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"London calling, yes, I was there, too. An' you know what they said? Well, some of it was true! London calling at the top of the dial. After all this, won't you give me a smile?” London Calling, The Clash
Singapore as an art hub is staking a name for itself, and part of that is based on the presence of an impressive array of big names and established galleries. But just as important is the increasing number of independent and newly opened galleries that expand the space for creative possibility in the city. SAGG has always supported a variety of local arts, from established galleries to alternative art venues to street art. We delight in presenting the wealth that the city has to offer, and this month we can highlight a few more. London Calling, a brand new gallery on Haji Lane, is less than a year old but is certainly a space to keep an eye on. The gallery offers lively exhibitions and opening parties in one of Singapore’s trendiest areas. We interviewed Rob Jones from the team to find out more. Meanwhile, another relative newcomer to the scene, Barnadas Huang, is gathering a lot of attention, being cited last year as one of the top 10 contemporary art galleries in Singapore. We feature an article
focusing on two of the names behind the scenes, revealing what it’s like to work in a successful gallery in a thriving art hub. And Flaneur Gallery and the New Majestic Hotel have recently sealed a collaboration, which has transformed the lobby of this stylish hotel into a new venue for contemporary art. The aim is to facilitate greater interaction between artists and the public and promote patronage of local artists throughout the community and beyond. The list goes on and on, and we could go on waxing lyrical about all there is to see and do. Suffice it to say that we have it all listed for you here in the following pages and on our website, so you won’t miss a thing! Irene Marx irene@sagg.info
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Legacy · Progression 25th & 50th Jubilee Celebration Singapore-China Art Exchange Exhibition 2015 is the year that calls for a double celebration for Singapore. Not only is Singapore celebrating its 50th birthday, it is also a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Singapore-China diplomatic relations. In celebration of these special 25th & 50th anniversaries, HaKaren Art Gallery has organized a Singapore-China Art Exchange Exhibition. It was first exhibited in Beijing in April, and will travel to Singapore this month, opening on 9th May. On 1st April this year, the exhibition was successfully launched in the Art Museum at Tsinghua University in Beijing, with a grand opening graced by distinguished guests, including His Excellency Stanley Loh Ka Leung, ambassador for the Republic of Singapore in Beijing, and China Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Counsellor, Madam Xu Wei. Featuring over 50 artworks by some of the most prominent artists from both countries, “Legacy · Progression” is the highlight event of 2015 in Tsinghua University. This exhibition received tremendous support from the co-organizers such as Zhang Ding Art Research Centre, Wu 4
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Guan Zhong Art Research Centre, Tsinghua University, as well as the Singapore Arts Federation. The Singapore-China Art Exchange Exhibition is a rare collaboration opportunity for artists hailing from both countries to come together to present their artworks. This will no doubt enhance the fraternity of the artists of Singapore and China and strengthen academic interaction among them. Through this meaningful exhibition, audiences can have a better understanding of the development of art and culture in both countries. Looking back through art history, many older generations of artists had teaching experiences at institutions of higher education. They could be described as artists cum art educators. In this Singapore-China Art Exchange Exhibition, many of the participating artists are also dedicated art educators who have not only produced many
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masterpieces over the years, but have also made tremendous and significant contributions to the arts scene, grooming the next generation and enriching the development of visual art in general. With Singapore being the trade hub of South East Asia, Chinese people constitute about 70% of the local population. Belonging to the same ethnic race, Chinese Singaporeans share a close relationship with China. Through centuries of vicissitudes, regional and experiential differences have allowed the Chinese in both
countries to shape their own unique thinking and vision. With this collaboration opportunity, we present 2nd generation Chinese artists from Singapore, who are well established and highly regarded in the arts community, to China. Similarly, we are pleased to showcase to our Singapore audience artists from China who are top art professors in Beijing, well-respected and considered the crème de la crème of the country’s art scene. It is hoped that the audience will gain a deeper understanding of the development of Chinese art in the region.
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Wang Yu Liang Twin Statues in the Snow Ink on Rice Paper 68 x 68 cm 2013
Yuan Yun Fu Shimmering Pond of Red Lotus Ink & Colour on Rice Paper 95 x 55 cm 2011
Ho Kah Leong, Marina Bay Sands, Acrylic on Canvas, 61 x 91 cm, 2014
Exhibition: Legacy · Progression 25th & 50th Jubilee Celebration Dates: 9 – 15 May 2015 Venue: ION Art Gallery, ION Orchard, Singapore Organiser: HaKaren Art Gallery, www.hakaren.com
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The Bold & the Beautiful Weiren Loh and Rachel Chin take us backstage at Barnadas Huang
Weiren Loh and Rachel Chin, a biologist and a corporate lawyer, who left their previous professions to join the exciting and fast-paced Singapore art scene. Image courtesy of Barnadas Huang.
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How did a biologist and corporate lawyer end up with careers as art dealers in one of Singapore’s youngest and most ambitious contemporary European art galleries? Barnadas Huang’s gallery director and art consultant Weiren Loh and Rachel Chin discuss their love for art, the idiosyncrasies of the industry and the future of art in Singapore. It was mostly by good fortune that Weiren Loh and Rachel Chin stumbled into one of the most fickle and demanding industries in Asia today – art dealing. At that time, Benjamin Ng and Abigail Wong, founders of contemporary European fine art gallery Barnadas Huang, were looking for the perfect team to establish and grow a Singaporebased fine art gallery with a distinctively international outlook. “I've always appreciated art, but never saw myself becoming professionally involved in the industry. When I left law, I was looking to do something more imaginative and exciting. I jumped at the opportunity when Abigail and Benjamin approached me,” explains Rachel, who studied law in England and worked as a corporate lawyer in one of Singapore’s top law firms before joining Barnadas Huang. For Weiren, a Biology student who left the sciences to pursue a career in the arts, the decision to join the fledgling gallery was a clear one: “My gut told me to join the team.” Their instincts were right. In late 2014 – just 1 year after its inauguration – Barnadas Huang was cited by The Culture Trip magazine as one of the top 10 contemporary art galleries in Singapore. Further cementing its position as a contemporary art gallery to be reckoned with, Barnadas Huang was the youngest gallery to be featured in Art Central Hong Kong 2015, a world-class satellite art fair to Art Basel. With sold-out showings in Singapore and Hong Kong under its belt, the gallery is now gearing up to participate in up to 8 art fairs a year in the Asia-Pacific region. Little did they expect their foray into the art industry to be such an adventure. Weiren learnt to juggle multiple portfolios simultaneously, from sales to accounting to logistics. There were also relationships to build: dealing with artists who did not speak a common language and negotiating with fellow dealers to secure exhibitions was a completely new challenge. Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Despite the herculean effort, he found fulfilment as a gallery director finding his place in the industry from his deep passion and unwavering interest for art. His favourite part of the job is when he fosters the connection between a collector and an art piece. “It is astounding to see “I believe that every piece is unique how the public reception intrinsically. What I towards art here has try to bring out is how developed in such a special and incredible the effort, time and short time. With the thought that goes National Gallery slated to into the creation of open this year, Singapore each piece is. When is unquestionably the the artwork manages to evoke emotion – South East Asian hub happiness, sadness, for contemporary and sometimes a deep international art.” sense of nostalgia – in ~ Rachel Chin a collector, I feel like I have done the art justice,” says Weiren. Rachel, with a keen eye and understanding for contemporary art, is the resident art consultant at Barnadas Huang. She curates works for exhibitions and international art fairs that Barnadas Huang participates in. The gallery’s top clients also rely on her to acquire the best artworks to build a strong and cohesive private collection. “The partnership between the gallery and client is very fulfilling. There is a lot of trust involved, and my job as a gallerist is to assist my client in obtaining the right piece. Sometimes, a client is just looking for something for their child’s bedroom. But other times, they are seeking something more abstract: they want a piece that reminds them of a close or personal memory, for example.” Given the reputation of the art industry as a difficult one, replete with rich and famous clients, what was the most difficulty they had faced in assisting a client? For them, it was when a client wanted to commission a custom piece for his living room at a time that the artist was facing some artistic difficulties. 10
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“At the time, because of the artist’s personal circumstances, she had difficulty finding the right inspiration for the piece. It took several months just to get the draft right, and many more months to complete it. The entire process took close to 10 months, and I was in constant contact with the artist and the client to facilitate the process. To his credit, the client was incredibly patient and it paid off: he loved the final piece very much.” As young professionals building their careers in the art industry, both exclaimed their pleasure with the evolution of art collecting in Singaporean over the last five years. “It is astounding to see how the public reception towards art here has developed in such a short time. With the National Gallery slated to open this year, Singapore is unquestionably the South East Asian hub for contemporary and international art,” muses Rachel. Weiren chimes in, “Singapore is a society with increasingly sophisticated collectors. I find that Singapore art buyers have strong identities and discerning tastes. A good collection is a result of the collector’s taste and preference. If you know how each work fits into your collection from a larger perspective, I think the collection will naturally be respectable and enviable.”
