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CONTENTS
SPECIAL FEATURE SAYANG SENI 1.0 An Art Lover’s Affair 2 – 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 20 – 38 FEATURE Terengganu: Selaut Kasih, Sepantai Sayang Chang Fee Ming 40 – 43 Love Me In My Batik 44 – 47 Latiff Mohidin Modern Sculptures, 2007–2015 48 – 49
On Cover Haslin Ismail The Fattory Chronicles – The Squishiness of Things (detail) Acrylic and collage on canvas 280 x 209 cm 2015
Malaysia Art Gallery Guide would like to thank: Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia National Gallery Singapore International Watercolour Society Albania Ilham Gallery The Edge Galerie Artemis Art Lucien de Guise Sim Pojinn Sim Polenn Fujii Loh Tan Rei Chei Tan Sei Hon
Pemetaan | Mapping Malaysia Modern Art History 52 – 53 Henry Butcher Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction 54 – 58 National Gallery Singapore: Largest Southeast Asian Modern Art Exhibition 66 – 69 National Gallery Singapore: Reframing Modernism 70 – 71 A Fact Has No Appearance: Art Beyond The Object & Earth Work 1979 72 – 73 An Atlas Of Mirrors: The Fifth Edition Of The Singapore Biennale 74 – 75 ART AWARD IWS Albania Website Competition 76 Ajim Juxta’s Successful International Debut 77 ART WHIRL 78 – 79 GALLERY DIRECTORIES 82 – 88
Publisher Blue Dots Art Publisher Sdn. Bhd. 18, Jalan SS 22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. T: +603 7728 3677 | F: +603 7728 5677 E: info@malaysiaartgalleryguide.com Advertising enquiries T: +6012 307 2309 / +603 7728 3677 E: advertise@malaysiaartgalleryguide.com Printed by Fenwii Sdn. Bhd. Unit 1725, Block A, Damansara Intan, 1, Jalan SS 20/27, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. ----------------------------------------------------------------We appreciate your comments and feedback, please email us at: info@malaysiaartgalleryguide.com ----------------------------------------------------------------Opinions expressed by contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of Malaysia Art Gallery Guide. While every reasonable care has been taken to ensure accuracy in the contents, neither the publisher, editor, nor the writers may be held liable for errors and / or omissions however caused. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission from the publisher. The publisher is not responsible for the content or unsolicited manuscripts / photographs. All rights reserved. Special Supporting Media of
“It i s g o o d to l o ve m a ny th i ng s , fo r th e re i n l i e s th e t r u e s t re ng th , a n d wh o s o e ve r l o ve s mu c h p e r fo r m s mu c h , a n d c a n a c c o m p l i s h mu c h , a n d wh a t i s d o n e i n l o ve i s we l l d o n e .” – V i n c e n t Va n G o g h (18 53 -189 0) –
Art lovers allocate their precious time from the daily grind to look passively and marvel at a piece of painting, sculpture, photograph or print. The number of visitors to art galleries around the country would attest that ‘Art’ is indeed an acquired taste savour by the precious few. For art lovers, regardless of their stations in life, the pleasure and delight of coming across a wonderful piece of work are akin to an unforgettable experience, like first loves. It is with this notion and sentiment that SAYANG SENI 1.0 was conceived as the capital’s latest independent art event dedicated to art lovers. Making its debut at the international Blossom Arts Festival Malaysia in June 2016, an inaugural event organised by the Malaysian Chinese Culture and Arts Consultative Council, SAYANG SENI 1.0 has the participation of some of the capital’s upcoming and reputable galleries. One of the main sponsors for the art exhibition component in the abovementioned Festival is the NV Foundation which is presenting masterpiece works (from the collection of numerous art collectors) painted by renowned artist Dr. Foo Yong Kong. Curate, the gallery run by Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
(Malaysia’s first professional art auction house), shows its support to this new local art initiative by taking part, showcasing some exciting modern and contemporary pieces by established, emerging and young artists. There is also the A+ Project which specially focuses on the award-winning painter Jansen Chow, showcasing some of his latest works. Other exhibitors include The Bauhaus Gallery (Syed Thajudeen, Roza Khir, new comers Zariq Zin and the Legolads), Pin Wei Zhai Art Gallery (Dr. Cheah Thien Soong and Tan Vooi Yam), Jeth Art Gallery (Tan Chiang Kiong, Lee Han Huei, May Tham Siew Moi, Tony Ng and Ng Kok Leong). In addition, V’Art Space will be exhibiting the works of Myanmar artist Soe Soe, while Color Cube Art Gallery will showcase works by Tin Maung Oo, Soe Naing, and Aye Min. Iranian artists such as Asghar Yaghoubi, Fatemeh Mofarahi, Akram and Azam Ghayoomi are represented by Cube Gallery. Meanwhile, the innovative Tree & Me Furniture Design is the sole art and design gallery among the fine art promoters.
an art lover’s affair
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SAYANG SENI 1.0 runs from June 1 to 6, 2016, from 11 am to 8 pm daily, at 2nd Floor, San Choon Hall, Wisma MCA (163, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur). Free Admission. For more information, contact +6016-273 3628.
ABOUT BLOSSOM ARTS FESTIVAL MALAYSIA 2016 Blossom Arts Festival Malaysia, a month-long festival, is organised by the Malaysian Chinese Culture and Arts Consultative Council, led by YB Senator Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun. It aims to promote Malaysian Chinese culture and arts as well as those of the various ethnic communities in Malaysia. Blossom Arts Festival Malaysia involves about 100 art and culture groups from around the country as well as those from Taiwan, China, Japan, India and Singapore, displaying their works and talents, all under one roof at Wisma MCA (Venue Sponsor: Malaysian Chinese Association). There will be music and dance performances, traditional and folk activities,
drawing competitions, workshops with talks on a number of related topics scheduled for the public. Local renowned artiste Datuk Ramli Ibrahim will be performing, so as dancers from the Temple of Fine Art, Aswara and Dua Space Dance Theatre. Running concurrently with the festival is a photography and short film making competition co-organised by the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Photographic Society. Focusing on the themes ‘Moderation & Harmony’ and ‘Blossom’ respectively, winners from both contests will have their works exhibited and screened at the Festival. Workshops by major camera brands will be held to introduce latest features, skills and photographic techniques. The art exhibition anchor component is SAYANG SENI 1.0, presented by the Malaysia Art Gallery Guide. SAYANG SENI 1.0 runs on the first week of the Festival. This significant cultural event of the year is also supported and endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, and Kuala Lumpur City Hall. The official media partners are Sin Chew Daily, 988 radio station, and China’s Xinhua News Agency (KL Bureau).
presents
Masterpieces by Dr. Foo Yong Kong From The Collection Of Numerous Art Collectors For more information, contact +6012 307 2309
Dr. Foo Yong Kong, Waterfall Acrylic on canvas, 137 x 137 cm, 2011
Dr. Foo Yong Kong, Cloudy Landscape Acrylic on canvas, 147 x 147 cm, 2016
A+ Project 18, Jalan SS22/11, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Contact Person Tan Rei Chei +6012 344 8133
Participating Artist Jansen Chow
T +603 7728 3677 E artpulse@gmail.com
Jansen Chow, Between Old And New #1 (top), Between Old And New #2 (bottom) Oil and acrylic on canvas, 46 x 122 cm (each), 2013
Color Cube Art Gallery 77, (A3), Sin Ye Kan Road, Ahlone Township, Yangon, Myanmar www.colorcubemyanmar.com Contact Person Wazo Win Myint +95 9 7933 68774 T +95 1 542725 E wazo@colorcube.co
Participating Artists Aye Min Soe Naing Tin Maung Oo
Tin Maung Oo, Myanmar Puppet Acrylic on canvas, 75 x 75 cm, 2016
Cube Gallery 32-70, Menara Keck Seng, 203, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.iartcube.com Contact Person Asghar Yaghoubi +6018 571 0592 T +603 4217 8592 E info@iartcube.com
Participating Artists Akram Ghayoomi Asghar Yaghoubi Azam Ghayoomi Fatemeh Mofarahi
Asghar Yaghoubi, Dream Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 90 cm, 2014
Fatemeh Mofarahi, Dream, Oil on canvas, 100 x 70 cm, 2015
Curate LG1-1, SENI Mont’ Kiara, 2A Changkat Duta Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.curate.com.my / www.hbart.com.my Contact Person Sim Polenn +6016 273 3628 T +603 6206 2282 E info@curate.com.my info@hbart.com.my
Participating Artists Anisa Abdullah Azizi Latif Haslin Ismail Khairul Izham Safuan Nasiar & many more...
Tew Nai Tong, Mother & Child Oil on canvas, 56 x 46 cm, 2002
Safuan Nasiar, I Am Tired II Oil on canvas, 122 x 91.5 cm, 2016
JETH Art Gallery 1.3–1.5, First Floor, Selangor Complex, Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia www.jethartgallery.com Contact Person Yeoh Yoke Seen +6012 209 9531 T +603 2022 2886 E jethartgallery@gmail.com
Participating Artists Lee Han Huei May Tham Siew Moi Ng Kok Leong Tan Chiang Kiong Tony Ng
Lee Han Huei, The Way Of Lotus – Charming #5 Acrylic on canvas, 61 x 152.5 cm, 2015
Ng Kok Leong, Daze Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 120 cm, 2015
Pin Wei Zhai Art Gallery 2B, Jalan Anggerik Aranda, D31/D, Seksyen 31, Kota Kemuning, 40460 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Contact Person June Pang +6017 622 6133
Participating Artists Dr. Cheah Thien Soong Tan Vooi Yam
T +603 5122 1135 E pinweizhaiartgallery@gmail.com
Dr. Cheah Thien Soong, Nature Nurtures Ink on rice paper, 213 x 118 cm, 2010
The Bauhaus Gallery 14, Jalan 3/64, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia www.thebauhausgallery.com Contact Person Syed Fazal +6019 381 7786 E
info@thebauhausgallery.com
Participating Artists Legolads Roza Khir Syed Thajudeen Zariq Zin
Syed Thajudeen, Penang Beauty – Penang Hill Oil on canvas, 150 x 150 cm, 2015
Tree & Me Furniture Design Lot 3787, Jalan Kampong Bindu, Tongkang Pechah, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia Contact Person Teo Seng Hong +6019 711 8158 E
Participating Artist Teo Seng Hong
tree.me_8158@hotmail.com
Teo Seng Hong, Time Flies: Is The Time Changing It, Or It’s The One Who Changes Wood, 61 x 61 x 61 cm, 2013
V’Art Space 6-1-1, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 14, Aktd Esplanade, Bukit Jalil, 50700 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Contact Person Vyna Gan +6012 381 9721 E
Participating Artist Soe Soe
vartspace@yahoo.com
Soe Soe, Paddy Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 100 cm, 2014
Naissance d’une lÊgende
Photographies by Pierre Boulat
Cinema
Galeri PETRONAS 1 June to 25 June 2016 Open every day except on Monday. From 10am to 8pm Admission Free
French Film Festival Klang Valley
12 May to 29 May
Penang
2 June to 12 June
“Fashion fades, style is eternal” - Yves Saint Laurent.
