,000

NORMA BELLEZA Ani, 1994 Oil on canvas 71 x 67 cm RM 3,000 - RM 7,000

RAFIEE GHANI Red Vase, 1993 Oil on canvas 30.5 x 34.5 cm RM 3,000 - RM 5,000

RAFIEE GHANI Blue Coast, 1996 Oil on canvas 58.5 x 64.5 cm RM 5,000 - RM 8,000

BHANU ACHAN Rhapsody in Blue Series, 2016 Mixed media on canvas 121.5 x 91 cm RM 3,500 - RM 7,000

KHALIL IBRAHIM Lucerne Old Bridge, 1987 Watercolour on paper 24 x 32 cm RM 2,800 - RM 5,000

KLAS, 31 Jalan Utara, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia T: +603 7932 0668 F: +603 7955 0168 www.kl-lifestyle.com.my

LYE YAU FATT Malay Girl (Gadis Melayu), 1975 Cement and granite 31 x 15 x 16 cm RM 5,500 - RM 7,500

MOKHTAR ISHAK Bachok, 1995 Watercolour on paper 21 x 12 cm RM 250 - RM 500

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Artcube 3-10 & 3-13, Level 3, Intermark Mall, The Intermark, 348, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2181 1787 W: www.artcube.com.my Artemis Art Lot 21 & 22, Level G4, Publika, Block C5, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6211 1891 W: www.artemisartgallery.com

B Badan Warisan Malaysia 2, Jalan Stonor, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2144 9273 W: www.badanwarisan.org.my Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato’ Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-9179 2784 W: www.museum.bnm.gov.my C City Art Gallery G-08A, Ground Floor, The AmpWalk, 218, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2775 3933 / 012-299 8641 W: www.cityartgallerymalaysia.com Core Design Gallery 87, Jalan SS15/2A, Subang Jaya, 47500 Selangor T: 03-5612 1168 W: www.coredesigngallery.com

Art House Gallery Lot 2.38-2.42, 2nd Floor, Wisma Cosway, Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2148 2283 W: www.arthousegallery.com.my

Cube Gallery 32-70, Menara Keck Seng, 203, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4217 8592 W: www.iartcube.com Curate | Henry Butcher LG1-1, SENI Mont’ Kiara, 2A, Changkat Duta Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2691 3089 W: www.curate.com.my

Lot 3.04 & 3.05, Level 2, Annexe Building, Central Market, 10, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur W: www.ahgmuseum.com.my Artseni Gallery B-G-02, Gateway Kiaramas (Corporate Suites), 1, Jalan Desa Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur W: www.artseni.com Art WeMe Contemporary Gallery Lot 3A & 5, Level G4, Publika, Block D2, Solaris Dutamas, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6203 3832 W: www.artweme.com

E EDi. A Contemporary Fine Art Lot 245C, 2nd Floor, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 013-328 4999 W: www.ediaart.com G G13 Gallery GL13, Block B, Ground Floor, Kelana Square, Jalan SS7/26, Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7880 0991 W: www.g13gallery.com

Alyssa Galeri 346, Penang Road, 10000 Georgeotown, Penang W: www.alyssagaleri.com

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Galeri Chandan Lot 24 & 25 (G4), Publika Shopping Gallery, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6201 5360 W: www.galerichandan.com Galeri Perupa 28-1-1, Diamond Square, Jalan Semarak Api 3, Off Jalan Gombak, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur W: www.perupamalaysia.blogspot.com Galeri Petronas 341-343, Level 3, Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers, 50088 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2051 7770 W: www.galeripetronas.com.my Galeri Prima (NSTP) Balai Berita, 31, Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2724 8300 Galeri Seni Mutiara 118, Lebuh Armenian, Georgetown, Penang T: 04-262 0167 W: www.galerisenimutiara.com Galeri Serdang Fakulti Rekabentuk Dan Senibina, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor T: 03-8946 4090 Galeri Shah Alam Persiaran Tasik, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor T: 03-5510 5344 W: www.galerisa.com Galeria Sri Perdana Jalan Terengganu, Federal Hill, 59000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2072 0033 Georgetown Gallery 14, Carnarvon Lane, 10100 Georgetown, Penang H Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers 25, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, 50300 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2691 3089 W: www.hbart.com.my

