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Editor's Note "Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa? Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?”

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Of the many offerings this month, two in particular are worth highlighting, since both present Asian or worldwide premieres of the works and talents of the archetypical Renaissance Man Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci is not only considered one of the greatest painters ever to have lived, but he was also arguably one of the most diversely talented persons of all time, leading E.H. Gombrich to declare him as a “genius whose powerful mind will always remain an object of wonder and admiration to ordinary mortals”. The first exhibition is “Da Vinci: Shaping the Future” at ArtScience Museum, as featured in last month’s SAGG, where many original masterpieces make their Southeast Asian debut, including 26 original pages of da Vinci’s largest notebook, with some of his most important drawings and writings. The second is the world premiere of “Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Earlier Mona Lisa’” at The Arts House. This will be the first public viewing of a recently rediscovered painting that experts have worked tirelessly to prove is an authentic precursor to the iconic Mona Lisa masterpiece. The mystery surrounding the ‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ is no less enigmatic than the smile of its famous namesake. Visitors will go on a journey though time, art history and science to discover more about one of the most famous artworks of all time. Finally, this December we are proud to celebrate 10 years of SAGG! We have documented an exciting decade, covering the city’s rich and growing number of museums, galleries and art entities, and charting Singapore’s dramatic rise as a leading global arts centre. SAGG has grown from a fledgling listings guide to its current form as a comprehensive, widely distributed and well read booklet that packs a full punch with listings, editorials, and regular columns. We extend a heartfelt thanks to all of our readers, contributors, sponsors and partners for what has been a wonderful decade – and we look forward to an even more exciting future! Irene Marx irene@sagg.info

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26 Dreams of Desire 28 We Are Farmers 30 Art In Fashion

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SAGG at Ten

A decade of art in Singapore Written by Zoe Goldstein

The Singapore Art Gallery Guide (SAGG) celebrates its 10th birthday this December – and what a decade it has been! Spearheaded by former gallery owner René Daniels, SAGG was the first guide to the art and cultural institutions of Singapore, and to this day the free monthly pocket-sized publication remains the most well read and comprehensive. SAGG enjoys a readership of more than 15,000 fine art collectors, influential art critics, governmental and private sponsors of the arts, as well as local and international visitors seeking guidance on how to enrich their cultural experience of the city. In the early days, SAGG mainly listed galleries, exhibitions, artists, and art services. The inaugural issue for December 2004/ January 2005 featured Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s exhibition "Botero in Singapore" at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). Botero himself came to Singapore to open the exhibition, where the first issues Singapore Art Gallery Guide inaugural issue were presented, December 2004/January 2005 and expressed his appreciation for the fledgling guide – quite an auspicious start! Over the months and years, the listings – as well as our editorial section – have grown significantly. One of our first editorials was about "Art and Globalisation", a topic that is just as relevant now as it was in 2005 – so much so that we recently republished the article on our website. Many might also remember our former Executive Editor Usha Nathan, who contributed Fernando Botero significantly to the editorials from with first SAGG issue Singapore Art Gallery Guide

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January 2007 to October 2009. A big thank you from here to New York City, where Usha now lives with her husband. We have also introduced many regular columns, with a particular focus on contributions from local artists and curators. "Ask the Artist!" was a column in which local artists shared their insights â&#x20AC;&#x201C; past contributors have included Justin Lee (October 2005), Ang Ah Tee (January/February 2006), Hong Sek Chern (August 2006), and Agathe de Bailliencourt (November 2006). Since May 2006, Vidhya Gnana Gouresan, the Curatorial Director and Co-Founder of Gnani Arts, has written a regular column "The Aesthetic Awakening". From January 2007 to June 2011, SAGG featured a series of articles on art education, including hands-on projects put together by artist Kelly Reedy. The Substation is also a long-time contributor with their ongoing column "The Substation Soapbox". Other regular contributions include our series "The 'Other' Spaces" about alternative art venues such as Grey Projects and INSTINC, the column "Artist Speak" by the independent cultural and social space Post-Museum, "Art Glass Solutions" by glass artist B. Jane Cowie, and "Creating Changes" by the Art Therapy Association Singapore (ATAS).

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More than just a listings guide, SAGG aims to make a contribution to the local arts scene. This is achieved through articles and commentary, but also, for example, through Arron Teo’s photographic insights into local spaces Busy SAGG distribution and happenings. His ongoing photography column has included photographs of Gillman Barracks one month before its official opening, and he documented the late ‘Grandfather of Singapore Sculpture’ Ng Eng Teng’s home before it met the wrecking ball. SAGG has forged many rewarding collaborations with local institutions and players in the Singapore art scene. This includes ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Art Museum, and SAGG is a media partner for most of the city’s art fairs, including the prestigious Art Stage Singapore. In March 2006, we also began a fruitful collaboration with tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto, the leading chain of art boutique caffès in Singapore, and their valuable support continues to this day. SAGG team meeting

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A decade along, SAGG goes from strength to strength. Since March 2014, it is now headed by Irene Marx, who has René Daniels and Irene Marx been part of the team as its Art Director from the very beginning. The previous Editor-in-Chief René Daniels has meanwhile moved on to pursue other projects. But don't worry, he is watching from afar, happy about the blossoming of the guide. SAGG has always aimed to be a comprehensive and practical tool to help our readers make their way around the Singapore art scene. Earlier this year we relaunched our website (sagg.info), which is now the most comprehensive website about art events in Singapore, listing an average of 100 visual art exhibitions and events per day, including workshops, guided tours, art talks, festivals, theatre, film, music and art events for kids. The website also has an increasing number of visitors, with currently 20,000 views per month. Forty percent of the website visitors are from Singapore, while the remainder come from all over the world. It is astonishing how much the art scene has grown in the last decade, and we are proud that SAGG has been there to document the city’s rising importance as an art centre both for the region and internationally. In these final words, we would like to send out a big thank you to all of our advertisers, supporters, and partners who have shown faith in the publication, and have encouraged its development to become what it is today. We also want to thank our readers for joining us on this journey from our pioneering beginnings as Singapore’s first arts publication of its kind to our current status as a leading and trusted guide to Asia’s most blossoming arts hub.

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筱鳳閩劇團 Hokkien Opera A photo-documentary by Arron Teo

Arron Teo photo-documents the 筱鳳閩劇團 Hokkien Opera performance on stage and the little details behind the scenes. Arron hopes to document our local 'wayangs' in Singapore before their eventual farewell ...

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The Nataraja Image in transient contexts

Written by Vidhya Gnana Gouresan

In current times, the image of the Nataraja has become one of the most featured and recognised icons/symbols that unanimously represents Indian art or the cultural heritage of India in general, playing the role of a cultural ambassador for India in a tremendously global context. Indeed, context plays a significant role in the continuing cultural biography of the Nataraja image. From being a sacred entity, the Nataraja image has indeed become an irrefutable aspect of commoditization, as it holds on to a niche of its own as a commodity in the art market as well. The Nataraja is one of the many forms of the Hindu god Shiva, as the Lord of Cosmic Dance. It is a concept with a dynamic representation, whereby the Lord symbolically performs the ananda tandava, literally meaning ‘the fierce dance of bliss' (there are 108 tandavas or dance stances in which the Nataraja can be portrayed), which is the dance that encompasses the mythological, cosmic and cyclic phenomenon whereby the universe is created, sustained and destroyed, only to emerge again for the next round of this eternal cycle that rules the cosmos. At this juncture, it will be appropriate to make a reference to Fritjof Capra’s study of Nataraja’s dance in relation to modern Physics. Capra refers to Nataraja’s dance as ‘the dance of subatomic matter’, whereby every subatomic particle performs an ‘energy dance’, which he refers to as ‘a pulsating process of creation and destruction’. Typically and particularly in sculpture, the Nataraja is visualised and portrayed as standing in a majestic stance on his bent right leg, while his left leg is gracefully raised across the right leg. He has four arms; his rear right arm holds a drum (damaru), which represents the primal sense of sound, while his left rear arm holds fire, representing one of the five elements of nature; his front right arm denotes the gesture of protection (abhaya mudra) while the other front arm stretches elegantly in a dance gesture. He signifies the act of subduing the ego or ignorance as his right leg stamps with perfect balance on a mythological dwarf by the name of Muyalagan, the personification of ego and ignorance. The spread of his matted locks suggest the flamboyant movement of his dance, with the accommodation of the crescent moon and the river Ganga (or Ganges), signifying the source of yet another element of nature. His entire dancing figure is surrounded by a ring of flames. The origins of the Nataraja image remains debatable. However, it is unanimously accepted that the Nataraja is essentially and primarily a deity of the Tamil Region of India, regardless of its international lure. In the context of the 16