At the end of 1961, Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé launched their first fashion show. The French photojournalist Pierre Boulat (1924 – 1998), spent five weeks embedded with Yves Saint Laurent as he prepared to stage this show, after three years as the head designer at Christian Dior. Through 49 black and white photographs, we experience the creativity, anxiety, and happiness of Yves Saint Laurent at work.
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Behind the scene of this magical preparation process, the celebrated designer is captured adjusting the final details of his show backstage, during drawing sessions or quietly working on his own, giving us the chance to feel his excitement, as well as the quality and originality of his creative practice. Pierre Boulat, a regular collaborator of Life magazine and Paris Match, maintained a very close relationship throughout the years, which gave him unlimited access not only backstage, but also within the intimacy of the designer’s Paris home. In this sense, Boulat’s photos, many of which have never been displayed before, offer us a unique testimony of Saint Laurent’s life and career, making the exhibition a definite not-to-be-missed event.
About Yves Saint Laurent Yves Saint Laurent - best known under the name YSL - is regarded as one of the greatest names in fashion history. He had the ambition to dress all women, not only exclusive haute couture clientele. In the first twelve years, the designer defined a new style and composed the quintessential elements of the modern woman’s wardrobe: the pea jacket and trench-coat in 1962; the first tuxedo in 1966; the safari jacket and the first pantsuit in 1967; and the jumpsuit in 1968. He was also known for his use of non-European cultural references, and non-white models. He was the first living designer to receive a solo exhibition in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1983. The Designer died in Paris on 1 June, 2008 from brain cancer. More information, visit our website at lefrenchfestival.com.my | T +603 2694 7880 | E info@lefrenchfestival.com.my
C A L E N DA R O F E V E N T S – M A L AY S I A
P E M E TA A N | M A P P I N G N A T I O N A L V I S UA L A R T S G A L L E R Y M A L AY S I A 2 , Jal an Teme rloh , O f f Jal an Tun R az ak , 5320 0 Kual a Lumpur
F E B 1 5 – AU G 31 , 2 016
Mapping is a project to provide an overview of the history of modern Malaysian art. It is divided into several exhibition segments. Its objective is to examine the development of Malaysian art since the era of the British colonial rule in Malaya until the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 and through to the present day. Developed in stages to be completed in 2017, Mapping is organised in four periodical segments, namely: Formation (1920’s-1960’s), Transition (1960’s-1970’s), Assessment (1980’s-1990’s), and Synthesis (1990’s2000’s).
L OV E M E I N M Y B AT I K I L H A M GA L L E RY L e vel s 3 & 5, I lham Towe r, 8 , Jal an Binjai , 50 450 Kual a Lumpur
F E B 2 8 – J U N 2 0 , 2 016
The exhibition tells the story of batik painting as a distinct modern art in Malaysia and beyond, from its emergence in the 1950’s to the present day, examining how the medium was embraced and reinvented by generations of artists, as they attempted to respond to different national imaginaries and contexts across successive periods in Malaysia’s post-war history. The exhibition features over 70 artworks, from the work of early Masters such as Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, Dato’ Tay Mo-Leong and Khalil Ibrahim, to the work of contemporary artists Liew Kung Yu and Yee I-Lann.
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T E R E N G G A N U: S E L AU T K A S I H , S E PA N TA I S AYA N G B A N K N E G A R A M A L AY S I A M U S E U M A N D A R T G A L L E RY Sa sana Kijang , 2 , Jal an Dato Onn , 50 4 80 Ku al a Lumpur
M A R 17 – J U L 17, 2 016
Terengganu: Selaut Kasih, Sepantai Sayang aptly describes all things Terengganu from the eyes of Terengga nu-born ar tist f rom Dungun, Chang Fee Ming, depicting stories of the rural people, culture and landscape of Terengganu. The batik sarong, daily activities, the sea, shore and fishermen – all these elements are often featured in these watercolour paintings. Chang Fee Ming, as an artist, he is very conscious of the world around him – the environment, way of life and local culture, as well as the welfare of the local community, including
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traditional craftsmen and performers. It is his passion for his homeland that drives him to study the life around him and beyond, which he then transforms through the colours of his artworks, portraying its diversity. The exhibition brings together Fee Ming’s works on Terengganu and the fisherfolk. These works are organised into four sections, namely Terengganu Comes Alive, Unveiling Life, Awaiting The Day’s Catch and Reflection. This exhibition features about 70 watercolour paintings from his early works in the late 1970s to this current year.
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WO R D S B E C O M E A R T BY SU N K A NG J Y E W E I-L I NG G A L L E RY 8 , Jal an Scot t , Br ick f iel d s , 50 470 Kual a Lumpur
A P R 2 0 – M AY 31 , 2 016
Comprising of canvas and paper works, Words Become Art focuses on the reimagining of the scripture of the Holy Bible. Driven by the passion towards the bible, Sun Kang Jye is inspired by his reflection on the words of the bible, and turning them into works of art with the implementation of Chinese characters. He focuses on reimagining scriptures making reading of the bible not just an act of intellect reasoning, but even more so an artistic one.
SECR ET LIES B Y FA D I L A H K A R I M TA K S U G A L L E RY 17, Jal an Pawang , Ke ramat , 54 0 0 0, Kual a Lumpur
A P R 2 8 – M AY 2 0 , 2 016
T h is ex h ibit ion is a n honest continuation of Fadilah Karim’s personal story, her purpose and of her beautifully reproduced realities. For her sophomore solo exhibition, the painter generously offers her spectators an insight into where she is at the moment, again delving into the inner workings of her consciousness to produce a series that is at once intriguing, psychologically charged and highly intimate. Each creation echoes a raw intensity shaped by her opinions, experiences, interests, philosophies, vulnerabilities, and ideas of beauty.
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L AT I F F M O H I D I N MODER N SCU LP T U R E S , 2 0 0 7– 2 01 5 THE EDGE GALERIE G5 - G 6 , Mont ’ Kiara Me r idin 19, Jal an Duta Kiara , Mont ’ Kiara , 50480 Kual a Lumpur
A P R 2 8 – M AY 2 5 , 2 016
Curated by art historian TK Sabapathy, this is Latiff Mohidin’s first solo show of sculptures. Thirty-one objects are selected from about eighty works produced over eight years. A body that exemplifies marked degrees of kinship within it, whereby productions are technically, formally and symbolically related to one another, even as each secures an autonomous artistic existence. This is by any reckoning substantial, if not formidable. It is also unparalleled in his practice.
HIDE & SEEK T H E O N E AC A D E M Y GA L L E RY H A L L Block M, 3 rd F loor, Jal an PJS11/28A, Band ar Sunway, 4750 0 Petaling Jaya , Sel angor
M AY 5 – 1 3 , 2 016
Hide & Seek is a Fine Art Graduation Exhibition of The One Academy, where the new and emerging young artists meet everyone, as well as breaking barrier and let the visitors immerse in their creation with excitement, getting lost in beautiful art where life realities and imaginations are translated into a form of visual colors and wonders.
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GR A N DE III C OR E DE SIGN GA L L E RY 87, Jal an SS15/2A, 4750 0 Subang Jaya , Sel angor
M AY 3 – J U L 1 , 2 016
Every year, the Grande group ex hibition is a much-awaited highlight of the gallery’s event line up. This time, Core Design Gallery is celebrating six fulfilling years of being in the industry by inviting critically acclaimed contemporary artists of various genres to dazzle with their diverse styles and skills. Grande, an acronym of the phrase “Great Art and Design” signifies the great potential of Malaysian contemporary artists to present artworks that raise relevant, thoughtprovoking ideas to the audience. The theme of the exhibition, God Is In The Details, refers to the high level of attention and consideration given to every step of the artistic process – from the conceptualisation
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of the artwork to its craftsmanship, detailing and finishing. Each artwork demonstrates the artist’s drive to push beyond current boundaries and challenge normalcy. With works that conceptually reflect the multi-layered, coexisting cultures and ideologies within our society, ultimately Grande does not just mark another milestone in the gallery’s history, but celebrates the systematic chaos of Malaysia. Participating artists include AlKhuzairie Ali, Ali Nurazmal Yusoff, Anniketyni Madian, Faizal Suhif, Haafiz Shahimi, Haslin Ismail, Husin Hourmain, Husin Othman, Husni Osman, Masnoor Ramli and Suhaimi Fadzir.
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A LEGOR E T H E A RT PEOPL E GA L L E RY 30, 1 st & 2 nd F loor, Jal an Makyong , 5C/K U5, Band ar Bukit R aja , K l ang
M AY 10 – J U N 3 0 , 2 016
The exhibition features painters with their own trademark, where each artwork portrays its own quality. They are Aini Nazihah, Mohd Azri, Norlisham Selamat, Badruddin Syah, and Tune Zikri.
YO U N G S T E R S HOM A RT TR A NS 6A, Jal an Cempak a 16 , Taman Cempak a , 680 0 0 Ampang , Sel angor
M AY 11 – 2 5 , 2 016
17 young artists who graduated from various art institutions all around Malaysia namely Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysian Institute of Art, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Dasein Academy of Art, and Kuala Lumpur College of Art, participate in this exhibition. The exhibition serves as the stepping stones for the artists to enhance their skills and talents that have been shown in the previous exhibitions and uplift their spirits to keep on producing quality artworks for better exposure in the art scene.
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BY H A N DS YAU B E E L I N G 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
M AY 1 2 – J U N 3 0 , 2 016
In her third solo exhibition, Bee Ling has carved out a new artistic approach as a means of addressing this rapid change. The artist has approached the canvas through forms of mixed media to best expound the slowly diminishing wisdom of “will forces”, deriving from her own reflection of hand imagery. Bee Ling seeks to illuminate further the spiritual aspect of hands. These new paintings also mirror her spiritual journey, narrating her new found relationship between daily physical activities and the abstract thoughts.
VO I C E O F T H E VO I C E L E S S 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
M AY 1 3 – 2 8 , 2 016
Voice Of The Voiceless features five distinguished contemporary Malaysia artists – Chong Kim Chiew, Gan Chin Lee, Gan Sze Hooi, Ruzzeki Harris and Siund Tan. The body of works took social issues as main subject and explored how their practices can be positioned as social commentary. The artists demonstrate fair share of concerned towards their environment, and recognise the potential of using visual art to deliver important messages to the society.
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T H E P R AC T I T I O N E R S 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
M AY 1 5 – 3 0 , 2 016
The exhibition sheds new light on the beautiful concoction that is the Practice and Theory, from the early days of setting up their art studios in an academic environment till formulating their present working surroundings. The potent yet exciting visual display does entice the viewer to ask of the hidden meanings that seem to permeate from each of the individual works.
H Y PH EN JOCU N D B Y F E N DY Z A K R I 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
M AY 18 – J U N 1 , 2 016
Hyphen Jocund will be the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery and brings together 9 new oil on jute paintings that feature biomorphic shapes that allude both to the human body and microscopic organisms as well as nodding at the tradition of gestural abstraction. This exhibition celebrates the simple beauty of organic shapes influenced by the human figure as well as the voluptuous sculptures of the late modern sculptor Henry Moore.
