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Aug 2012, Vol. 8 | N° 6
Front page cover picture Matahari I, by Kelly Reedy 35 cm x 35 cm mixed media collage, 2012 Publisher/Editor-in-Chief René Daniels, rene@sagg.com.sg Editor Ong Chee Haur, chee@sagg.com.sg Overseas Contributor & Visual Editor Irene Marx, irene@sagg.com.sg Printed by KWF Printing Pte. Ltd. Permit MICA (P) 195/12/2011 ISSN 1793-0510 Deadline for September 2012 issue: Monday, 06 August Deadline for October 2012 issue: Monday, 03 September Deadline for November 2012 issue: Monday, 08 October Subscribe online at www.sagg.com.sg
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Content & Contributors June/July 2012 Features
Creating Changes The Light on Art Therapy: Uncovering Shadows
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By Emylia Safian Emylia Safian is an art therapist and educator. Her independent practice – THE ART THERAPY PROJECT, focuses on community-based work in partnership with charities and government agencies. She is also an adjunct lecturer at Temasek Polytechnic’s Humanities and Social Sciences School. emylia@tatproject.com
Living Stories By Tim Zeelie
12 – 13 The Substation Soapbox
The World Outside
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The Process: Day 11/12 A 12-day photo-documentation by Arron Teo Arron Teo is a part-time lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. His photographs have been exhibited in various prominent venues such as Singapore Art Museum, National Library and MICA Building. Many photography books have also featured his work. For more information visit www.arronteo.com
Blowing Glass Without A Furnace …
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Choreographing a New World By B. Jane Cowie B. Jane Cowie is a Glass Artist and AGS Educator.
What is the Pop Art Movement? Personalized Pop Art on Canvas www.popartpal.com
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Andy Warhol
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15 Minutes Eternal At ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands®
5 Stars Arising
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Singapore Artists Chen Ziwei, Lee Mei Ling, Ong Hui Har, Khairullah Rahim and Joey Soh By One East Asia
PANTONEMYART 2012
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Colour in a state of nature At tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto “The Gallery”
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Emily of Emerald Hill by Stella Kon Featuring the Artworks of Kelly Reedy By Irene Marx Irene Marx is a self-employed art director and editor based in Berlin, Germany. She has been part of the SAGG team right from the start.
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Creating Changes The Light on Art Therapy: Uncovering Shadows By Emylia Safian
In the process of art therapy, spontaneity of the creative process is encouraged. Both the process and the resulting artwork offer opportunities for further exploration and insight for the individual client. Within this context, the role of the therapist is as a companion, one who journeys along with the client without a preplanned agenda, and in an atmosphere of non-judgmental curiosity and acceptance. Yalom (2003) conveyed his idea of the therapeutic relationship as likened to “fellow travellers”. The spontaneity of art taps into the subconscious, evokes memories of the past, and often activates the pain of unresolved experiences. I have witnessed images arising from within the companioned journey acting as retrieval cues for memories, or leading to analysis of the unconscious. As a fellow traveller, I am constantly checking in on the emotive content of my companion’s artwork, listening actively to what is being shared at both verbal and non-verbal levels. Images eliciting positive emotions affirm the creative process and leave the client satiated. However, images created can also potentially elicit memories long forgotten and buried in the deep recesses of the human psyche. Schaverien (1992) summarized the process succinctly – “the picture is a material object, created in the interest of expressing some unarticulated aspect of the psyche. It brings shadow elements into the light, and so a conscious attitude.” Quoting Yalom (1995): "I have yet to encounter the unproblematic patient, the one whose course of therapy resembles a newly christened ship gliding smoothly down the slip into the water". A fellow traveller in the journey of self-exploration allows for elimination of blind spots, and provision of containment during moments of discomfort when journeying deeper to unravel the mystery of the unconscious. It is a humbling experience to be allowed to journey alongside a fellow adult within a trusting relationship. Julie was a healthy adult female aged 40 years old, who utilised art therapy for personal development. Julie was a reflective person and prior to coming for sessions, she seeked answers to life’s challenges through self-help psychology books and her 8
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Therapy personal spiritual practice. While I did not make it an intention to analyse dreams in our sessions, an invaluable opportunity presented itself through an image she painted. The symbolism of that dream imagery grew and became pivotal to the following sessions’ explorations, up to the end of our sessions. There were multiple symbols in this image [see Image 1], overlapping and intertwining with the other. Julie paused periodically, distanced her gaze from the image, and saw and developed more and more symbols in the artwork. Most significantly, Julie repeatedly uttered “scary” as she continued further in the process. The image’s emotional message appeared to be so, and amongst other things, the image stirred unpleasant dream memories Julie had had since she was in her teenage years. Julie frequently dreamed of a shadowy, hooded man trying to harm her in different ways. She attributed the symbol appearing in her dreams whenever she got anxious, helpless or insecure about life experiences. The dream symbol had first appeared when she was 14 years old. The hooded stranger, whose only visible features were his eyes, had appeared in the artwork that day. The act of creating in the art therapy session had placed Julie in a position of control. The scary symbol was amidst other symbols of “strength”, “power” and “freedom”, contrasting with her dream state when opposing emotions like “attacked”, “threatened” or “rejected” were evoked by the same imagery.
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Our following sessions saw Julie recalling and sharing more of her past dreams with me, with the hooded stranger symbol mentioned in the same emotional tone again. We brought that particular symbol to a deeper discourse, exploring it as a shadow aspect described by Jung as an unconscious part of one’s personality which is least desirable and largely negative. “Everyone carries a shadow, and the less it is embodied in the individual’s conscious life, the blacker and denser it is.” (Jung in Miller, C.J., 2004). Once an image is externalised, transformation begins to take place in the inner world of the artist even without interpretation. After some weeks, Julie came to a realisation that the dream symbol that manifested as a hooded stranger was possibly her disguised self. She accepted it as a part of herself that needed to feel more protected, in-control, confident and secure. With this consciousness of the dream symbol within the artwork, Julie was able to understand herself through a process that could never have been substituted by words alone, and to take the process of individuation to greater heights. Julie ended her sessions with a painting titled “Hope” [see Image 2] and a letter to herself - “Life is like a book, with some pages you want to bookmark. Like a good book, the plot gets thicker. Enjoy life like you enjoy a good book, with a cup of tea and cake.” References Gilroy, A. & McNeilly, G. eds. (2000). The Changing Shape of Art Therapy: New Developments in Theory and Practice. London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Miller, C.J. (2004). The Transcendent Function: Jung’s model of psychological growth through dialogue with the unconscious. New York: State University of New York Press. Schaverien, J. (1992). The Revealing Image: Analytical Art Psychotherapy in Theory and Practice. London & Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Yalom, I. (1995). The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (4th edition). New York: BasicBooks. Yalom, I. (2003). The Gift of Therapy: an open letter to a new generation of therapists and their patients. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
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Living Stories By Tim Zeelie
Living Stories is a collection of works, five years in the making, that will be exhibited at The Substation Gallery this August. The exhibition reinterprets the iconography of well-known stories, and in doing so, creates a particular kind of social commentary relevent to contemporary Singaporean society. Tim Zeelie caught up with S. Chandrasekaran, the artist, to find out more about this exhibition. TZ: Despite referring to many well-known old and inhereted stories, your idea for this exhibition feels new and unusual. Can you tell us a bit more about the exhibition? SC: Living Stories brings out the ‘symbolic’ representation of stories that belongs to us. These stories express the societal changes that happen as part of our everyday reality, and these changes are transformed and interpreted through various forms of iconic images. The reinterpreted iconic images reflect the various social issues society grapples with, and these regained meanings reflect the various socio-political and economic complexities of daily life in Singapore. Some of the stories have to do with the ‘predetermined’ conditions in which we live, while others look into how the net-citizens address their tensions and contradictions through social media. This exhibition aims to regain and reinterpret the voice of the society as living stories through paintings, sculptures and drawings. TZ: Roland Barthes, in his book Mythologies, reveals how the symbolism in cultural products often goes unquestioned. Symbolism and meaning is passed off as 'natural', when instead it is socially constructed and embedded in ideology. How does this exhibition relate to Barthes theories, and in what ways are you reinterpreting the semiotics of these stories? SC: I am interested in traditional narratives, in making them relevant to modern society, and in re-expressing them as presentday stories. In the Hindu Epic, the Ramayana, for example, Hanuman the Monkey God depicts his devotion to Rama and Sita
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The Substation Soapbox by ripping open his heart, in which images of Rama and Sita are reflected. This sort of devotion can still be seen in modern society and in our social and political system. In one of the works, Riches, Reputation and Devotion a bull-lion opens its heart to express the devotion we have for the system. In this image, though, Hanuman becomes the bull-lion, which is a reference to Singapore’s iconic Merlion. In its heart is a bolt of lightning, and above its head it carries a hammer. The hammer and the lightning bolt are both political symbols locally, and help recontextualise the image, and place it within socio-political conditions. TZ: It's a huge exhibition, and includes bronze sculptures, drawings and paintings. How long has it taken to create these works and why did you decide to use these particular mediums (bronze, drawing and painting)? SC: The paintings and small drawings are all images that depict how the psyche is influenced and manipulated by our socio-political and economic reality. The bronze works depict various iconic forms that I’ve adapted and reinterpreted from Indian mythology. These iconic forms bridge the gap between traditional narratives and our present-day context. I hope that they will allow the viewers to see past narratives reflected in the present, as living in the present. These works were created over the period of five years. Living Stories is on at The Substation Gallery from 3 – 23 August 2012. The Substation Gallery is open daily from 12pm – 9pm, and closed on public holidays. The Substation is located at 45 Armenian Street, Singapore, 179936. For more information visit www.substation.org or contact 6337 7800
Bull-lion by S. Chandrasekaran
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The World Outside The Process: Day 11/12 A 12-day photo-documentation by Arron Teo
The World Outside by artist Tang Ling Nah in collaboration with design collective atelier | small Singapore The World Outside was presented by Esplanade, VISUAL ARTS @Esplanade Tunnel from 12 Nov 2010 – 2 Jan 2011.
