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September 2014, Vol. 10 | No 7
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Front page cover artwork Highway Series by Tan Oe Pang 2010, Ink and Colour on Paper, 138 x 70 cm at Gallery by Sky One Art Investment Pte Ltd Publisher Rene Daniels Editor-in-Chief & Art Director Irene Marx, irene@sagg.info Editors Tessa Ann Wong, tessa@sagg.info Kelly Reedy, kelly@sagg.com.sg Printed by Craft Print International Ltd. Permit MCI (P) 121/12/2013 ISSN 1793-0510 Deadline for October 2014 issue: Friday, 05 September 2014 Deadline for November 2014 issue: Monday, 06 October 2014 Deadline for December 2014 issue: Wednesday, 05 November 2014 We have taken great effort to assure the information provided in the Singapore Art Gallery Guide (SAGG) is correct, but disclaim liability for all loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, arising out of or in connection with the use of or the reliance on the contents of the SAGG and advise you to confirm or verify crucial information with the relevant galleries/venues.
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Editor's Note "The artist’s world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep." Paul Strand (American born photographer and filmmaker responsible for helping to elevate photography to an art form)
When people think of Singapore, what often comes to mind is the image of skyscrapers and bustling commerce. Many will also reflect on its multicultural population and the richness this brings to daily life in the city. Soon, people will also look to Singapore as a key contemporary arts hub in Asia. Those driving this new creative scene hark from both near and far, and it is this diversity that ensures the scene’s dynamism. Our cover story this September focuses on SKY ONE ART INVESTMENT PTE LTD’s gallery featuring the works of acclaimed Singaporean artist TAN OE PANG. Long recognised for his innovative use of traditional Chinese ink, this permanent showcase of some of the artist’s most arresting paintings, in particular his bold cityscapes, is not to be missed. Another contemporary Singaporean artist whose work is widely praised is CHAN CHANG HOW. His current exhibition, curated by THE ART FELLAS and Pan Pacific Singapore, offers a stunning collection of vibrant watercolours based on his extensive travels throughout Southeast Asia. We also highlight the recently established LALIN GALLERY, which showcases the impressive work of Sri Lankan born gallery owner and photographer Lalin Jinasena. And finally, we introduce THE SANDALWOOD ROOM, a new retail lifestyle concept accomodating a gallery space. Never before has there been so much to see on our very own doorstep, and we at SAGG are dedicated to keeping you updated on the many opportunities to soak up the new creative vibe sweeping through the city. Enjoy! Irene Marx irene@sagg.info
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The Substation Soapbox
Septfest 2014
Celebrating The Substation's 24th Anniversary
雙飛燕掌中班 Hokkien Puppetry Aesthetic Awakening
The Stone Master Vivid Ink
The innovative works of Singaporean artist Tan Oe Pang
Cover Story
Lalin Gallery A new home for fine art photography in Singapore
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A holistic platform for artists, investors and collectors
The Art Fellas presents ‘My Travel Sojourn’ by Chan Chang How
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The Sandalwood Room
A new retail lifestyle concept opened in August
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A Walk To Remember Theatrical Fields
A new art space in containers
In Memory of Tan Ai Ngin
Critical Strategies in Performance, Film and Video
Urban Prisons Peter Halley: Solo Exhibition at Art Plural Gallery TIGA3 MALAM / TIGA3 K’NIGHTS
The return of ‘tiga3’
When you get closer to the heart, you may find cracks ... Endless, Nameless (Constructions) Award-winning Japanese artist Teppei Kaneuji at STPI
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Time and History
Editor's Visual Picks
Drawings revolving around time by Joshua Yang
Sensorium 360°
Singapore Art Museum reveals the sensed world through contemporary art
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Septfest 2014 Celebrating The Substation's 24th Anniversary By Chelsea Chua
Septfest returns to The Substation once again as the arts centre celebrates its 24th anniversary. To mark its birthday, The Substation aims to raise funds to renovate The Substation Gallery, a site where many of Singapore’s best known artists and theatre practitioners have exhibited and performed. Artistic Director Noor Effendy Ibrahim shares his memories of The Substation Gallery, and plans for Septfest 2014. Chelsea Chua: Which art events in the gallery have left the strongest impression on you? NEI: I’ve been coming to The Substation since the early 90s. Back then there was really no other place to see experimental art, and artists such as Zai Kuning, Amanda Heng, and Lee Wen were exhibiting and performing regularly in the gallery. Unfortunately I can’t remember the names of those events anymore, but I definitely still have very clear memories of the work they did, and the strong impact of those works at the time. Lim Tzay Chuen’s Space Alteration #7 in 2001 sticks out as a particularly bold work – that was when the gallery was literally altered In recent years, the works that have made the biggest impression are actually the quieter works by young artists that engage with the audience on a deeper level. During my time as Artistic Director, I’ve been fortunate enough to see many of these young artists present their first solo shows in the gallery. Some outstanding ones include \\: The Singapore River as a Psychogeographical Faultline by Debbie Ding (2010), Hall of Mirrors by Bruce Quek (2011), and Rethinking Music by Bani Haykal (2012). CC: Do you think the space has evolved over the years? NEI: I think the way in which artists think about the space has changed. Young artists now rarely use the space in a straightforward sense. I’m sometimes bowled over by the creativity and vision of these artists in transforming the gallery into something completely different. For instance, Kent Chan did Temporary Repositories last 8
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The Substation Soapbox year, where the space became a DVD library; a few months later, the gallery was completely blacked out for Kin Chui’s Performing Coloniality. It’s wonderful to see artists uncover the potential of the space to show off their work to full advantage. CC: What’s happening for Septfest 2014? NEI: This year’s Septfest celebrations are about bringing the focus back on our building and the community. Over the years, time has taken its toll on The Substation Gallery, and it’s really in need of repair, so we’re organising two major events to raise funds for this. We’re hoping to hit a target of $30,000. To do this, we’re organising a fundraising exhibition, where Singapore artists have donated over 40 artworks. The works will be sold by silent auction. We’re also holding our very first crowdfunding campaign, where supporters can donate as little $5. We’ve also embarked on our very first yarn bombing project with Momshoo, and the two front pillars of The Substation’s building are now covered with knitting! It’s a really spectacular project that brought more than 200 members of the public together over several weekends to create these pieces.