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M AK ING SH A LI N I GA N EN DR A FI N E A RT 8 , L orong 16/7B , Sec tion 16 , 4 6350 Petaling Jaya , Sel angor
M AY 2 9 – AU G 1 2 , 2 016
The exhibition explores the multidisciplinary and the multipurpose; featuring wood, metal, ceramic, painting, with exhibition segments on hand strung native bead work, textiles and cuisine. All artists will showcase new work, showing developed or new techniques, materiality and / or function. Anniketyni Madian combines her signature wood sculpting with functionality, for a series available only through Shalini Ganendra Fine Art; Lileng Wong showcases ceramic art in the form of art candlestands; Zelin Seah looks at metal processes and video installation.
S AYA N G S E N I 1 . 0 W ISM A MCA 2 nd F loor, San Choon Hall , Wi sma MCA, 163, Jal an Ampang , 50 450 Kual a Lumpur
J U N 1 – 6 , 2 016
Blossom Arts Festival Malaysia is a month-long festival organised by the Malaysian Chinese Culture and Arts Consultative Council. In this Festival, the art exhibition anchor component is SAYANG SENI 1.0, presented by the Malaysia Art Gallery Guide. Some of the participating exhibitors include NV Foundation, Curate, The Bauhaus Gallery, Jeth Art Gallery, Pin Wei Zhai Art Gallery, V’Art Space, Cube Gallery, and others. Free admission. It opens from 11 am to 8 pm daily.
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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
J U L 14 – S E P T 7, 2 016
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 will 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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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
N OV 2 4 , 2 01 5 O N WA R D S
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 spanned 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.
E A R T H WO R K 19 7 9 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
J A N 2 2 – M AY 2 9, 2 016
Curated by Charmaine Toh, this exhibition is a recreation of Tang Da Wu’s original showcase in 1980 and examines a key moment of Singapore’s exhibition history. This marks the first time the public can view artworks such as Gully Curtains since it was first presented, as well as The Product Of The Sun And Me and The Product Of The Rain And Me which were destroyed after the 1980 exhibition. Tang has exhibited in international events including Venice Biennale (2007), Gwangju Biennale (2000) and Fukuoka Asian Art Triennial (1999).
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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
A FAC T H A S N O A PPE A R A NCE: A R T B E YO N D T H E OBJ EC T 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
J A N 2 2 – J U N 1 9, 2 016
The ex hibition brings together works by three key artists: Tan TengKee (Singapore / Malaysia), Redza Piyadasa (Malaysia), and Johnny Manahan (Philippines) for the first time. The title makes explicit the role of ideas in art while providing a poetic and philosophical dimension to the exhibition.
R EFR A MING MODER N ISM 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
M A R 31 – J U L 17, 2 016
Reframing Modernism, co-curated with Centre Pompidou, Paris, offers perspectives about modern art from Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond. The unprecedented presentation includes works by Southeast Asian artists such as Le Pho (Vietnam), Nguyen Gia Tri (Vietnam), S Sudjojono (Indonesia), Affandi (Indonesia), Latiff Mohidin (Malaysia), Galo B Ocampo (Philippines), Georgette Chen (Singapore) and Tang Chang (Thailand), as well as European masters Vassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, Jean Dubuffet, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.
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MOTIONS O TA F I N E A RT S 7, L ock Roa d , #02-13 Gillman Bar rack s , Singapore 108935
A P R 2 – M AY 1 9, 2 016
Motions is a group exhibition by 7 artists from different parts of Asia: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and Singapore. This exhibition relooks at the beauty of motion, familiar from our everyday life, and explores its meaning through diverse visual expressions including video, photography and installation work. A wide range of visual art generates new perspectives to our common knowledge towards the process of change. Artist line-up: Betty Susiarjo, Samson Young, Chen Wei, Hiraki Sawa, Victor Gui, Tang Dixin and Yeesookyung.
I N-DE F I N I T E DE F I A NC E BY E R IC C H A N SHOPHOUSE 5 5, L orong 24 A, Ge yl ang , Singapore 398529
A P R 2 2 – M AY 8 , 2 016
This exhibition is a new series of oil paintings featuring cropped, monochromatic landscapes set within earth-toned backgrounds and edged with an ethereal glow. In this series, the focus is singular – mountains, oceans, clouds – indicating a withdrawal into the rhythm of nature. The subject matter and controlled execution suggest a sense of peaceful resolve while the abrupt cropping and gleaming edges keep the viewers gaze from drifting too far from centre, creating a tension that compels the viewer to find a balance.
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TJ U NGU TJA WAT I WA R A R E D OT F I N E A RT GA L L E RY 14 0 Hill Street , #01- 08 , Singapore 179369
A P R 2 7 – M AY 2 8 , 2 016
This double-header exhibition consists of Lawrence Pennington first solo show and a series of 8 collaborative works by Spinifex Arts Project involved in the modern Indigenous art movement. Pennington’s paintings have unearthed a treasure trove of culture and simplistic beauty using minimal colour palates and a honed sense of positive-negative space, drawing the viewer into a world which has long since been forgotten and the prerogative of a time passed.
S E A S TAT E BY CH A R L E S LI M N T U CE N T R E FOR C ON T E M POR A RY A RT SI NGA POR E Block 43 Mal an Roa d , Gillman Bar rack s , Singapore 1094 43
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SEA STATE is a commissioned work for the Singapore Pavilion for the 56th Venice Biennale. For over a decade, Lim’s ongoing project SEA STATE examines the biophysical, political and psychic contours of Singapore through the visible and invisible lenses of the sea. It is an in-depth inquiry by an artist that scrutinises both man-made systems, opening new perspectives on our everyday surroundings, from unseen landscapes and disappearing islands to the imaginary boundaries of a future landmass.
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M YSTER IOUS SK I N BY SI MON NG 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
M AY 5 – J U N 5 , 2 016
In this new series of work, the human visage becomes the focus for Ng’s painting. Employing an impasto technique against a f lat block of colour, the paintings incorporate a blend of styles, most reminiscent of Expressionist painter Frank Auerbach with its paradoxical combination of surface manipulation and psychological depth. Driven by the tension between paint and subject, these portraits reveal little of the individual identities and expose the artist’s own desire and fascination with human features.
T H E K U N G -F U S E R I E S BY Z HONG CH EN 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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The Kung Fu Series explores issues of cultural identity, belonging and place. Drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese art, the artist uses bold, gestural brushstrokes complemented by minimal colours and composition that follow a more Western structure to reflect his own life journey from East to West. These works explore all the elements involved in Chen seeking a new life in one country whilst maintaining links to his Chinese heritage.
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NUIT SANO S H OWC A S E 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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Graduated from Joshibi University of Art & Design in 1955, Nuit Sano speaks of blue as a colour that conceals its true emotions. She creates works with surface of colours that come together to create a lively rhythms of jazz in viewers’ minds. Sano has been continuously using a palette of a range of expressive blues and bold brushwork as mirrored in her repeated usage of the word “blue” in her artwork titles.
I M AGI NA R I U M : OV E R T H E O C E A N, U N DE R T H E SE A S A M AT 8 Q 8 Queen Street , Singapore 188535
M AY 14 – AU G 2 8 , 2 016
Delving into the deep, Imaginarium 2016 – this annual exhibition invites adventurers of all ages into the watery realms of our Earth as seen through the eyes of contemporary artists. Over The Ocean, Under The Sea is a whimsical introduction to the many stories and ideas that surround seascapes, and presents tactile and interactive works that encourage discovery through exploration and play. Young people are invited to comb the shores and navigate the deep where they make the acquaintance of mysterious denizens and underwater wonders.
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HER I DONO: “ Z A M A N E DA N ” T H E AG E OF CR AZINESS STPI 41, Robe r t son Quay, Singapore 238236
M AY 21 – J U N 2 5 , 2 016
The exhibition features 40 works that illustrate the depth of Heri Dono’s explorations in print and paper. Known for his wildly imaginative installations and strong visual commentaries on sociopolitical issues and human behavior, this exhibition recalls the humourous satire often associated with his fantastical hybrid characters and pop culture motifs. It is a spirited portrayal of ‘madness’ – a theme he addresses through a fluid and colourful interplay of techniques and materials previously unexplored by the artist.
ODYS SE Y: NAV IG AT I NG NA M E L E S S SE A S SINGAPOR E ART MUSEUM 71, Bra s Ba sah Roa d , Singapore 189555
J U N 4 – AU G 2 8 , 2 016
Featuring commissioned artworks, artist loans and works from the Singapore Art Museum collection, the show invites visitors into Earth’s watery realms, as seen through the eyes of contemporary artists. Through the centuries, humankind has sailed the seven seas and plunged into the very depths of oceanic trenches. Yet there remains much to be discovered of this alien world. This exhibition is where artists delve into the unfathomable depths of the ocean’s mysteries, and also think through the tempests that batter our sails on this journey through life.
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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
R H Y TH MS OF N AT U R E BY RON N I E FOR D ODE T O A RT PL AT F OR M 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
M AY 2 7 – J U N 2 5 , 2 016
Ford’s unique TextureScapes evolved from his studies of sculpture and optical arts. An artist of versatility and great originality, he has spent time in the Far East, during which he acquired an artistic acumen that challenges western perspectives and became inspired to explore the Chinese idea of taking a journey through the landscape. The landscapes are all about preserving the integrity of the place while expressing feelings that were awakened when he was there. It began with Ford’s studying the landscapes, and in time, detaching himself from it to filter out the unnecessary details. Using his
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memory, he captures the spirit of what he has seen on his canvases, creating powerful impressions, rather than representations, of the place. His paintings will take viewers on a journey. It is a journey that has captured the rich essence of the scene, from cross lights of dawn and dusk to the rich tapestry of wild meadows; from the confetti of autumn to the mirrored reflections on still lochs and ponds as well as sparkle of waterfall. Viewers can lose themselves in the scenic open spaces and traverse through contours of vineyards and lavender fields.
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M U LT I FA R I O U S BY SI JA E BY U 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
J U N 9 – J U L 3 , 2 016
Viewing the paintings of Si Jae Byun gives one the feeling of peering through a looking glass at wondrous worlds caught in the act of self-creation. Influenced by subjects as divergent as construction sites and chromosomes, her overriding interest is in the coexisting realities these objects can suggest; inside and outside; physical space and psychological space; the natural world and the manmade. These ideas manifest in lyrical swirls of colour and motion.
N A R A YO S H I T O M O 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
J U N 16 – 31 , 2 016
Nara Yoshitomo’s lithographs combine the influences of Superflat movement, a post modern art movement usually found in Manga and Anime, as well as the story-telling technique of picture books in which a single image contains the entire narratives. Nara Yoshitomo completed his master’s program at Aichi Prefectual University of Fine Arts and Music. In 1988, he traveled to Germany and enrolled into the prestigious Kunstakademie in Dusseldorf where he was taught by Neo Expressionist painter, AR Penck.