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Blowing Glass Without A Furnace ‌ By B. Jane Cowie, Glass Artist and AGS Educator
As a glass blower I miss having a furnace. Gathering the first gather of the day is a soothing and wonderful moment. Avoiding the burst of heat blasting from the furnace door as I wind the soft sensuous honey-like hot glass onto a blowing pipe is magic. Making glass without a furnace led me to re-think how I could teach hot glass making in Singapore. Certainly with enough passion and determination anything is possible. Running AGS Education (a self initiated arts program based in Singapore) has been an exciting time. Meeting new people who share a common interest in glass art, assisting them realise their creative talents and watching them learn new skills is fulfilling. Participating in the development of a Singaporean artglass community, nurturing local talent and enriching peoples’ lives through creative practice is a long term goal. One of our students, Michael Conlin, started taking glassmaking classes with AGS Education a year ago. He started with minimal hot glass experience and attended weekly Evening Classes and monthly Murrini Roll Up Workshops. To begin with I was doing most of the hot work, but soon Michael learnt how to complete the hot work to create his own Murrini glass vessels and jewellery pieces from start to finish. AGS Introductory Classes are held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for beginners. Students then continue to develop their skills by specialising in a particular glassmaking technique such as pate de verre, kiln casting, bead making or hot glass rollups.
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Michael exhibited his art glass at the Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore in May 2012. The exhibition was a colourful demonstration of his developed craft skills and love of glass! Combining hot glass, kiln working and cold finishing techniques the exhibition demonstrated that a lot can be achieved without a furnace. With a limited amount of time (Michael works full time, travels often and a family in Singapore) combined with enthusiasm, verve and creative focus Michael have achieved a great body of work. Michael began with lapidary and moved to hot glass to create forms that are soft and shaped while hot. Then, in his own lapidary studio, he uses his stone cutting skills to finish the component pieces he makes with hot glass. Cold working, grinding, polishing and assembling are important when it comes to finishing quality art glass. Working with your hands means you work with the ‘other side’ of your brain. AGS Education students have the chance to ‘mentally rest and mediate’ as they focus on the bright glass colours and think about what they want to make before the hard work begins … Art making they say is 20% inspiration and 80% perspiration, which is certainly true in the equatorial Singaporean heat. AGS Education combines the inspiration and creativity of each individual student with appropriate glassmaking guidance and technical expertise. The 80% perspiration, practice and persistence results in a rewarding experience, creative focus and numerous glass artworks – all made here in Singapore.
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What is the Pop Art Movement? Pop art, which is an abbreviation of "Popular Art", seems to have emerged in the 1950s in the United Kingdom. It spread to the United States and the rest of the world over the next few decades. It is this spread and acceptance across the world that was referred to as the Pop Art Movement. Though personalized pop art canvas pieces can be found everywhere these days, the movement which remains one of the major artistic movements of the 20th century, is still not well understood. Pop Art also represented rebellion and being different. For a two decade period before the Pop Art Movement, abstract art dominated the art world, with New York City as its centre. Though abstract art was a well known art form, it presented itself with an air of sophistication that made it inaccessible to the masses. People in general were also getting bored with abstract and other fine art forms and the emergence of popular art at that time was a refreshing change. Not only was it new and distinct from everything else people were accustomed to, its bright and funky colours whether on canvas or on advertising billboards appealed to a broad base of the public. There was no divide between fine and commercial art any longer. The superior aesthetic qualities aside the other aspect of that identified with audiences was its use of everyday items, images and icons to emphasize and redefine certain elements in our culture.It started appearing in the mass media, in advertising, movie posters and even on music album covers. It suddenly became chic and cool and many celebrities started asking artists for their own. Marilyn Monroe's prints by Andy Warhol after her death still remain one of the most iconic prints ever. Due to its association with celebrities and well known icons and objects, Popular Art started to become more glamorous and refined over the years. Though it was mass produced and did not cost much, it did manage to capture essential changes in culture and society.
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The pieces by well known pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are now amongst the most valuable pieces in the world. An Andy Warhol silkscreen print called "Eight Elvises" was sold to a private buyer in 2009, for US$100 million, making it one of the top 10 most expensive paintings ever sold. Classic examples of Pop Art are Andy Warhol’s works based on Campbell canned soup images. Roy Lichtenstein was another pop icon who created art which looked like comic strips. Till this day the Warhol Pop Art style and the Lichtenstein Pop Art style are the 2 dominant styles emulated by artists all over the world. If you want to create Personalized Pop Art Canvas prints in Warhol Pop Art style, or the Lichtenstein Pop Art style then visit www.popartpal.com for a truly unique visual experience. The photos to Pop Art rendering process will create spellbinding pieces of artwork for your home/office and make great gifts for loved ones as well.
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Andy Warhol 15 Minutes Eternal
Now Showing ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands® 10 Bayfront Avenue
Titled after a quote from the popular artist himself, “In the future, everybody will be worldfamous for fifteen minutes”, Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal features over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures, film, and video of the legendary artist’s works, marking the first time such an extensive collection is exhibited in Singapore. The exhibition is also accompanied by a wide range of associated documents, interactive timelines, photographs, and archival material. From his early artistic beginnings in the 1940s to his final works in the 1980s, visitors can journey through four decades of Andy Warhol’s prolific career. The exhibition features his masterpieces including Jackie (1964), Marilyn Monroe (1967), Campbell's Soup Can (1961), Silver Liz (1963), Time Capsule 51 (1970’s), The Last Supper (1986), and numerous iconic Self-Portraits. Andy Warhol’s legacy continues to make an impact on the global art scene 25 years after his death. To highlight the influence of Andy Warhol on Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art, three artists from the region have been selected to showcase their artworks as part of the exhibition, making this collection exclusive to the Singapore venue of the exhibition. Over 16 artworks and associated documentation such as publications and photographs have been selected by ArtScience Museum with each reflecting a visual language similar to Warhol’s but infused with distinctive cultural elements. Specially curated by the museum for the exhibition, the artworks draw on common themes and techniques made famous by the iconic Pop Artist, for example his interest in mass consumer, pop and celebrity culture, and the use of mass reproduction techniques for art. Visitors to the gallery will be able to view the artworks from artists in Southeast Asia including Singapore’s Jahan Loh, Malaysia’s Ibrahim Hussein and Thailand’s Jirapat Thatsanasomboon.
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© 2012 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
As part of the exhibition, ArtScience Museum and LASALLE College of the Arts challenged today’s aspiring artists at LASALLE College with a competition topic “If Andy Warhol was alive today in Singapore, what would he be doing on the topic of ArtScience?” With panelists consisting of professionals from LASALLE, ArtScience Museum and The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, the submissions were subjected to rigorous judging. The winners together with 2 honorable mentions have their artwork displayed at the Southeast Asian Gallery at ArtScience Museum. Silkscreen printing was one of the many methods used by Andy Warhol. Visitors can experience the basics of silkscreen printing technique on Saturdays and Sundays through 12 August, 2-3pm. Spaces are limited and visitors are advised to register half an hour before workshop begins. The workshop is open to All-Access Pass and Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal ticket holders only. Also showing at ArtScience Museum is Harry PotterTM: The Exhibition. Peer into the magical world of Harry Potter and get up close to hundreds of authentic props and costumes from all eight Harry Potter films.
Artworks by Jirapat Tatsanasomboon on display at the Southeast Asian Gallery at ArtScience Museum, © Thavibu Gallery, Bangkok
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5 Stars Arising Singapore Artists Chen Ziwei, Lee Mei Ling, Ong Hui Har, Khairullah Rahim and Joey Soh
03 – 17 Aug One East Asia, 15 Scotts Road #05-08/09 Thong Teck Building
Five arising Singapore artists, who have very creditable artworks well supported by their modest pool of supporters, consciously or subconsciously take reference from Singapore’s history and culture. One East Asia presents an exhibition with contemporary artworks relating to Singapore; it includes portraits, architectural scenes, the flora and fauna of Singapore with the orchid as the national flower flourishing, lush three-dimensional botanics for immersion and domestic animals capturing the humorous lifestyle in the neighborhood. One East Asia uncovers these gems to an audience who likes to know more about Singapore art relating to history and culture. “Five stars arising” is a national day song Singaporeans connect with.
Lee Mei Ling, Parade (Detail), Silk, Beads, Mixed Fabrics (Hand-woven, Applique), 100 cm x 248 cm, 2012
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Chen Ziwei, Transition, Acrylic and Collage, 59.4 cm x 42 cm x 3, 2012
The exhibition features about 15 contemporary works by 5 Singaporean artists: Chen Ziwei, Lee Mei Ling, Ong Hui Har, Khairullah Rahim and Joey Soh. History and culture consciously or sub-consciously have a strong influence on artists and their work worldwide. Since Singapore celebrates her birthday in August, One East Asia not only set up this exhibition in conjunction with the celebrative events this month, but also hosts a music performance by awardwinning Singapore composer and pianist Tze. The highlight of this performance includes the title “Desh�. The word Desh means
Khairullah Rahim, It was a Critical Hit, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 cm x 31cm, 2012
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Ong Hui Har, Food Lover (Emmanuel Stroobant), Oil on canvas, 122 cm x 92 cm, 2011
“nation” and is a very popular Indian Raga which is used in both South Indian and North Indian classical music. The music speaks of the beautiful land, the vibrancy, energy and aspirations of the people. Another popular piece is titled “An Indian Folk Song Meets Jazz”. Tze won the first prize in the UK Songwriting competition, instrumental category, with this piece in 2011. Tze’s Looking Glass is Singapore's unique contemporary fusion band, creating music that is an exotic fusion of East and West – a blend of film score, improvisational jazz, Chinese, Indian and European classical music.