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Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja) c.11th century, Copper alloy, Chola period 68.3 x 56.5 cm (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) Image source: http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/ shiva-as-lord-of-the-dance-nataraja.html

performing arts, the Nataraja is regarded to be the embodiment of classical dance and a metaphor for rhythmic movement (elaborately and synonymously associated with Bharatanatyam, one of the oldest and most popular dance forms of India). This context coincides with the imageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s religious aspect, as, even in the context of the performing arts, the Nataraja image is viewed from a devotional perspective. In the context of art history and aesthetics, the concept holds paramount significance by the very fact that the technical and aesthetic brilliance of the depiction of the Nataraja image in bronze reached its zenith during the dynamic and mighty Chola dynasty in South India (c.300 BC - c.1279 AD). Furthermore, in the context of philosophy, the image embodies key references to the elements and disposition of time and space, timelessness and cosmology. Also, there are mathematical, diagrammatic and metaphysical elements in the form of the Nataraja image, which provide a legitimate connection to the context of artistic creation in contemporary times. Indeed, this is the context that inaugurates a secular perspective to the Nataraja image and its concept. It is not a myth, but a fact that the possibilities and tendencies, within the ever-continuing cultural biography of the Nataraja image, form an entity that promises to be culturally-momentous and sociallyindicative, as long as the active role of transient contexts persists. For research references, contact the writer at gnani_arts@yahoo.com.sg or call 9003 2851. www.gnaniarts.com

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Julien Marinetti

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Following their public display in Park Lane, London, Madison Avenue, New York, Avenue Montaigne, Paris and even the ski slopes of Courchevel, the fine sculptural works of Julien Marinetti are currently displayed at The Fullerton Heritage precinct. All the big collectors have Doggy Johns right now. This is the new rage of art – of creation! Julien Marinetti

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The signature pieces of this exhibition are Popy (Teddy Bear), Doggy John (French Bulldog) and a giant Bâ (Panda). Specially for this exhibition, Julien Marinetti has created new works that are unique to The Fullerton Heritage precinct and architecture. The sculptures are featured along Singapore’s stunning bayfront – The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Clifford Pier, Clifford Square, Customs House, One Fullerton and Merlion Park. Each piece is sculpted in clay by hand before being hand-cast in bronze. After it is painted in the explosive colours Marinetti is known for, each sculpture is carefully varnished and polished, giving it a beautiful porcelain-like sheen. A classically trained artist, Julien Marinetti (born in 1967) is a painter, sculptor and engraver, who uses only traditional materials and methods.

Exhibition: Julien Marinetti Exhibition Dates: Till 30 January 2015 Venue: The Fullerton Heritage precinct Info: www.facebook.com/thefullertonheritage, www.galeries-bartoux.com

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An Ocean of Possibilities

Rounding up the season of art and science of photography at ArtScience Museum

An Ocean of Possibilities responds to questions such as how we address political and environmental challenges globally. The exhibition is a collaboration between Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) and Noorderlicht International Photo Festival in Groningen, Netherlands, in partnership with ArtScience Museum. This international exhibition, which is making its final stop in Singapore at ArtScience Museum after being presented at Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, consists of over 200 works, including photographs and videos, by 34 internationally acclaimed photographers from 21 countries. They were chosen from an open call process which saw over 1,000 submissions. Two Singaporean photographers, Zhao Renhui and Lim Weixiang, are among the group to have their works showcased at this exhibition.

A Guide to the Flora and Fauna of the World (2013) by Zhao Renhui. SIPF 2014

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A Guide to the Flora and Fauna of the World, by Zhao Renhui. SIPF 2014

Botanical Garden by Jens Sundheim. SIPF 2014

Within the exhibition, there are recurring visual narratives that represent endurance and the nature of human resilience drawn from all spheres of social life including politics, economics, humanities, religion and identity. Each artwork selected for the exhibition is an expression of the photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploration process as he or she questions and challenges the context they live within, while searching for unconventional alternatives to address issues they face. Whilst global in its outlook, the issues explored in An Ocean of Possibilities are synonymous with those Singaporeans face in their daily lives. Exhibition: An Ocean of Possibilities Dates: Till 28 December 2014 Venue: ArtScience Museumâ&#x201E;˘ at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue Info: www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum

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Leonardo da Vinci’s

‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ Showing at The Arts House until February 2015, this highly-anticipated exhibition will be the first public viewing of the ‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ painting with all of its fascinating surrounding circumstances, demonstrating the skill and techniques of the master Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. The exhibition travels to Hong Kong in March 2015.

‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci, 1503 – 1506, 64.5 cm x 86 cm Photo Credits: The Mona Lisa Foundation

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‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ Hidden Geometry Photo Credits: Courtesy of Alfonso Rubino

Louvre ‘Mona Lisa’ Hidden Geometry Photo Credits: Courtesy of Alfonso Rubino

The painting captured the world’s attention when it was first presented to the media in 2012 by the Mona Lisa Foundation (a Swiss non-profit) which has compiled over 35 years of research on the work. Additional research results published by the Foundation in 2013 led to the general acceptance that the painting, a portrait of a younger Lisa del Giocondo, is most likely the precursor to the the world acclaimed Mona Lisa masterpiece housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. New conclusive findings from research and investigations conducted since then will also be presented to the public for the first time at the exhibition. "The Foundation is extremely excited to bring the “Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Earlier Mona Lisa’” exhibition to the world, and, more so, to hold its global premiere in Singapore which is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, fast becoming the newest art capital of Asia. Singapore’s well-developed infrastructure for the arts, Singaporeans’ growing interest in visual culture, as well as its burgeoning tourist numbers, make the island-state a strategic gateway for the exhibition to start its worldwide tour," said Mr. Joel Feldman, General Secretary and spokesman for the Foundation. The exhibition, which was designed and built in Singapore, promises an interactive, multi-media experience where visitors will be provided with an audio-visual tablet guide to individualise their journey into the world of the Italian Renaissance. Visitors will navigate the exciting discovery and authentication of the painting across nine Singapore Art Gallery Guide

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‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ Golden Ratio Photo Credits: The Mona Lisa Foundation

Louvre ‘Mona Lisa’ Golden Ratio Photo Credits: The Mona Lisa Foundation

interactive exhibition galleries before finally coming face to face with the painting itself in Singapore’s old Chambers of Parliament. Highlights of the nine exhibition galleries will be Historical Evidence – presenting the various historical facts; The Discovery of the Century: ‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ – which shows how and where the painting was found in England in 1913 and captivated those who came into contact with it during the 20th Century; Science & Mathematics – showing evidence that the materials used were available to Leonardo da Vinci, and that the geometrical principles employed are the same in both versions of the Mona Lisa paintings; Comparative Analyses – showing how elements unique to the ‘Earlier Mona Lisa’ were replicated in later works; and Expert Views – presenting experts' statements. The Mona Lisa Foundation has chosen Operation Smile Singapore Ltd., which provides free reconstructive facial surgery for children suffering from facial deformities throughout Asia, as the event beneficiary for the worldwide premiere of Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Earlier Mona Lisa'. A corporate donation will be made after the successful completion of the event. Exhibition: The Arts House at the Old Parliament Dates: 16 December 2014 – 11 February 2015 Hours: 10am – 10pm Venue: The Arts House at the Old Parliament Tickets: Available at www.sistic.com.sg and at all SISTIC counters

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Dreams of Desire

Fu Lei solo exhibition at Art Plural Gallery

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This November, Art Plural Gallery presents Dreams of Desire, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Chinese artist Fu Lei. The exhibition unveils five large-scale oil paintings created exclusively for the occasion, as well as a selection of drawings. The inspirations of my creation come from the freedom of not fixing my mind on any culture, region, pattern or even — Fu Lei species.