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(Left) Chang Fee Ming, Life Line, Watercolour on paper, 76 x 56 cm, 2014. Private Collection (Right) Chang Fee Ming, Terhakis...(Eroded), Watercolour on paper, 38 x 56 cm, 2016. Private Collection
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T E R E N G G A N U: S E L AU T K A S I H , S E PA N TA I S AYA N G C H A NG F E E M I NG by Lucien de Guise
It was a happy coincidence that the art lover who launched the latest Chang Fee Ming exhibition was announced at the same time as the new Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia. It provides another bond between an artist who cares deeply about disadvantaged fishing communities and an institution that strives constantly to improve circumstances for the entire nation. Only a few hundred kilometres separates Kuala Lumpur from the Terengganu coast, and yet the distance sometimes seems unbridgeable. Those of us who know that state are likely to be most familiar with its leisure attractions. How many of us are thoroughly acquainted with the lives of fishermen on the East Coast? Or even as close to home as Kuala Selangor? Fortunately, Chang Fee Ming is, and he has done Malaysia the service of recording a setting that is intrinsic to the nation’s history. Malaysia is built on surf ‘n’ turf foundations that are usually visualised as rustic scenes of padi fields and kampong houses firmly planted in the soil. Communities by the sea
have not just been forgotten by time, but also by everyone except seafood lovers with some curiosity about the origins of their favourite dishes. The exhibition Terengganu: Selaut Kasih, Sepantai Sayang more than compensates for any lack of attention from the metropolis. The orang selaut are far from being financially privileged citizens, and yet there is a richness in their lives that has been brought out by Fee Ming. His insights are shared widely. He is a popular artist in both senses of the world. Not only does he go out among the people, the people also come to him – at least when they want to collect his work. The Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery has brought works together from 30 different sources to form one of the biggest displays of his work ever assembled, and certainly the most attentive to Terengganu. With these works side by side, for the first time, viewers can absorb Fee Ming’s mastery of technique as well as his environmental awareness.
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The first thing to stand out in this artist’s work is attention to detail. His unwavering eye for fabric detail, in particular, is more widely acknowledged than his observation of society in general. Just as textiles conceal the body, they have also obscured some viewers’ understanding of his paintings. First-rate renderings of vibrant batiks are only half the story. If there is an unofficial artist laureate of a Malaysian State, it would have to be Chang Fee Ming for his attachment to 13,000 square kilometres of the East Coast. Of this mighty total, it is the 240 kilometres of Terengganu coastline that fascinates him most. Like a migrating turtle, this is where he returns with unfailing regularity. He has travelled widely, and his different series involve locations from Mount Agung to Zanzibar, a veritable A to Z of globetrotting. He keeps coming back to his birthplace though. Chang Fee Ming is truly a son of Terengganu, but not really a son of the sea. The element that holds the East Coast together – and helped it acquire the status of ‘cradle of Malay civilisation’. Fee Ming is an acute observer of all that surrounds his subjects. His earlier works focused more on landscape than anything else, and his recent works still tend to look as much at the surroundings as the subjects. Faces are rarely seen in his paintings. His sketches tell a quite different story. Instead of being serene and disembodied, they are about movement and expression. In the sketches there is sinew and muscle aplenty, and smiles. Faces are everywhere, bringing a spirit that the artist’s pursuit of colour alone cannot provide. The finished paintings provide room for contemplation. Chang Fee Ming’s textiles, above all, remind us that there is more to life than subsisting at the margins of economic development or having to engage in the equivalent of extreme sports to put some food on the table, or on the mat. There is beauty all around these communities, and if they might overlook the inevitable tourist images of swaying palms and lapping surf, there are also the things created by man. Above all, textiles are how colour is integral to their lives. Textiles are the essence of aesthetics on the East Coast. There is also a proud tradition of woodcarving and even mengkuang weaving, but these do not catch
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the eye as irresistibly as textiles in full bloom. Nor do they form as much a part of everyone’s lives. From birth (baby slings) to death (shrouds), we are tied to fabrics. In Terengganu, the cloths are more vibrant than in many places and it is this richness of palette that initially captivates Chang Fee Ming enthusiasts. Fee Ming has found a way of incorporating his trademark into a broader canvas of creativity these days. The tapestry of colours is still found everywhere, along with views of weathered jetties and wrinkled hands that convey a strong sense of texture. He is a chronicler of his world, where sea meets land and people fit in somewhere in between. Science tells us that all life on earth probably originated in water and will undoubtedly return there if sea levels continue to rise. Fortunately, Fee Ming spares us such obvious messages. We have to deduce what we can, and his work rewards the viewer with insights that are at first sight obscure. Chang Fee Ming is a master of microcosm. He is also a supreme exponent of a medium that doesn’t receive quite the acclaim that it deserves. Watercolours are highly appropriate to Malaysia, and above all to the East Coast. He has worked for decades, in effect, towards an exhibition that looks as never before at Terengganu and those communities into whose lives the waves have been woven. Here in Kuala Lumpur, far removed from the source of his inspiration, the artist and curators have drawn us into a world that is alien even to most of their fellow citizens. This is not so much about ‘Princes of the Soil’ as ‘Princes of the Surf ’, presented by an artist who has himself become a prince of the watercolour palette and given new status to his chosen medium. He has treated us to a visual extravaganza and a learning process, and as the exhibition title suggests, he has done it with a lifetime of affection. The exhibition runs from 17 March to 17 July, 2016 at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery. Free admission. For more information, visit www.museumbnm.gov.my
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L OV E M E I N M Y B AT I K
Love Me In My Batik tells the story of batik painting as a distinct modern art in Malaysia and beyond, from its emergence in the 1950’s to the present day. Beginning with the pioneering batik paintings of Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, the exhibition examines how the medium was embraced and reinvented by generations of artists, as they attempted to respond to different national imaginaries and contexts across successive periods in Malaysia’s post-war history. The exhibition takes its title from Joseph Tan’s 1968 collage work of the same name, a witty commentary on the cultural frenzy that batik inspired within Malaysia as the country searched for an artistic form that suited its modern identity. Love Me In My Batik examines two intersecting stories: the emergence of batik painting in the 1950’s and its active promotion as a fine art medium by a system of colonial patronage, and also the promotion of batik by the state into a popular cultural phenomenon from the 1960’s onwards, which included the development of a batik craft industry.
The exhibition also, as an additional point of comparison, introduces a small selection of contemporary batik artworks from Indonesian artists Eko Nugroho, Bambang ‘Toko’ Witjaksono, Samuel Indratma and the husband-and-wife team, Samantha Tio (Mintio) and Budi Agung Kuswara (Kabul). The exhibition runs from 28 February to 20 June, 2016 at Ilham Gallery. Free admission. For more information, visit www.ilhamgallery.com
The exhibition will survey this uniquely Malaysian story by considering the broader entanglements between the search for a localised artistic vision and the desire for national selfhood. It also examines the transformation of traditional art forms to reflect modern aspirations. Love Me In My Batik features over 70 artworks, from the work of early Masters such as Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, Dato’ Tay Mo-Leong and Khalil Ibrahim, to the work of contemporary artists Liew Kung Yu and Yee I-Lann.
(Left) Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, Festival Day, Batik, 87 x 59 cm, 1968. Collection of Yahong Art Gallery (Right) Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, Welcome, Batik, 92 x 61 cm, 1967. Collection of Yahong Art Gallery
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ABOUT ILHAM GALLERY ILHAM is a public art gallery committed to supporting the development, understanding and enjoyment of Malaysian modern and contemporary art within a regional and global context. ILHAM aims to appeal to a diverse audience and serve as a resource for those who are engaged in the arts and those for whom art is a new experience. Through the exhibitions and public programmes, ILHAM seeks to bring people into closer contact with the art, the artists and their ideas.
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1 Khalil Ibrahim, Dua Beradek, Batik, 53 x 42 cm, 1966. Collection of National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia 2 Fatimah Chik, Rentak Nusantara, Batik, 207 x 72 cm, 1981. Artist’s Collection 3 Ismail Mustam, Evolusi, Batik, 103 x 85 cm, 1971. Collection of National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia
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Bambang ‘Toko’ Witjaksono, Berbeda-beda Tetapi Putus Juga; Lamarlah Daku, Bukan Ibuku, Batik, 295 x 440 cm (triptych), 2015. Private Collection
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1 Latiff Mohidin, Dark Muse: Homage To Brancusi, Mild steel, 49 x 29 x 29 cm, 2014 2 Latiff Mohidin, Tian 2, Painted steel, 66 x 41 x 15 cm, 2013 3 Latiff Mohidin, Shiraz 2, Stainless steel, 127 x 248 x 46 cm, 2015
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L AT I F F M O H I D I N M O D E R N S C U L P T U R E S , 2 0 0 7–2 015
Held at The Edge Galerie and curated by distinguished art historian TK Sabapathy, Latiff Mohidin, Modern Sculptures, 2007–2015 is the artist’s first solo show of sculptures. Thirty-one objects are selected from about eighty works produced over eight years – an intense, relatively unbroken duration for thinking on and producing a body of three-dimensional creations. A body that exemplifies marked degrees of kinship within it, whereby productions are technically, formally and symbolically related to one another, even as each secures an autonomous artistic existence. This is by any reckoning substantial, if not formidable. It is also unparalleled in his practice. Each is conceptualized, executed and presented as an autonomous creation bearing distinct formal and symbolic attributes. The preferred material is metal, especially stainless and mild steel; a few are cast in resin. Their fabrication entails the use of technological apparatus and methods, undertaken in workshops with the assistance of technicians. A few of the works are coloured; they are chromatically enhanced by the addition of pigment on their metal surfaces. Most are bare – They yield, instead, the innate properties and characteristics of their material constitution. “For Latiff, it is immensely significant that his sculptured productions are esteemed as modern. He is decisive on this issue. I have underlined the uncertain position of sculpture generally and hinted at its ambiguous placement in Latiff ’s practice. An exhibition such as this may well belie the credibility of my observations. This show is, in all respects, exceptional. There are no precedents for it in the history of Latiff ’s art,” said the curator, TK Sabapathy.