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One East Asia is a Singapore-based international art management, holding company of Larasati Auctioneers, dedicated to enrich the appreciation of South East Asia Art through creative and dynamic programs as well as educational activities. One East Asia aspires to connect Asian Art to the world by providing new avenues of collaboration, discussion, education, communities and a network of partnerships with both public and private sectors. One East ArtSpace, 15 Scotts Road #05-08/09 Thong Teck Building Singapore 228218, Monday to Friday 10.00am – 6.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 3.30pm Phone: 65 6737 1819, Email: shanen.chan@oneeastasia.org RSVP For Special Events: *Opening Evening Art Walk Through Friday, 3rd August 2012, 5.30pm – 6.30pm, Free Admission *Performance by Award-Winning Composer Pianist Tze Friday, 17th August 2012, 7.30pm – 8.30pm, S$18 per ticket
Joey Soh, Urban Dew 4, Metal, Acrylic, Wood, H80 cm x L70 cm x W45 cm, 2012
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PANTONEMYART 2012 Colour in a state of nature
Till 30 Sep tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto “The Gallery” 51 Circular Road
Following a successful first edition, the refreshing PantoneMyArt conceptual exhibition is back with a second crop of artists who have been brought together in the spirit and natural wonder of colour. Of diverse skills and aesthetics, 10 notable artists have been invited by tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto to create artworks in a predominant Pantone© colour tone of their choice. The remarkable results bring to light the versatility and dynamism of this proprietary colour matching system, loved and used by millions of design and print practices around the world. PantoneMyArt is a showcase of 10 artists brought to you by tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto. This exhibition aims to involve, engage and invoke the appreciation of art in the buzz of everyday caffè culture; elevating the finer senses of coffee drinking experiences, while further fuelling the growth of Singapore’s colourful arts and culture scene. The natural, symbiotic relationship between art and colour takes centrestage at the PantoneMyArt concept exhibition in tcc’s Circular Road art boutique for the second year. Bringing together a new crop of 10 exciting artists in the mutual exploration and expression of colour, the exhibition sees each artist present works created predominantly in a Pantone© colour tone of their choice. The remarkable results – in mediums ranging from oil painting to digital art and photography – showcase the dynamism of this wellloved colour matching system. This year’s carefully curated line-up of artists includes distinguished veterans Loh Khee Yew, Sepi Valeriu and P. Gnana, who bring decades of accomplished practice to the exhibition. Alongside these talented artists will be fresh perspectives brought on by the works of multi media painter Sandra Lee, digital art maven Brian Adams as well as painter Steve Chua. The colourful
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and vivid creations of Diana Francis and Ketna Patel will no doubt add brilliantly to the mix while the incisive photographs of Stefen Chow and Sir Michael Culme-Seymour will represent the photographic medium at this exhibition for the first time.
Brian Adams
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Steven Chow
Ketna Patel
Steve Chua
Sepi Valeriu
Loh Khee Yew
Sandra Lee
Michael Seymour
Official blog: www.PantoneMyArt.com
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Fine Art Book Launch Emily of Emerald Hill by Stella Kon Featuring the Artworks of Kelly Reedy
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Before the upcoming launch of the new limited edition printing of the Singaporean play, Emily of Emerald Hill by Stella Kon, SAGG editor Irene Marx spoke with artist Kelly Reedy who was asked to create iconic images for this gem of a theatre piece. SAGG: When did you first encounter the one-woman play, Emily of Emerald Hill? Kelly: I first saw the play in 2000 at Jubilee Hall in a production by the Wild Rice theatre company starring Ivan Heng as Emily. SAGG: What impressed you the most? Kelly: My memory of the play over the years revolved around the strong matriarchal character of Emily. I remember it as an entertaining play, full of heart and soul. SAGG: How did you feel when you were asked to create the symbolic images for the fine art edition? Kelly: I felt very honored as this play represents an important part in Singapore’s cultural heritage. SAGG: Where did you begin? Kelly: I began by rereading the play and then I saw Wild Rice’s 2011 anniversary production at the Esplanande. At this point I was surprised by how poignant the play really was. It had its comic moments but by and large it was a drama and a tragedy packed full of calamities and obstacles, which Emily kept trying to rise above. I was very moved by it. SAGG: How did you try to capture the “Peranakanness” of the play? Kelly: What I love about the Peranakan culture is their use of funky colour combinations, turquoise and salmon pinks combined with pastel yellows, blues and oranges. I also love the multicoloured batik sarongs that they would have worn in Emily’s time. I decided to use these colourful fabrics as a base or language to create my images. SAGG: What made you decide to use paper cut and collage for the entire suite of images? Kelly: The artworks where suppose to be symbolic rather than realistic representations of the chosen characters and scenes in the play. Paper cuts lent themselves well to this abstract concept. I also wanted to combine elements from the different cultural heritages that make up the Peranakan world, such as Malay
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"Matahari I" by Kelly Reedy 35 cm x 35 cm mixed media collage on paper 2012
"Matahari II" by Kelly Reedy 34 cm x 30 cm mixed media collage on paper 2012
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inspired batik fabrics, Chinese traditional paper cuts as well as references to the British Colonial era in which the Peranakan culture thrived. SAGG: How did you decide which people or moments in the play to depict? Kelly: I read through the play several times and it was very clear to me the people or moments that were the most striking in the text. SAGG: Do you have a favorite image? Kelly: I am most happy with my interpretations of Emily’s favorite son Richard, depicted in Matahari I and Matahari II. Their relationship was the deepest and most complex in the whole play. I like the Malay word “matahari” which denotes the “sun”, literally meaning “eye of the sun”. I felt it alluded to the important place Richard held in Emily’s heart, just as we say someone is the “apple of our eye” or someone is “our sunshine”, so was Richard for Emily. The two images represent Richard and his relationship with his mother over time, the positive and negative energies, that which gives life and that which destroys life. SAGG: Is this play “typically” Singaporean or does it go beyond the local context? Kelly: The power and beauty of this play is that it is both so very local and so very universal at the same time. Stella Kon has created a masterpiece in the Singaporean context, but it is also one that everyone anywhere can relate to when thinking about the intricate relationships of families. For more information on the artist, please visit www.kellyreedy.com Emily of Emerald Hill by Stella Kon, published by Landmark Books and Constellation Books, 2012 will appear in bookstores in Singapore in November.
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"Emily's Children" by Kelly Reedy 50 cm x 44 cm mixed media collage on paper 2012
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Esplanade F/5 1 Esplanade Drive, www.esplanade.com 1 Public Art Space F/4 7 Raffles Boulevard Gallery NaWei Pte Ltd F/5 6 Raffles Boulevard, www.gallerynawei.com Marina Mandarin Singapore F/5 6 Raffles Boulevard Asian Civilisations Museum E/5 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg 1 The Arts House E/5 1 Old Parliament Lane, www.theartshouse.com.sg Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall E/5 9 Empress Place ART-2 Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street #01-03, ☎ 6338 8733 Cape of Good Hope E/5 140 Hill Street, #01-06 Element Art Space E/5 140 Hill Street #01-10/11/12, MICA Building 1 Gajah Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street #01-08, MICA Building 1 Mulan Gallery Pte Ltd E/4 36 Armenian Street #01-07 Singapore Philatelic Museum E/4 23B Coleman Street 1 The Substation E/4 45 Armenian Street 1 National Museum of Singapore E/4 93 Stamford Road 1 The Gallery, Singapore Management University D/3 90 Stamford Rd Singapore Art Museum (SAM) E/4 71 Bras Basah Road 1 The National Art Gallery E/4 www.nationalartgallery.sg 1 YAVUZ Fine Art E/4 51 Waterloo Street, #03-01 1 Forest Rain Gallery E/3 261 Waterloo Street, #02-43/44 Artfolio Pte Ptd E/4 328 North Bridge Road #02-25, www.artfolio.com.sg Chan Hampe Galleries E/4 328 North Bridge Road #01-20/21 1 Ode To Art E/4 252 North Bridge Road #01-36e/f, www.odetoart.com National Library E/4 100 Victoria Street, www.nl.sg 1 MINT Museum of Toys E/4 26 Seah Street, www.emint.com Sculpture Square Limited E/3 155 Middle Road 1 Night & Day E/3 139 A/C Selegie Road Art Galleries at NAFA E/3 80 Bencoolen Street 1 Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS), LASALLE College of the Arts E/3 1 McNally Street 1 Emily Hill E/2 11 Upper Wilkie Road, www.emilyhill.org Osage Gallery D/3 11B Mount Sophia #01-12, www.osagegallery.com The Picturehouse D/3 2 Handy Road, www.thepicturehouse.com.sg The Little Arts Academy E/3 1 Selegie Road, #05-01/02 Art Seasons E/3 1 Selegie Road, PoMo #02-21/24 2902 Gallery D/3 11 Mount Sophia, Block B,#B2-09 1
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Artwalks Marina Bay & Bugis Artwalk [Arts & Heritage District] 138. 139. 140. 141. 143. 143. 144. 153. 181. 182. 200. 201. 202. 203. 204. 214.
Sinema Old School D/3 11b Mount Sophia B1-12, www.sinema.sg Peranakan Museum E/4 39 Armenian Street 1 The Luxe Art Museum D/3 6 Handy Road, #02-01, www.theLAM.sg Yisulang Art Gallery D/3 6 Handy Road, #01-01, www.yisulang.com Art Trove E/4 51 Waterloo St, #02-01/02/03 1 M-Gallery E/4 51 Waterloo Street, #03-03B/#03-04 1 Art Plural Gallery E/4 38 Armenian Street, www.artpluralgallery.com 1 Artcommune E/4 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex 1 ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands F/5 10 Bayfront Ave 1 MODE [hair . gallery] F/5 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-22 1 I Theatre F/5 27 Kerbau Road, www.itheatre.org W!LD RICE E/2 3A Kerbau Road, www.wildrice.com.sg Bhaskar’s Arts Academy E/2 19 & 21 Kerbau Road Your MOTHER gallery F/2 91A Hindoo Road Post Museum F/2 107+109 Rowell Road, www.post-museum.org Xuanhua Art Gallery F/3 70 Bussorah Street, www.xuanhuaart.com
Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place Artwalk Art Venues: [ 1please see details in event section ] 300. 301. 302. 303. 305. 307. 308. 309. 310. 311. 311. 311. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 321. 322. 323. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. 330.
