Gallery Publications

THE ASIAN MODERN Paperback | 494 pages | $58.85 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-0607-2 In this expansive study, John Clark draws on decades of his research on modern art cultures across Asia from 1850 to the present day. The Asian Modern uses an artist-focused approach, by way of meticulous case studies, to create a new comparative paradigm for the narration of art.

CHNG SEOK TIN: DRAWN THROUGH A PRESS ENG TOW: THE SIXTH SENSE GOH BENG KWAN: NERVOUS CITY JAAFAR LATIFF: IN THE TIME OF TEXTILE LIN HSIN HSIN @ SPEED OF THOUGHT MOHAMMAD DIN MOHAMMAD: THE MISTAKEN ANCESTOR Paperback | 80 pages | $26.75 (inclusive of GST) each Published on the occasion of the Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965 exhibition, each standalone catalogue traces the individual journeys that these artists undertook as they strove to be continuously “new.” By bringing together essays, interviews, full-coloured plates and archival material, the series offers a comparative perspective of how artists critically engaged with the conditions of multiculturalism, developmentalism and modernisation in post-independence Singapore.

MATISSE PICASSO Paperback | 196 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-06-4233-485 The extraordinary relationship between Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso is one of the most important and eventful narratives in modern art. Between them, they set the course of Western art history in the first half of the 20th century with their artistic rivalry and collaboration. This publication examines the paths of these two artists over the years and the way they each responded to the other’s work.

PERSPECTIVES

Our online weekly magazine for views, conversations, research and behind-the-scenes insights, Perspectives is a discursive space and resource for Southeast Asian art. Find out more at nationalgallery.sg/magazine.

The Asian Modern John Clark

Lin Hsin Hsin. Ode to Reality. 1978. Oil on canvas, 102 x 88 cm.

GEORGETTE CHEN: AT HOME IN THE WORLD Hardback | Approx. 208 pages | $53.50 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-4922-2 Paris, Shanghai and New York: Georgette Chen, one of Singapore’s foremost artists, once counted these cultural capitals as home and cut her teeth as a painter there. Chen eventually found in Singapore “a veritable paradise,” enchanted by its tropical climes and unexpected forms. These remarkable and cosmopolitan life experiences have informed Chen’s uniquely syncretic artistic practice and aesthetic style. With over 100 full-colour image plates and archival material, along with critical essays, this monograph brings new perspectives on her independent artistic voice and vital role as an educator in the development of modern art in Singapore.

AWESOME ART VIETNAM: 10 WORKS FROM THE LAND OF THE CLEVER TURTLE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-8424-7 The art history of Vietnam is one of great innovation and daring, primed for exploration. Are you ready to dive in? Join Tai the clever turtle on this escapade through Vietnam’s art history. Through 10 fascinating works of art, learn about materials such as lacquer and silk while creating your very own works of art with this colourful installment of the Awesome Art series.

Georgette Chen. Self Portrait. c. 1946. Oil on canvas, 22.5 × 17.5 cm. Gift of Lee Foundation.

AWESOME ART THAILAND: 10 WORKS FROM THE LAND OF THE SMILING ELEPHANT THAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW Paperback | 64 pages | $19.30 (inclusive of GST) | ISBN: 978-981-14-8425-4 From painting and sculpture to photography and installation, Thailand has an array of art ready for you to discover! Follow Chang the elephant through the art history of this rich and diverse country, and have your pen and paper at the ready for crafts and activities along the way. For readers aged 9 and up, the Awesome Art series represents the Gallery’s continued commitment towards presenting and advancing the art historical discourse of Southeast Asia.

FREE-TO-DOWNLOAD ZINES Check out our new zine series, Another Initial Impetus, which explores the legacies of the seminal Alpha Gallery. The first three issues feature pioneering architect Datuk Sri Lim Chong Keat, culinary doyenne Violet Oon and interdisciplinary artist Michael Lee. Visit nationalgallery.sg/zines to download these new mobile-friendly zines to read on the go, or print and bind them at home.