Weiren Loh, gallery director of Barnadas Huang, gives a talk to introduce the exhibition "Gender Politics" at Barnadas Huang in January 2015.
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A Universal Truth by Mónica Dixon Till 10 June 2015 Barnadas Huang, 61 Duxton Road, Singapore 089525 Tue – Fri 12noon – 7pm, Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm
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London Calling Singapore, Come in Singapore! London Calling is a brand new space in the Singapore art scene. Less than a year old, the gallery, founded by Londoners Rob Jones and Jamie Paul, aims to shake things up, offering some of the freshest local and international talent with a punk, DIY flourish. SAGG editor Zoe Goldstein caught up with Rob Jones to ask him about the project. Tell us a bit about what motivated you to open London Calling. Rob Jones: The idea behind the gallery had been in the pipeline for a year or so. It started life as pub talk, as we constantly voiced how much we missed the London art scene, and how the Singapore scene was missing something. The focus here seemed to be on white cube spaces, salesmen in suits, butlers with champagne on trays ... a definite elitist feel to everything. We missed the warehouse events, the DJs, the beer cans in a crate full of ice, the graffiti, so we decided to do something about it. We wanted to be everything that the traditional white cube gallery isn’t! As our website states, ‘no pretentious, elitist nonsense. We are London Calling.’ The first thing to do was find a location. We thought Haji Lane was
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reminiscent of some cool East London streets, and had the right feel for what we wanted to do. When a shophouse smack in the middle of the street became available in November 2014, we snapped it up and focused on renovating the space into what you see now. The name of the gallery was chosen specifically to exaggerate our mission. It references the title song of the 1979 Clash album, and both the band and song stand for rebellion and revolution, a punk attitude, not settling for or accepting the mainstream, demanding change. We exemplify these ideals and wanted to provide a platform and voice for artists and artworks that needed to be heard.
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There’s a lot of talk about how the local art scene is really flourishing. How would you describe the art scene in Singapore today, and your place in it? RJ: Flourishing is an interesting term! We would say that it depends on the definition of ‘art scene’. Is it a place where the only art that anyone has any interest in is imported and displayed in giant art fairs and in a limited collection of mainly high-end galleries? Or is an art scene a place where artists have opportunities to showcase their work at grassroots level, a place where artists collaborate, involve themselves in group exhibitions, share ideas; a place where the public are open to new ideas, interested in ‘unknown’ artists and put a value on all art, irrespective of who it is made by? There are a handful of galleries in Singapore that are of a similar mindset, but to have a flourishing scene, more need to take responsibility and actively involve themselves. Our opinion is that the scene is in its infancy and needs participants at all levels to help develop it: artists, galleries, funding organisations, the general public, curators, collectors, everyone! We don’t assume that we can fundamentally change any of the above by ourselves, but we aim to be part of the shift. What is the artistic focus of London Calling? RJ: We aim to show interesting, thought provoking, challenging and subversive artworks from a variety of backgrounds, by artists who we value and have a connection with, and who wouldn’t want
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Opening of London Calling's first exhibition with artworks by Philipp Aldrup and Ann Healey
to be stereotyped or slotted into any particular category. Our first exhibition was a collaboration between a photographer (Philipp Aldrup) and a painter (Ann Healey), and our latest exhibition, which opened on 19th March, was with the ZincNite Crew, a pioneering graffiti art collective in Singapore. The ZNC have been an integral part of bringing graffiti into the mainstream. The guys did a superb job for us; half of the gallery was turned into an installation piece, while the other half featured canvases and sculptures by their 13-strong crew. The opening event also had a special guest performance by (awardwinning) DJ Ko Flow. His hiphop style scratching was a perfect addition to the visual DJ Ko Flow at London Calling street art on display. Exhibition: Opening: Address: Website:
Jamie Paul, British artist and gallery co-founder May 28th, 2015 London Calling, 20 Haji Lane, #03-B, 189213 Singapore www.london-calling.com.sg
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Art Xchange Gallery celebrates its Grand Opening at The Herencia Written by Tessa Ann Wong
Nestled in a new development called The Herencia, the site of the former Nan Chiau High School, is the brand new location of the Art Xchange Gallery. Founded in Surabaya, East Java, by Benny Oentoro and his wife Evelyn Sagita Kauw, the couple have represented both modern and emerging contemporary artists since 2009. Their mission is to showcase a diversity of artworks from different societies to highlight the correlations and contrasts between them, as well as provide an outlet for artists to present their work. The gallery also continuously strives to create an amicable environment to cultivate the sharing of knowledge between collectors worldwide.
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Adrinalia doing a live demonstration at Art Xchange Gallery Grand Opening
Following the major success of their first gallery in Indonesia, a second gallery was opened in Singapore in March 2011 at The Central (Clarke Quay). The move to Singapore also provided an avenue for their represented artists to be exposed to another art market in Southeast Asia. Aside from actively organising exhibitions for the artists, the gallery regularly participates in many major international art fairs such as Spoon Art Fair Hong Kong, Asia Contemporary Art Show Hong Kong, Art Expo Malaysia, Art Taipei and the Singapore Art Fair. This year, on 28th March, Art Xchange celebrated the relocation of their Singapore gallery with a grand opening at The Herencia. It was a night dedicated to art enthusiasts and also marked the beginning of a new journey for the gallery. Benny kick-started the evening with a welcome speech and a short introduction to the history of the gallery. Evelyn warmly showed her appreciation to the guests by singing a beautiful rendition of a Whitney Houston hit song, which she dedicated to them. Two Indonesian artists, Adrinalia and Agung Santosa, were even in attendance to paint mementos for guests to take home. Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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The event featured works by a selection of emerging contemporary artists; each artwork exposed different techniques, a range of mediums, various colour palettes, and conveyed distinctive messages. It was a compelling mix that revealed the essence of modern and contemporary art around the globe. Art Xchange also carries works by artists from Germany, Canada, India and Russia; after all, the space was conceived primarily for creative exchange to blossom between regional and international artists. The gallery also believes in providing ‘a window to the soul, where passion meets creativity’, so that artists can be promoted and acknowledged for their talents around the world.
Clockwise from Top: Art Xchange Gallery Team with Ronald Walla and Agung Santosa, Important Gallerists and guests blending in during the opening, and Art Xchange Director Benny Oentoro and wife Evelyn Sagita Kauw taking a picture with Thanh Kieu Moeller
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王泗妹戲團 Hokkien Opera A photo-documentary by Arron Teo
Arron Teo photo-documents 王泗妹戲團 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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Creating Oddlings By Chelsea Chua
Artist Allison Low will be presenting her very first solo exhibition at The Substation Gallery in May. Featuring children in peculiar situations, her Victorian style portraits evoke a disconcerting eeriness that draw viewers into the image, touching on themes of loss and childhood. Chelsea Chua: What was your inspiration for Oddlings? What/who are your influences? Allison Low: Oddlings was initially inspired by the power play that inadvertently arises between children. Over the last few years, they've come to mean so much more. The more time I spent with them, the more I saw portraits of all human relationships. Depictions of childhood experiences with desire, vulnerability and loss began to speak to me about the way we sometimes handle ourselves in times of emotional chaos. The people who have moved me the most so far are Egon Schiele, Francis Bacon, Alfred Kubin, Marlene Dumas and Sophie Jodoin, among others. It is difficult to say who my influences have been specifically. I feel when it comes to art making, everything I've seen and experienced up until this point is what influences the work. CC: What motivated you to hold your first solo exhibition? AL: It's been a long time coming, and this feels like the right time. CC: What kind of experience do you hope to create for visitors to the gallery? Is there a music track that will be specially created for the exhibition? AL: There is a track written specially for the show, yes. I hope to create a setting that allows for an intimate connection between the artwork and the viewer. I think that the experience anyone takes away from this would be entirely their own though. CC: What other projects are you working on?