The Fullerton Heritage E/5 1 Fullerton Square, www.thefullertonheritage.com iPRECIATION E/5 1 Fullerton Square, #01-08, www.ipreciation.com 1 tcc - Raffles Xchange E/5 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 1 tcc - 'The Gallery' E/5 51 Circular Road 1 tcc - 4 Robinson Rd E/6 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 1 Galerie Belvedere (S) Pte Ltd D/7 168 Robinson Road 1 MAAD Market D/7 28 Maxwell Road, www.maad.sg Red Dot Design Museum D/7 28 Maxwell Road 1 ReDot Gallery C/8 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road #02-06 1 Fortune Cookie Projects C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-04 L2 SPACE C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-02A, www.L2SPACE.com.sg, Ikkan Art Gallery C/8 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road Light Editions Gallery C/8 Unit 02-02B, 39 Keppel Road Valentine Willie Fine Art C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-04 Dahlia Gallery LLP C/8 69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level) Give Art Space C/7 65 Spottiswoode Park Road 1 Red Crane Antiques C/6 19a Keong Saik Road 1 Indigo Blue Art D/6 33 Neil Road, www.indigoblueart.com Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art C/6 16 Bt Pasoh Rd 1 Vue Privée C/7 63 Spottiswoode Park Utterly Art Exhibition Space D/6 229A South Bridge Road Momentous Arts D/5 20 Lor Telok #02-01, www.momentousarts.com Instinc D/5 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-163, www.instinc.com Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery D/5 42 Hongkong Street NUS Baba House C/7 157 Neil Road, www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba Galerie Sogan & Art D/6 33B Mosque Street, www.soganart.com Richard Koh Fine Art Pte Ltd D/7 71 Duxton Road, www.rkfineart.com Living Portraits D/7 31 Tanjong Pagar Road Art Xchange Gallery Singapore D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-65 1
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TheatreWorks C/4 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore Tyler Print Institute C/5 41 Robertson Quay 1 tcc - The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road 1 FOST C/4 65 Kim Yam Road, www.fostgallery.com DBS Arts Centre C/4 20 Merbau Road - Robertson Quay, www.srt.com.sg
tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 1. Centrepoint C/3 176 Orchard Road, #01-102/103/104 2. Isetan Scotts B/2 350 Orchard Road, Level 2 Shaw House 5. Peranakan Place C/3 182 Orchard Road 6. Clarke Quay D/5 Blk 3E, River Valley Road, #01-01 7. Great World City B/5 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-29 11. Central D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-84/85/86 The Central 19. The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02 26. Wisma Atria B/3 435 Orchard Rd, #02-18 28. ION Orchard B/3 2 Orchard Turn #B2-49 ION Orchard
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Opera Gallery B/3 2 Orchard Turn #03-05, www.operagallery.com Heng Artland C/3 290 Orchard Road#04-08 Jasmine Fine Art C/3 290 Orchard Road #05-29 Sin Hua Gallery C/3 290 Orchard Road #05-26 Paragon Drawing Gallery C/3 290 Orchard Rd #05-25, www.drawinggallery.net Art Forum Pte Ltd C/2 82 Cairnhill Road, www.artforum.com.sg, The Tolman Collection C/2 82 Cairnhill Road, www.tolmantokyo.com ArtSpace at Royal Plaza Hotel B/2 25 Scotts Road Third Floor Hermes B/2 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers, www.hermes.com HaKaren Art Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-43 Sun Craft A/2 19 Tanglin Rd #02-08 Yang Gallery Pte Ltd A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-41 1 Kwan Hua Art Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Rd #02-09 Peach Tree A/2 129 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court 1 Pop and Contemporary Fine Art B/2 390 Orchard Road Gallery Reis B/2 390 Orchard Road, www.galleryreis.com 1 One East Artspace C/2 15 Scotts Road, #05-08/09, Thong Teck Building 1 Li Fine Art A/2 19 Tanglin Road #03-32, www.lifineart.com Nanman Art Pte Ltd A/2 19 Tanglin Road ,# 02-56 & 65 1 Asia Ancient Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Road, # 03-28, Tanglin Shopping Centre The Gallery of Gnani Arts A/2 19 Tanglin Road, #01-17 1 Galerie Joaquin A/2 The Regent Singapore GJ Asian Art A/2 The Regent Singapore, Ground Flr Unit 3 *scape Youth Park C/3 113 Somerset Road #01-02, www.scape.com.sg ArtBlue Studio C/3 26 Oxley Mansion, 26P Oxley Road 1 Goethe-Institut Singapur C/3 163 Penang Road #05-01 Winsland House II Japan Creative Centre A/2 4 Nassim Road 1 Boon's Pottery A/2 91 Tanglin Road, #01-02A Tanglin Place Bruno Gallery A/2 91 Tanglin Road #01-03, www.brunoartgroup.com 1 Pop and Contemporary Fine Art B/2 390 Orchard Road 1
1. Centrepoint C/3 176 Orchard Road, #01-102/103/104 2. Isetan Scotts B/2 350 Orchard Road, Level 2 Shaw House 5. Peranakan Place C/3 182 Orchard Road 25. International Building B/2 360 Orchard Road, #01-01 26. Wisma Atria B/3 435 Orchard Rd, #02-18 28. ION Orchard B/3 2 Orchard Turn #B2-49 ION Orchard Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Linda Gallery - Dempsey Blk 15 Dempsey Road, #01-03 RedSea Gallery Blk 9 Dempsey Hill #01-10, www.redseagallery.com Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) 27A Loewen Road Ketna Patel 35 Jalan Puteh Jerneh, www.ketnapatel.com Sunjin Galleries (S) Pte Ltd 43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-62 TAKSU Singapore 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-72, www.taksu.com Aryaseni Art Gallery 43 Jalan Merah Saga #02-62, www.aryaseni.com d' Art Studio H/2 5 Westbourne Road #02-03 Blenheim Court 1 Kelly Reedy – Studio Arts H/2 27 Woking Road, #01-01 1 Marisa Keller H/2 Block 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 1 Barrosa Studio H/2 4 Woking Road #01-02 1 Sealey Brandt H/2 1 Westbourne Road #01-02 CdeM Atelier & Art School H/2 5 Westbourne Road #01-02
Art Services: 546. Benaka Art Conservation 64 Taman Warna, Chip Bee Gardens
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Art Retreat K/2 10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, #01=45/47 Soobin Art Int’l K/2 10 Ubi Crescent UBI Techpark #04-90~95 Telok Kurau Studios M/3 91 Lorong J Telok Kurau Art Mart Gallery 520 Sims Ave #01-01, www.artmart.com.sg, Linda Gallery Kaki Bukit L/1 Block 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #02-09/10 theCURATOR K/1 33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-13, Vertex Black Earth Culture Art Museum L/3 352 B Joo Chiat Road DLR Gallery L/4 22 Marshall Road, www.dlrgallery.com Metakaos Collections L/1 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #03-22 1 The Necessary Stage M/4 278 Marine Parade Road, #B1-02 Artists Alliance SG (AASG) K/4 90 Goodman Road 1 Goodman Arts Centre K/4 90 Goodman Road 1 Florenz Gallery 10 Changi South Street 1 Art Glass Solutions 30 Kuo Chuan Avenue 1
Art Services: 698. Art Conservation K/2 10 Ubi Crescent, #04-28 Ubi Techpark
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tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 4. Novena Square 238 Thomson Road, #01-56/58 22. German Centre 25 International Business Park, #01-80 29. Anchorpoint 370 Alexandra Road #01-07/08 30. Marina at Keppel Bay 2 Keppel Bay Vista #02-02A 31. Terminal 3 Arrival Changi International Airport
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SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery C1 1 Sarkies Road 1 TRCC - The Republic Cultural Centre Woodlands Avenue 9 Collectors Contemporary 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #01-03 Mercedes-Benz Center 301 Alexandra Road 1 Australasian Arts Projects 303 Tanglin Road 1 Art On Gallery Pte. Ltd. 26 Farrer Rd Hampton Blk Lobby B #03-02 1 Galerie K Moeller - Vietnamese Art 343 Upper Bukit Timah Road Metakaos Collections 51 Goldhill Plaza, #23-04/07 1 Artesan Pte Ltd 793 Bukit Timah Road #02-01 AndrewShire Gallery 5 Swiss Cottage Estate Moni Gallery 263 Lavender Street, www.monigallery.com Aratong Galleries 26 Mount Pleasant Drive Lukisan Art Gallery 110 Faber Drive, www.lukisan-art.com NUS Museum, NUS Centre For the Arts 50 Kent Ridge Crescent 1 NTU 81 Nanyang Drive The Art Gallery, National Institute of Education 1 Nanyang Walk Jalan Bahar Clay Studios 97L Lorong Tawas, www.jbcs.com.sg DaTang Fine Arts Singapore 18 Boon Lay Way #08-124 TradeHub 21 1 White Canvas Gallery 78 Guan Chuan St
Art Services: 099. Renate Kant Studio 8 Shrewsbury Rd
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Middle East Malaysia China India Japan Indonesia
Thailand Myanmar Vietnam Philippines UN Pacific
2902 Gallery 11 Mount Sophia, Block B,#B2-09 info@2902gallery.com, www.2902gallery.com map no. 137
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2902 Gallery is an artist-run establishment dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of local and international art photography.
Art and Printmaking Studio Block 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 ☎ 9653 5051 Fax 9653 5051 marisakeller@mac.com, www.marisakeller.com artprintmakingstudio.com map no. 554 Mon
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12 – 6 Nature inspired Etchings, Monoprints, Mixed Media Works, Video Installations and Paintings by Marisa Keller. For the latest courses and workshops in printmaking, drawing and painting go to www.artprintmakingstudio.com
ArtBlue Studio 26 Oxley Mansion, 26P Oxley Road ☎ 9752 5458 www.artbluestudio.com phuong.artbluestudio@yahoo.com map no. 521 Mon
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ArtBlue Studio (formerly Blue Dragon Art) is one of Singapore’s leading suppliers of Vietnamese lacquer and oil paintings to clients globally. Our personal connections with many of Vietnamese’s most established and up-and-coming artists, combined with our personal approach, ensure that we can offer clients the best possible access to some of the most exciting artworks coming out of Vietnam, along with a satisfactionguaranteed service.
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Events artcommune gallery 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex ☎ 6336 4240 souping@artcommune.com.sg, artcommune.com.sg map no. 153 Mon
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12 – 7 Here at artcommune we believe that good art need not come with high prices, because our in-house artists comb the art community to find hidden gems that have yet been discovered!