HOM Art Trans 6A, Jalan Cempaka 16, Taman Cempaka, 68000 Ampang, Selangor T: 03-9285 6004 W: www.homarttrans.com

M MAP @ Publika Level G2-01, Block A5, Dutamas 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6207 9732 W: www.mapkl.org

I Ilham Gallery Levels 3 & 5, Ilham Tower, 8, Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur W: www.ilhamgallery.com

Masterpiece Fine Art Auction 151, Jalan 5/42, Off Jalan Gasing, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7772 6193 W: www.masterpiece-auction.com

Interpr8 Art Space Lot 20, Level G4, Publika Solaris Dutamas, Jalan Solaris Dutamas 1, 50450 Kuala Lumpur W: www.interpr8artspace.com Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2274 2020 W: www.iamm.org.my Island Gallery 6, Phuah Hin Leong Road, 10050 George Town, Penang T: 04-228 8898 / 016-437 6687 J Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur 18th Floor, Northpoint, Block B, Mid Valley City, 1, Medan Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2284 6228 W: www.jfkl.org.my Jeth Art Gallery 1.3-1.5, 1st Floor, Selangor Complex, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2022 2886 W: www.jethartgallery.com

MaTiC Gallery 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-9235 4848 W: www.mtc.gov.my Museum Of Asian Art University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-7967 3936 W: www.museum.um.edu.my N Nadine Fine Art 64, Jalan Kemajuan, Section 12/18, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-2092 3380 National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia (Balai Seni Visual Negara) 2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 53200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4026 7000 W: www.artgallery.gov.my O One East Museum & Art 7, Jalan Dunlop, Georgetown, Penang T: 04-228 2390 W: www.chng-art.com Oriental Art & Cultural Center 10 & 12, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Pusat Elken, Jalan 1/137C, Batu 5, Jalan Klang Lama, 58000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-7785 6363 W: www.efoacc.org

“June” Art Space 4th Floor, 21, Jalan SS2/64, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7876 9363 K KL Lifestyle Art Space 31, Jalan Utara, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-2093 2668 W: www.kl-lifestyle.com.my

P PantauIraga Art Space 921, Jalan Tanjung, Sijangkang, 42500 Kuala Langat, Selangor

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Pelita Hati Gallery Of Art Ground Floor, 8, Jalan Abdullah, Off Jalan Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2092 3380 W: www.pelitahati.com.my

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Penang Artists Corner 70-1-145B, D’Plaza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Penang T: 04-641 3882

Rimbun Dahan Km. 27, Jalan Kuang, Kuang, 48050 Selangor T: 03-6038 3690 W: www.rimbundahan.org

Pin Wei Zhai Art Gallery 2B, Jalan Anggerik Aranda D31/D, Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor T: 03-5122 1135

S Sabah Art Gallery Mile 2, Jalan Penampang, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah T: 08-826 8798 W: www.sabah.gov.my/artgallery

Pinkguy Gallery A-G-02, Marc Service Residence, 3, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2166 2166 W: www.pinkguy.com.my Pipal Fine Art Lot 9, Level G4, Publika Solaris Dutamas, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6206 5111 W: www.pipalfineart.com Piyadasa Gallery Cultural Centre, Dewan Tunku Canselor, University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur Project Room Fine Art Lot 7, Level 4, Great Eastern Mall, 303, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4257 4007 W: www.projectroom.com.my R RBS – MALIHOM (Artists-in-Residence Program) Kiri N/t 16, Bkt Penara Mkm 6, Balik Pulau, 11000 Penang 51 - 23 Menara BHL, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang T: 04-226 4466 W: www.malihom-air.org Richard Koh Fine Art 229, Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. T: 03-2095 3300 2F-3, Level 2, Bangsar Village II, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2283 3677 W: www.rkfineart.com