Works of sculpture, like prints, started off from studio exercises when Latiff was in Berlin. This art form began to receive attention when a set of Latiff ’s sculptures were included in the PagoPago and Mindscape series. His involvement with sculptural practice has progressed remarkably following the construction of his large scale public sculptures in places like Menara Maybank (Keris, 1988) and KLCC (Kinetic I and Kinetic II, 1998) in Kuala Lumpur, and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Bangi (Subhanallah, 1981), as well as in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (The Emerging Kubah / Domes, 1984). Latiff ’s thoughts and concerns, and his approach to creating sculptures are documented in the exhibition catalogue, whose text is based on the edited transcript of a three-hour-long interview conducted by distinguished art historian TK Sabapathy (based in Singapore) and Latiff (based in Penang). Part of the text is derived from another conversation partly recorded on Latiff ’s mobile phone while on a road trip from Penang to Kuala Lumpur in November last year. “Both in their seventies now, the artist and the curator share a link to events of the past that only they know and remember. Only Sabapathy could have conducted the interview and cajoled or challenged Latiff to reveal his innermost thoughts about his sculpture,” concluded Mr. Ho Kay Tat, Publisher and CEO of The Edge Media Group. The exhibition runs from 28 April to 25 May, 2016 at The Edge Galerie. Free admission. For more information, visit www.theedgegalerie.com
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Untitled, 1979, Acrylic on canvas, 140 x 179 cm
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F E AT U R E
(Left) Peter Harris, Membawa Ikan (Carrying Fish), Oil on canvas, 145 x 114 cm, 1960 (Right) Georgette Chen, Ikan Kering, Oil on canvas, 74 x 62.5 cm, 1940
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P E M E TA A N | M A P P I N G M A L AYSI A MODE R N A RT H I S TORY
MAPPING is a project to provide an overview of the history of modern Malaysian art. It is divided into several exhibition segments. Its objective is to examine the development of Malaysian art since the era of the British colonial rule in Malaya until the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963 and through to the present day.
the artists’ practices informed by their academic background and training, and this segment covers the period from 1950’s until 1970’s. This exhibition features artworks, significant and important in the history of modern art in Malaysia, culled from the collection of National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia.
Developed in stages to be completed in 2017, MAPPING is organised in four periodical segments, namely, “FORMATION” (1920’s-1960’s), “TRANSITION” (1960’s-1970’s), “ASSESSMENT” (1980’s-1990’s), and “SYNTHESIS” (1990’s-2000’s).
Additionally, there is also a separate exhibition arranged according to the themes of “FORMATION” and “TRANSITION” to reexamine the history of and key figures in the local art scene, and it displays a variety of works, from landscape sketches by British administrative officers in the 18th century to sculptures and installation pieces by artists in the period from 1960’s to 1990’s.
This year’s focus is on two segments. First, the segment of “FORMATION” which explores the beginning of artistic pursuits carried out by art societies and individual artists, including the establishment of art academies, since 1920’s until 1940’s. Second, the segment of “TRANSITION” which explores the stylistic and conceptual changes in
The exhibition runs from 15 February to 31 August, 2016 at National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia. Free admission. For more information, visit www.artgallery.gov.my
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Khalil Ibrahim, Graceful Manners I, Acrylic on canvas, 96.5 x 122 cm, 1994
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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
Kuala Lumpur – On 17 April 2016 – Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers Malaysian & Southeast Asian Art Auction realized a total of RM1.07 million from the 102 lots on offer. A success rate of 82.4% by lot was achieved and 28.4% exceeded the higher estimates. Mr. Lim Eng Chong, Director at Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers commented: “I am very gratified that our latest auction is able to achieve a success rate of 82.4 % in sales volume, selling 84 lots out of 102 lots up for auction. Though lower than our
previous auctions, reflecting the very challenging economic and market conditions we are all facing, some of the very good works were well sought after and actively bidded exceeding our higher estimates. Our efforts to introduce works from other countries received very positive response from the collectors, with many lots sold. I believe there is still healthy appetite for outstanding works, and rare works from established artists. I thank all our art friends, collectors and partners for their strong support and advice.”
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1 Widayat, Beban Berat, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 60 cm, 1992 2 Tew Nai Tong, Self Portrait #3, Oil on canvas, 91 x 91 cm, 2010 3 Ali Nurazmal Yusoff, Untitled, Oil on canvas, 138 x 122 cm, 2013
Bidders from 10 countries showed great interest for the collection of 102 works from Southeast Asia’s established and contemporary artists. The best performer was Khalil Ibrahim’s Graceful Manners I which sold at RM73,920 (Estimate: RM45,000RM65,000); Dato’ Tajuddin Ismail’s Eclipse Over Echo Park achieved RM40,320; Dr. Cheng Haw Chien’s The Rising Sun In Huang San sold for RM33,600; Wan Wing Sum’s Untitled achieved RM9,520, above its higher estimate of RM5,000 and Four Seasons achieved RM22,400. Out of 102 works, 68 works were represented by local artists, while 34 works were constituted by foreign artists. The percentage of local works sold was 82.4%, versus 85.2% of works sold by foreign artists, confirming our observation even from our last auction that there is growing interest for works from the Southeast Asian region. Foreign buyers from UK, 58
Singapore and Philippines make up for 13% of buyers in this sale. Bidders also showed sturdy interest for Dato’ Tajuddin Ismail’s Boxscape Revisited II, which sold for RM47,040 and Mindscape – Phenomena No.3 achieved RM29,120, which exceeded its higher estimate after intensive bidding from the floor. Two other high-energy lots surprised the crowd, as bidders were quick to compete for contemporary artist Yee I-Lann’s Brothers In Arms which achieved RM16,800 and Sarang, which sold for RM23,520, well above its higher estimate of RM12,000 signaling favorable demand for solid contemporary works. In collaboration with One East Larasati, the auction presented 9 pieces from the Indonesian regional auction house, with an interesting mix of
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contemporary and traditional artists such as F.X. Harsono & Arie Smit which respectively got bidders excited. 7 out of the 9 lots were sold. Three lots at auction were won by online bidders as Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers delivered the live service to clients via an online platform. This effort to introduce online bidding to a wider audience successfully attracted bidders from United Kingdom, Germany, Hong Kong, China, Philippines and Singapore. Other highlights include Zulkifli Yusoff ’s Untitled 1994, which typically captures the artist’s affection for abstract figures that resemble totemic forms, reached RM10,080, 100% above the higher estimate. Dato’ Sharifah Fatimah Syed Zubir’s Image 4, a soothing piece that uses colours to depict music,
divine truth and lyrical symbolism was sold at RM32,480, 80% above the higher estimate. Dr. Cheng Haw Chien’s The Rising Sun In Huang San was a crowd favourite, the acclaimed poet, artist and esteemed calligrapher’s piece was seeing several bidders competing and achieved RM33,600, 80% above the higher estimate. “We are heartened that this auction reflects a widening of interest for works from the region as well as Chinese ink works, and participation of new and young collectors,” said Mr. Lim. To view full results, visit www.hbart.com.my
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1 Dato’ Tajuddin Ismail Boxscape Revisited II Acrylic on canvas 122 x 122 cm 1986 2 Yee I-Lann Sarang Digital photography on Kodak professional paper (edition 8 of 8) 61 x 61 cm 2005
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Grateful, Oil on canvas, 120 x 200 cm, 2014 Explore, Oil on canvas, 120 x 200 cm, 2014
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Abdul Latiff Mohidin B. N. Sembilan, 1941 Gelombang Series, 1993 Oil on canvas 153 x 153 cm RM 250,000 - RM 500,000
Awang Damit Ahmad B. Sabah, 1956 E.O.C "Sisa Semusim", 1994Â Mixed media on canvas 76 x 61 cm RM 45,000 - RM 80,000
Siew Hock Meng B. Johor, 1942 Far Away, 1989 Pastel on paper 48 x 66 cm RM 23,000 - RM 32,000
Abdul Latiff Mohidin B. N. Sembilan, 1941 Gelombang Rimba, 1995 Oil on canvas 137 x 167.5 cm RM 200,000 - RM 500,000
Tajuddin Ismail, Dato' B. N. Sembilan, 1949 Interiorscape "Sunday Afternoon", 1988 Acrylic on canvas 158 x 153 cm RM 38,000 - RM 58,000
Khalil Ibrahim B. Kelantan, 1934 Abstract "Opus", 1969 Acrylic on canvas 107.5 x 94.5 cm RM 38,000 - RM 70,000
Chen Wen Hsi B. China, 1906-1991 Pomegranates & Sparrow Ink and colour on paper 32 x 33 cm RM 12,000 - RM 20,000
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Awang Damit Ahmad B. Sabah, 1956 Marista "Pun-Pun dan Biangsung", 1998 Mixed media on canvas 183 x 153 cm RM 80,000 - RM 160,000
Lye Yau Fatt B. Kedah, 1950 Mother and Daughter Mixed media on paper 56 x 38 cm RM 5,500 - RM 9,500
Ismail Mat Hussin B. Kelantan, 1938 Trishaw, 1974 Batik 57 x 50 cm RM 5,500 - RM 9,500
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N AT I O N A L G A L L E RY S I N G A P O R E : L A RGE S T S OU T H E A S T A SI A N MODE R N A RT E X H I BI T ION
National Gallery Singapore which opened on 24 November 2015 has partnered with United Overseas Bank Group (UOB) to promote the research and exhibition of the world’s largest collection of modern Southeast Asian art. The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery spanned over 2,000 square metres over three levels in the iconic heritage building that was the Singapore Supreme Court. Eight thousand Southeast Asian artworks are currently in the Gallery’s collection, of which more than 400 works will be curated for the first exhibition in the new UOB Southeast Asia Gallery. The exhibition is presenting a cohesive regional narrative about Southeast Asian modern art. Presented chronologically from the 19 th century to the 1990s, and conveying shared artistic impulses and historical experiences, the curatorial approach breaks away from national frameworks to tell the story of Southeast Asian modern art. The exhibition draws from Singapore’s National Collection as well
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as significant loans from private and institutional collections. The Gallery is privileged to present a selection of important artworks on long-term loan from collections in the region, including from the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as from the Southeast Asian collections of our MOU partners Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam. The Gallery also presents newly-acquired 19 th century masterpieces by Raden Saleh and Juan Luna, as well as new acquisitions of Southeast Asian modern art by Fua Haribhitak, Dato’ Chuah Thean Teng, and David Medalla, to name a few. The title Between Declarations And Dreams is taken from a 1948 poem by Indonesian author Chairil Anwar, who epitomized the modern artist as a creative individual. The phrase captures the experience of artists in Southeast Asia, working between the historical, ideological or political markers that frame their practice, and the personal,
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subjective, expressive and creative motivations in art-making. “The history of colonisation and the experiences catalysed a whole range of different values with the region’s beliefs, ideas and social structures. By drawing on common themes, we want to introduce fresh perspectives that enable visitors to fully appreciate the richness and complexity of modern art in the context of the entire region, and not just within their respective national histories. This is a bold step we have taken to create a moving and penetrating experience for all our visitors,” said Dr. Eugene Tan, Director of National Gallery Singapore. The curatorial narrative explores four main themes: Authority and Anxiety (19 th to early 20 th century): The section examines the birth of modern art in Southeast Asia in the significant social changes
of the 19 th century. Greater cultural contact with the West, often through the colonial experience, influenced the kind of art produced. Local elites used art to assert and defend their status, while artists asserted their cultural prowess by making use of new styles and techniques. The sense of a break from the past, or profound change, can be understood as the beginning of the modern. Imagining Country and Self (1900s to 1940s): In the early 20 th century, artists in Southeast Asia became more aware of their identity as artists, and began to express a stronger sense of place in their works. By the 1920s, the consolidation of colonial rule by the Dutch, British, French and Americans was complete for most parts of Southeast Asia. Consequently, the region experienced ever more rapid change and continuing social inequalities. This led to increasing calls for reform and independence, which were echoed by anti imperialist movements in the West.