Septfest 2014 runs from 1 to 27 September at The Substation. For full details on the Processing by ZERO (2013). One of the works up for auction at the Septfest 2014 fundraising exhibition.
events, please visit substation.org/septfest.
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雙飛燕掌中班 Hokkien Puppetry A photo-documentary by Arron Teo
Arron Teo photo-documents 雙飛燕掌中班 Hokkien Puppetry 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 Stone Master By Vidhya Gnana Gouresan
I remember, at least eight years ago, during one of my casual discussions in his art studio in Chennai (Tamil Nadu, South India), C. Dakshinamoorthy had once mentioned that there are times when he gets absolutely entranced while creating his drawings, that he often but accidentally dips his paintbrush into his cup of tea instead of his bottle of ink. This, so lucidly and affably explains the modern master's effervescent persona. In 1943, Dakshinamoorthy was born in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Indeed, it is significant to note that he had won the Indian National Award in 1985. Dakshinamoorthy is appreciated internationally, for his charismatic granite sculptures of the female human being, chiseled in an engaging, stylistic demeanor that is unquestionably cubist. Trained in the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Chennai (1960-1966), he was formerly the Head of the Department of Ceramics in the same college. As a British Council Scholar in 1978, he was schooled in Advanced Print-Making at the Croydon College of Design and Technology (the United Kingdom). From 1989 to 1991, this eminent master was awarded a Senior Fellowship by the Department of Culture, Government of India. As a spontaneous progression that synchronised with his consistent, highspirited art-making, he moved on to participate in group and solo exhibitions in London, Argentina, Croydon, Australia and Singapore. His works were part of the 9th International Triennale of Coloured Graphic Prints in Switzerland (1982), and the 7th International Small Sculpture Exhibition of Budapest, Hungary (1987). As we honour Dakshinamoorthy as a modern master, one question proves to be fundamentally important – whose 'modern' are we referring to? There are numerous specificities within the scope of modernity in art – the artist-specific, the nation-specific, the cityspecific, the medium-specific, the technique-specific, the genrespecific, the event-specific and even the sentiment-specific. In the context of the art history of modern South India, the term ‘modern’ denotes, not a chronological reference to what is believed to be the period of modern art in the conveniently-general context (1800 to 1970s, in the European art-historical perspective), but a prudent combination of the genre-specific and the artist-specific perspectives. 12
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C. Dakshinamoorthy, as a modern master, belongs to a generation of progressive artists of the late 1950s and the early 1960s in Madras (current Chennai), the artistic centre of South India. It was indeed a significant period in time in the modern art history of India in general and specifically South India, whereby artists were on an undaunted search or pursuit to express the modernity within their thoughts Garden Sculpture by C.Dakshinamoorthy and inspirations via the embracement of the rich artistic tradition that they were readily endowed with in India. The nature of the modernity in the art that was created in South India (Madras, in particular) during this time was indeed a very purposeful, meticulously-conceived expression of traditional idioms in a grammar that was relatively new or from a perspective that was contextually or conceptually different from the norm. It is in this very spirit that the modern masters of South India embraced and continue to embrace the modernity in the art that they create so magnificently, bringing about a symbiosis between masterly renditions of technical skill within the framework of religiomythological iconography and a strong sense of freedom in the recontextualisation of traditional modes into a modern grammar, that quite effortlessly speaks to the viewer in the international arena. An artistic tradition that does nothing to honour its living legends, is as good as non-existent. And so, let us sing joyful songs of glory for Dakshinamoorthy, as he relentlessly continues to create contemporary magic on granite – the stone that embodies the gods of his tradition. To view artworks by C. Dakshinamoorthy, visit www.gnaniarts.com or email to gnani_arts@yahoo.com.sg.
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The innovative works of Singaporean artist Tan Oe Pang By Zoe Goldstein
Sky One Art Investment Ptd Ltd has been a key provider of art consultancy services in Singapore since 2001. It has recently opened a new gallery in the iconic BreadTalk IHQ on Tai Seng Street, an innovative contemporary building that offers the perfect setting for their dedicated showcase of the works of acclaimed Singaporean artist Tan Oe Pang. The gallery aims not only to promote Tan Oe Pang’s work to both local and international audiences, but also to explore current artistic issues and highlight the significance of contemporary art in Singapore. Tan Oe Pang is one of Singapore’s most celebrated and talented contemporary artists, whose works are sought after by collectors around the world. Tan Oe Pang was born and raised in Singapore and since childhood has been strongly influenced by Chinese culture. He trained under renowned Chinese ink artist Fan Chang Qien, a third generation master of the Hai discipline, from whom he acquired the fundamental skills that would inform the development of his particular style. Tan Oe Pang’s trademark is his use of the ‘Haipai’ style, an amalgamation of both Chinese and western cultural influences that developed in Shanghai in the early 20th century. He is wellknown for his daring use of traditional Chinese ink and vivid compositions – for instance, in his portrayal of modern urban subjects such as highways and skyscrapers – which mark him as one of the most innovative practitioners in the medium today. In addition to his cityscapes, his works include still life paintings, which match simplicity with thick freestyle brush washes, bold and impressionistically rendered animals, and landscapes that draw inspiration from Chinese paintings from the late Tang and early Song dynasties, with their focus on depth and open space. Tan Oe Pang’s oil paintings are also highly praised for their combination of techniques stemming from Chinese traditional painting, such as line drawing, bold freestyle expression and the use of white space, coupled with inspiration drawn from Western masters. In addition to his ink and oil paintings, Tan Oe Pang’s work also includes calligraphy, sculpture, seals and poetry. 14
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Tan Oe Pang, Singapura, Ink and Colour on Paper, 2014, 70 x 47.5cm
Tan Oe Pang has exhibited widely, including in Brazil, Chile, Germany, Holland, Scotland, South Korea, Taiwan and the US. He participated in the 1985 International Biennial of Arts in São Paolo, the 1989 International Biennial of Arts Valparasio in Chile, the 1992 International Biennial for Ink Painting in Shenzhen, and in 2002 was invited to Beijing by the Beijing Art Institute to hold a solo exhibition. Long celebrated abroad, it was not until recently, however, that he has been given the recognition that he deserves in his hometown. This changed in 2011, when twenty of his ink and oil paintings were donated by Dr George Quek to Singapore’s National Art Gallery. The current exhibition at the Gallery by Sky One Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Art Investment Ptd Ltd marks another important homecoming for the artist, with an impressive collection of his works on permanent display.