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AL: I am currently creating new work for this particular exhibition, although I am also conceptualizing my next body of work, which will encompass drawings, paintings and possibly some installations.
Oddlings is on at The Substation Gallery from Saturday 2 to Sunday 10 May 2015. The Substation Gallery is open daily from 12pm to 8pm, and is closed on public holidays. Admission is free. The Substation is located at 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936. Do join us for the opening on Thursday 30 April 2015, 7pm.
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Edge of the World Contemporary Russian artist Anna Berezovskaya returns to REDSEA Gallery with her latest exhibition featuring 40 new works including paintings, drawings and sketches
The exhibition bears testament to Anna Berezoskaya’s journey as an artist and highlights her signature style of poetic realism. Edge of the World is on at REDSEA Gallery from May 15th to June 14th, 2015, where works are open for acquisition. Anna Berezovskaya in front of her artwork Four Seasons, 120 x 160 cm, Oil on canvas
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Anna Berezovskaya, Kissing the Birch, 110 x 160 cm, Oil on canvas
In her newest exhibition, Berezovskaya has developed and honed her signature style – poetic realism, with which she brings together techniques unique to abstract art and Surrealism, and her emotions and inspiration. She uses symbolism to create timeless works on canvas and paper, carefully selecting subjects that transcend time and space to convey her ideas and emotions. In doing so, she is inspired by Russian culture and literature. For example, locks and keys feature prominently in her works, representing mysteries to be unlocked and discoveries to be made. The recurrence of safety pins in her work hark back to an old Russian superstition which claims that wearing an old safety pin will ward off evil. Snails also feature prominently as the spiral on the shell of a snail is a symbol of life. Bringing these symbols together, Berezovskaya depicts a world of her own, full of its own meaning and stories. However, her works do not necessarily only convey Russian culture, although symbolisms Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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from the culture are often appropriated. What she portrays are universal themes but within a Russian context. In the example of her latest work, Kissing the Birch, the story is about love, a universal theme but given a Russian context with her use of the birch trees. In Edge of the World, the world she creates is one, which is unfamiliar but yet resonates with the viewer through the fleeting moments Anna Berezovskaya, Evening, 70 x 51 cm of beauty, joy and Sanguine, Sepia & Charcoal on paper playfulness in everyday life, which she captures. Bringing together humour and optimism through romantic narratives, Edge of the World is an invitation to a world of enchantment and gaiety. The series pivots on the sense of emotions that people go through as well as values that they hold close. While each work in the series is a separate and distinctive piece, the common thread that binds them is the strong emotions and feelings that Berezovskaya has imbued in each one. “I still draw on stories that I love from my childhood but in terms of development I realise I have developed and grown and my ideas are becoming more interesting, sharper, more developed. With my new series Edge of the World I wanted to invest the works with a sense of what people value, what is worth doing. I have done this using the style and techniques I have always used, but perhaps with a stronger sense of symbolism and a greater awareness of my own artistic style,� says Anna Berezovskaya about her latest series. 26
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Anna Berezovskaya was discovered as an emerging young artist by REDSEA Gallery in 2011, when the gallery presented her first solo exhibition in Singapore. Following this first solo exhibition, REDSEA Gallery nurtured Berezovskaya’s artistic development and provided her with another platform to exhibit her works in 2013. Today, REDSEA Gallery exclusively represents Anna Berezovskaya in Singapore and internationally and has shown her works at Art Stage Singapore 2015 and Art Expo Malaysia 2014. As a result of her solo exhibitions at REDSEA Gallery, her works are highly sought after by art collectors in Russia, USA, Europe, and Asia, especially in China and Taiwan.
Anna Berezovskaya, Noah’s Ark, 110 x 110 cm, Oil on canvas
Exhibition: Edge of the World Dates: 15 May – 14 June 2015 Venue: REDSEA Gallery, 9 Dempsey Road, #01-10, Singapore 247697 Hours: Mon – Sat: 9.30am – 9.00pm, Sun & PH: 10.30am – 9.00pm Web: www.redseagallery.com
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Chun Kwang Young New Dreams "New Dreams" unveils 15 works by eminent Korean artist Chun Kwang Young from his "Aggregation" series.
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CHUN Kwang Young, Aggregation 15 – FE009 (Star 2), Mixed media with Korean mulberry paper, 200 cm diameter, Courtesy of Art Plural Gallery
This new body of work, conveyed through a bold palette of bright pinks, deep oranges, warming yellows and evocative blues, marks the artist’s new vision of splendour in an unprecedented state of reverie. Chun’s new understanding of his existence arrives as reflective bliss after four decades of honing his distinctive style. Chun Kwang Young was born in 1944 in Hongchun, Korea. Having migrated to the United States in the 1960s and having been instantly attracted to the freedom of expression and styles of the Abstract Expressionists, Chun actively sought a mode of expression that would be authentic to him and his native background. The search for originality saw him returning to personal memory, allowing him to develop a new visual expression for his art, which for him, was distinctly Korean. Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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In an extension and evolution of the legacy of Korean Monochrome artists of the 1970s, Chun sought to arrive at a visual language that embraced both the contemporary styles of his time but also his native roots. Just as the Monochrome artists desired originality grounded in Korean roots, Chun too, was looking for a way of making art that would be reflective of his personal life and experience. Furthermore, similar to the Monochrome artists using their art as a vehicle to bring about social healing (in a psychological sense) of the collective trauma experienced by Korean society, following half a century of unrest with colonial occupation, War and the division of the nation, Chun’s work also seeks a type of healing from the conflicts and injustices of contemporary society.
“To me, the triangular pieces wrapped in mulberry paper are basic units of information, the basic cells of a life that only exists in art, as well as individual social events or historical facts. By attaching these pieces one by one to a two-dimensional surface, I wanted to express how basic units of information can both create harmony and conflict. This became an important milestone in my long artistic journey to express the troubles of a modern man who is driven to a devastated life by materialism, endless competition, conflict, and ~ Chun Kwang Young destruction.”
By weaving together the triangular packages of polystyrene foam wrapped in Korean mulberry paper, Chun creates a field of information, each package like an atom, a ‘bit’ of information, or a pixel that makes up the entire image. It is in these assemblages that he builds visual symbols of violent clashes; the texture created by the triangular shapes jutting out at different angles reminds us of the ebbs and flows of human suffering and tragedy, of scars and wounds that are inherent to our daily lives. Through exploring the seemingly violent terrain of the Aggregation works, Chun leads us to a state of contemplation and consciousness that strives for a sense of peace, resolution and harmony. Moving away from monochromatic tones and the subdued hues of blacks, whites and greys, these colourful Aggregation works celebrate reveries, vitality, and joie de vivre. 30
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CHUN Kwang Young, Aggregation 15 – FE007 (Desire 3), Mixed media with Korean mulberry paper, 151 x 151 cm, Courtesy of Art Plural Gallery
With a career spanning almost 50 years, Chun has shown his works extensively around the world in galleries and museums. He has held over 60 solo exhibitions since 1968. Exhibition: Chun Kwang Young: New Dreams Dates: 29 May – 20 July 2015 Venue: Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian Street, 179942 Singapore Hours: 11am – 7pm. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays Website: www.artpluralgallery.com
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The Little Prince Exhibitions It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
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French visual artist Arnaud Nazare-Aga collaborated with the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation in 2014, and together they have conceived a unique touring art exhibition of never-before-seen sculptures inspired by the original watercolour illustrations of Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s book, The Little Prince. Two one-of-a-kind exhibitions paying tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry will be presented for the very first time in Singapore as part of “Voilah! 2015”, a major French cultural festival organised by the French Embassy and the Institut Français Singapour, in collaboration with the French Chamber of Commerce, which will take place from 4th May to 21st June 2015 to celebrate SG50. The Little Prince in the Dark attempts to bring Saint-Exupéry’s illustrations to life by the sense of touch. The artist has created 13 all-white sculptures with relief (to be discovered by the senses of touch and hearing) that will be presented in the dark. All the magic, dreams and poetry of Saint-Exupery’s beloved book will thus be revealed in a new way never imagined before. Arnaud Nazare-Aga is also contributing to a limited-edition series of sculptures based on Saint-Exupéry's beloved children's book at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. This series of thirteen lifesize sculptures portraying the main characters of the classic tale will be presented for the first time in Singapore. Moreover, The Fullerton Heritage will host an exhibition of historical photography recounting the great adventure of the pioneers of aviation of Latécoère, which brought together legendary pilots such as Saint-Exupéry, Mermoz and Guillaumet in the 1920s, the same period as the construction of the Fullerton Building which was home to Singapore’s General Post Office then. Rare original manuscripts and drawings by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry will be displayed during this unique exhibition. Exhibition: The Little Prince in the Dark Dates: 6 May – 20 June 2015 Venue: SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery Alliance française de Singapour Exhibition: The Little Prince Art Collection Dates: 4 May – 1 June 2015 Venue: East Garden Foyer Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Exhibition: Airmail Exhibition: Saint-Éxupéry & Latécoère Dates: 4 May – 1 June 2015 Venue: The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
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I Know You Got Soul I Know You Got Soul is a group exhibition featuring new works by a selection of American-based contemporary artists including Phoebe CollingsJames, Liam Everett, Amy Feldman, JPW3, Kika Karadi, Hugo McCloud, Joshua Nathanson, Leif Ritchey, Alex Ruthner, Diego Singh, Travess Smalley and Jeff Zilm.