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The Art People Gallery 30, 1st & 2nd Floor, Jalan Makyong, 5C/KU5, Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang The Edge Galerie G5-G6 Mont’ Kiara Meridin 19, Jalan Duta Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6419 0102 W: www.theedgegalerie.com The Gallery @ Starhill S12, Pamper Floor, Starhill Gallery, 181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur W: www.thegallerystarhill.blogspot.com

Segaris Art Center Lot 8, Level G4, Publika Shopping Gallery, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6243 1108 W: www.segaris-artcenter.blogspot.com

The Imaginarium / Kaffa Espresso Bar 22, Green Hall, 10200 Georgetown, Penang T: 04-262 2822

Shalini Ganendra Fine Art @ Gallery Residence 8, Lorong 16/7B, Section 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7960 4740 W: www.shaliniganendra.com

The Malaysian Art Centre 38, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-6142 9633

Soka Gakkai Malaysia 243, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2144 8686 W: www.sgm.org.my

TJ Fine Art Block A-3-10, Jalan Pantai Murni, 59200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-272 0527 W: www.tjfineart.com

Sutra Gallery 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, 53200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4021 1092 W: www.sutrafoundation.org.my Syed Thajudeen | The Bauhaus Gallery 14, Jalan 3/64, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7784 7810 W: www.thebauhausgallery.com T TAKSU 17, Jalan Pawang, 54000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4251 4396 W: www.taksu.com Tapak Gallery 1, Jalan Tanjong 8/28, Seksyen 8, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor W: www.yusofghani.com

TMS Art 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Off Jalan Ritchie, 55000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4251 5154 W: www.mybatik.org.my U University Malaya Art Gallery 5th Floor, Chancellory Building, University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-7967 3780 W Wei-Ling Contemporary RT01, 6th Floor, The Gardens Mall, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2282 8323 W: www.weiling-gallery.com

The Art Gallery Penang 368-4-8, Burma Road, Level 4, Bellisa Row, Pulau Tikus, 10250 Penang W: www.theartgallerypg.com

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Wei-Ling Gallery 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2260 1106 W: www.weiling-gallery.com

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WLG @ Victory Annexe Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Victory Annexe, Ground Floor, Unit No 1, 10, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 Penang T: 04-2613 691 X Xin Art Space 2-1, 1st Floor, Jalan Jelatek 1, Pusat Perniagaan Jelatek, 54200 Kuala Lumpur Y Yahong Art Gallery 58D, Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Penang T: 04-881 1251 W: www.yahongart.com

SINGAPORE # 33 Auction 27A Loewen Road, Singapore 248839 T: +65 6747 4555 W: www.33auction.com 2902 Gallery 120A Prinsep Street, Singapore 187937 T: +65 6734 6578 W: www.2902gallery.com

A ADM Gallery Nanyang Technological University School of Art, Design & Media 81 Nanyang Drive, Level 3, Yayasan Seni Berdaftar Singapore 637458 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Off Jalan Ampang, T: +65 6513 8679 55000 Kuala Lumpur W: www.adm.ntu.edu.sg T: 03-4251 8466

Artesan Gallery + Studio T: +65 6338 5818 W: www.theartesan.com Artfolio Beach Rd, Raffles Hotel, Singapore 189673 T: +65 6334 4677 Art Facet 10 Anson Road, #19-08 International Plaza, Singapore 079903 T: +65 9857 4070 W: www.artfacet.com Art Forum 82 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229684 T: +65 6737 3448 W: www.artforum.com.sg

AndrewShire Gallery 63 Hillview Avenue #10-12, Lam Soon Industrial Building, Singapore 669569 T: +65 9836 4960 W: www.andrewshiregallery.com

Art Front Gallery 176 Orchard Road, The Centrepoint, #04-17/18, Singapore 238843 T: +65 6733 5694 W: www.artfront.com.sg

Aratong Galleries 26 Mount Pleasant Drive, Singapore 298352 T: +65 9736 4666 W: www.aratonggalleries.com

Art Galleries at NAFA 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655 T: +65 6512 4043 W: www.nafa.edu.sg