Art Galleries at NAFA 80 Bencoolen Street ☎ 6512 4043 artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg, www.nafa.edu.sg map no. 131
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Shadowlife: Works by contemporary Australian Indigenous artists. Shadowlife is Asialink’s latest touring exhibition in Asia featuring the works of 9 indigenous Australian artists including Christian Thompson, Destiny Beacon, Vernon Ah Kee and the late Michael Riley. Each artist portrays figures of others or themselves, choreographing their own stories through the use of photography and other new media, not just recording traditions of age old cultural practices but also interpreting them in contemporary times, seeking a kind of personal truth and challenge against rooted perceptions of race, culture and creed. 25 Aug – 30 Sep
Art Glass Solutions Pte Ltd 30 Kuo Chuan Avenue ☎ 6440 4957 bjanecowie@artglasssolutions.com www.artglasssolutions.com map no. 695 Mon
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art + glass + design + objects + installations + education. AGS Education offers educational programs about glass art and glassmaking. Group Workshops & Introductory Classes are designed for beginners and cover a range of studio glassmaking techniques.
Glass Blowing - putting things together. Workshop Instructor: B. Jane Cowie, www.camocagi.org. Get ready to work within the group as you lean together the movement and glass material. 27 Aug, 10am – 8pm, Location: GLASS FURNACE , Istanbul, Turkey
Artists Alliance SG (AASG) 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre Blk M, #03-51 email@artistsalliancesg.com www.artistsalliancesg.com map no. 621
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Artists Alliance SG (AASG) is a Singapore-based artistinitiated entity established in 2010 to promote contemporary Asian art to a global audience and market. AASG aims to connect and develop partnership with the arts, businesses and government organisations.
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Events Art On Gallery Pte. Ltd. 26 Farrer Rd Hampton Blk Lobby B #03-02 Sutton Place ☎ 6611 8577 artongallery@gmail.com, www.artondeco.com map no. 007 Mon
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Our mission at ART ON is to provide you with contemporary Korean art that best suits your space. Our strong network of artists in Korea range from young promising artists to established ones highly recognized by collectors all over the world.
Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street ☎ 6636 8360 info@artpluralgallery.com, www.artpluralgallery.com map no. 144 Mon
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Art Plural Gallery is a unique gallery dedicated to modern, contemporary art and design.
Emerging Artists Programme – Siddhartha Tawadey: Sans Souci. Siddhartha Tawadey: Sans Souci is the solo exhibition of Indian artist Siddhartha Tawadey, which comprises twelve fine art photographs. Sans Souci is literally translated from French to ‘Without Worries’. Shot in an abandoned mansion on an undisclosed location, Sans Souci creates an ambiguous space in which to explore notions of beauty, memory and history. 07 Aug – 07 Sep
Art Retreat incorporating Wu Guanzhong Gallery 10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, #01=45/47 ☎ 6749 0880 info@artretreatmuseum.com, www.artretreatmuseum.com map no. 601
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The Wu Guanzhong Gallery is the only place in the world to see an ongoing show of so many paintings by the acclaimed master of Chinese art of the modern era. The Main Gallery features a temporary exhibition.
Art Trove Pte Ltd 51 Waterloo St, #02-01/02/03 ☎ 6336 0915 Fax 6336 9975 enquiry@art-trove.com, www.art-trove.com map no. 143
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Art Trove is a key addition to the Singapore museum scene. The private museum specializes in displaying the works of exceptionally talented artists whose works may not have received adequate recognition owing to the vagaries of history.
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Art Xchange Gallery Singapore 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-65 The Central ☎ 9027 3997 www.artxchangegallery.com map no. 330 Mon
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Located in Surabaya/East Java and in Singapore, Art Xchange Gallery showcases the diversity of modern and contemporary artists from Indonesia.
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum map no. 181 Mon
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Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal. Covering Andy Warhol’s different artistic phases from the 1940's to 1980's, the exhibition features over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures, film and video. Till 12 Aug
Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Go on a journey through the famous wizard’s world and experience first-hand all the wonders of Hogwarts™ such as the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, and the Great Hall. Along the way you can pull a Mandrake from its pot, toss a Quaffle in the Quidditch™ area, and encounter centaurs, Buckbeak™ the Hippogriff and a giant Acromantula spider in the Forbidden Forest. On display for the first time in Asia, Harry Potter™: The Exhibition features all your favorite costumes and props like Harry’s wand and eyeglasses, Hermione’s Yule Ball gown, the Golden Snitch™, the Marauder’s Map and so much more. Till 30 Sep
Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) 1 Empress Place ☎ 6332 7798 www.acm.org.sg, nhb_acm_prog@nhb.gov.sg map no. 104 Mon
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Shadow Spaces: Photographs of the Old Supreme Court. A new photography exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum presents two iconic Singapore buildings in a different light. Shadow Spaces: Photographs of the Old Supreme Court showcases a series of photographs by Los Angeles-based photographer Sean Dungan that capture spaces within the old Supreme Court and a large hangar at Kallang Airport. An enduring part of Singapore’s landscape since the 1930s, these spaces are now in transition. The photographs document a stage between abandonment and alteration. The old Supreme Court is now being rebuilt as the National Art Gallery of Singapore, while there are plans for recreation, retail, and entertainment developments at Kallang Airport. Dungan’s photographs reveal the ephemeral beauty of these empty spaces and convey a nostalgic stillness. The photographs are not concerned with the past, but rather acknowledge that the empty spaces exist in their own time and have a completely separate identity. Till 16 Sep
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Events Australasian Arts Projects 303 Tanglin Road ☎ 9771 8974 www.australasianartsprojects.com map no. 006
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A regionally focused arts production company created to entertain, inform and educate the general public about art, artists and artistic practice. Focus on visual art with exhibitions of contemporary abstract artists.
Barrosa Studio 4 Woking Road #01-02 ☎ 9047 2641 studiobarrosa@gmail.com map no. 555 Fri X Tue X Wed X Thu X X
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9047 2641 We are a artist's collective, located in historic Wessex Estate. Each artist has a distinct style and technique, with Praema Raghavan-Gilbert focusing on nature painting, Laila Azra on abstracts, and Lee Gilbert mainly on popular culture.
Bruno Gallery 91 Tanglin Road #01-03 ☎ 6733 0283 singapore@brunoartgroup.com www.brunoartgroup.com map no. 528 Mon
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Bruno Art Group is a 3rd generation leading international company that specializes in art consulting for both individuals and companies. Bruno Gallery offers a wide variety of contemporary art including original paintings, and indoor and outdoor sculptures.
Chan Hampe Galleries Tanjong Pagar #01-20/21 Raffles Hotel Arcade 328 North Bridge Rd ☎ 6338 1962 Fax 6338 6192 info@chanhampegalleries.com www.chanhampegalleries.com map no. 125 Mon
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Resembling Imaginary Creatures – A Solo Exhibition by Vincent Leow. In this exhibition, Leow presents a line-up of whimsical new paintings, which incorporate recognizable silhouettes of animals, humans, and otherworldly creatures, painted with gestural brush strokes through suggestive spontaneity. This new body of work highlights a narrative of fictional speculation, which invites the viewers to project their own interpretations of the subject. Till 21 Aug
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Events DaTang Fine Arts Singapore 18 Boon Lay Way #08-124 TradeHub 21 ☎ 6333 9628 (O) 9846 2098 (hp) Johnny www.datangfinearts.com map no. 024 Mon
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☎ Our collection focuses primarily on Chinese, regional and local Singaporean artists, many of whom are renown for their credentials in international exhibitions and auction houses. We have more than 20 years of experience.
Element Art Space 140 Hill Street #01-10/11/12, MICA Building ☎ 6883 2001 Fax 6883 2707 info@elementartspace.com, www.elementartspace.com www.facebook.com/elementartspacesg map no. 109
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Drawn from Soobin Art Gallery's 20 years of experience, Element Art Space is now home to innovative and singular exhibitions across various media and genres.
Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay 1 Esplanade Drive www.esplanade.com map no. 100
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Esplanade aims to be a performing arts centre for everyone. Its programme line-up spans all genres to encompass music, dance, theatre and visual arts, with a special emphasis on Asian culture.
Bitesize: Introduction to Devising Theatre by Alvin Tan (The Necessary Stage). In this workshop, Alvin Tan will share how he works with long time playwright-collaborator, Haresh Sharma, to create theatre. Participants will learn tips on involving artists in the process and educating them on relevant issues so they can present their experiences to an audience. There will also be theatre games, developed by The Necessary Stage, to stimulate the creation of new works and learn how actors’ initial inputs are translated into a full-length play. Tickets at $15 from SISTIC Esplanade Bay Room. For more information please visit www.esplanade.com 05 Aug, 2pm – 4pm
Dance of an Angel – Harp performance by Katryna Tan. In Dance of An Angel, Katryna Tan (2005 Young Artist Award winner) unveils the dark, passionate, sensual and sometimes playful nature of the harp. Experience the mystical beauty of harp music in a performance woven around themes such as Encounter with the Angel, Love Song, In a Spanish Garden, Sentimental Reflections, Dances from the Island and Passion. Katryna will also perform works by Piazzolla, Ravel, Debussy, Liszt, Scarlatti, Bernard Andres and Rodrigo. This performance will feature Ramu Thiruyanam (percussion), Cindy Yan (violin) and Natasha Liu (cello). Presented by Katryna Tan, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (1 hr 15 mins, no intermission) Tickets: $35 from SISTIC Concession for students, NSF and senior citizens: $25 Package of 2: $60 12 Aug, 7.30pm – 9pm
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Events Galerie Belvedere 168 Robinson Road #36-01 Capital Tower ☎ 6423 1233 art@galerie-belvedere.com www.galerie-belvedere.com map no. 307 Mon
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Galerie Belvedere, establised in 1996, is a leading Singapore art gallery and consultancy. The gallery deals in contemporary paintings and sculptures from Europe and Asia and represents several leading European and Asian artists. Galerie Belvedere specializes in providing suitable artworks to corporate buyers and has a comprehensive range of art and services. The gallery also holds numerous high profile exhibitions.