Tan Oe Pang, New Highway, Ink and Colour on Paper, 2014, 70 x 47.5cm
Venue: Gallery by Sky One Art Investment Pte Ltd 30, Tai Seng Street, #09-02, Breadtalk IHQ, Singapore 534013 Website: www.oe-art.com
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Lalin Gallery
A new home for fine art photography in Singapore By Zoe Goldstein
A new contemporary fine art photography gallery has recently opened its doors in Singapore’s most iconic heritage building, The Raffles Hotel. The Lalin Gallery showcases the impressive work of gallery owner and photographer Lalin Jinasena, captured over 25 years during his travels all over the globe – images that include wildlife, landscapes, portraits, people and culture, botany, and architecture. Lalin Jinasena is an award-winning designer and hotelier, and an avid photographer. Originally from Sri Lanka, Singapore is Lalin’s adopted home, and he sees it as the perfect location for his flagship gallery. According to Lalin, photography, which has long enjoyed the status of an art form in the United States and Europe, is currently seeing a similar emergence in Asia. He observes a growing appreciation for fine art photography in Singapore, on par with painting and sculpture, and intends to support and enhance this through the gallery. Lalin was first handed a camera at the age of 8, and was instantly and enduringly captivated by the medium. He is largely self-taught, and growing up in Sri Lanka he found a source of constant inspiration in its dramatic landscapes of dense forests, coastlines, mountains, and tea plantations, as well as its abundant wildlife. Wildlife photography is Lalin’s greatest love, and he has made frequent visits to wildlife sanctuaries in Sri Lanka and elsewhere, sometimes spending months at a time patiently observing and waiting for the perfect shot. Indeed, in keeping with his personal focus on wildlife conservation, he contributes a share of the gallery’s proceeds to its adopted baby elephant, Anuradha, at the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe, Sri Lanka. Lalin's oeuvre encompasses a diverse range of subjects, from wildlife to landscapes, and macros to architecture. For potential buyers, the gallery curators are available to assist and advise on a range of custom print and framing options. The Lalin Gallery in the Raffles Hotel Arcade is open to the general public. Venue: Info:
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Lalin Gallery, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, #01-24 (Seah Street Entrance), Singapore 189673 www.lalingallery.com
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The Art Fellas
A holistic platform for artists, investors and collectors By Zoe Goldstein
The Art Fellas is a progressive new arts entity in the local art scene, organising numerous exhibitions featuring some of the best names in contemporary art from Singapore and beyond, including Indonesia, China, and Malaysia. Set up by a team of passionate art entrepreneurs with the aim of being a socially responsible and ethical arts industry player, the scope of The Art Fellas project is holistic and far reaching, and includes a range of services and programs for artists as well as for individual collectors and corporations. The Art Fellas believes strongly in supporting artists – from young and emerging talents to established names – to enable them to achieve stable and sustainable livelihoods through their work. The initiative also recognises the key importance of collectors as the main stakeholders within the arts ecosystem, and thus a core part of the project is to offer innovative programs for collectors and corporations to pursue their passion and support for the arts, which range from the commissioning of public and private works to interactive art workshops, from consignment sales to sponsorship deals. Indeed, the driving vision behind The Art Fellas is to be “an international Art Champion that creates a holistic platform which engages and integrates artists, art collectors, art investors and industry players into one big thriving and sustainable art ecosystem”. The Art Fellas currently presents ‘My Travel Sojourn’ by Chan Chang How, on display at the Public Art Space at Pan Pacific Singapore. The exhibition, which runs until 30th September, is curated by The Art Fellas, in collaboration with Pan Pacific Singapore.
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The Art Fellas, 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia www.theartfellas.com, Email: info@theartfellas.com
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Watercolour Journeys
The Art Fellas presents ‘My Travel Sojourn’ by Chan Chang How
The watercolour series ‘My Travel Sojourn’ by Chan Chang How is currently on display at the Public Art Space at Pan Pacific Singapore. The exhibition showcases Chan’s rich and vibrant watercolours portraying the many sights and impressions he gathered during his journeys through Southeast Asia and to the edges of China, India and Nepal.
Chan Chang How, Pray before sunrise, India, 80 cm x 100 cm, 2013
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Chan graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1965 and witnessed first-hand the growth and development of Singapore. His works capture the vanishing trade and nostalgic lifestyle of Singapore as she developed from a sleepy fishing village Chan Chang How, Bayonne Temple, Angkor Thom, to the bustling cosmopolitan Cambodia, 54 cm x 74 cm, 2003 city she is today. Known for his sketches of old Singapore, Chinatown and the Singapore River, second generation Singaporean artist Chan has an eye for unusual angles that influences the composition of his paintings. Chan has received various awards over the years for his watercolour works, though he is equally accomplished in Chinese ink and oil.