Fu Lei’s paintings address the themes of excess, vice and desire in contemporary society. Plump figures in pearls and high heels cavort with toads, flamingos, snails and fruit in an absurd yet uncannily familiar world. Fu Lei’s scenes are reminiscent of baroque still life paintings, though the mix of ironic and surreal components renders them intriguingly ambiguous. The viewer may perhaps experience a moment of guilt, shame or despair before the absurd and humorous motifs begin to emerge and jostle for attention. Fu Lei is based in the thriving 798 Art Zone in Beijing, though his observations of lust and gluttony extend beyond contemporary China. Indeed, the artist is fully committed to escapism, perpetually searching for new sources to feed his imagination or to “flee away from the real world and escape into a realm of illusion”. In the

FU Lei, 天堂13号 (Paradise No. 13), 2014, Oil on canvas, 300 x 170 cm, Courtesy of Art Plural Gallery

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FU Lei, 天堂11号 (Paradise No. 11), 2014, Oil on canvas, 180 x 180 cm, Courtesy of Art Plural Gallery

words of Art Plural Gallery’s founder and director, Swiss art dealer Frédéric de Senarclens, “In China today, Fu Lei has achieved an entirely unique artistic language. His universe reflects the excess of our societies, playing with symbols and reflecting the desires of our world”. In this world, the vices of lust and gluttony are, however, reimagined, stripped of their negativity and redefined as marvellous dreams of desire. Art Plural Gallery is located in the heart of Singapore’s museum and cultural district in a spacious Art Deco heritage building. A significant international destination for collectors, it is a fitting setting for this bespoke exhibition of Fu Lei’s tantalising and extravagant works. Exhibition: Dreams of Desire Dates: Till 30 December 2014 Venue: Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian Street Web: www.artpluralgallery.com

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We Are Farmers

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We Are Farmers is a visual exploration of the history of farming in Singapore, using my family as a personal case. My family, farmers for several generations, have experienced many upheavals in our farming practice.

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My great-grandfather started a coconut plantation in Yio Chu Kang in the 60s, with his 7 sons working alongside with him. When that area was slated for redevelopment in late 70s, they moved and started a pig farm in Punggol. I grew up there, where roughly 100 of my extended family lived and worked together. In the 80s, when the Singapore government phased out pig farming, my eldest uncle decided to venture into hydroponics farming. Currently, 3 generations of my family continue to work on our hydroponics farm in Khatib. The project will examine the past and present memories through my family's archival photos, which dates back to the 60s, and also new works created by me. These visual evidences will be curated, contexturalized and finally presented in the form of compelling narratives. In addition to a print exhibition, there will be a greenhouse installation, where audience can witness the daily life on a farm through my photos, in the environment of a live, selfcontained hydroponics growing system. The objective of my project is to translate my personal experience into a collective one, and create a meaningful social community through our shared past. I choose stories as the expression for my project because I feel that narratives provide us with one of our most viable forms of identity- individually and as a community. By giving context and transforming random events in my personal family history into narratives/stories, I make them memorable and in the process, gain control of my memories – memories that the audience will be able to relate to. Ore Huiying is a documentary photographer from Singapore. Her practice revolves around storytelling. Working mostly on personal projects and editorial assignments, Ore’s works have been published in Le Monde newspaper, Courrier International, British Journal of Photography, Ojo de Pez magazine and BBC, amongst others. Since 2008, Ore’s photographic works have been exhibited in photo festivals, museums and galleries regionally and internationally (Singapore Arts House, Dali International Photo Festival, Gallery Lichtblick Cologne, HOST Gallery London, and more). Exhibition: We Are Farmers Dates: 10 – 23 December 2014 and 2 – 12 January 2015 Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat 12pm – 6pm, free admission Artist Talk: Saturday, 13 December 2014, 4.30pm – 6pm Venue: Objectifs Gallery, 56A Arab Street

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Art In Fashion

An art exhibition featuring five local fashion designers

ART IN FASHION is an inaugural art & fashion exhibition featuring five local fashion designers presented by One East Asia ARTSpace. Coming from an artistic angle, it is a platform where 5 designers unleashed their creativity and reveal their artistic identity via a different art form. Participating designers include Pauline Lim of label Pauline. Ning, Priscilla Tan of Chalk, Kaehana of KAE.HANA, Rayson Tan of RAYSON TAN and Joanne Loh of UNCVRD. These designers first started out from Parco next NEXT, a joint initiative between PARCO (Singapore) Pte Ltd and the Textile & Fashion Federation (TaFf).

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Cushion cover designed by Rayson Tan

(Work-in-progress) “sex is always on the menu" by Kaehana, printed on fabric and embroidered

Each of these designers exhibit two exclusive artworks, which represent their artistic identity and branding. They also sell their fashion inventories alongside the artworks. This is an interesting platform to prove and discover that designers are first artists too. Through this exhibition, consumers can re-think and explore more about the brand than what has already been perceived. One East Asia’s artistic direction for this exhibition builds on the characteristics in art expressionism used by these participating five Singaporean designers through their drawings & colour field paintings. By crossing the fine line between Art and Fashion, this exhibition reaches out to art collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike. Exhibition: ART IN FASHION Dates: 1 – 19 December 2014 Reception: 5 December 2014 (Friday), 6.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: One East Asia ARTSpace, 15 Scotts Road #05-08 Thong Teck Building Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 7pm, Saturday by appointment only Workshop: Illustrating Fashion: Watercolour workshop by Priscilla Tan A debut artist, fashion and jewellery designer Students will take back an A4 sized artwork with mounting frame and notes, including materials. Date: 6 December 2014 (Saturday) Time: 2 – 5pm RSVP: info@oneeastasia.org Fee: $130 per pax All materials will be provided. Venue: 15 Scotts Road #05-08 Thong Teck Building S228218 Tel: +65 6737 1819 Web: www.oneeastasia.org

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SINGAPURA: 700 Years Singapore’s history comes alive at the National Museum of Singapore

SINGAPURA: 700 Years takes you on a journey through 700 years of Singapore's history beginning from the 14th century. Experience Singapore’s transformation through the ages as it went from a humble fishing village to the pride of an empire, before finally achieving the status of being an independent nation-state as it is today. With the closure of the Singapore History Gallery on 3rd November, SINGAPURA: 700 Years is one of the exhibitions that will be open to the public during the Museum’s revamp. The exhibition SINGAPURA: 700 Years is a ‘time machine’ that brings visitors away from modernity and back to critical points in the nation’s history. Enjoy the lulls of the old fishing village from the

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14th century, walk through the hustle and bustle of the busy trading streets under the British rule, and go behind the bars as a prisonerof-war to experience the oppression of the Japanese Occupation. The immersive exhibition brings you through a riveting exploration of Singapore’s history as you will find yourself placed right in the midst of the nation’s defining moments. The exhibition consists of six sections, Archaeology in Singapore, Ancient Singapore (1300–1818), Colonial Singapore (1819–1942), Syonan-To (1942–1945), Road to Merdeka (1946–1965) and Independent Singapore (1965–1975).

Archaeology in Singapore Unknown to many, archaeologists have been quietly excavating in Singapore for the past three decades. Since 1984, some 19 sites were excavated, and many other surveyed. Archaeology has added another layer to our understanding of Singapore’s ancient, colonial and more recent past. This section showcases a part of the large collection of archaeological artefacts that have been unearthed over the years. Some of these artefacts date to as early as the 10th century AD.

Ancient Singapore (1300–1818) Ancient Singapore was known variously as Temasek and Singapura, among other names. Learn about the legendary five Malay kings ruled over a prosperous trading settlement until the Javanese invaded the island and laid it to waste. Singapore Art Gallery Guide

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Colonial Singapore, Image courtesy: National Museum of Singapore

Colonial Singapore (1819â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1942) The British arrived in 1819 and set up a trading factory on the island. They then secured rights to the island from the Malay rulers and developed Singapore into a thriving port and premier city in the region which attracted migrants from all over the world.

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of mass screening exercises, the lack of food and supplies and learning how to be Japanese in school.

Road to Merdeka (1946–1965) Post-war Singapore was a time of rebuilding and revolution. The war left Singapore in shambles; there were problems of unemployment, poverty and poor living conditions. At the same time the spirit of nationalism had emerged. Walk through a student demonstration and listen to former students explain their involvement.

Independent Singapore (1965–1975) Singapore’s first ten years of nation building was a time of hard work and achievement. Explore how the foundations of our nation were built: defence, foreign policy, economy and education and housing. Visit our 1970s-inspired HDB living room, read magazines and watch newsreels from the time. Exhibition: SINGAPURA: 700 Years Dates: Till 10 Aug 2015 Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Galleries 1 and 2 Hours: 10am – 6pm, daily Website: www.nationalmuseum.sg

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Becoming Again A site-specific installation by Ran Hwang

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Beauty can be found in the most ordinary. Choosing the humble button as a metaphor for the ordinariness of human existence, Korean artist Ran Hwang creates an extraordinary landscape of cherry blossoms and delicate webs for her breathtaking new installation. Accompanied by phoenixes and peonies – long regarded in Eastern culture as symbols of grace, strength and renewal – Becoming Again echoes the transient nature of existence that is at the core of Hwang’s practice. For this site-specific project at Third Floor – Hermès in Singapore, Hwang created a flowery landscape dedicated to the cycle of life, inviting us to contemplate and reflect on the transient, finite nature of the world around us.