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I Know You Got Soul draws inspiration from a 1987 song of the same name by Eric B. and Rakim. Listed by Rolling Stone to be one of the 50 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All Time, many critics consider the song to be as relevant now as it was in the 80´s. Through this exhibition, curator Amir Shariat locates parallels within music – specifically Rap and Hip Hop – and contemporary art. Whether it is by way of medium, support or subject, the exhibited works within this exhibition are aesthetically current, yet possess a certain quality that transcends time. Despite collectively being as visually diverse as the artists behind them, the unifying element of each work lies in the passion, effort, and soul derived from their creation. According to Shariat, “the selection of artists within this exhibition is testament to the diversity of American contemporary art. The majority of the artists are based in Los Angeles and New York – the two true capitals of contemporary American art. (...) The East Coast – West coast rivalry is a mainstay of contemporary art in America. Yet other creative hotspots are emerging such as Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco and Miami. (...) I pass the baton on to the young contemporary painters in this show. Let’s see who can challenge our senses now or as Ice Cube said 'Who’s the Mack?'” Amy Feldman, Joshua Nathanson, and Leif Ritchey employ a seemingly traditional approach to acrylic on canvas however, the variances are perceptible within the motifs and style upon which they present their works. Travess Smalley, Hugo McCloud, JPW3, Jeff Zilm and Liam Everett have all turned to unconventional substances to create their works. JPW3 creates his works out of wax, playing with its plasticity, while Zilm utilises a collection of 16 and 35mm films as his base material. Travess Smalley innovatively creates his artworks on stretched vinyl over aluminium frames. Phoebe Collings-James’ and Kika Karadi’s pieces are created from oil paint, however, their utilization of the medium is rather unusual. Collings-James’ work makes use of thick black oil paint. Karadi also employs oil paint, but does so by building the composition first with masking tape and black oil paint on glass, thereafter cutting out shapes and removing the tape before transferring the wet paint on linen. Exhibition: I Know You Got Soul Dates: Till 21 June 2015 Venue: ARNDT Singapore, Gillman Barracks, Blk 9 Lock Road #03-21 Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm. Closed on Mon and PH Website: www.arndtberlin.com
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Brendan Neiland, Skyline, Acrylic on Canvas, 120 x 100 cm
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Neiland in Singapore Brendan Neiland is one of Britain’s foremost contemporary painters and printmakers known for his distinct style of using architecture to create works that are uniquely pictorial. Neiland explores the subtle relationship between architectural facades, the surrounding environment and the viewer’s perception in his new series of works based on Singapore cityscape scenes. The resulting imagery is figurative – relating to the city – and abstract with their formal structures, reflections of light, and modulated, saturated colour. The paintings reflect various areas in Singapore including the Marina Bay area, the Financial District, Orchard Road, the Botanical Gardens and Gardens by the Bay. Neiland’s work, which explores the enigma of modern metropolitan existence, is found in major galleries and museums worldwide including The Royal Academy, The Tate Gallery, the Arts Council of Great Britain and The Victoria and Albert Museum. Exhibition: Neiland in Singapore Dates: 15 – 23 May 2015 Venue: Galerie Belvedere 140 Hill Street Old Hill Street Police Station #01-10/11/12 Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm Sat 12noon – 5pm
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Imaginarium A Voyage of Big Ideas Rebecca Chew and her daughter Elizabeth visited the contemporary art exhibition for children at SAM at 8Q
An immersive and interactive exhibition specially curated for children and the young-at-heart, “Imaginarium – A Voyage of Big Ideas” is really for everyone and anyone with a head for ideas and a heart for adventure! Featuring a total of 7 emerging and established artists from Singapore and the region, the venue is beaming with interesting and captivating artworks and hands-on activities that offers creativity and inspiration in a fun-filled and conducive environment. Participating artists include Japanese artist Takashi Kuribayashi, Singapore artist Chiang Yu Xiang, Singapore collective Band of Doodlers, Singaporean artist Izziyana Suhaimi, Canadian-born, Singapore-based artist Vincent Twardzik, South Korean artist Jeeyoung Lee and Sri Lankanborn, Vietnam-based artist Kumkum Fernando. Takashi Kuribayashi's installation comprises of cutup sections of different tree trunks and terrariums sealed in glass boxes, assembled together to form a new hybrid tree. Over time, these sealed terrariums and tree trunks will decay, which in turn will give life to new organisms and ecosystems, and each glass box will hold a tiny new world of its own. Through this, Kuribayashi brings to light our Takashi Kuribayashi, Trees, 2015 Mixed media installation, Photo credit: SAM relationship with nature and 38
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Chiang Yu Xiang, We Built this Estate!, 2015, Mixed media installation, Photo credit: SAM
our responsibility to protect it. The piece also raises questions on how we currently co-exist with nature and how this relationship will change in the future. Singapore’s landscape is constantly changing as new developments rise up, “We Built this Estate!” gives children the opportunity to imagine themselves as architects, builders and master-planners of their own make-believe city. Children love this installation as they ran around “building their own world and designing (and re-designing) their surroundings” using the
Elizabeth exploring the site illustration by Band of Doodlers, Imagine-a-doodle, 2015 Photo credit: Rebecca Chew
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reviews giant Tetris-shaped housing blocks created to allow visitors to freely explore and discover how they could build towards a better tomorrow. With illustrations sprawling across the walls and winding their way up the 4 levels of SAM at 8Q, "Imagine-a-doodle" by Singapore artist collective Band of Doodlers brings to life a fantastical storytelling of Singapore’s folklore and an inventive vision of the future. Follow whimsical characters as they travel back in time and meet characters from various periods. Together, they take us through the legendary adventures of yesteryear and towards Singapore’s quest for a brighter future. As we journey through vividly animated scenes from Singapore’s past and present to future, a sense of the limitless possibilities of stories yet to be written, and told, abounds. Elizabeth was clearly engaged in the wall art as she pointed out interesting characters that she spotted among the busy illustrations. This artwork is also one of our favourites! Band of Doodlers is a Singaporean doodling collective of over 150 artists passionate about drawing, doodling and illustration. Founded in 2013 by Mas Shafreen (Wanton Doodle), their mission is to rid the world of blank spaces by filling them with doodles and to promote co- creation through accessible art. For artist Izziyana Suhaimi, the age-old techniques of sewing and embroidery are meaningful and symbolic ways of enfolding time, movement (of the maker’s hand), and the creative essence of the maker. Her installation invites visitors to create small objects using textiles, which capture their thoughts about the future of the country. Over time, the artwork becomes a collective tapestry of dreams about and of our shared future. Many visitors enjoyed exploring the fiber arts (embroidery, weaving, etc.) and hand-making small objects from the myriad of materials provided. Elizabeth was too young to contribute her part in creating the tapestry, so she buried herself into the NLB books that were displayed in the same room. Izziyana Suhaimi is an emerging artist from Singapore. Her work collapses boundaries between traditional and popular cultures, often combining craft-based techniques with contemporary forms. She is drawn to the time-intensive Izziyana Suhaimi, Let’s Make! Studio, 2015 Embroidery, Photo credit: Rebecca Chew nature of the handmade, in 40
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Kumkum Fernando, Kiko’s Secrets, 2015, Mixed media installation with sound), Photo credit: SAM
contrast to the prevalent culture of instant gratification and mass production. Inspired by the wonder that children experience as they explore the world around them, Kumkum Fernando has sought to recreate these sensations for both young and old alike in his artwork, and invites us to broaden our minds and enter the magical worlds hidden within 3 secret boxes and beyond. Each box holds a world that is familiar yet unexpected, inviting visitors to touch, feel, seek and re-discover each world for themselves. Elizabeth was intrigued and drawn to the mysterious boxes like bees drawn to pollen. The artwork of this artist is certainly another favourite of ours! Elizabeth went calling out “egg” several times when she entered the box.