Chan Chang How, Floating Market, Can Tho, Vietnam, 54 cm x 74 cm, 2009
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My Travel Sojourn Till 30 September 2014 Public Art Space at Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard www.theartfellas.com
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The Sandalwood Room
A new retail lifestyle concept opened in August
Located in a beautifully restored historic shophouse at 76 Princep Street, the Sandalwood Room showcases home décor, fine crafts, cultural novelties, design wear and couture, jewellery and art exhibitions – all under one roof. The concept will surely appeal to arts and craft lovers, artistic Singaporeans and well-traveled expatriates seeking an interesting and rewarding retail experience in which product lines are being rejuvenated each month. Part of the concept involves a ‘pop-up’ retail corner in which craft and couture items, artefacts and accessories will be cycled on a short term basis. Central to The Sandalwood Room concept is an eye for unique and quality products, hand crafted workmanship and artistry. The product ensemble is commissioned from across the Indian subcontinent and from the rest of the world, and in most cases is presented at The Sandalwood Room exclusively. Many products are sourced from designers who are committed to reviving dying craft forms and provide employment to the underprivileged, making The Sandalwood Room a socially-aware enterprise. Part of the space of The Sandalwood Room has been given over to an art gallery which shows regular exhibitions by up-and-coming Indian and international artists. This September, the art gallery presents the work by Venket Ram, a commercial photographer based in Chennai. For over 18 years, he has been working for various advertising agencies & publishing houses across India. He has also worked in the film industry, shooting for the promos for over one hundred movies. He strives for
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Photographs by G Venket Ram
perfection in every picture he shoots, taking great care in composing each frame and putting attention even to the smallest detail. The Sandalwood Room's concept store is a creative collaboration between entrepreneur Jayashrree Mani and retail consultant Mathangi Srinivasamurti, who both hail from the Indian city of Chennai. With a casual chill-out atmosphere, The Sandalwood Room is a special place to come, escape and envelope yourself in a world of exquisite and exotic treasures of the world. Exhibition: Work by G Venket Ram Dates: 1 – 30 September 2014 Venue: The Sandalwood Room, 76 Princep Street, Singapore Hours: Monday – Friday: 11am – 8pm; Saturdays: 11am – 2pm Info: www.thesandalwoodroom.com.sg
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SIPF Festival Village at DECK A new art space in 19 furbished containers
„We are dreamers. And we are grounded with the drive to make dreams come true.“ This is how the team behind the art project DECK introduces itself on their website. Situated in the heart of the Arts & Heritage district, on a barren piece of land on Prinsep Street, only a 10-minute walk from the Singapore Art Museum near LASALLE College of the Arts, DECK will be a revolutionary art space in Singapore. It is set to be launched on 3rd October for the opening of the 4th edition of Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) to accomodate the Festival Village. An independent, non-commercial space housed within 19 furbished shipping containers, it will host a gallery, resource library, activity studio, artist’s studio and café within the re-purposed containers, creatively assembled to overcome the challenge of land scarcity in our small city. After the festival, which takes place from October 3rd to November 30st, 2014, DECK will continue to function as an arts centre dedicated to photography programmes for the community till September 2015. There have been loads of innovative adaptations to the boxy cargo pieces by artists, designers and architects worldwide. Containers offer a building model that is sturdy, cheap and flexible – and they represent an edgy alternative to conventional constructions. Together with the architects from Laud Architects, who offered the design services, the DECK team already went "container hunting" at a depot.
The DECK team at the depot to hunt for DECK's 19 containers
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3D visualisations of DECK, images courtesy of 2902 Gallery
The initiative for this project was started by 2902 Gallery, a gallery with a mission to nurture and elevate the appreciation for art photography in Singapore and Southeast Asia. In the same year as the gallery opened, in 2008, they launched the inaugural Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), steadily expanding the festival each year to reach out to more people in the community. Since DECK’s structure and land usage is not funded by any government agency or organisation, DECK is crowdfunding on the platform Indiegogo till 30 September. The raised sum will go to construction and logistics costs, fabrication costs, the land lease for 1 year, and for setting up cultural programs. To take action and be part of this epic endeavour to build Singapore’s newest, independent art space, go to the funding page on http://tiny.cc/RaisingDECK2014. Event: Dates: Venues: Info: Crowdfunding
Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) 3 October – 30 November 2014 National Museum of Singapore, SAM at 8Q, ArtScience Museum, 2902 Gallery, 51 Waterloo Street, Queen Street, and the Festival Village at DECK (51 Prinsep Street) www.deck.sg, www.sipf.sg DECK: http://tiny.cc/RaisingDECK2014
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A Walk To Remember In Memory of Tan Ai Ngin
Renowned artist Tan Ai Ngin (1972 – 2013) was a former patient at Bright Vision Hospital’s palliative care unit. The current exhibition at BVH came about as Ai Ngin’s family was grateful for the kindness and care they received from the hospital's staff, and now hope to honour her memory by giving back to patients in need. Ai Ngin obtained her Diploma in Fine Arts at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1996 and her Bachelor of Arts in Chinese painting at the Nanjing Arts College, China in 1999. She went on to complete a one-year course in visual arts at the School of Fine and Performing Arts Constantijn Huygens, in Kampen, The Netherlands in 2001. Ai Ngin’s ability to capture the nostalgic charm of Singapore’s communal spaces, five foot walkways, back alleys and natural scenery through unique perspectives has earned her a following. For instance, her art has been collected by the Frans Walkate Archief in The Netherlands, the Tokyo office of the Singapore Tourism Board and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Singapore). In 2013, Ai Ngin was nominated and selected as a Singapore Health Inspirational Patient Award winner. The award honours patients for their courage, resilience and zest for life.