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Fuelled by a growing sense of nationalism, local artists expressed a deeper connection to their home in their works. From the popularity of picturesque landscape paintings to a synthesis of local themes and materials with a new visual language, artists showed a heightened sensitivity to place. At the same time, new art academies and exhibition systems were established. This gave rise to the identity of the “professional artist”. As a result, artists actively strove to express their newfound “self ” through innovative forms. Manifesting the Nation (1950s to 1970s): Driven by notions of the nation, internationalism and progress, artists from Southeast Asia continued to examine the role of art in the midst of an increasingly complex environment. Southeast Asia experienced World War II, the struggle for independence and the rise of postwar nationalism in close succession. As fledgling nation-states came into being in an unstable political atmosphere, alliances like the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) became a platform for regional cooperation. The subsequent Cold War divided the countries and this, in turn, influenced artistic directions, both directly and indirectly. During and after World War II, artists documented political events and issues, and explored the style of social realism to awaken feelings of nationalism and spur people into action. At the same time, artists were also eager to participate in international trends and exhibitions where abstract art held sway. These artists explored formal concerns such as colour, shapes and composition. Simultaneously, they also turned to their roots for inspiration by reinvestigating local traditions, materials and subject matter. As the Cold War reached its height, new social-political phenomena like the rise of
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student movements and popular revolts against authoritarian rule became widespread. A new generation politicised the function of art and the responsibility of the artist. Re:Defining Art (post 1970s): In the decades after 1970, artists challenged the dominance of painting and sculpture. Artists in this period became more concerned with political and cultural issues, not just the form or appearance of an artwork. They asked critical questions about art and the circumstances in which it was created. Using a wider range of approaches and materials, they experimented with other genres such as installation, video, photography and performance. This new impulse in art was prompted by the consequences of militaristic exploits, human and environmental costs of the Vietnam War and other authoritarian dictatorships in the region. The end of the Cold War in 1989 led to shifts in global dynamics. This was also reflected in changing ideas about power, such as critical perspectives in postcolonialism and feminism. Concern for the disappearance of local heritage and disaffection with Western consumer capitalism led artists to incorporate traditional iconography, knowledge and craft into their art. Artists also questioned their own identities, whether national, ethnic, spiritual, gendered or sexual. They made art that re-examined suppressed historical narratives and traumatic memories, thereby providing alternative readings of the past. As Southeast Asian artists became part of the global art world from the 1990s, the impact of EuroAmerican art schools, international biennales and art fairs grew more important. Artists had to work with institutional and market structures, and the inner workings of the international art industry.
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ABOUT NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE National Gallery Singapore is a new visual arts institution which oversees the largest public collection of modern art of Singapore and Southeast Asia. The Gallery is dedicated to collaborative research, education and exhibitions, highlighting the importance of modern art in Southeast Asia in a global context. The Gallery also provides a unique visitor experience through its art presentations and innovative programming, positioning Singapore as a regional and international hub for the visual arts. Situated in the heart of the Civic District, the National Gallery Singapore has been beautifully restored and transformed from the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings – two important heritage buildings of Singapore’s nationhood – into an exciting new visual arts venue. Opening on 24 November 2015, the Gallery will be a leading civic and cultural destination established for the enrichment, enjoyment and engagement of Singapore residents and visitors from all over the world. For more info, visit www.nationalgallery.sg
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National Gallery Singapore opens groundbreaking international exhibition entitled Reframing Modernism co-curated with Centre Pompidou, Paris, offering perspectives about modern art from Southeast Asia, Europe and beyond. This landmark exhibition is the inaugural exhibition at the Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery, showcasing more than 200 works from about 50 artists, with approximately half from Centre Pompidou, and the other half from Southeast Asia. This will also be the first time that an exhibition displays significant Southeast Asian and European artists in parallel through its study of one of the most influential artistic and intellectual drives of the 20 th century – Modernism – from the perspective of Southeast Asia. Reframing Modernism challenges the existing paradigm of how modernist painting is presented. It brings to light previously unexplored perspectives which enrich the overall discourse. Taking a comparative approach, the exhibition reveals shared concerns between the artists and their bodies of work to create a new and different narrative of modernism.
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Throughout the exhibition, visitors are invited to draw their own connections and conclusions about the history of modernism and its relevance to the development of art in Southeast Asia. The unprecedented presentation includes works by Southeast Asian artists such as Le Pho (Vietnam), Nguyen Gia Tri (Vietnam), S Sudjojono (Indonesia), Affandi (Indonesia), Latiff Mohidin (Malaysia), Galo B Ocampo (Philippines), Georgette Chen (Singapore) and Tang Chang (Thailand), as well as European masters Vassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, Jean Dubuffet, Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Reframing Modernism runs from 31 March to 17 July 2016 at the Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery, located on level 3 of the City Hall Wing at the National Gallery Singapore. Admission into Reframing Modernism is chargeable at $15 and $25 for Singaporeans and Non-Singaporeans respectively. Concessions apply.
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Le Pho, Harmonie Verte: Les Deux Sœurs (Harmony In Green: The Two Sisters), Gouache on silk, 54 x 45 cm, 1938. Collection of National Gallery Singapore Image courtesy of National Heritage Board
ABOUT CENTRE POMPIDOU, PARIS Located in the heart of Paris, in one of the 20 th century’s most iconic buildings, the Centre Pompidou attracts around 5 million visitors per year in all of its spaces, including over 3.5 million visits to its museum and exhibitions. The Centre Pompidou was inaugurated in 1977 and brings together under a single roof one of the world’s two most important collections of modern and contemporary art, comprising over 120,000 works of art, a public library (the Bibliothèque publique d’information), a musical and acoustic research institute (Ircam), halls for live arts, cinema screenings and lectures as well as spaces dedicated exclusively to younger audiences. Every year, the Centre Pompidou organises over twenty temporary exhibitions.
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A FAC T H A S N O A P P E A R A N C E : A R T B E YO N D T H E O B J E C T & E A R T H WO R K 19 7 9 NAT IONA L G A L L E RY SI NG A P OR E
A Fact Has No Appearance: Art Beyond The Object brings together works by three key artists: Tan Teng-Kee (Singapore / Malaysia), Redza Piyadasa (Malaysia), and Johnny Manahan (Philippines) for the first time, while Earth Work 1979 recreates the original exhibition by artist Tang Da Wu (Singapore) at the National Museum Art Gallery in 1980. “We aim not only to explore the history of modern art in the region but also to revive important artworks that no longer exist physically. The curation connects closely to the Gallery’s long-term exhibitions by examining a period in the 1970s when new approaches towards art-making had a strong impact in this region. This means that visitors can enjoy a seamless and expansive art journey as they move into the different exhibitions within the Gallery,” said Low Sze Wee, Director of Curatorial and Collections, National Gallery Singapore. A Fact Has No Appearance: Art Beyond The Object The exhibition title is taken from Piyadasa’s 1977 artwork A Fact Has No Appearance, which was destroyed and later reconstructed in 2001. The title makes explicit the role of ideas in art while providing a poetic and philosophical dimension to the exhibition. Curators Russell Storer, Clarissa Chikiamco and Adele Tan have selected artworks by the three artists that reflect a period when established art mediums such as painting, sculpture
and photography were being challenged and new approaches to art were being explored. Each of the three artists broke new ground during the 1970s: Tan’s 1979 outdoor exhibition, known as ‘The Picnic’ featured a dramatic fire sculpture, described as the first ‘happening’ to have taken place in Singapore; Piyadasa co-organised Malaysia’s first ephemeral art exhibition Towards A Mystical Reality in 1974; and Manahan was the first artist in the Philippines to work with video art, in 1972. Earth Work 1979 Curated by Charmaine Toh, this exhibition is a recreation of Tang’s original showcase in 1980 and examines a key moment of Singapore’s exhibition history. This marks the first time the public can view artworks such as Gully Curtains since it was first presented, as well as The Product Of The Sun And Me and The Product Of The Rain And Me which were destroyed after the 1980 exhibition. Tang has exhibited widely at international events including Venice Biennale (2007), Gwangju Biennale (2000) and Fukuoka Asian Art Triennial (1999). The accomplished artist’s experimental methods encouraged public discourse examining the nature of art and the role of the artist back in the 1980s. For more information, visit www.nationalgallery.sg
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Curatorial Team of Singapore Biennale 2016
Michael Lee, Nur Hanim Khairuddin, Joyce Toh, Louis Ho, Suman Gopinath Dr. Susie Lingham, Xiang Liping, Tan Siuli, Andrea Fam, John Tung (from left to right)
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) unveiled the title for the fifth edition of the Singapore Biennale – An Atlas Of Mirrors. Through this title, Singapore Biennale 2016 (SB2016) will explore curatorial and artistic themes that pivot on Southeast Asia, but also encompass East and South Asia. Taking place from 28 October 2016 to 26 February 2017, the four-month long international contemporary art exhibition is organised by SAM and commissioned by the National Arts Council of Singapore. SB2016 will feature several site-specific and commissioned contemporary works never seen before on the biennale circuit. SB2016 Title – An Atlas Of Mirrors For centuries, atlases and mirrors have been instrumental in humankind’s exploration of the world as we navigate and map our journeys into the unknown. While the atlas helps to chart paths of discovery, the mirror offers reflections and perspectives which can be, at times, skewed and distorted. Bringing together the atlas and mirror
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as an imagined new ‘device’ creates possibilities for unexpected ways of thinking and seeing. An Atlas Of Mirrors will draw on diverse artistic viewpoints that trace the migratory and intertwining relationships within the region, and reflect on shared histories and current realities with East and South Asia. SB2016 examines the challenges of the region’s contemporary conditions, and positions Southeast Asia as the vantage point from which the world can be pictured anew. Artists who will be featured in SB2016 include the likes of Ahmad Fuad Osman from Malaysia, Martha Atienza from the Philippines, Rathin Barman from India, Fyerool Darma from Singapore, Han Sai Por from Singapore, Nguyen Phuong Linh from Vietnam, Qiu Zhijie from China, Araya Rasdjarmrearnsook from Thailand, Titarubi from Indonesia, Tun Win Aung and Wah Nu – an artist collective from Myanmar. A comprehensive list of participating artists will be released at a later date in 2016.
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Further elaborating on SB2016’s title, Dr. Susie Lingham explains, “An Atlas Of Mirrors is an evocative title that piques and intrigues the imagination – both for the participating artists to respond creatively to, and for viewers to engage in new experiences and ways of seeing. Forging the literal and metaphorical characteristics of atlas and mirror into a curious new-wrought instrument of vision and thought presents the possibility for unusual perspectives on our contemporary realities that arise from our shared histories and cultures, especially in Southeast, East and South Asia.” SB2016 Curatorial Model The SB2016 curatorial model retains the collaborative framework from SB2013, but sharpens the focus with a curatorial team that combines a depth of expertise in Southeast Asian, as well as East and South Asian contemporary art. The SB2016 curatorial team will work closely with Dr. Susie Lingham, who will be taking on the role of Creative Director for SB2016 when she relinquishes her role as Director of SAM at the end of March. As Creative Director, Dr. Lingham performs the key role in shaping and facilitating curatorial discussions, and will oversee all SB2016 creative content, including curatorial, intellectual, branding, as well as public and educational programming content. The SB2016 curatorial team consists of SAM Curators Ms. Joyce Toh, Ms. Tan Siuli, Mr. Louis Ho, Ms. Andrea Fam and Mr. John Tung, as well as four Associate Curators who are invited by SAM to work collaboratively together. The four Associate Curators are Ms. Suman Gopinath – based in Bangalore, India; Ms. Nur Hanim Khairuddin – based in Ipoh, Malaysia; Mr. Michael Lee from Singapore, and Ms. Xiang Liping – based in Shanghai, China. With the individual strengths and expertise that they bring to the table, the Associate Curators will jointly work with the SAM curatorial team to invite around 60 artists to exhibit their works during SB2016. In addition, an SB2016 Advisory Committee comprising experts from different fields – from historians, sociologists, academics, to arts practitioners such as playwrights, intellectuals, curators – is also put in place to give independent advice to the SB2016 Curatorial team. The members all have abiding interests in and passion for the future of the art scene.