Exhibition: Ran Hwang: Becoming Again Dates: Till 31 January 2015 Hours: 10.30am – 7.30pm daily Venue: Third Floor – Hermès, 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers, Singapore

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Rings of Fire

Artist Lalin Jinasena captures the Fire Dancers at the Perahera Festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Legend has it that when Buddha was cremated in the fifth century BC, one of his followers took a tooth from the pyre. The holy canine was later smuggled to Sri Lanka, in the hair of an Orissan Princess disguised as a Brahmin priest. King Megavanna was so happy to have the religious relic on his island that he had it paraded through the city for his subjects to marvel at. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Esala Perahera, Buddhist festival of the tooth, Lonely Planet

The Perahera Festival is a historical, annual procession celebrated throughout Kandy, Sri Lanka, to pay homage to the Scared Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, which is housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa Temple in Kandy for more than 400 years. Rich in heritage and a unique symbol of Sri Lanka, the procession consists of various traditional fire performers who dance around elephants adorned with lavish garments, as they surround the Sacred Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha. Artist Lalin Jinasena captured moments of breathtaking feats by the Fire Dancers as they encircle themselves in drapes of fire against the black night. Among other Buddhist pilgrims drumming, dancing and brandishing whips, the religious Fire Dancers create a devotional brilliance with enclosing flames, a spectacle rarely seen elsewhere in the world.

Exhibition: The Perahera Collection Dates: Till 30 December 2014 Venue: Lalin Gallery, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road #01-24 Website: www.lalingallery.com

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Beyond the Grid Six individuals re-define ‘Chinese’ aesthetic with their creations at STPI

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Market reports in recent years locate a surge in value of Chinese contemporary art: Wu Guanzhong tops the list with staggering total of $510 million. Zeng Fanzhi ranks #3 with grand volume of $226 million; his works “The Last Supper” (2001) soaring to $23.3 million and “Hospital Triptych No. 3” (1992) for $14.6 million. Zhang Xiaogang rakes in total of $104 million, with signature piece “Bloodline: Big Family No.3” (1995) breaking record at Sotheby’s Hong Kong at $12 million. “Who Are The Top 30 Chinese Artists at Auction?” by Eileen Kinsella, artnet.com, 8 Sep 2014

In the face of such erratic notions, what do we make of the torrent of Chinese art today? “Beyond the Grid” participates in this dialogue through the lens of six solid artists who have paved extraordinary journeys. Acknowledging their traditional roots, and the socio-political and ideological conditions that dog them, these artists propel their visual expressivity towards internationalisation, beyond the realms of painting, and away from the overtly subversive and satirical iconographies present in the more defining styles of Political Pop and Cynical Realism – two commonly held expectations of contemporary Chinese aesthetic. Featuring distinct works on paper by Hong Zhu An, Lin Tianmiao, Qiu Zhijie, Zhu Wei and conceptualist duo Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thorsdottir, this exhibition looks at the ways in which these individuals challenge assumptions regarding authentic “Chineseness” in art, through a survey of their creative oeuvre and explorations at STPI. Exercising individualism outside the aesthetic grid (or system), these artists demonstrate the end of a monolithic creative model in China, steering towards changing and Zhu Wei, New Pictures of the Strikingly Bizarre #10, 2004, Soft ground etching, more mature expressions with works stencil with relief inking and chine collè illustrating unique artistic sensibilities on STPI handmade cotton and kozo paper, printed from 1 shaped copper plate and bold experimentations in paper 50.7 x 41 cm, © Zhu Wei / STPI and print methodologies. Image courtesy of the Artist and STPI 40

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Enabled by the technical possibilities and spurred by the potentials of the medium, these artists achieve new directions, prescribing nuanced tastes beyond our expectations. Their works are instructive of the shifting social and cultural climate in China today.

Qiu Zhijie, Where is the capital of Madagascar?, 2008, Cast cotton paper with screen print of cotton paper pulp, pigmented cotton pulp, pigment stain and screen printed gampi paper 200 x 153.7 x 4.4 cm, © Qiu Zhijie / STPI, Image courtesy of the Artist and STPI

Exhibition: Beyond the Grid Dates: Till 31 December 2014 Venue: STPI, 41 Robertson Quay, S238236 Hours: Tue – Fri 10 – 7pm, Sat 9 – 6pm, Sun & PH closed, Mon by APPT Web: www.stpi.com.sg

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Zentai Art Festival 2014 Photos: Tessa Ann Wong

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When I wear Zentai it makes me concentrate more because of the diminished eyesight and hearing. I start to feel myself more, and am not so affected by the surroundings.

– Yuzuru Maeda, performance artist

Zentai is a short form for the word ‘zenshin taitu’, full body tights. Zentai also means ‘whole’ or ‘entire’ in Japanese (全体). The Zentai suit was invented in the late 60’s in Japan by Marcy Anarchy. The Zentai Art Festival 2014, held from 7th to 15th November 2014 in Singapore, was the first art festival which focused on Zentai. As part of the festival, the exhibition at The Substation included photographic works, paintings, and installations by artists Justin Lee (Singapore), Xuyen Ho My (Vietnam), Brian Sergio (Philippines), and Tan Ai Khim (Singapore). The theme of the Zentai Art Festival was to look beyond gender, age, and looks, to find something 'real'. Or to just have fun by becoming whoever one wants to be ...

Cheeky and Magoo, 2014 A Series of 33.1 x 46.8 inch Photographs

Justin Lee, Zentai Series 1, Xi, 喜, 2014 Acrylic on Canvas

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MAD launched its new venue in November

Founder Ms Jasmine Tay with the exhibiting artists

Japanese artist Yuji Mizuta with models wearing his artwork in clothes made by Zin Catell

Host for the evening FOX Sports presenter Ms Natalia Tang

Celebrity model Henrique Fukoaka flanked by MAD Founder Ms Jasmine Tay and a guest

Kim Robinson, Jennifer Tse, Janet Ma, and Michael Wong posing against Kim's artwork series

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Kaizer Low, Claude Verly, Deon Toh, Mahdhir Mustaffa, Little Ong

Opening Reception of 'Singled Out' at tcc – The Gallery

Celebrating 10 years of tcc supporting the Singapore art scene in collaboration with art-management.com: Little Ong, Kaizer Low, Claude Verly, Chris Ho, Adell Loo

Eliza H, Gracie, Amanda, Gracinia

Singapore Writers Festival

Guest-of-Honour Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information Three-time US Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky performing an excerpt from PoemJazz

Festival Director, Paul Tan; Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Communications and Information; Philip Jeyaretnam, Chairman, SWF Steering Committee 2003 Pulitzer Prize winner for Poetry, Paul Muldoon reading the SWF 2014 Commissioned Lyric, “Where did you learn to kiss like that?”