Tan Ai Ngin, Swan Lake, 2003, Oil on canvas, 60cm x 90cm, photo credits: Hu Jia Tao
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Tan Ai Ngin, Seng Poh Lane, 2009, Oil on canvas, 80cm x 60cm, photo credits: Hu Jia Tao
The exhibition titled A Walk to Remember features ten pieces specially selected from the artist's extensive portfolio. Subjects include the quaint older estates of Kampong Bahru, Tanglin Halt and Tiong Bahru, as well as nature scenes at the old Turf Club and the Botanic Gardens. They are available for sale throughout the exhibition period and the family will be donating the majority of the sales proceeds to the hospital in aid of needy patients. Exhibition: Dates: Venue: Info:
A Walk To Remember: In Memory of Tan Ai Ngin Till November 2014 Bright Vision Hospital, 5 Lorong Napiri, Singapore 547530 Interested parties may email enquiries@bvh.org.sg to enquire further.
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Theatrical Fields
Critical Strategies in Performance, Film and Video
Coinciding with the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) Singapore introduces theatricality as a critical strategy in performance, film and video. In this exhibition, theatricality is not conceived strictly as a phenomenon in theatre, rather, it points to the ‘constructedness’ of everyday life. Theatrical forms make visible how our realities are staged and also how our histories are constructed and performed. The artists in this exhibition make use of various theatrical elements - from “character” to “voice”, “script”, “choreography” and “ritual” - to question and re-vision society’s existing scripts and histories. Theatricality also refers to the meeting point between theoretical reflection and theatrical spectatorship through their common etymology. The concepts “theatre” and “theory” share etymological roots: both are derived from the Greek word “thea”, which means “to see”. Theatrical Fields evokes this deep-rooted connection between theatre and theory; in this conception, theory suggests an act of contemplation of something that unfolds in front of our eyes. Moreover, in order to see something clearly, one needs to take a step back and contemplate it at a distance, like a spectator watching a play in the theatre.
Joan Jonas, Lines in the Sand (2002). Photo: Werner Maschmann. Courtesy of the artist
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Isaac Julien, Vagabondia (2000). Installation view, the Turner Prize (2001), Tate Britain, London. Courtesy of the artist and Victoria Miro Gallery, London
Theatrical Fields, curated by Ute Meta Bauer with Anca Rujoiu, was first presented and commissioned by Bildmuseet, Umea in Sweden (2013). Ute Meta Bauer, CCA Founding Director, says: “It will be exciting to see how the use of fairy-tales, masks and rituals, ghosts and specters of the past in works produced in Europe and North America will resonate in the context of Southeast Asian's strong tradition of storytelling.” The video installations by the following key artists in Theatrical Fields will be shown for the first time in Southeast Asia: Voice off (1999) by Judith Barry, USA; Suspiria (2003) by Stan Douglas, Canada; Lines in the Sand (2002) by Joan Jonas, USA), Vagabondia (200) by Isaac Julien, UK; She Might Belong to You (2007/2013) by Eva Meyer & Eran Schaerf, Germany / Israel; X Characters Re(hers)AL (2003/4) by Constanze Ruhm, Austria. The exhibition is complemented by a solid programme of events that explore theatricality as a critical tool in contemporary art and culture. Exhibition: Dates: Venue: Info:
Theatrical Fields - Critical Strategies in Performance, Film and Video August 22 – November 2, 2014 Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, Gillman Barracks For more information on the public lectures, artists’ talks and workshops, please check www.facebook.com/CentreForContemporaryArt
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Urban Prisons
Peter Halley: Solo Exhibition at Art Plural Gallery
This month, renowned American artist Peter Halley will debut his first solo exhibition in Asia at Art Plural Gallery. Having grown up in New York, it is no surprise that the artist’s iconic style manifested from the confines of the city grid, dubbed ‘urban prisons’. Halley’s work is exemplary in the way he manages to imbue within the viewer a sense of disillusionment within modern day society.
Peter Halley, Raising Hope I, 2013, 121.9 x 99.1 cm Acrylic, Day-Glo acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on canvas, image credit: Art Plural Gallery
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After graduating with a degree in art history from Yale University, Halley furthered his studies in painting at the University of New Orleans, and showcased his first solo exhibition upon graduating in 1978. Halley’s decision to return to New York in 1980 launched his career into new heights, when he found inspiration through the hardships he faced upon living alone. It was in New York that Halley cultivated the idea of the prison cell as an analogy for modern urban life, criticizing the banality and isolation of being ‘confined’ within an urban space. Citing influential post-structuralist writers like Michel Foucault, Jean Baudrillard and Paul Virillio, he shared their same concern for the urban character confined within a disillusioned society. Inspired chiefly by the existentialism of the 1950s-70s, PostStructuralism in the 1980s, and modern day technology, Halley’s work formulates itself around the changing nature of society. The artist laments upon a transformative urbanism, documenting the causal effects on the human persona within our own contemporary culture. In doing so, Halley becomes infatuated with the rise of technology, replacing the former city grid with the computer. In his most recent pieces, the artist portrays human dependency on technology and electronic communication, which in itself, presents the problem of physical isolation. The mediums which Halley adopts are also important in beginning to understand the influences behind the artist’s work. Texture remains crucial; something which Halley believes is the basis to good painting, as it “appeals to the tactile part of the brain”. His use of everyday industrial materials like Day-Glo acrylic and Roll-a-Tex not only allows him to achieve his desired texture, but also establishes a relative accessibility within his work. Art Plural Gallery will be showcasing ten of Halley’s works spanning the later years of the artist’s career. The exhibition promises to be an exciting and unique showcase, exemplifying an intrinsically influential artist of our contemporary time. The contemplative nature of his work manifests itself within the overall formal qualities of each piece. Adopting a flow-chart motif void of captions, Halley forces the viewer to reflect upon contemporary society, or perhaps rather disconcertingly, our own personal lives. Exhibition: Peter Halley: Solo Exhibition Dates: 29 August – 3 October 2014 Venue: Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian Street, Singapore 179 942 Hours: Mon – Sat 11am to 7pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays) Info: www.artpluralgallery.com
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TIGA3 MALAM TIGA3 K’NIGHTS The return of ‘tiga3’
After making their first appearance in an exhibition at The Fullerton Hotel in 2002, the artist group ‘tiga3’ celebrates a historic comeback with ‘TIGA3 MALAM’ at Alliance française de Singapour, after exactly ten years since their last joint exhibition in September 2004. tiga3 was founded in 2002 by three Singapore-born artists Adi Yadoni, Sunar Sugiyou and Rosihan Dahim. Rosihan Dahim is known for his Surrealist roots. Ink artist Sunar Sugiyou uses various mediums, from batik to Chinese ink, but is still rooted in his Javanese background and faith. Adi Yadoni is a pop artist and filmaker. The exhibition title came with an inspiration of the word malam (night in Malay language) with the K’ added to make the word K’NIGHTS based on an account of three knights pursuing through the wilderness of the night for a greater conquest.