Key SB2016 Venues SB2016 will be anchored at the Singapore Art Museum on Bras Basah Road and Queen Street. SAM’s main building – the old Saint Joseph’s Institution – is designated as one of Singapore’s National Monuments, and is located within the heart of Singapore’s art and cultural precinct. Following the model of the 2013 edition, other heritage venues – including venues within the Bras Basah Bugis precinct – will be explored to house SB2016 artworks. SB2016 Public Programmes Singapore Biennale 2016 – An Atlas Of Mirrors will offer a range of opportunities to the art community and the general public to get involved with SB2016 through activities such as curator-led tours, artists and curator dialogue tours, artist-led workshops, and public talks. More details about SB2016 programmes will be revealed in due course.
ABOUT SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM Singapore Art Museum (SAM) is a contemporary art museum which focuses on artmaking and art thinking in Singapore, Southeast Asia and Asia, encompassing a worldwide perspective on contemporary art practice. SAM advocates and makes accessible interdisciplinary contemporary art through research-led and evolving curatorial practice. Since it opened in January 1996, SAM has built up one of the most important collections of contemporary art from the region. It seeks to seed and nourish a stimulating and creative space in Singapore through exhibitions and public programmes, and to deepen every visitor’s experience. These include outreach and education, research and publications, as well as cross-disciplinary residencies and exchanges. SAM occupies two buildings: the old St Joseph’s Institution on Bras Basah Road, built in 1855 and now a National Monument; and SAM at 8Q, a conservation building across the road on Queen Street that was the old Catholic High. In 2011, SAM was the venue organiser of the Singapore Biennale, becoming the main organiser in 2013 and 2016. To find out more, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
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Jansen Chow winning piece titled The Beauty Of Berat, Albania
I WS A L BA N I A W E B SI T E C OM PE T I T ION Jansen Chow (b. Pahang, 1970), renowned Malaysian watercolourist, has recently won the International Watercolour Society (IWS) Albania Website Competition. This competition has 20 winners and not an outright winner; Jansen Chow is the only Malaysian artist among the top 20 winners voted by jury. The other winners are from Finland, Germany, Greece, Spain, Malta, Albania, Ukraine, Mongolia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Belarus, Moldova, and China. There are 2 winners from Philippines, Belarus, and Moldova respectively; while 3 winners are from China. Besides receiving a certificate as recognition, the winners are awarded a free painting holiday trip to Albania from May 1 to 7 in conjunction with the Spring Watercolour Festival 2016 (with the theme Landscape), as an exceptional way to promote Albanian culture, nature, and history. Throughout the Watercolour Painting Holiday, they will be visiting different Albanian cities like Durres, Shkodra, Elbasan, Berat, Pogradec, and Tirana,
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where the artists will have the opportunity to make plein-air painting, and live demonstrations for students which will follow the guest artists during the trip. Various workshops and interactive events are held simultaneously.
ABOUT JANSEN CHOW Multiple-award-winning Jansen Chow holds the distinction of several prestigious Signature memberships in the American Watercolour Society (AWS), New York; National Watercolour Society (NWS), California; North East Watercolour Society (NEWS), New York; CSPWC, Canada; LWS; and WAS-H. At home, Jansen Chow is a member of the Malaysian Watercolour Society (MWS). Jansen Chow has taken part in more than 200 local and international group exhibitions since 1989, and have had numerous solo shows at different galleries.
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Ajim Juxta, Arcology: Convergence, Acrylic, indian ink and pen on canvas, 122 x 122 cm, 2016
AJ I M J U X TA’ S SUC C E S SF U L I N T E R NAT IONA L DE BU T Artemis Art’s recent participation in Young Art Taipei 2016 has been a successful outing for young artist Ajim Juxta (Raja Azeem Idzham), where he was selected as one of the Top 3 Winners of the annual Young Art Award, an important part of the art fair. Young Art Taipei is the first art fair focusing on emerging and established artists aged 45 years old and younger, aiming to provide a window for young talents entering the competitive art world. Ajim is the first Malaysian artist to win this award, and he joins Dedy Sufriadi, another of Artemis Art’s represented artist, who won top honours in the same award last year. Apart from a certificate and trophy, the Top Three Winners of the Young Art Award also receive a three-month residency in Taiwan, providing a valuable learning experience for the winners. A recognition event will be held at Artemis Art in Publika, with a short curatorial overview of Ajim Juxta’s artworks, focusing primarily on the Arcology series by the artist.
ABOUT THE ARCOLOGY SERIES The Arcology series of works explores a possible dystopian scenario surrounding the conceptual architectural design principle of the arcology, popularised by Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri, beginning in the late 1950s. This design principle was developed to cater for densely populated habitats, proposing three dimensional design principles, creating self-sustaining megalithic structures to replace the two dimensional urban sprawl. This was conceptualised with the aim of minimising the impact of human habitation on a given ecosystem. Coupled with an imagined trajectory based on humankind’s current reliance on communications technology, the potential ecological difficulties surrounding the idea of the arcology is used by Ajim Juxta as the basis for this thought-provoking series of works, predicting a dystopian outcome despite the well-intentioned quest for a utopian existence.
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Singapore’s Pinacotheque de Paris Ceased Operation The Singapore Pinacotheque de Paris has ceased operation on 11 April, 2016. The museum expressed disappointment that the project did not succeed due to weaker than expected visitorship, other business and financial challenges. The museum is located at the Fort Canning Arts Centre. Its focus has been on the history of Singapore and the region and international masterpieces from the likes of collection including paintings by Monet, Renoir and Modigliani. The concept was modelled after the Pinacotheque de Paris museum in the French capital which closed on 15 February, 2016. Source: Channel News Asia Amid Repression, Bangkok Street Art Blooms T ha i la nd ’s m i l ita r y sei z ed power nearly two years ago and has censored media, hauled in hundreds of critics for sessions of “attitude adjustment” and snuffed out protests. But state repression has unleashed a wave of artistic expression, say artists and art lovers, and the Thai capital’s art scene is blooming in response to life under junta rule. “It’s because they can’t talk about it that they’re
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creating,” said Gili Back, a café and gallery owner, referring to Bangkok artists. “You’ll see a lot more graffiti and street art where people are having their say on walls.” Source: Reuters Metropolitan Museum Of Art Announces Cutbacks To Curb $10 Million Deficit The Metropolitan Museum of Art is scaling back on all fronts after revealing its considerable $10 million deficit, museum director / chief executive Thomas P. Campbell and president Daniel H. Weiss announced. Campbell and Weiss stated that they are planning a financial restructuring that will take place over the next 24 months. They added that if these changes were not implemented, the deficit could inflate to up to $40 million after a year of large-scale expansion. Over the next two years, the Met will shed staff (dozens, rather than hundreds, according to Campbell), reduce their exhibition program, halt projects, and look at maximising all the revenue streams available to them within the museum’s current structure. Source: Artnet Geffen Gives $100 Million To Museum of Modern Art Billionaire entertainment mogul David Geffen donated $100 million to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York for its latest renovation and expansion, the largest gift in the project’s capital campaign. Three f loors of new galleries, created as part of an expansion into the tower being constructed to the west of the Museum, will be named the David Geffen Wing, MoMA said Thursday in a statement. The fourth-f loor suite of galleries in
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the current building also will be named after him, according to the Museum. Source: Bloomberg Damien Hirst Reunites With Gagosian Damien Hirst and Larry Gagosian get back together. Damien severed ties with the megadealer in 2012 for reasons unknown, but now he’s reforging his relationship with Gagosian. The gallery will dedicate its entire booth at Frieze New York in May to past work by Damien. “It will be a classical presentation — an early shark piece, instrument cabinet, medicine cabinet, butterfly painting…We wanted to present him in the way most people think of Damien,” said Gagosian London director Millicent Wilner. Source: Observer Art Basel Set To Launch New Art Initiative, But Won’t Expand Fair Venues Art Basel will strengthen its dominance in the art world with a new initiative that will allow the Swiss fair giant to have a presence outside of its current locations. Fair organisers said the new initiative, called Art Basel Cities, was not being created just to tap into the China market. They said the initiative featuring a star-studded line-up of advisers was a global partnership with cities from around the world that had a burning desire to cultivate their local cultural and artistic scenes, which would also drive local economic development. The fair organisers were determined not to stage a new fair outside of its current locations in Basel in Switzerland, Miami Beach in the US and Hong Kong. Source: South China Morning Post
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Istanbul’s Art International Fair Cancels 2016 Edition Art International, an art fair launched in Istanbul in 2013, has canceled its 2016 edition in the wake of violence and unrest in Turkey over the last year, according to an announcement on the fair’s website. It was to take place from September 23 to 25 at the Haliç Convention Center, on the banks of Istanbul’s Golden Horn. Istanbul has suffered a string of terrorist attacks in recent months, some tied to Islamic State militants. The deadliest took place in October 2015, as suicide bombers killed about 100 people at a peace rally in Ankara. In March, four people were killed on Turkey’s main avenue by a Turkish member of Islamic State. Source: Artnet
Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition In KL
An exhibition of photos by iconic photographer Pierre Bou lat tracing French designer Yves Saint Laurent’s career is coming to Kuala Lumpur. Held in conjunction with the Le French Festival, the exhibition runs from 1 to 25 June, open daily except Mondays, at Galeri Petronas. Admission is free. In 1961, Pierre spent five weeks with the couturier as he prepared to stage his first fashion show. He became close friends with Saint Laurent, a relationship that gave him an intimate look at the work that went on backstage and of the designer’s Paris home. The exhibition features 49 vintage black and white photographs, some never displayed before, that give us a profound inside look at the work, passion and creativity of the legendary designer. Source: Elle Malaysia
Bonhams Fires Asian Deputy Chairman Renfrew Amid Art Slowdown Magnus Renfrew, Bonhams deputy chairman of Asia, was ousted along with seven other Hong Kong-based employees, the latest casualties of the slowdown in the Asian fine art market. Renfrew, 40, joined Bonhams in September 2014 to help spearhead the auction house’s expansion in Asia, leveraging his expertise in fine art and excellent network in the region. Renfrew was the founding fair director of ART HK in 2008 which is now known as Art Basel Hong Kong. The departures come as competition in Hong Kong’s auction market has intensified, with the arrival in Hong Kong of mainland auctioneers China Guardian Auctions Co. and Poly Internationa l Auction Co. They are competing in a shrinking market long dominated by Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Source: Bloomberg Shanghai Liu Haisu Art Museum Reopens Shanghai Liu Haisu Art Museum reopened in April after three years of construction in its 12,000 sqm new premises. Originally opened in 1995, and dedicated to the 20 th century painter and educator after which it was named, the institution was one of the first museums in the city to show Chinese contemporary artists. The museum, which is run by the local municipality, will continue to follow a dual track, says a spokesman, of showing works by Liu and his contemporaries and providing a showcase for young artists. Source: The Art Newspaper