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2902 Gallery focuses on artists working with lens-based media such as photography, video art and image-based installation. 2902 Gallery 222 Queen Street, Unit 02-02 % 6339 8655 www.2902gallery.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 12noon – 7pm; Sun: 1pm – 5pm; closed on Mon and PH map no. 137

Creative gastronomy meets contemporary art: 7Adam’s kitchen serves up masterfully created modern European cuisine with Asian influences while its gallery offers guests a world of visual delights with exquisitely curated contemporary art pieces. 7Adam Gallery Restaurant 7 Adam Park % 6463 0777 www.7adam.com Gallery Opening Hours: 11am – 8pm daily; Restaurant Opening Hours: 11am – 11pm daily map no. 009

Artist Studio of Marisa Keller. Nature inspired Etchings, Monoprints, Mixed Media Works, and Paintings. Art and Printmaking Studio Block 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 % 9653 5051 Fax 9653 5051 www.marisakeller.com, www.artprintmakingstudio.com map no. 554

ArtBlue Studio is one of Singapore’s leading suppliers of Vietnamese lacquer and oil paintings and offers clients some of the most exciting artworks from Vietnam, along with a satisfaction-guaranteed service. ArtBlue Studio 26 Oxley Mansion, 26P Oxley Road % 9752 5458 www.artbluestudio.com map no. 521

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Events Kaloy Sanchez Solo Exhibition with a new body of work from the artist's "All the Unspeakable Things" series. This exhibition is also part of the Philippine Art Trek, a series of art events happening throughout November organized by the Embassy of The Philippines. Till 30 Dec Qiu Zhijie Solo Exhibition. Qiu Zhijie straddles the distinction between humanistic artistic practice focused on the aesthetic legacies of Chinese tradition and more critical dialogues with the political and theoretical themes common to the art of the late modern era, contributing independently to both discourses and doing much to bridge their value systems. Till 31 Dec ARNDT Singapore stages shows of leading international artists as well as projects and curated shows featuring Southeast Asian art and develops private and corporate collections and artist management in the Asia-Pacific region. ARNDT Singapore Gillman Barracks, BLK 9 (3rd Floor) Lock Road % 6734 0775 www.arndtberlin.com Opening Hours: Wed – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm

Practice & Perfection: Works by NAFA Fine Art staff and alumni. This exhibition showcases the current staff of NAFA’s fine art department, who are both educators and practitioners. Their diverse outputs demonstrate the creative iconography of the contemporary age. Till 07 Dec Folk Wisdoms: Narratives Through Iconography. This exhibition is an outcome from a workshop, where students conceptualised narrative traditions into contemporary ideas, realising them into drawings, photography, objects, models and short films. Till 03 Dec Art Galleries at NAFA 80 Bencoolen Street % 6512 4043 www.nafa.edu.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 11am – 7pm. Closed on Monday. map no. 131

Dreams of Desire – Solo Exhibition by Chinese artist Fu Lei . Born in Beijing in 1958, Fu Lei’s elaborate oil paintings capture the notion of excess in today’s world. Till 30 Dec Jedd Novatt – Solo Exhibition. Featuring two large sculptures as well as smaller scale works and collages. Till 04 Dec Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street % 6636 8360 www.artpluralgallery.com Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11am – 7pm map no. 144

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Events Da Vinci: Shaping the Future. Original masterpieces from the world’s most celebrated genius, Leonardo da Vinci, make their Southeast Asian debut at ArtScience Museum. The exhibition presents 26 original pages of the Codex Atlanticus, da Vinci’s largest notebook, which collects together some of his most important drawings and writings. Till May 2015 An Ocean of Possibilities. Till 28 Dec ArtScience Museum™ at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily map no. 181

Birds and Flowers by Fan Chang Tien. A fine selection of paintings by the literati artist, Fan Chang Tien (1907–1987). Fan was a exponent of the Shanghai xieyi school of painting, and his work and teaching had an indelible influence on the development of Chinese ink painting in Singapore. He is especially adept in subjects such as the bamboo, landscape, and bird and flower paintings. Till 23 Dec Singapore Private Collection featuring three well-known second-generation artists: Ang Ah Tee, Ong Kim Seng, and Tan Choh Tee. These artists have been trail-blazers in the field of Singaporean art, and have all received the Cultural Medallion award. Till 23 Dec Asia Art Collective (Consultancy & Gallery) 19 Tanglin Road, #03-42 Tanglin Shopping Centre % 6733 2155 www.asiaartcollective.com Opening Hours: 11am – 7pm daily map no. 518

Hearts on Fire is an art collaboration between the Asian Civilisations Museum and Club Rainbow, an organisation that supports families of chronically ill children. Using collections from the Asian Civilisations Museum as inspiration, these children created their own masterpieces excitedly. This exhibition showcases, not just their artwork, but also the process of learning how to be an artist. Till 28 Dec Beginning of the Becoming: Batak Sculpture From Northern Sumatra. Till 29 Mar 2015 China Mania! The Global Passion for Porcelain, 800 – 1900. Till 14 Dec Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) 1 Empress Place % 6332 7798 www.acm.org.sg Opening Hours: Mon 1pm – 7pm, Tue – Sun 9am – 7pm, Fri 9am – 9pm) map no. 104

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Events The Family Tree by Vanessa Linares. In Vanessa Linares' first solo exhibition in Asia, "The Family Tree", the artist examines relationships in different forms and colours. Through a series of works with white and black backgrounds, Vanessa, who is heavily inspired by Japanese manga, brings her own interpretation and understanding of the world around her to the canvas. Approaching the theme of family and friendship, with two different methods, Vanessa manages to combine vastly different styles into a cohesive exhibition. Timed to coincide with the festive season, the idea of family and friendship is pervasive in all her paintings in this collection. As the animals in the paintings soar through the skies and congregate in circles, the viewer is reminded of the relationships that connect and bind us together. 20 Dec – 14 Jan 2015 Barnadas Huang 22 Dempsey Road % 6635 4707 www.barnadashuang.com Opening Hours: Tues – Fri 12 – 7pm; Sat 11 – 7pm; Sun 11 – 6pm; Closed on Mondays no. 530

Yang Fudong: Incidental Scripts 杨福东：偶发的剧本. Yang Fudong is one of China’s best known contemporary artists who has gained international acclaim for his photographic, film and video works. The exhibition presents four of Yang’ emblematic works demonstrating the artist’s multi-faceted approach towards the creation of visual imageries. 12 Dec – 1 Mar 2015 Centre for Contemporary Art 43 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks % 6684 0998 www.facebook.com/CentreForContemporaryArt

Still from An Estranged Paradise (mo sheng tian tang), 1997–2002 Single channel video, 76 minutes

Italian Renaissance Art. Five sessions series including a guided visit to the Da Vinci: Shaping the Future exhibition at ArtScience Museum. Singapore Contemporary Art Series. Three sessions, comprehensive outline of the foundations, history, and Singapore art practitioners. Corcovado Arts offers quick yet comprehensive courses that will equip any non-art major with the necessary tools to better understand and appreciate modern and contemporary art. Go to www.corcovadoarts.com for dates and registration. Corcovado Arts courses@corcovadoarts.com www.corcovadoarts.com

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Events Celebrate SG 50 Trio Art Exhibition featuring works by Wu Xue Li, Ge Shu Qing, and Ngiao Will Laon. Till 15 Dec, at Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, 9 Bras Basah Road S189559 DaTang Fine Arts focuses on Chinese, regional and local Singaporean artists, of whom many are reknown for their credentials in international exhibitions and auction houses. DaTang Fine Arts has more than 20 years of experience. DaTang Fine Arts Enterprise Pte. Ltd. 1 North Bridge Road #B1-09, High Street Centre % +65 6333 9628; +65 8268 5299 www.datangfinearts.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 12am – 7pm, Sat 2pm – 7pm map no. 102

Celebrate December is an annual year-end celebration that gathers all with hope and optimism for the New Year. Visitors can join in festivities including music performances, craft workshops and other activities for all ages. This year's Marina Bay Singapore Countdown will feature video projections on the façade of The Fullerton Hotel and the Merlion. Close to 400 drummers will perform live as the event culminates in an eight-minute firework display at midnight. Till 31 Dec Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive www.esplanade.com/celebrate_december map no. 100

Julien Marinetti Exhibition. In collaboration with The Fullerton Heritage, Galerie Bartoux Singapore presents an exhibition of painted bronze sculptures by French artist Julien Marinetti at The Fullerton Heritage Precinct. Marinetti’s signature pieces such as the Bulldog, Teddy Bear and Panda, will be featured along Singapore’s stunning bayfront. Till 30 Jan 2015, at The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Clifford Pier, Clifford Square, Customs House, One Fullerton, and Merlion Park. Möbius Titled: Pulse. The exhibition features Singaporean artist, Juansa Cheng's first solo collection, with a modern interpretation of the heritage, growth and aspirations of Singapore. Juansa uses a unique layering technique for her artworks by whitewashing her preliminary layer of paintings, inviting the audience to interrogate the concept of superficiality and conformity against individuality. Till 03 Jan 2015, at The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore The Fullerton Heritage 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213 % 6557 2590 www.thefullertonheritage.com map no. 101

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Events Julien Marinetti Exhibition. Till 30 Jan 2015, at The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Clifford Pier, Clifford Square, Customs House, One Fullerton, and Merlion Park. Specializing in contemporary art and master’s pieces, the family Group Galeries Bartoux includes fifteen galleries located in France, in the United States and in Singapore. Galeries Bartoux Singapore ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #01-12A/13 % 6634 8806 www.galeries-bartoux.com Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 10am – 9.30pm, Friday and Saturday 10am – 10pm map no. 501

INTERSECTIONS. A 2-part cross-cultural exhibition between selected Southeast Asian contemporary artists and five distinctive Cuban artists who have mainly exhibited in the West. The five Cuban artists are Yoan Capote, Ivan Capote, Douglas Arguelles, Adonis Flores, and Maykel Linares. The Southeast Asian artists are Yunizar, Handiwirman Saputra, Jumaldi Alfi, Yusra Martunus, Ugo Untoro, Putu Sutawijaya, and Ahmad Zakii Anwar. Till 14 Dec Gajah Gallery is a Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from the region.