Man at the Balcony (July 2014) by Rosihan Dahim
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TIGA3 MALAM / TIGA3 K’NIGHTS 4 – 20 September 2014 Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm; Sat 11am to 5pm; Sun and PH closed SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery, Alliance française de Singapour www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg
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ITALY Art, History and Emotions An Exhibition by Niké Borghese
Niké Borghese is a truly international artist, painter and etcher. She was born in Nice (France), raised in Sydney, and studied in London where she started her acting career. She has lived in Paris and Hong Kong before moving to Artena, south of Rome. She currently teaches art at the Academy of International Arts “AIDA” in Rome. The exhibition is a showcase of over 50 artworks, oil paintings and etchings of Rome, Venice and Italy, as well as of Sydney, Hong Kong, and other places. Niké was awarded First Prize in Graphics by the Hong Kong Museum of Modern Art in 1977, the “FIORINO D’ORO” in Florence, and the title of “DONNA del LAZIO” for art by the Regione Lazio 2004. Her art represented Italy at the “WORLD EXPO” in Aichi, Japan in 2005, and was shown in Sydney for the “WORLD YOUTH DAY” in 2008.
Il Colosseo by Niké Borghese
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ITALY: Art, History and Emotions 25 September – 11 October 2014 Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm; Sat 11am to 5pm; Sun and PH closed SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery, Alliance française de Singapour www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg
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When you get closer to the heart, you may find cracks ... NUS Museum presents an exhibition featuring encounters and exchanges between the arts and sciences, between practice and research, between the inquiring subject and the object inquired. An interdisciplinary project, “When you get closer to the heart, you may find cracks” is a continued inquiry by the Migrant Ecologies Project into the human relationships to trees, forests and forest products in Southeast Asia – explored in terms of materials, metaphors, magic, ecological resources and historical agency. In 2008, artist Lucy Davis embarked on an endeavour to recast fragments of the form and the content of the mid twentieth-century Singapore modern woodcut movement in a contemporary macro-context of “cutting of wood” (deforestation). This process led to an investigation into the genetic origins of one particular item of “cut wood” (a teak bed found in Singapore). The following journey has taken Davis’ team across the region in search of the diverse “aborealities” – connections between the peoples, trees and wood. A disappearance of forests in
Scenes from an Island after A Timber Boom I: Muna Island Southeast Sulawesi Logging in a konservasi forest. Shannon Lee Castleman. Older teak plantations have been officially given konservasi (conservation) status—not in order to preserve biodiversity, but in order to conserve the water table after decades of forest destruction and over-harvesting of teak. Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi. 176 cm x 140 cm, Archival Digital print, 2010
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Together Again (Wood:Cut) Part V: EVIDENCE “When you get closer to the heart you may find cracks…” Lucy Davis. Assembled print fragments of a ripped-up log end. Part of what is supposedly the last shipment of teak logs to Singapore from Burma before a 31 March 2014 ban on whole log exports by the Burmese government. The log ends were donated by Allen Oei, an old-time Singapore timber trader and log grader. 100 x 100 cm, woodprint collage on paper, 2014
Southeast Asia accompanies a similar disappearance of stories with their attendant memories and practices. “When you get closer to the heart, you may find cracks” features several new woodprint works by Lucy Davis alongside works by photographers Shannon Lee Castleman and Kee Ya Ting. Tales from two “Islands after a Timber Boom” comprise an underlying structure to the exhibition. The islands are Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, where early DNA tests have suggested as the origins of the wood from the teak bed; and Singapore island where Davis has been researching stories of Singapore’s entrepot timber industry in and around the Sungei Kadut Industrial Estate. Finally in this exhibition, Davis is directly referencing for the first time the initial inspiration for this six-year research process: the Singapore modern woodcut movement. Fragments of iconic woodblock prints from NUS Museum collection are reconstructed in the show as animated shadows which weave in and out of the exhibition experience. NUS Museum curator Kenneth Tay notes, “This project might be read as a proposition to rethink radically (radix – roots) the issues and problems of identity in the region, particularly in the context of ‘origins’, but also what sustains it and so on. Here, the inquiry towards the ‘origins’ of the teak bed throws up much more stories that only seem to both enrich but also obscure the question. We might then see the bed as the site of a primal scene unfolding, from bed to bedlam.” Exhibition: Dates: Venue: Hours:
“When you get closer to the heart, you may find cracks” Till November 2014 NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent 10am – 7.30pm (Tue – Fri), 10am – 6pm (Sat & Sun)
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Endless, Nameless (Constructions) Award-winning Japanese artist Teppei Kaneuji at STPI
Durians. Haw Par Villa. Your HDB. Award-winning Japanese artist Teppei Kaneuji was so intrigued by the local landscape that he devoted a section of his residency to producing Singapore-inspired works reflecting the flavour of the city. Kaneuji produced over 80 fresh artworks during his 6-week collaboration with STPI. Visitors to “Endless, Nameless (Constructions)” can expect dynamic two and three-dimensional works in every colour, shape and form, reflecting the artist’s joyous exploration of print methods and a development in his ongoing preoccupation with objects and reconstruction. Bearing his signature collage of Japanese manga illustrations and everyday items, these playful artworks are affordable, fun and endless in their visual and structural possibilities. To the artist, Singapore exemplified the ‘collage’. “Multi-cultures are blended together like chaos and order in one place. I was very much drawn to that, and I was particularly influenced by the shape, colours and spaces of Haw Par Villa,” says Kaneuji. “I saw the collaboration with STPI as an extension of collage too. Sharing ideas and working together regardless of language and culture – this is deeply tied to that concept.” The STPI residency not only allowed him to expand on these existing concepts, it also incited new discoveries for Kaneuji, namely the cognizant relationship between the ‘formless’ image and the ‘tangible’ object. Here, flat manga illustrations of objects are rendered in tactile mediums like plywood, mirrors and thick handmade paper,