Arndt Singapore 9 Lock Road #03-21, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6734 0775 W: www.arndtberlin.com

Art Glass Solutions 39 Kuo Chuan Ave, Singapore 426935 T: +65 9827 4760 W: www.artglasssolutions.com

Art-2 Gallery 140 Hill Street #01-03, Old Hill Street Police Station Building, Singapore 179369 T: +65 6338 8713 W: www.art2.com.sg

Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street, Singapore 179942 T: +65 6636 8360 W: www.artpluralgallery.comllery.com

ArtBlue Studio 23 Yong Siak Street, Tiong Bahru, Singapore 168652 T: +65 9752 5458 W: www.artbluestudio.com

Art Retreat Museum & Wu Guanzhong Museum 10 Ubi Crescent, Lobby C, #01-45/47, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408564 T: +65 6745 2484 W: www.artretreatmuseum.com

Artcommune Gallery Block 231, Bain Street, # 02-43, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231 T: +65 9747 9046 W: www.artcommune.com.sg

Art Seasons 7 Everton Park #12-25, Singapore 080007 T: +65 6741 6366 W: www.artseasonsgallery.com

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Art Trove 51 Waterloo Street, #02-01 to 03, Singapore 187969 T: +65 6336 0915 W: www.art-trove.com Art Xchange Gallery 46 Kim Yam Road, The Herencia, #01-13, Singapore 239351 T: +65 6384 0536 W: www.artxchangegallery.com Asia Art Collective Pte Ltd 19 Tanglin Road, #03-42 Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909 T: +65 6733 2155 W: www.asiaartcollective.com B Black Earth Auction House 352 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427599 T: +65 6346 3767 Borobudur Fine Art Auction Pte. Ltd. 60 Ubi Crescent, #01-02, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408569 T: +65 6745 6066 W: www.borobudurauction.com C Cape Of Good Hope Art Gallery 140 Hill Street, #01-06, Old Hill Street Police Station Building, Singapore 179369 T: +65 6733 3822 W: www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg Chan Hampe Galleries 328 North Bridge Road, #01-21 Raffles Hotel Arcade, Singapore 188719 T: +65 6338 1962 W: www.chanhampegalleries.com Collectors Contemporary 21 Orchard Boulevard, #01-21 Park House, Singapore 248645 T: +65 6878 0103 W: www.collectors.com.sg D Dahlia Gallery 69 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059228 T: +65 6222 7809 W: www.dahliagallerysg.com

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DLR Gallery 22 Marshall Road, Singapore 424858 T: +65 6466 3765 W: www.dlrgallery.com D’Peak Art Space 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1, Singapore 415937 T: +65 6848 9267 W: www.dpeakartsg.weebly.com Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery 18 Boon Lay Way, TradeHub 21, #08-124, Singapore 609966 T: +65 9846 2098 W: www.dynastiesart.com

Future Perfect 47 Malan Road #01-22, Singapore 109444 T: +65 9835 8271 W: www.futureperfect.asia G Galerie Belvedere 120 Lower Delta Road, #12-10 Cendex Centre, Singapore 169208 T: +65 6423 1233 W: www.galerie-belvedere.com Galerie Steph Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Distripark #01-05, Singapore 089065 T: +65 9176 8641 W: www.galeriesteph.com

E Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery 15 Stamford Road #01-60, Capitol Piazza, Singapore 178906 T: +65 6339 8297 W: www.eagles-eye.com.sg

Gallery Nawei The Fullerton Hotel #01-08, One Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178 T: +65 6327 9235 W: www.gallerynawei.com

Editions by Collectors Contemporary 21 Orchard Boulevard #01-21 Park House, Singapore 248645 T: +65 6878 0103 W: www.editions.com.sg

Gallery Reis Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road, #03- 01/02, Singapore 238871 T: +65 6836 0370 W: www.galleryreis.com