Yunizar, Yellow Flower, 2012 Mixed media on paper 200 x 180 cm

Gajah Gallery 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-08 % 6737 4202 www.gajahgallery.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat, Sun & PH 12pm – 6pm map no. 110

Festive Art Show. Galerie Belvedere is proud to present the exhibition “Festive Art Show” which celebrates contemporary International painters. This show is the opportunity to collect or offer affordable artworks by well-known artists such as Andre Tan, Brendan Neiland, Cocky Dujivestjin, Juan Ripolles, Rene Lemay, Sarkasi Said, Tay Bak Koi, Zhu Wei, Cocky Dujivestjin. Prices are below $5000. 18 Dec 2014 – 13 Jan 2015 Galerie Belvedere deals mainly in contemporary paintings and sculptures from Europe and Asia. Galerie Belvedere 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-10/11/12 % 6423 1233 www.galerie-belvedere.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat/Sun 12 – 5pm map no. 107

Rene Lemay, Blue Horse 75 x 62 cm Acrylic on canvas

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Events Founded in early 2003, Gnani Arts has been a local and regional trend-setter within its area of research, curation and collection expertise – South Indian contemporary art by masters and international artists. Gnani Arts #02-02A, 41 Kallang Pudding Road Golden Wheel Building % 6735 3550 www.gnaniarts.com Opening Hours: by appointment

For and Against Nature by Gary Carsley. Gary Carsley will be showing new photobased works, including photo adhesives and projections. The images include a circular moon gate from the Chinese Scholars Garden in NY that opens up on The Great Pagoda in Kew Gardens in London. Nature as it passes through Carsley's images is malleable and intractably conditioned by human desires. Till 24 Jan 2015 I Learned My History From The TV. The exhibition by Samuel Chen draws inspiration from a popular Chinese period drama series, recreating the scenes from this particular work of historical fiction in the form of painting. The images are related to Samuel Chen's estrangement with a particular history, culture and language, an estrangement often acknowledged by many later generations of Overseas Chinese, without shame. However, this sense of alienation towards the 'mother tongue' coexists with a familiarity towards such historical and ethnical amnesia. Till 17 Jan 2015 Grey Projects 6B Kim Tian Rd www.greyprojects.org Opening Hours: Wed – Fri 1pm – 7pm, Sat 1pm – 6pm

Modern Love. Coinciding with LASALLE’s 30th anniversary, this major exhibition presents a range of works in various media by around thirty artists who are all previous graduates of programmes at LASALLE College of the Arts. Curated by Khairuddin Hori, Senior Curator at the National Heritage Board and Bala Starr, Director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore, it celebrates the diversity, breadth and innovation of these artists and their works. Its title, after the popular song Modern Love, likens the intensity of artistic creation and experience with similar feelings experienced in emotional relationships. Till 01 Feb 2015 Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) LASALLE College of the Arts 1 McNally Street % 6496 5070 www.lasalle.edu.sg Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm, except Mon & PH map no. 132

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HaKaren Art Gallery is a leading specialist in contemporary Chinese art featuring a distinctive selection of fine paintings and sculptures by some of China’s most eminent and exceptional contemporary artists. HaKaren Art Gallery 19 Tanglin Road #02-43, Tanglin Shopping Center % 6733 3382 www.hakaren.com Opening Hours: Mon – Sat 10.30am – 6.30pm, Sun & Public Holiday 12noon – 6pm map no. 509

Under the Aegis. Come see a preview of Kelly's new "Under the Aegis" etching and collage series. Please call for an appointment at 9367 7382 or for more information see also www.kellyreedy.com 01 – 31 Dec Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553

Budi Daya Special Exhibition. Showcasing artefacts alongside contemporary art, Budi Daya explores the value and meaning of ‘culture’ from the Malay perspective. This multilayered exhibition features 57 artefacts drawn from the National Collection and private loans as well as 18 new commissions, performances and existing works by artists from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. The exhibition, which reflects the connection between traditional and contemporary, also showcases the dynamics between aesthetics of Malay craftsmanship and the vibrant, energetic expressions of contemporary artists from around the region. Highlights include a community project by Kelantanese artist Roslisham Ismail@ISE who engages local communities in appreciating the hidden histories and traditional knowledge behind much-loved cuisine; and a mixed-media installation and performance by Singapore artists Rizman Putra and Safuan Johari, which are based on the eclectic musical influence of NADA, the pop band that came to fame in the 1970s. It is MHC's third special exhibition since the Centre's re-opening in Sep 2012. Till 29 Mar 2015 Malay Heritage Centre 85 Sultan Gate % 6391 0450 www.malayheritage.org.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10am – 6pm map no. 213

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Events SINGAPURA: 700 Years takes you on a journey through 700 years of Singapore's history beginning from the 14th century. Experience Singapore’s transformation through the ages as it went from a humble fishing village to the pride of an empire, before finally achieving the status of being an independent nation-state as it is today. Till 10 Aug 2015 It’s a Wonderful Life. A timeless piece of cinema history. 27 Dec, 8pm. Free admission. Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis. National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road % 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm map no. 114

Scene of crowded Singapore River and Fort Canning, circa late19th and early 20th century, Gift of Ms Ng Chee Sun, Image courtesy of National Museum of Singapore

Between Here and Nanyang: Marco Hsu`s Brief History of Malayan Art. In 1963, Marco Hsu published a series of essays on the cultural history of the people of the Malayan Peninsula, which were compiled into a book published in Chinese in 1963, A Brief History of Malayan Art. Till 30 Apr 2015 NUS Museum University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore % 6516 8817 www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 10am – 7:30pm, Sun 10am - 6pm, Mon & PH closed

ART IN FASHION - Exhibition featuring five local Fashion Designers. Participating designers include Pauline Lim of label Pauline.Ning, Priscilla Tan of Chalk, Kaehana of KAE.HANA, Rayson Tan of RAYSON TAN and Joanne Loh of UNCVRD. 01 – 19 Dec Venue: One East Asia ARTSpace Opening Reception: Friday, 5 Dec, 6.30pm LARASATI SINGAPORE SALE 2015. Modern and Contemporary Art. Auction: 24 January 2015 Venue: Goodwood Park Hotel, Tudor Ballroom

A collage of the artworks for ART IN FASHION

Illustrating Fashion: Watercolour workshop by Priscilla Tan- A debut artist, fashion and jewellery designer. Students will take back an A4 sized artwork with mounting frame and notes, including materials. Fee: SGD 130 per pax (min 3 pax to start, limited seats available). Please register at info@oneeastasia.org by 3rd Dec 2014. 06 Dec, 2 – 5pm One East Asia 15 Scotts Road, #05-08/09, Thong Teck Building % 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 www.oneeastasia.org Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat by appointment only map no. 515

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Events In 2013, Ms Tran Thi Ngoc Hue established Orient Painting, focusing mainly on contemporary Vietnamese art by Luong Luu Bien, Nguyen Trung Nghia, Alan Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Tam, Cao Thi Duoc, Le Duy Trieu, Phuc An, Nguyen Duy Nhut, and Le Vo Tuan. Orient Painting 10A Mount Sophia, #09-12 % +65 8410 5466 (Ms. Coco Ng) www.orientpainting.com map no. 523

²hide: Solo Exhibition by José Santos III. ²hide is an exhibition featuring a major body of new work by Filipino artist José Santos III, including 9 large-scale oil paintings rendered in photorealistic detail and 3 mixedmedia installations. The subject matter of this body of work are objects that routinely go unnoticed because of their ordinariness. These are things that we know very well – indeed, that we know inside out. It is for this precise reason they have been selected: the works re-situate these items’ familiarity to us and their place in a visual vocabulary of images we subconsciously store. Till 08 Jan 2015 Pearl Lam Galleries 9 Lock Road, #03-22, Gillman Barracks % 6570 2284 www.pearllam.com