‘In The Mood For Luxe’ by Andre Tan. Pop artist Andre Tan revisits his obsession with consumerism and the daily bombardment of Western luxury items in this new collection of paintings. Historical Chinese figures which have so far dominated the canvas are now joined by striking dancers and alluring Chinese beauties including an iconic actress clad in the traditional qipao. Andre continues to juxtapose historical Chinese images with popular Western luxury brands revealing the bittersweet nature of luxurious consumption whilst at the same time imbuing these yesteryear images with a newfound current social relevance. Romanticism and old world nostalgia are bestowed with a new identity in the 21st Century. Till 24 Aug
Gallery Reis 390 Orchard Road, #03-01/02 ☎ 68360370 Fax 6836 2895 www.galleryreis.com camilleg@galleryreis.com map no. 514 Mon
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Gallery Reis is committed to bridging the gap between international art and Singapore. Our focus is to introduce outstanding contemporary art by established and emerging artists globally.
'Pride of Africa' by Klaus Tiedge. German-born Klaus Tiedge has been a prominent figure in the field of commercial photography for more than 20 years, having worked in numerous countries including India, Japan, Brazil and the USA. In 2001 Klaus moved to South Africa and settled down in Cape Town taking full advantage of the a thriving fashion industry and optimal conditions that the region is renowned for. Klaus Tiedge’s passion for fine art photography and Africa has lead him to devote a significant amount of time on safari in game reserves and national parks to capture enchanting images – astonishing images that simply incorporate the character, beauty, charm, atmosphere, and harmony of wild African animals in their natural states of being in the legendary places of Namibia, Botswana and Kenya. Till 31 Aug
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Events Give Art Space 65 Spottiswoode Park Road ☎ 9005 4850 www.giveart.net, www.giveartspace.net map no. 314 Mon
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12 – 6 ☎ Give Art makes contemporary art more affordable by enabling you to create art gift registries. Give Art's stable includes critically acclaimed contemporary artists from Southeast Asia and the UK, including Justin Lee, Jason Wee and Sandrine Llouquet.
VIP Photo – Online Art Fair. Tolla Duke Contemporary is proud to present photographic works by artists Genevieve Chua (SG), Emma Critchley (UK), Hoang Duong Cam (VN), Michael Lee (SG), Mintio (SG), Jason Wee (SG), and Robert Zhao (SG) at the VIP Art Fair’s inaugural photographic edition, VIP Photo, which runs from 11th July to 12th August 2012 As part of the world's first online-only art fair, VIP Photo's upgrades to the model of the art fair includes social media integration, offering visitors the opportunity to customise and share virtual tours of their favourite artworks, and empowering artists, galleries and art lovers by functioning as a platform for them to connect on their own terms. From Jason Wee's and Genevieve Chua's interrogations of the processes of photography to Emma Critchley's perceptual explorations of underwater photography, each of the artists showcased offers the viewer intriguing perspectives of photography. Open to the public from 12th July. Free with registration at www.vipartfair.com. Till 12 Aug
Gajah Gallery 140 Hill Street #01-08, MICA Building ☎ 6737 4202 art@gajahgallery.com, www.gajahgallery.com map no. 110 Mon
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Gajah Gallery is a Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from the region. Established in 1996, Gajah Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Southeast Asian Contemporary Art.
Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS), LASALLE College of the Arts 1 McNally Street ☎ 6496 5070 www.lasalle.edu.sg map no. 132
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The Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) is the curatorial division of LASALLE College of the Arts. It runs seven galleries, comprising some 1,500 square meters of gallery spaces.
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Events iPRECIATION 1 Fullerton Square, #01-08 The Fullerton Hotel ☎ 6339 0678 Fax 6438 2080 enquiry@ipreciation.com, www.ipreciation.com map no. 301 Mon
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Specialising in modern & contemporary art, iPRECIATION represents renowned artists including Nobel Laureate Gao Xingjian, acclaimed Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming, and Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee.
Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road ☎ 6737 0434 www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC map no. 523
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As a result of the Japan-Singapore summit meetings held in March and November 2007, an agreement was reached to set up the Japan Creative Centre (JCC) in Singapore as a base for disseminating information on Japan's culture and technologies.
Kyu Furumi Photography Exhibition "WA!" In this exhibition, Mr. Kyu Furumi will talk about the 'Communication and Connection' between the marine life through his photographs. He would also likes to show that not only 'The strong live and the weak die' exist underwater but also the strong bonding created through their own ways of communication and connection. Till 10 Aug P I E C E S: Locating a sense of self in Manga by Alexis HY. Alexis HY is a manga-centric contemporary artist. This exhibition P I E C E S is the story of how, as a fan, Alexis nurtured an identity assimilated from pieces of manga culture and why she intends to go forward in this manga-centric direction. 18 – 31 Aug
Talk & Demonstration by Japanese Drum TAO. The world-renowned drumplaying artists, Drum TAO will be back for a second performance with the combination of Japanese martial arts and drum-playing, the Drum Tao will definitely mesmerise all audience. This time round, the Drum Tao will be coming down to Japan Creative Centre, to give a demonstration performance of their incredibly synchronised drum-playing performance. 13 Aug, 10am – 6pm
Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art 16 Bt Pasoh Rd ☎ 6227 1198 info@artjeremyramsey.com, www.artjeremyramsey.com map no. 317 Mon
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Abstract and figurative works, drawing from life and prints by Britsh born Singapore citizen Jeremy Ramsey: vibrant colours, powerful lines and sensual forms.
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Events John Erdos Art 6B Dempsey Road (next to John Erdos Home) ☎ 6735 5130 mail@johnerdosart.com.sg www.johnerdosart.com.sg map no. 404 Mon
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10 – 6 Nothing compliments a fine home more than appealing art. Formerly Studio83, John Erdos Art showcases the works of both local and international artists, ranging from paintings and sketches, to photographs and sculptures.
Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 kellyreedystudio@gmail.com www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553 Mon
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Collages from Emily of Emerald Hill. Artist Kelly Reedy offers visitors a glimpse into her working space and creative process at her Wessex Estate studio. Drop by to visit her private gallery and view her recent collages commissioned for the new fine art edition of the play, "Emily of Emerald Hill" by Stella Kon. For more information, see also www.kellyreedy.com 01 – 31 Aug
M-Gallery 51 Waterloo Street, #03-03B/#03-04 ☎ 6338 0093 art@mgallery.com.sg, www.mgallery.com.sg map no. 143
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M Gallery is a specialist in contemporary Laotian art, featuring one of the widest selection of works by top Laotian artists.
Mercedes-Benz Center 301 Alexandra Road ☎ 6866 1782 Fax 6866 1750 winnie.foo@cyclecarriage.com.sg www.mercedes-benz.com.sg map no. 005 Mon
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The Mercedes-Benz Center is more than an ordinary showroom and service center. To date, it houses many colourful and vibrant activities, ranging from fashion to arts & music.
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Events Metakaos Collections 51 Goldhill Plaza, #23-04/07 ☎ 6438 3880 Fax 6438 3881 contact@metakaos.com, www.metakaos.com map no. 011 Mon
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The Auspicious Series (inaugural collection of Chinese calligraphy characters 'Fu', ' Lu', 'Shou' and 'Xi') and The Power Series (modeled after powerful animals) are only available at Metakaos. We are experienced in managing projects of a large scale.
MODE [hair . gallery] 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-22. Marina Bay Link Mall ☎ 6834 3774 / 6834 3775 concierge@modehairgallery.com, modehairgallery.com map no. 182 Mon
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Mode is a gallery in more ways than one. Here, hair design meets art meets fashion all under one roof. Mode will be on constant lookout for talented and unique local artists and designers with whom to forge cool collaborations.
Nanman Art Pte Ltd 19 Tanglin Road, # 02-56 & 65 Tanglin Shopping Ctr ☎ 9767 3189 / 8357 7781 Fax 6737 9168 www.nanmanart.com map no. 516 Mon
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Nanman Art focuses on high quality original artworks; introducing oil paintings, water color, Chinese ink painting, prints, calligraphy, sculpture & photography.
National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road ☎ 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg map no. 114 Mon
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Events NUS Museum University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore ☎ 6516 8817 museum@nus.edu.sg, www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum map no. 020
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Camping and Tramping Through the Colonial Archives: The Museum in Malaya. The term Camping and Tramping is inspired by a lesser known 19th Century document compiled by a British officer describing the field work and travails of his time with the colonial office in Malaya. Till 02 Dec
Sculpting Life: The Ng Eng Teng Collection. Ng Eng Teng (1934 – 2001) was a painter and potter by training but is most recognised for his sculptural pieces featuring humanist themes. ongoing Ways of Seeing Chinese Art features over 200 objects including ceramics, jades and bronzes from the Lee Kong Chian Collection. ongoing Semblance / Presence. Combining Jose Rizal's "Quiapo Fair" (first published 1891) and artworks produced by artists Renato Habulan and Alfredo Esquillo Jr., the exhibition traces the life-worlds of Plaza Miranda, which fronts the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church), one of the main churches of the City of Manila. Till 13 Jan 2013
One East ArtSpace 15 Scotts Road, #05-08/09, Thong Teck Building ☎ 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 info@oneeastasia.org, www.oneeastasia.org map no. 515 Mon
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One East Asia is a Singapore-based international art management organisation which champions Asian Art through its diverse and dynamic programs and educational activities. One East Asia also manages One East ArtSpace.
5 Stars Arising. Singapore Artists Chen Ziwei, Lee Mei Ling, Ong Hui Har, Khairullah Rahim and Joey Soh show contemporary artwork influenced by Singapore’s history and culture. Amidst the strong focus on economic development in Singapore since her independency in 1965, history and culture consciously or subconsciously have strong influences on Singapore artists. “Five Stars Arising” is a national day song Singaporeans connect with. One East Artspace invites their audience to connect with their arising stars in this celebrative month. 03 – 17 Aug 5 Stars Arising. Opening Event. 03 Aug, 5.30pm – 6.30pm Performance by Award-Winning Composer Pianist Tze. Tze won the first prize in the UK Songwriting competition, instrumental category, with his piece “An Indian Folk Song Meets Jazz in 2011. S$18 per ticket. 17 Aug, 7.30pm – 8.30pm
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Events Peach Tree 129 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court ☎ 6836 6339 map no. 513 Mon
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Works by Local Artists: Henry Chen Ke Zhan, Jimmy Ong.