Jee Young Lee, Dream House, 2015,Mixed media installation, Photo credit: SAM
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reviews Tapping on visitors’ memories of childhood rewards and precious treats, Jee Young Lee has created a fairytale-like gingerbread house filled with candy which visitors can pick and ‘plant’ in a larger-thanlife ‘garden’. Paying homage to our sometimes extravagant childhood wishes and desires, Dream House is a space for everyone to create a dream world where even all our wishes and aspirations, symbolised by the planting of the sweets, can Elizabeth exploring Dream House by be cultivated and come to life. Jee Young Lee, Photo credit: Rebecca Chew Over time, the work is gradually transformed into a garden in full bloom. Dream House is a space where our inner wishes and aspirations for the future can be projected, and made to flourish. Vincent Twardzik Ching's artwork installation comes alive only through interaction between the artwork and the visitors e.g. when visitors cycle on stationary bicycles which are hooked up to various objects, such as a drum, a radio, a constellation of stars and text on the walls, where physical energy is transformed into electricity to generate light, sound and movement. Vincent Twardzik Ching is an artist and arts educator based in Singapore. The second floor of SAM at 8Q is the designated Imaginarium
Vincent Twardzik Ching, Greenroom II: Interstellar Overdrive, 2015, Bicycles, generators, LEDs and stereo equipment, Photo credit: SAM
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reviews Moonroom. Elizabeth loves the Moonroom as well! It is timely that she has began to take a liking to drawing recently. Hence, while she was in the Moonroom, inspired by the illustrations she saw on the surrounding walls and tables, plus the plethora of multicoloured ink-pens and crayons available, Elizabeth in the Moonroom, getting creative herself Photo credit: Rebecca Chew Elizabeth couldn’t help but kept murmuring “Draw” as she went about creating her own artwork by herself. We would recommend parents to bring their children to this exhibition because we had so much fun! Although not all the artwork can be appreciated by all children of various ages, they are bound to find some that they can relate to, and enjoy the process of exploring, being inspired, creating, and having fun as it rouses curiosity, and takes them (and us grown-ups) into uncharted worlds! Being a child-focused exhibition, Imaginarium: A Voyage of Big Ideas will certainly be an inspiring artistic encounter for children regardless of their age, because it offers a range of creative experiences and encourages expression. It can be so fun for children, but more importantly, we believe the experience that children have with art should be exciting and fun, which in turn will lead to enhancing their creativity, questioning, and sensory experience, which tickles their thinking process, and leads them to imagine the impossible.
Written and compiled by Rebecca Chew. Her blog can be found at https://jremembrance.wordpress.com
Photo credit: Rebecca Chew
Exhibition: Imaginarium – A Voyage of Big Ideas Dates: Till 19 July 2015 Venue: SAM at 8Q, 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm Website: www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
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Reunion – Baba & Nonya Series by Tung Yue Nang Opening Reception on 1st April 2015 at Pan Pacfic Hotel The exhibition runs till 29 June 2015 and is presented by Asia Art Collective.
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2902 Gallery is a Singapore-based contemporary art photography gallery dedicated in its mission to provide a presentation and promotional platform to contemporary artists who use photography as a medium. Christened after its opening date on the leap day of 29 February 2003, the gallery’s name encapsulates the rare moment captured in time by a photograph. 2902 Gallery 120A Prinsep Street www.2902gallery.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 12 – 7pm; closed Mon and PH map no. 134
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 23 Yong Siak Street, Tiong Bahru % 9752 5458 www.artbluestudio.com map no. 601
I Know You Got Soul is a group exhibition featuring new works by a selection of American-based contemporary artists that include: Phoebe Collings-James, Liam Everett, Amy Feldman, JPW3, Kika Karadi, Hugo McCloud, Joshua Nathanson, Leif Ritchey, Alex Ruthner, Diego Singh, Travess Smalley and Jeff Zilm. Till 21 Jun ARNDT Singapore stages shows of leading international artists as well as projects and curated shows featuring Southeast Asian art. ARNDT Singapore Gillman Barracks, BLK 9 (3rd Floor) Lock Road % 6734 0775 www.arndtberlin.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm map no. 715
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events Beauty born not made: Sori Yanagi. In collaboration with Singapore-based design company, Industry+ and design collective, Outofstock, NAFA is hosting the Singapore leg and debut of this touring exhibition showcasing the life and works of prolific designer, Sori Yanagi. Featuring prototypes of his highly acclaimed designs such as the iconic Butterfly Stool and the Elephant Stool, this exhibition also presents the vast repertoire of Yanagi-san’s designs from public sculpture and bridges to the Olympic Torch as well as his series of anonymous designs in prints. Sharing his philosophy and design principles, the exhibition highlights the minimalism and simplicity Yanagi emphasised in his designs as well as the form and function of his constructions that have assimilated harmoniously into our common use, popular culture and everyday life. Till 17 May 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
Chun Kwang Young: New Dreams is a solo exhibition by Korean artist Chun Kwang Young. The exhibition unveils 15 of his latest works from his Aggregation series that marks a shift in the eminent Korean artist’s life. Conveyed through a bold palette of bright pinks, deep oranges, warming yellows and evocative blues, the recent septuagenarian’s new vision of splendour transfixes him in an unprecedented state of reverie. Chun Kwang Young’s new understanding of his existence arrives as reflective bliss after four decades of honing his distinctive style. 29 May – 20 Jul Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street % 6636 8360 www.artpluralgallery.com Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11am – 7pm map no. 144
CHUN Kwang Young Aggregation 15 – FE007 (Desire 3) Mixed media with Korean mulberry paper, 151 x 151 cm
Prudential Eye Zone is a curated selection of works by 17 contemporary artists from the thriving art scenes of Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. The exhibition is co-curated by Korean pop sensation T.O.P. in his curatorial debut, and features 19 works of art. Till 28 Jun ArtScience Museum™ at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily map no. 181
Christine Ay Tjoe, The Flying Balloon, 2013, Oil on canvas, 170 x 200 cm
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events Reunion – Baba & Nonya Series by Tung Yue Nang is an eclectic collection of superrealistic mixed media paintings reflecting the artist's fascination and respect for the colourful and rich history of a culture unique to the Malay Archipelago. Intrigued by its strong Chinese roots and adaptability to incorporate elements of the Malay lifestyle, Tung embarked on his exploration of the Straits Chinese culture through his artwork in the early 1990s. Using his signature technique of Photo-Realism, he expresses concepts such as happiness, love, health, wisdom and longevity, presenting them on elongated Chinese scrolls to be appreciated alone or in multiple panels. Till 29 Jun, at Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore, Level 2 Public Art Space 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
Art Xchange Gallery was founded in 2009 in Surabaya, East Java. The new venue at The Herencia presents some of the best new upcoming artists from Indonesia, such as Adrinalia, Antoe Budiono, Agung Santosa, and R. Sumantri MS, as well as works by artists from Canada and Ukraine. Art Xchange Gallery 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-13, The Herencia % 6224 9007 www.artxchangegallery.com map no. 404
A Universal Truth by Mónica Dixon. Space, to Mónica Dixon, is a presence and an absence. It is also an instrument she wields with skilful precision to challenge our ideas and perception of our individual identities. In “A Universal Truth”, Mónica explores the dichotomy between what we are and who we are. To do so, she takes a series of deceptively simple images and forces us to consider the division between the physical spaces of house – a structure we take for granted – and the social construct of a home. Through an adept manipulation of space and light, she builds a timeless world that is uninhabited by man or machine. Till 10 May Barnadas Huang 61 Duxton Road % 6635 4707 www.barnadashuang.com Opening Hours: Tues – Fri 12 – 7pm; Sat 11 – 7pm; Sun 11 – 6pm; Closed on Mondays no. 308
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events Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery was established in 1989 with the goal of promoting art in Singapore. Today, the gallery is recognised for presenting quality art by renowned second-generation Singaporean artists, fostering artistic creation and art collection in the country. For the past two decades, the gallery has been providing consultancy services to private collectors and corporate institutions on expanding their collections, caring for and restoring artworks.