Endless, Nameless #1, 2014, Collage, screen print, various, found objects, wooden panel, 122 x 244 x 4 cm. © 2014 Teppei Kaneuji / STPI. Image courtesy of the Artist and STPI
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Model of something #8, 2014 Screen print, acrylic boxes 120 x 80 x 80 cm © 2014 Teppei Kaneuji / STPI Image courtesy of the Artist and STPI
Games, Dance and the Constructions (Color thick paper) #4, 2014, Screen print, acrylic paint, embossing, STPI compressed cotton pulp 84.5 x 67 x 5 cm. © 2014 Teppei Kaneuji / STPI Image courtesy of the Artist and STPI
taking on form and substance for the first time, dissolving the gap between reality and fiction. Kaneuji’s artistic practice blends familiarity with the unexpected, delivering complexity and plurality of objects in the most tasteful and visually engaging manner. This new body of work negotiates real and imagined spaces in striking form, where random assemblages provoke the imagination and tease the mind. “This is why he is a very relevant artist. He’s a visual arts DJ with a very different way of seeing the world. He’s a mixer of ready-made elements who collects bits and pieces that have no existing relationship and reconstructs them into something visually exciting – a whole new world and order to things,” says STPI Chief Printer Eitaro Ogawa. Kaneuji has exhibited in major cities around the world including Shanghai, Sydney, St Petersburg, New York, Los Angeles and Gwangju, and has participated in the 2011 Singapore Biennale. His work is shown in public art collections such as the Yokohama Museum of Art, Mori Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo. He is represented by ShugoArts, Tokyo. Event: Dates: Venue: Info:
Endless, Nameless (Constructions) 20 September – 18 October 2014 Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI), 41 Robertson Quay www.stpi.com.sg
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Time and History
Drawings revolving around time by Joshua Yang
“The time we are accustomed to, linear and fragmented into hours, minutes and seconds is a recent sociological construct. The division of time into measurable units was a by-product of Joshua Yang the industrial revolution.” Taking its title from Time and History, an essay written by contemporary philosopher Giorgio Agamben, this exhibition reintroduces the introspective and contemplative aspect of the act of viewing, through the showcase of drawings and paintings on the topic of time and history. Revisiting the idea of drawing lines as a measure or experience of time, the artist explores the nine concepts that were stated in Agamben’s essay: linear time, circular time, spiral time, discontinuous time, eternal time, and more. In addition to the visual works, voice recordings of excerpts from Agamben’s essay and a soundtrack of music composed by Joe Ng is played on loop. Joshua Yang attempts to connect scientific theory through artistic expression. Yang has won several awards in the field of visual arts including the 24th UOB Painting of the Year Competition in which he won first prize in the abstract category.
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Circular Time, a sketch by Joshua Yang
Exhibition: Time and History: Drawings Revolving Around Time Dates: 3 September – 4 October 2014 Opening: Wednesday, 3 September 2014, 6 – 8pm Venue: Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Rd, Singapore 169246 Info: www.greyprojects.org
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Sensorium 360°
Singapore Art Museum reveals the sensed world through contemporary art
In the sphere of visual art and daily life, vision and sight tend to lead our perception of events, but other senses play an equally crucial role in our comprehension of the internal and external world. At Sensorium 360°: Contemporary Art and the Sensed World, visitors are able to explore each sensory experience through specific works housed in dedicated galleries. Sensorium 360° is a highly interactive exhibition of contemporary art that reveals the complexity of the human senses, and explores how sensory experiences locate us in understanding the world and knowing the self. 11 artists from Singapore and wider Asia – including Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and China – give expression to nine different senses, peeling back the multiple layers of sensory relationships that inform our personal well-being. The Overview Installation, an interactive work by Eugene Soh, engages the viewer to look at the world through unusual points of view. Looking at sight from the other side, Unseen, a suite of ‘braille drawings’ by Alecia Neo, immerses the visitor in the reality of individuals who have lost or diminished sense of sight. Memory Rifts, a deliberately dispersed musical composition by Mark Wong broadcast in unusual parts of SAM, prompts ‘active listening’ to heighten the sense of hearing. On the other spectrum, Consciousness: Unconsciousness by Lavender Chang explores the sense of time through a series of photographs, created via long exposure to highlight the in-between state of our senses while we sleep. In Cage, Li Hui uses green lasers to create two virtual cages that appear alternately. The effect of these immaterial beams of light is to create an impression of something solidly material, which in turn triggers instinctive responses of disorientation and even anxiety in viewers, who find themselves ‘trapped’ one moment, and standing outside the object of their imprisonment the next. Christina “Goldie” Poblador presents a ‘keyboard’ of perfume scents through which she creates scent compositions that respond to four songs and musical arrangements. In another gallery, viewers are invited to get up close and personal with noon-nom by Pinaree Sanpitak. In a room of soft, round sculptures that evoke the feminine form, the visitor can touch and be touched by art. 42