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“Absurd” Dealings Of Sotheby’s & Christie’s Competition is driving Sotheby’s and Christie’s to cut buyers fees in what the auction houses term “enchanted hammer” deals, costing both companies millions. Intended to lure major collectors, the new arrangements might simply cut into profit margins. “They have been making absolutely absurd deals just to be seen selling this Koons or that Rothko,” said David Nash, co-owner of New York’s Mitchell-Innes & Nash and a former Sotheby’s executive. “They’d do anything to get the deal away from the competition.” Source: Bloomberg Myrna Ayad Appointed New Director Of Art Dubai Myrna Ayad, an art writer, editor and consultant, has been appointed the new director of Art Dubai. She replaces Antonia Carver who has been named global director of Art Jameel, the Saudi arts and culture foundation, which partnered with London’s Victoria and Albert Museum to create the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art. Carver will continue her relationship with Art Dubai by joining the fair’s advisory board. Ayad is a prominent writer and cultural commentator on the Middle East, writing for several publications. She joins a growing group of former writers and editors who have become fair directors, including Marc Spiegler of Art Basel, Noah Horowitz of Art Basel in Miami Beach and Benjamin Genocchio of the Armory Show. Source: The Art Newspaper
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Art Accent 2F-9&10, 2nd Floor, Bangsar Village II, Jalan Telawi Satu, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2287 1908 W: www.artaccent.com.my
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# 12 Art Space 12, Jalan Gombak, Off Jalan Pahang, Setapak, 53000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4023 4128 W: www.12as12.com 67 Tempinis Gallery (Seksan Design) 67, Jalan Tempinis Satu, Lucky Garden, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2282 4611 W: www.seksan.com A A2 Gallery 27, Bangkok Lane, 10250 Penang T: 04-227 4985 W: www.a2artgallery.com Akademi Seni Budaya Dan Warisan Kebangsaan (ASWARA) 464, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2697 1777 W: www.aswara.edu.my Aku Cafe & Gallery 8, 1st Floor, Jalan Panggong, 50000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2857 6887 Alliance Française KL 15, Lorong Gurney, 54100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2694 7880 W: www.kl.alliancefrancaise.org.my Alpha Utara Gallery 83, China Street, 10200 Penang T: 04-262 6840 W: www.alpha-utara.com
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 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 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 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
Alyssa Galeri 346, Penang Road, 10000 Georgeotown, Penang W: www.alyssagaleri.com
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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 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 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
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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 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.blogspot.com
I Ilham Gallery Levels 3 & 5, Ilham Tower, 8, Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur W: www.ilhamgallery.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 “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 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
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Masterpiece Auction 151, Jalan 5/42, Off Jalan Gasing, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7972 2306 W: www.masterpiece-auction.com MaTiC Gallery 109, Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-9235 4848 W: www.mtc.gov.my Morne Art Gallery 9th Floor, Menara Mara, 232, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2691 9000 W: www.morneart.blogspot.com Museum Of Asian Art University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-7967 3936 W: www.um.edu.my/museum N Nadine Fine Art 64, Jalan Kemajuan, Section 12/18, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7654 6069 National Visual Arts Gallery Malaysia (Balai Seni Visual Negara) 2, Jalan Temerloh, Off Jalan Tun Razak, 53200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4025 4990 W: www.artgallery.gov.my O Ode To Art #06-13/14, The Pavilion, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2148 9816 W: www.odetoart.com 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
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G A L L E RY DI R E C TOR I E S P PantauIraga Art Space 921, Jalan Tanjung, Sijangkang, 42500 Kuala Langat, Selangor 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 Penang Artists Corner 70-1-145B D’Plaza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Penang T: 04-641 3882 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: 03-6211 2339 W: www.pipalfineart.com 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 R A Fine Arts – The Gallery A4-1-3A, Block A4, Solaris Dutamas, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-6211 1061 W: www.ra-finearts.blogspot.com RBS – MALIHOM (Artists-in-Residence Program) (Residence) Kiri N/t 16, Bkt Penara Mkm 6, Balik Pulau, 11000 Penang (Office) 51 - 23 Menara BHL, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 Penang T: 04-226 4466 W: www.malihom-air.org
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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 Rimbun Dahan Km. 27, Jalan Kuang, Kuang, 48050 Selangor T: 03-6038 3690 W: www.rimbundahan.org S Sabah Art Gallery Jalan Muzium, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah T: 08-826 8798 W: www.sabah.gov.my/artgallery 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 Shalini Ganendra Fine Art @ Gallery Residence 8, Lorong 16/7B, Section 16, 46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-7932 4740 W: www.shaliniganendra.com Soka Gakkai Malaysia 243, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2141 2003 W: www.sgm.org.my 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
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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 The Art Gallery Penang 368-4-8, Burma Road, Level 4, Bellisa Row, Pulau Tikus, 10250 Penang W: www.theartgallerypg.com The Art People Gallery 30, 1st & 2nd Floor, Jalan Makyong, 5C/KU5, Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang The Chilli Boutique G Tower Hotel, G-01, 199, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2181 1717 W: www.thechilliboutique.com 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 The Imaginarium / Kaffa Espresso Bar 22, Green Hall, 10200 Georgetown, Penang T: 04-262 2822 The Malaysian Art Centre 38, Jalan PJU 5/21, The Strand, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor T: 03-6142 9633 TJ Fine Art Block A-3-10, Jalan Pantai Murni, 59200 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-272 0527 W: www.tjfineart.com
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TMS Art 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Off Jalan Ritchie, 55000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4251 5154 W: www.tmsart.com.my U University Malaya Art Gallery 5th Floor, Chancellory Building, University of Malaya, Lembah Pantai, 50603 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-7967 1061 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 Wei-Ling Gallery 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-2260 1106 W: www.weiling-gallery.com 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 Yayasan Seni Berdaftar 333, Persiaran Ritchie, Off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-4251 8466
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, Singapore 637458 T: +65 6790 4828 W: www.adm.ntu.edu.sg AndrewShire Gallery 63 Hillview Avenue #10-12, Lam Soon Industrial Building, Singapore 669569 T: +65 9836 4960 W: www.andrewshiregallery.com Aratong Galleries 26 Mount Pleasant Drive, Singapore 298352 T: +65 9736 4666 W: www.aratonggalleries.com Arndt Singapore 9 Lock Road #03-21, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6734 0775 W: www.arndtberlin.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 ArtBlue Studio 23 Yong Siak Street, Tiong Bahru, Singapore 168652 T: +65 9752 5458 W: www.artbluestudio.com Artcommune Gallery Block 231, Bain Street, # 02-43, Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231 T: +65 6336 4240 W: www.artcommune.com.sg
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Artesan Gallery + Studio T: +65 6338 5818 W: www.theartesan.com Artfolio Raffles Hotel Arcade #02-25, 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188719 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 Art Front Gallery 176 Orchard Road, The Centrepoint, #04-17/18, Singapore 238843 T: +65 6733 5694 W: www.artfront.com.sg Art Galleries at NAFA 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655 T: +65 6512 4000 W: www.nafa.edu.sg Art Glass Solutions 39 Kuo Chuan Ave, Singapore 426935 T: +65 9827 4760 W: www.artglasssolutions.com Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street, Singapore 179942 T: +65 6636 8360 W: www.artpluralgallery.comllery.com Art Retreat Museum & Wu Guanzhong Museum 10 Ubi Crescent, Lobby C, #01-45/47, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408564 T: +65 6749 0880 W: www.artretreatmuseum.com Art Seasons BIG Hotel, 200 Middle Road, #01-02, Singapore 188980 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 9450 7749 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 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 Editions by Collectors Contemporary 21 Orchard Boulevard #01-21 Park House, Singapore 248645 T: +65 6235 2110 W: www.editions.com.sg 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 0926 W: www.forestraingallery.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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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 Gallery Nawei 435 Orchard Road, #18-02 Wisma Atria, Singapore 238877 T: +65 6733 2842 W: www.gallerynawei.com Gallery Reis Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road, #03- 01/02, Singapore 238871 T: +65 6836 0370 W: www.galleryreis.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 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 Luxe Art Museum, The 6 Handy Road #02-01, Singapore 229234 T: +65 6338 2234 W: www.thelam.com.sg M M Gallery 39 Jalan Pemimpin #06-03, Singapore 577182 T: +65 9649 4282 W: www.mgallery.com.sg Masterpiece 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1, #02-16 Enterprise One, Singapore 415934 T: +65 6747 8151 W: www.masterpiece-auction.com Michael Janssen Gallery Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, #02-21, Singapore 108937 T: +65 6734 8948 W: www.galeriemichaeljanssen.de 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 National Gallery Singapore 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #01-01, Singapore 178957 T: +65 6271 7000 W: www.nationalgallery.sg
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National Museum Of Singapore 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 T: +65 6332 3659 W: www.nationalmuseum.sg NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Block 43 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109443 T: +65 6339 6503 W: www.ntu.ccasingapore.org 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 Ode To Art 252 North Bridge Road, #01-36E/F, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore T: +65 6250 1901 W: www.odetoart.com OCBC Art Space OCBC Main Banking Hall, 65 Chulia Street, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513 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 Ota Fine Arts 7 Lock Road, #02-13 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108935 T: +65 6694 3071 W: www.otafinearts.com
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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 Richard Koh Fine Art 10 Ubi Crescent, 04-99 Ubi Techpark, Lobby E, Singapore 408564 W: www.rkfineart.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 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 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
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 Canvas Gallery 57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-82 Tiong Bahru, Singapore 160057 T: +65 6220 8723 W: www.whitecanvas-gallery.com White Space Art Asia 79 Chay Yan Street, #01-26 Tiong Bahru Estate, Singapore 160079 T: +65 6685 7664 W: www.wsartasia.com 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 179 369 T: +65 6336 8683 W: www.y2arts.com 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
The Private Museum 51 Waterloo Street, #02-06, Singapore 187969 T: +65 6738 2872 W: www.theprivatemuseum.org
Yeo Workshop 1 Lock Road 01-01, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108932 T: +65 6734 5168 W: www.yeoworkshop.com
The Substation 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936 T: +65 6337 7535 W: www.substation.org
Yunlore Art Gallery 328 North Bridge Road, #01-25, Raffles Hotel Arcade, Singapore 188719 T: +65 6338 7038 W: www.yunlorearts.com
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