Ling Yang Chang, City Impression 68 x 68 cm, 2014
Currently the gallery is focused on representing artists with international reputation including Lim Tze Peng, Ang Ah Tee, Lim Yew Kuan, Goh Beng Kwan, Chua Ek Kay, Koeh Sia Yong and Nai Swee Leng. Presently the gallery also showcases a series of contemporary artworks by local artists, such as the “City Impressions” series by Ling Yang Chang, Tung Yue Nang’s Chinatown in Ink, Zhu Hong with his stylised watercolour of local street scenes and oil landscapes by Wang Fei. Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery 140 Hill Street, #01-06, Old Hill Street Police Station % 6733 3822 www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg no. 108
Introduction to Modern Art Course: "Bridging the Centuries" from Manet to Picasso. This course is designed as an overview of the Modern Art History starting with the Impressionists in the 1860s who, inspired by their free-spirited experimentation practices, motivated new styles and techniques that gradually broke with traditional standards. Based on selected artists, styles and contextualized images, this introductory course will cover some of the major art movements of the late 19th and 20th centuries providing a broad understanding of the development of modern western art during a span of 100 years. The course also introduces the influence of European modernism on other regions. Among the many favorite artists featured in this lecture series are: Manet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Jawlensky, Rivera and many others. Starts on 6 May 2015, 7pm – 9pm (including a 20 min coffee break), 5 evening weekly sessions, SGD 350.00 (including GST), at SMU School of Economics & Social Sciences For more information and registration please go to www.corcovadoarts.com. Corcovado Arts offers quick yet comprehensive courses that will equip any nonart major with the necessary tools to better understand and appreciate modern and contemporary art. Corcovado Arts courses@corcovadoarts.com www.corcovadoarts.com
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events Art Places by Koh Nguang How recalls places in Singapore where art brewed. This exhibition presents over 90 photographs, shot by Koh Nguang How, an arts researcher and photographer known for his extensive photodocumentation of local art happenings. Till 19 Jul, at Jendela Visual Arts Space Memories by Chua Chye Teck. As Chua wanders around on his daily outings, he picks up objects of interesting shapes and sizes that catch his attention. Many have turned out to be materials left from construction projects. This process of continuous building and demolition, of the constant renewal, development, cleaning and clearing of an ever-changing landscape is a subject close to Chua’s heart. Till 19 Jul, at Esplanade Tunnel Making Working Time – Izziyana Suhaimi. Embroidery – incorporating motifs from traditional and contemporary embroidery – is the medium through which the artist expresses and visualises time as a thing that can be physically handled. Till 24 May, at Esplanade Community Wall Esplanade, Concourse Steps 1 Esplanade Drive www.esplanade.com map no. 100
The Illumination Of Infinite Minds: debut solo exhibition of Sarani Gunawickrama. The exhibition presents the artist’s first series of abstract drawings developed throughout 2013. This series of pencil on paper drawings explore the Singapore based artist’s research interest in abstraction, the human mind and Buddhism. 07 – 24 May, Opening reception on 7 May 2015 at 7pm Light Breaks (Where No Sun Shines): a solo exhibition by Vincent Chow. Vincent Chow’s paintings look to capture that tidal shift in our emotions, in search for the push and pull of both artistic dilemma and affirmation. Paying heed to the artist’s inclinations and employing subtle, suggestive expressions that guide rather than announce to evoke the viewer, Chow taps into the innate nature of an artist’s hand to achieve a complementary balance that is primitive and sensitively abstract. Till 03 May HERITAGE | ART | CULTURE: New Majestic Hotel x Flaneur showcase. Through showcasing artworks at the lobby and facilitating an ongoing dialogue between the artists and the public, New Majestic Hotel and Flaneur Gallery promote patronage of local artists throughout the community and beyond. Till 30 Sep, at New Majestic Hotel, 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Flaneur Gallery is a space situated within the cultural belt of Little India that seeks to promote emerging artists' works. Flaneur Gallery 129 Jalan Besar www.flaneur.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 1pm – 6pm map no. 204
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events The Little Prince Art Collection. An exhibition of unique sculptures by French artist Arnaud Nazare-Aga, inspired by the original watercolour illustrations from Antoine de SaintExupéry's world-renowned book, The Little Prince, makes its world premiere in Singapore. 04 May – 01 Jun at East Garden Foyer Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Airmail Exhibition: Saint-Éxupéry & Latécoère. Delve into the world of historical photographs recounting the great adventures of the aviation pioneers of Latécoère – the first French airmail company founded in 1918 by Pierre-Georges Latécoère; the future Aéropostale. Held in partnership with the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Youth Foundation, the exhibition features legendary pilots such as Saint-Exupéry (author of The Little Prince), Mermoz and Guillaumet brought together by Latécoère in the 1920s; the same period as the construction of the Fullerton Building which was home to Singapore’s General Post Office then. Rare original manuscripts and drawings by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry will be displayed during this unique exhibition. 04 May – 01 Jun at The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Fullerton Hotel Singapore (The Fullerton Heritage) 1 Fullerton Square % 6557 2590 www.thefullertonheritage.com map no. 101
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
Gajah Gallery is a Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse concerns of contemporary Southeast Asia through art from the region. Established in 1996, Gajah Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Southeast Asian Contemporary Art with a particular emphasis on the Indonesian Contemporary. 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
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events Neiland in Singapore. Brendan Neiland explores the subtle relationship between architectural facades, the surrounding environment and the viewer’s perception in his new series of works based on Singapore cityscape scenes. Brendan Neiland is one of Britain’s foremost contemporary painters and printmakers known for his distinct style of using architecture to create works that are uniquely pictorial. 15 – 23 May Galerie Belvedere, establised in 1996, is a leading Singapore art gallery and consultancy. The gallery represents several leading European and Asian artists and 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. 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
The Enlightened One: Images of Gautama Buddha in Contemporary Art. The dynamic team of artists for this exhibition has been provided with the intriguing option of personalising and/or localising the image of Gautama Buddha, within an informed context that is visually-legitimate, in view of the preconceived notions of the visual representation of the image. 18 – 24 May, at ION Art Gallery 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
I wasn't everything presents final projects by 11 graduates from this year's MA fine arts programme. Featuring a range of media and techniques, it explores the reflexive relationship between artistic learning and practice. Till 10 May 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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events LEGACY · PROGRESSION Singapore-China Art Exchange Exhibition. 2015 is the year that calls for a double celebration for Singapore. Not only is Singapore celebrating its 50th birthday, it is also a celebration for the 25th anniversary of SingaporeChina diplomatic relations. In celebration of this special 25th & 50th anniversary, HaKaren Art Gallery organizes a Singapore-China Art Exchange Exhibition, featuring over 50 artworks by some of the most prominent artists from both countries. 09 – 15 May, at ION Art Gallery 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
Mind's Eye. Visit artist Kelly Reedy in her Wessex Estate studio and see her latest print series, "Mind's Eye". Please call for an appointment at 9367 7382 or for more information, see also www.kellyreedy.com 01 – 31 May Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553
In Memoriam: Lee Kuan Yew 1923-2015. This memorial exhibition chronicles the life and political career of Singapore’s first Prime Minister and founding father Lee Kuan Yew. It also highlights the ideals and convictions that shaped Mr Lee and his generation of leaders. Till 24 May National Museum's SMELLS exhibition during Heritage Festival 2015. Experience Singapura’s 700 years through the ‘Singapore Stone’, ‘Chinese masonry’, ‘Life before 14th Century’, ‘Fear during Japanese invasion’ and more, with your nose. To enable visitors to experience the dormant mood of different eras, the National Museum and Je t’aime Perfumery, Museum volunteers and curators have worked together to create a scent to symbolise each of them. Till 18 May National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road % 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm map no. 114
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events Simryn Gill – Hugging the Shore. Simryn Gill’s first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia brings together a series of works that reveal the artist’s specific attitude towards how we produce meaning and make a place for ourselves in the world. NTU CCA Singapore presents three photographic series: Standing Still (2000-03), Dalam (2001), May 2006 (2006), and a new work, Like Leaves (2015). Much of Simryn Gill’s work results from a process of sifting through and documenting her immediate surroundings creating quiet and at the same time commanding work marked by history, culture, the passage of time, and the poetry of daily life. Till 14 Jun
Simryn Gill, photograph from Standing Still. Courtesy of the artist.