Auspicious Designs: Batik for Peranakan Altars. Produced on the north coast of Java, the batik altar cloths in this exhibition feature traditional Chinese symbols as well as designs from Europe and Southeast Asia. Till 25 Jan 2015 Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street % 6332 7591 www.peranakanmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon 1 pm – 7pm, Tue – Sun 9am – 7 (– 9 pm on Fri) map no. 139

Red Dot Award: Product Design 2014. Along with function, aesthetic and form, an intuitive product with its symbolic and emotional content differentiates a great design from a good design. Till 01 Aug 2015 red dot design museum 28 Maxwell Road, Red Dot Traffic Building, Ground Floor % 6327 8027 www.museum.red-dot.sg Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 11am – 6pm, Sat & Sun 11am – 8pm map no. 309

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Events Still Moving: A Triple Bill on the Image. SAM at 8Q presents in one space three cocurated exhibitions focusing on the nature of the image, as explored in the art of photography and new media: an exhibition on contemporary Southeast Asian photographic practices, in partnership with the SIPF; an exhibition of works from the Deutsche Bank collection; and new media works from the collection of the Yokohama Museum of Art. Till 08 Feb 2015 SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm map no. 119

APB Foundation Signature Art Prize Exhibition 2014. Established in 2008 by the Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation and the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the triennial APB Foundation Signature Art Prize is returning for its third installment. Seeking to present the most outstanding contemporary artwork from both emerging and distinguished artists over the last three years, the prize puts the spotlight on compelling visual artworks from across the Asia Pacific region. Till 15 Mar 2015

Gerhard Richter, Sechs Fotos 2.5.89–7.5.89, Gelatin silver print

Zhao Renhui, Eskimo wolf trap often quoted in sermons, 2013, Mixed

As a re-hang of SAM’s Learning Gallery, media installation: knife, bicarbonate Once Upon This Island is a new exhibition soda, vinyl text sticker that explores the stories and the lives that surround us on this island-nation. The exhibition presents a series of contemporary works by Singapore artists that navigate ideas of home, community, identity and memories. It addresses museum-goers from all walks of life – from school children to curious adults. Medium at Large: Shapeshifting Material and Methods in Contemporary Art. Till 15 May 2015 Singapore Art Museum (SAM) 71 Bras Basah Road % 6332 3222 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm map no. 116

Beyond the Grid. Featuring works by Hong Zhu An, Lin Tianmiao, Qiu Zhijie, Zhu Wei and the conceptualist duo Wu Shanzhuan & Inga Svala Thorsdottir. Till 31 Dec STPI 41 Robertson Quay % 6336 3663 www.stpi.com.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Fri 10 – 7, Sat 9 – 6, Closed on Sun and PH, Mon by appointment map no. 402

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Zhu Wei, New Pictures of the Strikingly Bizarre #5, 2004, 20-colour, staining and woodcut on six sheets of STPI handmade white cotton paper

Events Inside Cannes by Clotilde Richalet (France). An exhibition on the Cannes Film Festival that aims to take you on a journey through the atmosphere of one of the largest film festivals in the world, known for its independent and artistic film selections. 29 Nov – 20 Dec SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery, Alliance Française 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130 % 6833 9314 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat 11am – 5pm www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg

tcc-artshowcase Simply Scibbly by Vince Low. Artist Vince Low has turned onceaimless doodling into Scribble Art, an advanced art form of penmanship. Described as Scribble with life Vince Low’s work started about three years ago when his role as an Illustrator with a Design Agency required material for a Dyslexic advertising campaign. Vince Low says it takes between 10 to 15 hours for him to produce a ‘Scribble Art’ piece as his infinite attention to detail goes beyond most people’s imagination. Till 06 Jan 2015 tcc – 4 Robinson Road 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 % 6438 3357 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 8pm, Sat, Sun & PH closed map no. 305

‘Singled Out’ – an art exhibition conceptualised by the collaborative efforts of creative agency fFurious, events organisation artmanagement.com and Thunder Rock School. With aims to harness the power of music to impact the lives of disadvantaged youths, 50 local designers and artists were invited to transform vinyl records into pieces of art free to their imagination. The artworks will be up for auction where all proceeds will be managed by Thunder Rock School, who will be setting up a music education outreach program specifically catered to financially disadvantaged children. The artworks will be showcased at tcc ‘The Gallery’ at 51 Circular Road, for patrons to visit and bid on for charity. Till 06 Jan 2015 tcc – ‘The Gallery’ 51 Circular Road % 6533 9033 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Sun – Thu & PH 11am – 12am Fri, Sat & Eve of PH 11am – 2am map no. 303

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Events tcc-artshowcase Simply Scibbly by Vince Low. Artist Vince Low has turned once-aimless doodling into Scribble Art, an advanced art form of penmanship. Described as Scribble with life Vince Low’s work is invariably in portrait form and started about three years ago when his role as an Illustrator with a Design Agency required material for a Dyslexic advertising campaign. Vince Low says it takes between 10 to 15 hours for him to produce a ‘Scribble Art’ piece as his infinite attention to detail goes beyond most people’s imagination. Till 06 Jan 2015 tcc – Raffles Xchange 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65, MRT Station % 6438 3006 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7.30 – 10, Sat 7.30 – 6.30 map no. 302

tcc-artshowcase Delphine Bernard. French  abstract  painter  Delphine  Bernard  explores  flux  of  energies  and  power  of  creativity through  very  expressive  artworks.  Painting  with  colours  and  emotions,  the  artist  uses  her  savage  and  undisciplined  touch  to  captures  primitive  forces:  her  fast  strokes  runs  over  the  canvas  and  resemble  a  frantic  and  feverish  waltz  of  pigments  and  forms,  thoughts  and  desires.  Her  palettes suggest duality, from  dark  and  strong  tons  mirroring  scenes  of  battles  and  war  to  vivid  and  vibrant  colours  of  her  florid,  joyful  works,  passing  by  pastels  of  her  delicate  fairy-tell  sceneries. Till 06 Jan 2015 tcc – The Pier @ Robertson 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02 % 6733 8707 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Sun – Thu 8 – 10.30, Fri – Sat 8am – 2am map no. 403

Verve 2014 – The Best of Times. Verve 2014 is inspired by the iconic literary quote from A Tale of Two Cities. Time, in its essence, is a concept that verifies our very existence in the universe. This year’s theme explores this notion through music, dance, theatre and the visual arts, showcasing significant moments of the artists’ lives, the world and Singapore through The Best of Times. 6 Dec, 10am – 10pm The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane % 6332 6900 www.theartshouse.com.sg Opening Hours: 10am – 8pm map no. 105

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Events The Art Fellas Open Call. The Art Fellas is on the lookout for budding and experienced artists that are keen to exhibit their works. In conjunction with SG50, the celebration of Singapore's 50th Birthday next year, The Art Fellas together with an esteemed corporate entity (who is also a Patron of the Arts recipient) are providing an exciting public art display platform for works by Singaporean artists. This invitation is open to Singapore artists who either possess a good track record of artistic achievements, or are young/emerging artists who possess professional art qualifications. The Art Fellas (TAF) aims to create a platform which engages and integrates artists, collectors and investors. The Art Fellas 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia % 6702 4001 www.theartfellas.com map no. 404

Ishatvam Home Art Decors. For the first time, Ishatvam is on display at The Sandalwood Room, Singapore. This collection includes designers from all over the world bringing a more international feel to the home décor ideas even as it retained its Indian essence and sensibility. There is a distinct design sense in each piece, be it a bird bath or a candle stand. The products range from accessories, cushions, gift items, to frames and more. Ishatvam is an experience ... one that must be discovered. 01 – 31 Dec Located in a beautifully restored historic shophouse, The Sandalwood Room showcases home décor, fine crafts, cultural novelties, design wear and couture, jewellery and art exhibitions all under one roof. The Sandalwood Room 76 Princep Street, Singapore % 6883 2369 www.thesandalwoodroom.com.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm; Sat: 11am – 2pm map no. 138

Exploring Art – by the Y-Stars showcases the works of the Y-Stars with artistfacilitator Felicia Low over two years. Felicia also presents through the work, the development of art and aesthetics with persons with Down Syndrome and/or multiple learning challenges. 11 – 19 Dec The Substation 45 Armenian Street % 6337 7535 www.substation.org Opening Hours: 12noon – 9pm map no. 113

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Venues Orchard & Tanglin Artwalk 501. 501. 502. 503. 506. 508. 509. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 516. 517. 518. 520. 521. 523. 524. 528. 530. 531. 532. 533.