Thai Artists: Attasit, Budies, Dusit, Seri, Somkiat.
Indonesian Artists: Gusti Agung Galuh, Krijono, Judo. As well as Lifestyle Objects, Chinese Collectibles, Buddha Images. ongoing
Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street ☎ 6332 7591 www.peranakanmuseum.sg map no. 139 Mon
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The Peranakan Museum presents a Southeast Asian-wide view of Peranakan culture.
Pop and Contemporary Fine Art 390 Orchard Road Palais Renaissance #03-12 ☎ 6735 0959 www.popandcontemporaryart.com map no. 530
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Spots & Dots – Yayoi Kusama and Damien Hirst exhibition. This summer, the spotlight turns upon itself quite literally with the opening of the blockbuster “Spots & Dots”– Damien Hirst and Yayoi Kusama exhibition at Pop and Contemporary Fine Art. Damien Hirst’s spots could not be more different from Kusama’s polka dots in terms of tone, sizes and visual style. Unlike Kusama’s monochromatic field of polka dots, no colour is repeated within each of Hirst’s spot paintings. Arranged with in a gridlike formation, with the diameter of each spot being identical to the spaces between, the spots of Damien Hirst exhibit consummate control and a military precision. Don't miss this unique opportunity, this Summer, to get spotted at Pop and Contemporary Fine Art. Till 04 Sep
Red Crane Antiques 19a Keong Saik Road ☎ 6224 0478 info@redcraneantiques.com www.redcraneantiques.com map no. 315 Mon
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Red Crane Antiques specialises in Chinese blue-andwhite porcelain antiques circa 1880, which were used as decoration and status symbols by wealthy Chinese families during that period.
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Events red dot design museum 28 Maxwell Road, red dot traffic, ground floor ☎ 6327 8027 www.reddottraffic.com map no. 309 Mon
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With a collection of over 1000 exhibits, the red dot design museum in Singapore is the largest contemporary design museum in Asia.
ReDot Fine Art Gallery Tanjong Pagar Distripark 39 Keppel Road Unit #02-06 ☎ 6222 1039 Fax 6222 1039 info@redotgallery.com, www.redotgallery.com map no. 310
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The gallery represents artists from areas across the Northern and Western Deserts of Australia where the majority of the Aboriginal Art Centres are located.
"Tjukurpa Mulapa" (True Stories). Ernabella artists dabbled in painting since the 1980s, it’s only in the last five years that they have taken to the medium in earnest. With its embrace has come a newfound emphasis on artworks which do relate to Jukurrpa (Dreaming) and which do tell significant stories. Dickie Minyintiri, one of the most senior men painting on the APY Lands, won the coveted General Painting Award and Overall Prize Winner of the 28th Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA), the highest accolade for an Aboriginal painter. ‘Dickie works by building layers’, says Julian Green, Ernabella Arts Coordinator. ‘Each layer, sometimes each colour is a different memory the tracks of different animals, waterholes, a fragment of song, the steps in a dance, the many paths that he has walked across his country.' Till 01 Sep
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) 71 Bras Basah Road ☎ 6332 3222 www.singart.com map no. 116 Mon
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Learning Gallery, SAM at 8Q. The Learning Gallery is dedicated to presenting artworks from SAM’s collection for the young visitor.
PANORAMA: Recent art from contemporary Asia. The PANORAMA series of exhibitions offers a wide lens to examine our world & allows for a diversity of perspectives, charting issues which are pervading contemporary art-making in Asia today. This first edition of PANORAMA features 23 artists from 8 countries working in various mediums. Till 25 Dec Seeker of Hope: Works by Jia Aili. The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and Credit Suisse are proud to present this exhibition of works by Jia Aili, whose paintings are a reflection on the dramatic changes in Chinese society after 2000. Born in a time of open economy and increasingly prosperity in China, Jia Aili represents a young generation worried about losing age old traditions and values in a fast evolving world. Till 23 Sep
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Events Lyrical Abstraction: Works by Jeremy Sharma & Yeo Shih Yun. Lyrical Abstraction: Works by Jeremy Sharma & Yeo Shih Yun features two young Singaporean painters with very different styles - Jeremy Sharma with oil on metal panels and Yeo Shih Yun with contemporary ink and new media. The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has commissioned the two artists to create monumental scale painting installations in the museum. Both the young Singaporean artists demonstrate creativity and the ability to shape seemingly conventional art techniques into witty new forms of 'painting'. Lyrical Abstraction is a parallel exhibition held in conjunction with Seeker of Hope: Works by Jia Aili. Till 23 Sep
Singapore Philatelic Museum 23B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 ☎ 6337 3888, www.spm.org.sg map no. 112 Mon
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Imagine Dragons. The year 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. Singapore Philatelic Museum is bringing dragons to life with stamps and interactive displays. Till 01 Dec National Stamp Collecting Competition 2012. NSCC 2012 will showcase winning philatelic entries submitted by primary, secondary and tertiary students. 31 Aug – 02 Sep, Venue: National Library
National Day Open House at Singapore Philatelic Museum. Singapore Philatelic Museum celebrates National Day! Visit our museum galleries and enjoy fun activities. 09 Aug
Hari Raya Puasa Open House at Singapore Philatelic Museum. Singapore Philatelic Museum celebrates Hari Raya Puasa! Visit our museum galleries and enjoy fun activities. 19 Aug
Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) 41 Robertson Quay ☎ 6336 3663 www.stpi.com.sg map no. 402
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With its unique facility and dedicated team, STPI collaborates with outstanding artists from around the world to push the technical and aesthetic frontiers of printmaking and papermaking, creating edition prints and unique works on paper.
Geraldine Javier "Playing God in an Art Lab". In a four-week residency at the Singapore Tyler Print Institute, Geraldine Javier has created 48 unique curiosities. These creatures inhabit a haunting, dreamlike world shaped by evolution, palaeontology and natural history. The origins of existence and man’s place in the universe are central to Javier’s exploration into the notion of ‘Playing God’, providing an insight to man’s mastery of his known environment. Till 11 Aug
Hong Zhu An "Ascetic Serenity". Hong Zhu An graduated from the Shanghai Art and Craft Institute. A recipient of the "Grand Award for UOB Painting of the Year (1994)", his works are in the collections of The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Singapore Art Museum and Princeton University Art Museum. Hong's spontaneous brushwork imbue pulsating life into paper works created at STPI. Exhibition walkthrough: Saturday 25 August 2.30pm. 25 Aug – 22 Sep
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Events SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery 1 Sarkies Road ☎ 6833 9314 benedict@alliancefrancaise.org.sg www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg/gallery.html map no. 001 Mon
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The gallery showcases various genres of artwork by international artists. Our goal for the gallery is to bridge artistic expressions and promote cultural exchange.
All Other Things Being Equal... I could have stayed in bed. By Isabelle Desjeux (France). “All Other Things Being Equal...” is an artist’s attempt at appropriating the scientific process observed in the lab. Focusing on the repetitive practice of the scientists, and the resulting accumulation of detritus, it questions whether when we know we might fail, shouldn’t we just stay in bed? The exhibition includes an idealized scientist’s workspace complete with experimental set-up. It presents insights into the scientists’ mind, as the artist works to understand what makes them get up in the morning and repeat what is usually a disappointing day. Ultimately, the findings might shed light on what drives us all. Isabelle Desjeux attained the title of the Winner of 3rd France + Singapore New Generation Artists (FSNGA) 2011, an annual visual art competition and exhibition organised by Alliance Française de Singapour which aims to feature new generation visual artists from France and Singapore. 17 Aug – 08 Sep
tcc - 4 Robinson Road 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 ☎ 6438 3357 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 305 Mon
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the connoisseur concerto (tcc) is the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore and soon, the region. We pride ourselves in offering an extensive range of exclusive top-quality coffees, brewed to perfection using a variety of methods including syphon, ice coffee dripper and espresso techniques. We provide a cosy, welcoming ambience where customers can fully appreciate the pleasure of savouring a truly excellent cup of coffee. Each of our art boutique caffè features a unique design and ambience to suit the local clientele. And if our customers are peckish, our comprehensive menu of delicious starters, main courses and desserts will certainly gratify their appetite.
tcc-artshowcase ILLUCYNATION. A collection of illustrations by Sarah Bridget, Rudy Djoharnaen and Erzan Adam The exhibition is intended to rouse the interest of ordinary teenagers and parents by painting a vivid representation of the book to motivate the public towards living in Sophie’s shell and deliberate slightly more about the seemingly regular world they reside in. While intended for young adults, ‘Sophie’s World’ is an intriguing read for all ages, serving as a reminder or introduction to the intricate essence that is philosophy. The depictions themselves are entertaining, colourful, accessible and most importantly, contain snippets of phrases which follow Jostein’s ethos of writing from a child’s perspective, exploring their sense of astonishment about the world around them. Till 04 Oct
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Events tcc - 'The Gallery' 51 Circular Road ☎ 6533 9033 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 303 Mon
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the connoisseur concerto (tcc) is the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore and soon, the region. We pride ourselves in offering an extensive range of exclusive top-quality coffees, brewed to perfection using a variety of methods including syphon, ice coffee dripper and espresso techniques. We provide a cosy, welcoming ambience where customers can fully appreciate the pleasure of savouring a truly excellent cup of coffee. Each of our art boutique caffè features a unique design and ambience to suit the local clientele. And if our customers are peckish, our comprehensive menu of delicious starters, main courses and desserts will certainly gratify their appetite.