NTU Centre for Contemporary Art 43 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks % 6684 0998 www.facebook.com/CentreForContemporaryArt Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 12 – 7pm; Fri 12 – 9pm. Closed on Mon. Open on public holidays. map no. 711
Chinese Ink Works from Lee Kong Chian Collection of Chinese Art. The Chinese ink works in the Museum’s collection comprise mostly works from the Qing dynasty period (1644-1911), but there are a couple of exceptional handscrolls from the Ming Dynasty period. Using works from the Qing Dynasty as a starting point to introduce viewers to the general history of Chinese ink traditions, the permanent display is conceived to go hand in hand with the Scroll and Paper Study Room in the Resource Gallery on the top level of the Museum, catering to both visitors with a love of Chinese art, and to researchers and scholars with more specialist interest. ongoing Scholars & Ink: Artists from NUS and the Alumni. Till 09 Aug 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
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
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events Working on the paper mounted onto canvas, Chong Siew Ying (b. 1969) accordingly blurs the boundaries between drawing and painting. Mixing charcoal with an acrylic medium, deep tonal contrasts are allied with the gestural brushstroke as the charcoal becomes suspended in a glazed film and swept across the support. ONE EAST ASIA is a Singapore-based art management organization founded in April 2010. It is dedicated to enriching the appreciation of Southeast Asian Art globally through exhibitions in Singapore and London, international art fairs and not-for-profit events.
Chong Siew Ying Lost in Her Thoughts
One East Asia is the sole, officially appointed representative of Sudjojono Center in Singapore. One East Asia 15 Scotts Road, #09-03 Thong Teck Building % 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 www.oneeastasia.org Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat by appointment only, closed on Sun and PH map no. 515
Li Tianbing: Journey of the Lone Monkey. The exhibition ruminates on the solitary figure of the monkey in China’s cultural memory and the artist’s own memories of his childhood, drawing from imagery of the Monkey King from the famous Journey to the West and the monkeys in the wild and in captivity in his hometown Guilin. In this body of new paintings, Li develops his exploration of human themes of loneliness and solitude through the figure of the monkey. Till 10 May Pearl Lam Galleries 9 Lock Road, #03-22, Gillman Barracks % 6570 2284 www.pearllam.com map no. 718
Li Tianbing Me and the Monkey on the Hammock 2014, Oil on canvas, 198 x 198 cm
Great Peranakans – Fifty Remarkable Lives. Great Peranakans celebrates the achievements of 50 men and women who have shaped Singaporean life and culture over the past two centuries. These pioneers made important contributions in art, culture, education, business, governance, and public service. Collectively, their stories and the more than 100 objects from their lives invite greater contemplation of evolving Peranakan and Singaporean identities. 23 May – 31 Mar 2016 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
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events Edge of the World. This solo exhibition by contemporary Russian artist Anna Berezovskaya features a series of works that harmonises romantic narratives with humour and optimism. Inspired by Russian culture and her daily life, Edge of the World is an invitation to a world of enchantment and gaiety. Berezovskaya reminds us of this whimsical world that resides inside us. Through her poetics and symbolisms in her paintings, Berezovskaya develops her signature style that distinctly captures that fleeting moment of beauty, joy and playfulness in our everyday lives. 15 May – 14 Jun REDSEA Gallery Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-10 Dempsey Hill % 6732 6711 www.redseagallery.com Open daily 9.30am – 9pm. Sun and PH 10.30am – 9pm map no. 532
Anna Berezovskaya Edge of the World, 150 x 160 cm Oil on Canvas
AFTER UTOPIA examines humanity’s eternal yearning for a better world. Pivoting on ideas about ideals and principles, AFTER UTOPIA comprises iconic works of Southeast Asian and Asian contemporary art drawn from SAM’s permanent collection, as well as private collections and new commissions. The exhibition unfolds in four chapters, the first of which examines the imagery of the garden as a metaphor – both for an Edenic paradise lost as well as one that has been found, reimagined Donna Ong, Letters From The Forest II and re-imaged as a romanticised ‘Other’. The 2014, SAM collection second turns the eye on the structures we inhabit and the way we live, simultaneously reminding us of modern architecture and urban planning’s utopian impulse and how these ideals have fallen short when translated into reality. Ideologies that have left an indelible mark on the last century and on which societies and nations have been built are examined in the third chapter. Finally, we are reminded that ‘utopia’ (from its Greek roots) also means ‘no-place’ and is an idealised world that can exist nowhere except, perhaps, within ourselves. 30 Apr – 18 Oct Once Upon This Island aims to nurture an appreciation of art, and to develop creative and analytical thinking among museum-goers from all walks of life – from school children to curious adults. ongoing Medium at Large: Shapeshifting Material and Methods in Contemporary Art explores the idea of medium in contemporary art, examining some of the most fundamental and pressing questions of art – its making, and also our experience, encounter and understanding of it. Till 15 May 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
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events Imaginarium: A Voyage of Big Ideas. Imaginarium is the new edition of SAM’s much-loved annual contemporary art exhibition for children, which is now in its fifth year. This year's exhibition is inspired by the crescent moon on the Singapore flag, a symbol of a young nation on the rise. With interactive and immersive artworks and hands-on activities at every turn, Imaginarium offers creative space where inspiration can bloom freely, and joyfully. Till 19 Jul SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm map no. 119
The Little Prince in the Dark. The exhibition attempts to bring The Little Prince illustrations to life by the sense of touch. French visual artist Arnaud Nazare-Aga has created 13 all-white sculptures to be discovered by the senses of touch and hearing, and that will be presented in the dark. Visitors of this exciting exhibition will immerse themselves in the dream world of The Little Prince and its planets by touching the sculptures while listening to extracts of the book. Several languages will be available including English, Chinese and French. 06 May – 20 Jun 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 map no. 502
The Little Prince® © Roland Neveu / PAJ’Art Studio Courtesy of the Antoine de Saint Exupéry Estate
Never Say No by Entang Wiharso. A firm believer of borderless art, Entang Wiharso creates provocative works that speak volumes about universal issues of power, dreams, loss and love. Instantly recognisable, his visual vocabulary of distorted human figures is interconnected with concepts of social and personal reflections. At STPI, the artist also embarked on a different trajectory, producing large-scale artworks that explore strong sociopolitical concerns and the idea of borders, division and differences, but this time using acrylic and paper pulp – both forms never seen before in the artist’s oeuvre. Till 30 May 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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events The Art Fellas Gallery aims to create a platform which engages and integrates artists, collectors and investors. As a forward thinking arts entity driven by passionate art entrepreneurs, The Art Fellas create a sustainable art ecosystem through innovative engagement of all stakeholders in the art industry. The Art Fellas 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia % 6702 4001 www.theartfellas.com map no. 404
Golden Point Award – Call for Submissions The Golden Point Award is Singapore’s premier creative writing competition for short stories and poetry in the nation’s four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil. Submissions open from 1 May – 30 June and will be evaluated by a professional jury. More details on www.theartshouse.sg. The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane www.theartshouse.sg map no. 105