Eight Art Gallery 278 Ocean Drive #06-07, Singapore 098450 T: +65 6338 0228 W: www.eightartgallery.com Element Art Space 328 North Bridge Road, Raffles Hotel Arcade #02-13, Singapore 188719 T: +65 6883 2001 W: www.sbinartplus.com F Forest Rain Gallery 261 Waterloo Street, #02-43/44, Singapore 180261 T: +65 6336 1882 W: www.forestraingallery.com

Gnani Arts 41 Kallang Pudding Road, Golden Wheel, #02-02A, Singapore 349316 T: +65 6735 3550 W: www.gnaniarts.com H Hakaren Art Gallery 19 Tanglin Road #02-43, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909 T: +65 6733 3382 W: www.hakaren.com

Fost Private Limited 1 Lock Road, #01-02, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108932 T: +65 6694 3080 W: www.fostgallery.com

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Heng Artland 321 Alexandra Road #02-31, Alexandra Central, Singapore 159971 T: +65 6250 8155 W: www. hengartland.com I impress Galleries 429 E Coast Rd, Singapore 429016 T: +65 6440 4533 W: www.impressgalleries.com

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Indigo Blue Art 52B Temple Street, Singapore 058597 T: +65 6372 1719 W: www.indigoblueart.com Instinc Soho 12 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-163 soho2@central, Singapore 059819 T: +65 6227 9487 W: www.instinc.com Ion Art Gallery 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 T: +65 6238 8228 W: www.ionorchard.com ipreciation 50 Cuscaden Road, HPL House #01-01, Singapore 249724 T: +65 6339 0678 W: www.ipreciation.com J Jendela (Visual Arts Space) The Esplanade Co Ltd, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981 T: +65 6828 8377 Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art 16 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089830 T: +65 6227 1198 W: www.artjeremyramsey.com K Kato Art Duo Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road #02-28, Singapore 188719 T: +65 6338 9073 W: www.katoartduo.com L Larasati Auctioneers 15 Scotts Road, #09-03, Thong Teck Building, Singapore 228218 T: +65 6737 2130 W: www.larasati.com Linda Gallery Blk 15 Dempsey Road, #01-08, Singapore 249675 T: +65 6476 7000 W: www.lindagallery.com

Lukisan Art Gallery 26 Smith St, Singapore 058940 T: +65 6410 9663

National Gallery Singapore 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #01-01, Singapore 178957 T: +65 6271 7000 W: www.nationalgallery.sg

Luxe Art Museum, The 6 Handy Road #02-01, Singapore 229234 T: +65 6338 2234 W: www.thelam.com.sg

National Museum Of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 T: +65 6332 3659 W: www.nationalmuseum.sg

M M Gallery 39 Jalan Pemimpin #06-03, Singapore 577182 T: +65 9649 4282 W: www.mgallery.com.sg

NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Block 43 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109443 T: +65 6339 6503 W: www.ntu.ccasingapore.org

Masterpiece 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1, #02-16 Enterprise One, Singapore 415934 T: +65 6747 8151 W: www.masterpiece-auction.com Maya Gallery 62, Ubi Road 1, #01-21, Oxley Bizhub 2, Singapore 408734 T: +65 6291 1760 W: www.mayagallery.com.sg Michael Janssen Gallery Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, #02-21, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6734 8948 W: www.galeriemichaeljanssen.de

NUS Museum University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119279 T: +65 6516 8817 W: www.nus.edu.sg/museum O Objectifs Gallery 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977 T: +65 6336 2957 W: www.objectifs.com.sg

Mizuma Gallery 22 Lock Road, #01-34, Singapore 108939 W: www.mizuma.sg Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA @ Loewen) 27A Loewen Road, Singapore 248839 T: +65 6479 6622 W: www.mocaloewen.sg Mulan Gallery 36 Armenian Street, #01-07, Singapore 179934 T: +65 6738 0810 W: www.mulangallery.com.sg N Nanman Art 19 Tanglin Road, #02-56 & 65 Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909 T: +65 6737 9168 W: www.nanmanart.com