Opera Gallery B/3 2 Orchard Turn #03-05 Galeries Bartoux B/3 2 Orchard Turn #01-12A/13 SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery C/1 1 Sarkies Road MAD Museum of Art & Design C/3 10 Tanglin Road #01-01 Art Forum Pte Ltd C/2 82 Cairnhill Road Third Floor Hermes B/2 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers HaKaren Art Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-43 Yang Gallery Pte Ltd A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-41 Kwan Hua Art Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Rd #02-09 Peach Tree A/2 129 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court Gallery Reis B/2 390 Orchard Road, www.galleryreis.com One East Artspace C/2 15 Scotts Road, #05-08/09, Thong Teck Building Li Fine Art A/2 19 Tanglin Road #03-32 Asia Ancient Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Road, # 03-28, Tanglin Shopping Centre Asia Art Collective A/2 19 Tanglin Road, #03-42 *scape Youth Park C/3 113 Somerset Road #01-02, www.scape.com.sg ArtBlue Studio C/3 26 Oxley Mansion, 26P Oxley Road Japan Creative Centre A/2 4 Nassim Road iPRECIATION E/5 50 Cuscaden Road, HPL House, www.ipreciation.com Bruno Gallery A/2 91 Tanglin Road #01-03, www.brunoartgroup.com Barnadas Huang 22 Dempsey Road, www.barnadashuang.com Linda Gallery - Dempsey Blk 15 Dempsey Road, #01-03 RedSea Gallery Blk 9 Dempsey Hill #01-10 Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) 27A Loewen Road

tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 1. 2. 5. 25. 26. 28.

Centrepoint C/3 176 Orchard Road, #01-102/103/104 Isetan Scotts B/2 350 Orchard Road, Level 2 Shaw House Peranakan Place C/3 182 Orchard Road International Building B/2 360 Orchard Road, #01-01 Wisma Atria B/3 435 Orchard Rd, #02-18 ION Orchard B/3 2 Orchard Turn #B2-49 ION Orchard

River Valley Artwalk Art Venues: 401. 402. 403. 404. 406.

72-13 TheatreWorks C/4 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore Tyler Print Institute C/5 41 Robertson Quay tcc – The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road The Art Fellas C/5 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia DBS Arts Centre C/4 20 Merbau Road - Robertson Quay, www.srt.com.sg

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Great World City B/5 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-29 The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02

100 – 299 Marina Bay & Bugis Artwalk [Arts & Heritage District] 300 – 399 Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place Artwalk 400 – 499 River Valley Artwalk 500 – 530 Orchard & Tanglin Artwalk 531 – 559 Wessex Estate Artwalk

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Venues Marina Bay & Bugis Artwalk [Arts & Heritage District] Art Venues:

100. 101. 102. 104. 105. 106. 107. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 125. 125. 126. 128. 129. 131. 132. 133. 136. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 144. 146. 153. 181. 200. 201. 202. 203. 213. 214.

Esplanade F/5 1 Esplanade Drive, www.esplanade.com The Fullerton Heritage Gallery B/5 1 Fullerton Square DaTang Fine Arts Singapore 1 North Bridge Road #B1-09, High Street Centre Asian Civilisations Museum E/5 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg 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 Galerie Belvedere (S) Pte Ltd E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station Cape of Good Hope E/5 140 Hill Street, #01-06 Element Art Space E/4 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road #02-13 Gajah Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-08 Mulan Gallery Pte Ltd E/4 36 Armenian Street #01-07 Singapore Philatelic Museum E/4 23B Coleman Street The Substation E/4 45 Armenian Street National Museum of Singapore E/4 93 Stamford Road The Gallery, Singapore Management University D/3 90 Stamford Rd Singapore Art Museum (SAM) E/4 71 Bras Basah Road YAVUZ Fine Art E/4 51 Waterloo Street, #03-01 Forest Rain Gallery E/3 261 Waterloo Street, #02-43/44 SAM at 8Q E/4 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 Chan Hampe Galleries E/4 328 North Bridge Road #01-20/21 Kato Art Duo E/4 328 North Bridge Road #02-25, www.nikeifineart.com Ode To Art E/4 252 North Bridge Road #01-36e/f MINT Museum of Toys E/4 26 Seah Street, www.emint.com Sculpture Square Limited E/3 155 Middle Road Art Galleries at NAFA E/3 80 Bencoolen Street Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore – LASALLE College of the Arts E/3 Emily Hill E/2 11 Upper Wilkie Road 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/3 222 Queen Street, Unit 02-02 The Sandalwood Room B/3 76 Princep Street Peranakan Museum E/4 39 Armenian Street The Luxe Art Museum D/3 6 Handy Road, #02-01 Art Plural Gallery E/4 38 Armenian Street, www.artpluralgallery.com 11.12 Gallery PTE Ltd D/4 #04-02, 36 Armenian Street Artcommune E/4 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands F/5 10 Bayfront Ave 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 Ngee Ann Kongsi A/4 97 Tank Road, Level 2 of Teochew Building Malay Heritage Centre F/3 85 Sultan Gate Xuanhua Art Gallery F/3 70 Bussorah Street

tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 3. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 24. 27.

Marina Bay Sands F/5 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-120/120A Clarke Quay D/5 Blk 3E, River Valley Road, #01-01 Central D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-84/85/86 The Central Bugis Junction (Main Boutique) F/3 80 Middle Road, #01-92/93/94/95/96 Bugis Junction (Atrium) F/3 80 Middle Road Beach Centre F/4 15 Beach Road, #01-01/02 Beach Center Millenia Walk F/4 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-44/45 Citylink Mall F/4 1 Raffles Link, #B1-26 Funan DigitalLife Mall E/4 109 North Bridge Road, #01-34/35/36 PoMo E/3 1 Selegie Road, #01-02 & #02-25 Singapore Management University E/4 70 Stamford Road, #01-22

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Venues Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place Artwalk Art Venues:

302. 303. 305. 306. 308. 309. 310. 311. 311. 312. 313. 314. 316. 317. 318. 321. 322. 323. 325. 326. 330.

tcc – Raffles Xchange E/5 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 tcc – ‘The Gallery’ E/5 51 Circular Road tcc – 4 Robinson Rd E/6 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 Singapore City Gallery, The URA Centre D/6 45 Maxwell Road MAAD Market D/7 28 Maxwell Road, www.maad.sg Red Dot Design Museum D/7 28 Maxwell Road ReDot Gallery C/8 ArtSpace@Helutrans, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road Ikkan Art Gallery C/8 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road Richard Koh Fine Art Pte Ltd D/7 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road Valentine Willie Fine Art C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-04 Dahlia Gallery LLP C/8 69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level) Fortune Cookie Projects C/8 45 Mosque Street #03-02 Indigo Blue Art D/6 52B Temple Street Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art C/6 16 Bt Pasoh Rd Vue Privée C/7 63 Spottiswoode Park Utterly Art Exhibition Space D/6 20B Mosque Street Momentous Arts D/5 1557 Keppel Road, #03-27 Instinc D/5 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-163 Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery D/5 42 Hongkong Street NUS Baba House C/7 157 Neil Road, www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba Art Xchange Gallery Singapore D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-65

tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 3. 8. 9. 10. 11. 20. 21.

Marina Bay Sands F/5 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B2-120/120A Circular Road E/5 51 Circular Road Raffles Xchange E/5 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 NTUC Building @ One Marina Boulevard E/6 1 Marina Boulevard, #01-01 Central D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-84/85/86 The Central 4 Robinson Road E/6 4 Robinson Road Samsung Hub E/6 3 Church Street, #01-01

Wessex Estate Artwalk 551. 553. 554. 556.

d’ Art Studio H/2 5 Westbourne Road #02-03 Blenheim Court Kelly Reedy – Studio Arts H/2 27 Woking Road, #01-01, kellyreedy.com Art and Printmaking Studio H/2 Block 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 Sealey Brandt H/2 1 Westbourne Road #01-02

Greater Singapore, outside the detailed maps tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 4. 22. 29. 30. 31. 32.

Novena Square 238 Thomson Road, #01-56/58 German Centre 25 International Business Park, #01-80 Anchorpoint 370 Alexandra Road #01-07/08 Marina at Keppel Bay 2 Keppel Bay Vista #02-02A Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Changi International Airport Terminal 2 Departure Transit Changi International Airport

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