Located in a beautifully restored historic shophouse, The Sandalwood Room is a quaint and beautiful world of all things unique, ethnic, colorful and sublime inspirations of carefully selected fashion wear, jewelry, home décor and design wear. A place situated at the heart of Singapore, where you can just step in and make a pause, and where contemporary art meets age old traditions. 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
Oddlings - by Allison Low. Artist Allison Low will be presenting her very first solo exhibition at The Substation Gallery in May. Featuring children in peculiar situations, her Victorian style portraits evoke a disconcerting eeriness that draw viewers into the image, touching on themes of loss and childhood. 2 – 10 May Opening Reception: Thursday 30 Apr 2015, 7pm The Substation 45 Armenian Street % 6337 7535 www.substation.org Opening Hours: 12noon – 9pm map no. 113
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venues Arts & Heritage District 100. Esplanade F/5 1 Esplanade Drive, www.esplanade.com 101. The Fullerton Heritage Gallery B/5 1 Fullerton Square 102. DaTang Fine Arts Singapore 1 North Bridge Road #B1-09 104. Asian Civilisations Museum E/5 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg 105. The Arts House E/5 1 Old Parliament Lane, www.theartshouse.com.sg 106. Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall E/5 9 Empress Place 107. ART-2 Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street #01-03 107. Galerie Belvedere E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station 107. Domain Art Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station 108. Cape of Good Hope E/5 140 Hill Street, #01-06 109. Element Art Space E/4 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road 110. Gajah Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-08 111. Mulan Gallery Pte Ltd E/4 36 Armenian Street #01-07 112. Singapore Philatelic Museum E/4 23B Coleman Street 113. The Substation E/4 45 Armenian Street 114. National Museum of Singapore E/4 93 Stamford Road 115. Singapore Management University - The Gallery D/3 90 Stamford Rd 116. Singapore Art Museum (SAM) E/4 71 Bras Basah Road 117. National Design Centre B/3 111 Middle Road 119. SAM at 8Q E/4 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 124. Lalin Gallery E/4 328 North Bridge Road #01-24 125. Chan Hampe Galleries E/4 328 North Bridge Road #01-21 125. Kato Art Duo E/4 328 North Bridge Road #02-25 126. Ode To Art E/4 252 North Bridge Road #01-36e/f 131. Art Galleries at NAFA E/3 80 Bencoolen Street 132. Institute of Contemporary Arts S'pore – LASALLE College of the Arts E/3 133. Emily Hill E/2 11 Upper Wilkie Road 134. 2902 Gallery / DECK D/3 120A Prinsep Street 136. Art Seasons E/3 BIG Hotel, 200 Middle Road, #01-02 138. The Sandalwood Room B/3 76 Princep Street 139. Peranakan Museum E/4 39 Armenian Street 140. The Luxe Art Museum D/3 6 Handy Road, #02-01 144. Art Plural Gallery E/4 38 Armenian Street, www.artpluralgallery.com 146. 11.12 Gallery PTE Ltd D/4 #04-02, 36 Armenian Street 153. Artcommune E/4 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex 181. ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands F/5 10 Bayfront Ave 203. Ngee Ann Kongsi A/4 97 Tank Road, Level 2 of Teochew Building 204. Flaneur Gallery C/2 129 Jalan Besar, www.flaneur.sg
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venues Orchard & Tanglin 501. ION Art Gallery B/3 2 Orchard Turn #03-05 501. Opera Gallery B/3 2 Orchard Turn #03-05 501. Galeries Bartoux B/3 2 Orchard Turn #01-12A/13 502. SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery C/1 1 Sarkies Road 503. MAD Museum of Art & Design C/3 10 Tanglin Road #01-01 506. Art Forum Pte Ltd C/2 82 Cairnhill Road 508. Third Floor Hermes B/2 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers 509. HaKaren Art Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-43 511. Yang Gallery Pte Ltd A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-41 513. Peach Tree A/2 129 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court 514. Artz Space A/2 1 Nassim Road, www.artz-space.com 515. One East Artspace C/2 15 Scotts Road, #09-03, Thong Teck Building 518. Asia Art Collective A/2 19 Tanglin Road, #03-42 519. Art Front Gallery C/3 176 Orchard Road #04-17/18, The Centrepoint 520. *scape Youth Park C/3 113 Somerset Road #01-02, www.scape.com.sg 523. Japan Creative Centre A/2 4 Nassim Road 524. iPRECIATION E/5 50 Cuscaden Road, HPL House, www.ipreciation.com 527. Collectors Contemporary A/3 21 Orchard Boulevard, #01-21 Park House 528. Bruno Gallery A/2 91 Tanglin Road #01-03, www.brunoartgroup.com 531. Linda Gallery Blk 15 Dempsey Road, #01-03 532. REDSEA Gallery Blk 9 Dempsey Hill #01-10 533. Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) 27A Loewen Road
river valley 401. 72-13 TheatreWorks C/4 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road 402. Singapore Tyler Print Institute C/5 41 Robertson Quay 403. tcc – The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road 404. The Art Fellas C/5 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia 404. Art Xchange Gallery C/5 46 Kim Yam Road, ##01-13, The Herencia 406. DBS Arts Centre C/4 20 Merbau Road - Robertson Quay, www.srt.com.sg
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venues Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place 302. tcc – Raffles Xchange E/5 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 303. tcc – ‘The Gallery’ E/5 51 Circular Road 304. SPRMRKT D/6 2 McCallum Street 305. tcc – 4 Robinson Rd E/6 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 306. Singapore City Gallery, The URA Centre D/6 45 Maxwell Road 307. Blue Lotus Fine Art D/7 108 Tanjong Pagar Road, 308. Barnadas Huang D/7 61 Duxton Road, www.barnadashuang.com 309. Red Dot Design Museum D/7 28 Maxwell Road 311. Ikkan Art Gallery C/8 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road 312. Richard Koh Fine Art Pte Ltd D/7 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road 313. Artspace@Helutrans D/7 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road 316. Indigo Blue Art D/6 52B Temple Street 317. New Majestic Hotel C/6 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road 318. Goethe Institut C/6 136 Neil Road 321. Utterly Art Gallery D/6 20B Mosque Street 322. Momentous Arts D/5 1557 Keppel Road, #03-27 323. Instinc D/5 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-163 326. NUS Baba House C/7 157 Neil Road, www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba
Wessex Estate 551. d’Art Studio H/2 5 Westbourne Road #02-03 Blenheim Court 551. Milica Bravacic H/2 5 Westbourne Road #01-01 551. CdeM Atelier & Art School H/2 5 Westbourne Road, #01-02 552. JoyClay Studio & Gallery H/2 10 Woking Road, #01-01 553. Kelly Reedy – Studio Arts H/2 27 Woking Road, #01-01, kellyreedy.com 554. Art and Printmaking Studio H/2 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 555. Rasha Eleyan H/2 9 Westbourne Road 556. Sealey Brandt H/2 1 Westbourne Road #01-02
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venues Tiong Bahru 601. ArtBlue Studio 23 Yong Siak Street, www.artbluestudio.com 602. BooksActually 9 Yong Siak Street, www.booksactually.com 603. White Space Art Asia 79 Chay Yan Street, #01-26, www.wsartasia.com 604. Grey Projects 6B Kim Tian Rd, www.greyprojects.org 605. White Canvas Gallery 57 Eng Hoon Street, #01-82 605. Intersections Pop Up Gallery 57 Eng Hoon Street #03-72C
Gillman Barracks 701. Yeo Workshop 1 Lock Road, #01-01, www.yeoworkshop.com 701. Arnoldii Arts Club 1 Lock Road, #01-01, www. arnoldiiartsclub.com 702. FOST Gallery 1 Lock Road, #01-02, www.fostgallery.com 703. The Drawing Room 5 Lock Road, #01-06, www.drawingroomgallery.com 704. Sundaram Tagore Gallery 5 Lock Road, www.sundaramtagore.com 705. Partners & Mucciaccia 6 Lock Road, www.partnersandmucciaccia.net 706. Tomio Koyama Gallery 47 Malan Road, www.tomiokoyamagallery.com 707. Silverlens Galleries 47 Malan Road, www.silverlensgalleries.com 708. Space Cottonseed 47 Malan Road, #01-24, www.spacecottonseed.com 709. Future Perfect 47 Malan Road, #01-22, www.futureperfect.asia 710. Equator Art Projects 47 Malan Road, #01-21, www.eqproj.com 711. NTU Centre for Contemporary Art 43 Malan Road 712. Platform Projects 22 Lock Road #01-35, www.platformprojects.sg 713. Mizuma Gallery 22 Lock Road, #01-34, www.mizuma.sg 714. Ota Fine Arts 7 Lock Road #02-13, www.otafinearts.com 715. ARNDT 9 Lock Road #03-21, www.arndtberlin.com 716. Yavuz Gallery 9 Lock Road, #02-23, www.yavuzgallery.com 717. ShanghART 9 Lock Road, #02-22, www.shanghartsingapore.com 718. Pearl Lam Galleries 9 Lock Road #03-22, www.pearllam.com 719. Michael Janssen Singapore 9 Lock Road, www.galeriemichaeljanssen.de
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