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OCBC Art Space OCBC Main Banking Hall, 65 Chulia Street, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513 Ode To Art 252 North Bridge Road, #01-36E/F, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore T: +65 6250 1901 W: www.odetoart.com One East Artspace 15 Scotts Road, #09-03, Thong Teck Building, Singapore 228218 T: +65 6737 1819 W: www.oneeastasia.org Opera Gallery 2 Orchard Turn, #04-15 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801 T: +65 6735 2618 W: www.operagallery.com

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Ota Fine Arts 7 Lock Road, #02-13 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108935 T: +65 6694 3071 W: www.otafinearts.com Ovas Art Gallery 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1, #01-11, Enterprise One, Singapore 415934 T: +65 6749 9232 W: www.ovas-home.com P Partners & Mucciaccia Blk 6 Lock Road #02-10, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108934 T: +65 6694 3777 W: www.partnersandmucciaccia.net Pearl Lam Galleries Singapore 9 Lock Road #03-22, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6570 2284 W: www.pearllam.com Pop and Contemporary Fine Art 350 Orchard Road, Shaw House #11-08, Singapore 238868 T: +65 6735 0959 W: www.popandcontemporaryart.com R ReDot Fine Art Gallery 140 Hill Street, #01-08, Old Hill Street Police Station Building, Singapore 179369 T: +65 6222 1039 W: www.redotgallery.com Redsea Gallery Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-10, Dempsey Hill, Singapore 247697 T: +65 6732 6711 W: www.redseagallery.com S School Of The Arts Gallery, Level 2, 1 Zubir Said Drive, Singapore 227968 T: +65 6338 9663 W: www.sota.edu.sg Sculpture Square 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977 T: +65 6333 1055

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ShanghArt Gallery 9 Lock Road, #02-22, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6734 9537 W: www.shanghartsingapore.com Singapore Art Museum (SAM) 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555 T: +65 6332 3222 W: www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236 T: +65 6336 3663 W: www.stpi.com.sg

Third Floor - Hermes 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers Level One, #01-02A, Singapore 238881 T: +65 67389807 U Utterly Art 20B Mosque Street (Level 3), Singapore 059500 T: +65 6226 2605 W: www.utterlyart.com.sg W White Space Art Asia 79 Chay Yan Street, #01-26, Tiong Bahru Estate, Singapore 160079 290 Orchard Road, #04-08, Paragon, Singapore 238859 T: +65 6738 4380 W: www.wsartasia.com

Sotheby’s Institute of Art W: www.sothebysinstitute.com Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore 5 Lock Road, #01-05, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933 T: +65 6694 3378 W: www.sundaramtagore.com Sunjin Galleries 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #03-62, Work Loft @ Chip Bee, Singapore 278115 T: +65 6738 2317 W: www.sunjingalleries.com.sg

X Xuanhua Art Gallery 70 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199483 T: +65 6392 2556 Y Y2ARTS 140 Hill Street, #01-02, Old Hill Street Police Station Building, Singapore 179369 T: +65 6336 8683 W: www.y2arts.com

T TAKSU 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-72, Workloft @ Chip Bee, Singapore 278115 T: +65 6476 4788 W: www.taksu.com Tembusu Art Gallery 140 Hill Street #01-05, Old Hill Street Police Station Building, Singapore 179369 T: +65 6337 1027 W: www.tembusu-art.com.sg The Private Museum 51 Waterloo Street, #02-06, Singapore 187969 T: +65 6738 2872 W: www.theprivatemuseum.org The Substation 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936 T: +65 6337 7535 W: www.substation.org

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Yang Gallery Tanglin Shopping Centre, #02-41, 19 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247909 T: +65 6721 8888 W: www.yanggallery.com.sg Yavuz Gallery 9 Lock Road, #02-23, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6734 3262 W: www.yavuzgallery.com Yeo Workshop 1 Lock Road, #01-01, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108932 T: +65 6734 5168 W: www.yeoworkshop.com Yunlore Art Gallery 328 North Bridge Road, #01-25, Raffles Hotel Arcade, Singapore 188719 T: +65 6338 7038 W: www.yunlorearts.com

Orbit IV , Mixed Media on Canvas , 122cm in diameter 2016