PANTONEMYART 2012: Colour in a state of nature. PantoneMyArt is a showcase of 10 artists brought to you by tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto. This exhibition aims to involve, engage and invoke the appreciation of art in the buzz of everyday caffè culture; elevating the finer senses of coffee drinking experiences, while further fuelling the growth of Singapore’s colourful arts and culture scene. The natural, symbiotic relationship between art and colour takes centrestage at the PantoneMyArt concept exhibition in tcc’s Circular Road art boutique for the second year. Bringing together a new crop of 10 exciting artists in the mutual exploration and expression of colour, the exhibition sees each artist present works created predominantly in a Pantone© colour tone of their choice. by Brian Adams, Diana Francis, Ketna Patel, Loh Khee Yew, P. Gnana, Sandra Lee, Sepi Valeriu, Sir Michael Culme- Seymour, Stefen Chow and Steve Chua. Till 30 Sep
tcc - Raffles Xchange 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 MRT Station ☎ 6438 3006 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 302 Mon
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tcc-artshowcase ILLUCYNATION. Illucynation: Opening the Mind’s Eye To Sophie’s World A collection of illustrations by Sarah Bridget, Rudy Djoharnaen and Erzan Adam The exhibition is intended to rouse the interest of ordinary teenagers and parents by painting a vivid representation of the book to motivate the public towards living in Sophie’s shell and deliberate slightly more about the seemingly regular world they reside in. While intended for young adults, ‘Sophie’s World’ is an intriguing read for all ages, serving as a reminder or introduction to the intricate essence that is philosophy. The depictions themselves are entertaining, colourful, accessible and most importantly, contain snippets of phrases which follow Jostein’s ethos of writing from a child’s perspective, exploring their sense of astonishment about the world around them. Till 04 Oct
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Events tcc - The Pier @ Robertson 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02 ☎ 6733 8707 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 403 Mon
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The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane ☎ 6332 6900 enquiries@toph.com.sg, www.theartshouse.com.sg map no. 105 Mon
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MOVING FORWARD – Shooting Home Class of 2011 Reunion Show. 'Moving Forward' features the works of photographers from Shooting Home 2011, a mentorship programme led by Objectifs for emerging photographers. Home and identity take on a different look as they are re-interpreted and explored through the eyes of these photographers. Family, friendship, sexuality, love, heritage and culture are all topics close to the heart and shape one’s views of what home and identity are, what they can be, or what they have ceased to be. Featuring works by Desmond Lui, Ang Siang Lee, Foong Wei Jiet, Lai Weicheng, Lash Tan, Lim Weixiang, Matthew Johnson, Koh Sze Kiat and Juliana Tan. The exhibition is curated by photographers Bryan van der Beek and Darren Soh. This show is a fringe event of the Month of Photography Asia 2012. Till 22 Aug
The Gallery of Gnani Arts #01-17, Tanglin Shopping Centre, 19 Tanglin Road ☎ 6735 3550 arts@gnaniarts.com, www.gnaniarts.com map no. 518 Mon
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Founded in 2003, The Gallery of Gnani Arts curates an exceptional collection of South Indian contemporary art.
The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art. This exhibition will feature elucidating paintings depicting various dance forms of Asia, by 6 accomplished artists who hail from France, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India. No doubt, dance is indeed the ruling concept of the exhibition. However, how abstract or how photo-realistic or how symbolic the portrayal in each painting is going to be, is absolutely up to the individual artist. To capture the feel of unpredictable movement, the intensity of emotion or the culturespecific principle of a dance form on canvas, is magical indeed. 25 Aug – 05 Sep
The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art. Opening Preview with Balinese and Indian Dance Performance. 25 Aug, 12noon onwards
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Events The National Art Gallery, Singapore www.nationalartgallery.sg map no. 116 Mon
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Seeing the Kite Again Series II. This exhibition is inspired by the late master Wu Guanzhong’s metaphor of a kite and how it expresses the connection between an artist, his life and the people around him. By bridging Chinese and Western aesthetics, Wu blazed the trail for the modernization of Chinese art. In 2008, the internationally acclaimed artist donated his largest gift of 113 important works to the National Heritage Board. The current exhibition showcases some of Wu’s most outstanding works produced from 1960s to 2000s in the oil and ink medium. Till 12 Nov
The Substation 45 Armenian Street ☎ 6337 7535 www.substation.org map no. 113 Mon
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Living Stories By S. Chandrasekaran. Living Stories brings out the symbolic representation of stories that belong to us. These stories reflect social changes in the society, and are expressed through iconic images borrowed from our everyday reality. Even though these iconic images have associated meanings, they will be regained through reinterpretation. In this exhibition eight bronze sculptures, 50 small drawings and 10 paintings will be on display in the gallery. Photo credit: Bull-lion by S. Chandrasekaran. 03 – 23 Aug From ‘don’t sit on me’ to ‘network of pricks’. In March 2011 Cheo Chai Hiang exhibited Don’t Sit On Me at the Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre for Asian Architectural and Urban Heritage, (National University of Singapore) Melaka. The title was borrowed from a rare graffiti image of a man’s ‘baobei’ scrawled on a seat on an MRT train in Singapore. The project was informed by Cheo’s own idiosyncratic reading of Kuo Pao Kun’s play Descendants of the Eunuch Admiral. Cheo invited friends and colleagues to participate by contributing a discarded chair or stool which they then turned into a five-legged makeshift chair/stool with 3 long and 2 short legs. 70 artists, curators, writers and friends responded to his invitation. In this talk, Cheo will show slides and share his thoughts about the long journey he has traveled whilst undertaking this project, in particular the multiple/overlapping roles he plays as an artist, a project manager, a curator and a commentator. 04 Aug Sound Art Open Call 2012 presents Wagon by Joel Ong. For his work at The Substation in September 2012, sound artist Joel Ong will create a kinetic sculpture that draws its inspiration from both the visual and sonic aesthetics of the engine. The project builds on the historical, social and cultural significance of the engine, particularly on its acoustic refrain within a lineage of iconic soundmarks that are reminiscent of the age of modernism. As an installation, it allows sound to become a gateway to multiple narratives by introducing and engineering full-frequency sound, infrasonic vibrations and interactive elements. In so doing, the act of listening becomes less of a sidelined activity and more of a focused presence that demands its own time and space. 31 Aug – 09 Sep HAO Summit 2012: Culture Sub Culture. The Substation proudly presents the third edition of the HAO Summit – a professional development, mentorship and networking ‘retreat’ programme for young arts and cultural workers in Southeast Asia. The theme of the HAO Summit 2012 is Culture Sub Culture, and looks at how geographies and landscapes have shaped cultural expressions, and how these have evolved over time. 01 – 04 Aug
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Events There’s Something About Me Black Baroque Committee presented by vertical submarine. An expansion of the AARP, There’s Something About Me is a new platform for our Associate Artists to introduce artists whom they personally believe in, and initiate dialogue and sharing within the artists and public community about their works. 08 Aug, 7.30 – 9.30pm The Lecher of Art: Lecture 10 Almost Untitled: 20,000 Things About Art in 2 Hours. The artist, Lee Wen, uses art to interrogate stereotypical perceptions of culture and society. He sees his projects as a process of living in a state of permanent crisis, and will share this philosophy of art and artmaking in this lecture. 10 Aug, 8 – 9.30pm
Tribal Gathering of Tongue Tasters Featuring MONSTER CAT + Kai Lam. In this second season of Tribal Gathering of Tongue Tasters, The Substation plays host to a new direction of performances, where 2 contrasting music acts come together to interpret each other’s work in their own music / sonic languages. 11 Aug, 8pm
Syndicate Subsessions Featuring Aya Sekine, Sleep Easy and Brandon Tay. Trained in jazz piano and improvisation, Aya Sekine is no stranger in the local jazz circuit. With her regular nights at Club L’Opera & Blu Jaz Café, Aya is one of the best jazz pianists around. For Syndicate Subsessions, Aya will present a side rarely seen in her performances here in Singapore; her love for experimental sounds and improvisations. She will build and improvise her set based on the visual narrative created by Syndicate resident visualist, Brandon Tay. 25 Aug, 8pm
NIGHT FESTIVAL 2012 @ The Substation. MUSIC: Immerse yourself in the lush sounds of local bands like The Observatory, Tiramisu, Moods, Spacedays, Distrust, The Psalms, Enam Jahanam and may more. FILM: Local Dance Films Curated by Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Filmmaking The Substation building façade, 8pm-12am (various timings) SOUND ART: Plectrum Petanque (interactive sound art installation) By Reef (Arif Ayab) Armenian Street alley exit junction, 8:pm-12am Plectrum Pétanque is an interactive sound installation with audience participation in a redesigned game of Pétanque. HAWKER FOOD ALLEY: 7pm - late 31 Aug + 01 Sep, 6pm
Yang Gallery Pte Ltd 19 Tanglin Road #02-41 ☎ 6721 8888 www.yanggallery.com.sg map no. 511 Mon
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J. Ariadhitya Pramuhendra Gajah Gallery Jafri Sacha Galerie Belvedere Jagannath Panda Art Plural Gallery Janice Chin D'Peak Art Space Jason Lim Sculpture Square Jendela Art Group Gajah Gallery Jenny Sim Chan Hampe Galleries Jim Dine Pop and Contemporary Fine Art Joan Miro Art Plural Gallery Joanna Chen Chan Hampe Galleries Joel Yuen 2902 Gallery John Clang 2902 Gallery Jose Maria Busto art-management.com Judo Peach Tree Julian Schnabel Art Plural Gallery Jumaldi Alfi Element Art Space, Gajah Gallery Ju Ming iPRECIATION
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Wang Chuan YAVUZ Fine Art Wang Jia Nan iPRECIATION Wang Xin Ke artcommune gallery Wang Yuming YAVUZ Fine Art Wan Yun Hong Nanman Art Pte Ltd Wanna Orasaroaj METAKAOS COLLECTIONS Warhol Andy Galerie Belvedere Warlimpirringa Tjapaltjarri ReDot Fine Art Weaver Jack ReDot Fine Art Gallery Wigman Ronald art-management.com William Sim Chan Hampe Galleries Wisesa Aseana Gallery LLP Wong Keen Galerie Belvedere, artcommune gallery Wucius Wong iPRECIATION Wu Mingzhong Yang Gallery Pte Ltd Wu Guanzhong Art Retreat, The National Art Gallery
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Zhang Jian-Jun iPRECIATION Zhang Xiangming Yang Gallery Pte Ltd Zhao Renhui 2902 Gallery Zheng NaiGuang Wai's Art Gallery Zhou Hongbin YAVUZ Fine Art Zhou Jixuan Chan Hampe Galleries Zhou Ming YAVUZ Fine Art Zhu Hao YAVUZ Fine Art Zhu QiZhan Wai's Art Gallery
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