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Exhibition: Sensorium 360° Dates: Till 22 October 2014 Venue: Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189555 Hours: Mon to Sun 10am – 7pm (Last admission at 6:15pm) Fri 10am – 9pm Info: www.singaporeartmuseum.sg www.facebook.com/singaporeartmuseum
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For more events and updates please go to www.sagg.info DECK by 2902 Gallery will be a revolutionary artspace in Singapore built with 19 furbished shipping containers. To take action and be part of this epic endeavour to build Singapore’s newest, independent art space, go to the funding page on http://tiny.cc/RaisingDECK2014. 2902 Gallery focuses on artists working with lensbased 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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Heinz Mack is one of the most significant figures in modern and contemporary German art. The exhibition features works from various periods of Mack’s artistic journey, from early works to ZERO period to the very recent ones, comprising various media: paintings, reliefs, sculpture, kinetic installations and works on paper. 12 Sep – 02 Nov 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 22 + BLK 9 (3rd Floor) Lock Road % 6734 0775 www.arndtberlin.com Opening Hours: Wed – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm
Veni, Vidi, Vici – A Women Artists’ Show. Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered) seeks to illuminate the aesthetic approaches and attitudes that shape the individual art-making journey of four Singapore female artists: Chng Seok Tin (b. 1946), Chen Cheng Mei (b. 1927), Hong Sek Chern (b. 1967) and Wu Xue Li (b. 1962). 29 Aug – 07 Sep artcommune gallery 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex % 6336 4240 artcommune.com.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 12noon – 7pm map no. 153
Peter Halley: Solo Exhibition. Peter Halley is acclaimed for his geometric colourful abstract paintings that have travelled across the globe. 29 Aug – 03 Oct Agathe de Bailliencourt: Water, Colour, Recordings deals with the question of horizon. 29 Aug – 03 Oct Art Plural Gallery is a unique gallery dedicated to Modern, Contemporary Art and Design in the heart of Singapore's Cultural District. Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street % 6636 8360 www.artpluralgallery.com Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11am – 7pm map no. 144
Peter Halley, Camp, 2013 101.6 x 114.3 cm Acrylic, Day-Glo acrylic and Roll-a-Tex on canvas image credit: Art Plural Gallery
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Events Nadav Kander: 49 works. This month-long exhibition features a selection of portraiture and landscape series by world renowned, important contemporary master Nadav Kander. Quiet and intimate, Kander’s works are an expression of his self and a reflection of human history. Born in 1961 in Israel, the London-based photographer has won accolades for his photography, one of which is the prestigious Prix Pictet (2009) for his famed series, ‘Yangtze, The Long River’, exhibited this time round. 06 Sep – 04 Oct 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
The Main Gallery features a temporary exhibition and the Wu Guanzhong Gallery is the only place in the world to see an ongoing show of so many paintings by the acclaimed master of Chinese art of the modern era. Art Retreat Museum & Wu Guanzhong Gallery 10 Ubi Crescent, Lobby C, #01-45/47, Ubi Techpark % 6749 0880 www.artretreatmuseum.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 6pm
Flux Realities: A Showcase of Chinese Contemporary Photography. For the first time ever, seven Chinese contemporary artists – Wang Qing Song, Yang Yongliang, Wei Bi, Zhang Dali, Liu Xiaofang, Maleonn (Ma Liang) and Wang Ningde – exhibit together under one roof. The exhibition, comprising over 60 photographs, highlights each artist’s individualistic artistic approach and personal experience of China’s modernisation process. Their body of work features issues such as globalisation, environmental crisis, population displacement and state propaganda. Till 02 Nov Annie Leibovitz A Photographer’s Life 1990 – 2005. View close to 200 iconic images by Annie Leibovitz, one of America’s most celebrated photographers. An emotional journey into her life and a testimony of her work over a 15-year period, the critically acclaimed exhibition features photographs of famous public figures and personal photographs of family and friends taken by Annie Leibovitz. Till 19 Oct ArtScience Museum™ at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily map no. 181
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Events Explore ongoing exhibitions and events at Asia Art Collective, home to art lovers and collectors. Visit our gallery or contact us to enquire on current shows, seek advice on building an art collection and/or managing your modern & contemporary Asian works 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
Beginning of the Becoming: Batak Sculpture From Northern Sumatra. This exhibition explores the extraordinary sculptures of the Batak peoples of northern Sumatra. The show asserts a rightful place for Batak sculpture in the global artistic canon. Till 29 March 2015 China Mania! The Global Passion for Porcelain, 800-1900. For more than a thousand years, China provided the world with porcelain of the highest quality. Vastly superior to the ceramics made in other regions, Chinese porcelain of various sizes and colours was eagerly sought – and just as eagerly copied and imitated. This exhibition examines the global demand for porcelain, not only in Europe and America, but also within Asia, for example, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Islamic world. Till 14 Dec Once Upon a Time in Asia: The Story Tree – An Interactive Exhibition for Children and the Young at Heart. Till 2 Nov 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
The Tolman Collection: Toko Shinoda – “A Lifetime of continuing accomplishment”. Universally renowned artist Toko Shinoda, 101 years old, has played a key role in the emergence of modern abstract art in Japan, as well as being one of Japan’s foremost modern practitioners of the ancient art of calligraphy. Shinoda was born in Dalian, Manchuria, in March 1913. Her art merges traditional calligraphy with modern abstract expression. Her work has been exhibited in many leading museums in the world. The exhibition at Club 21 Gallery features works from 1991 to 2013, a total of 19 pieces, including paintings and prints that unveil a mere portion of the artist’s career. 18 – 27 Sep Club 21 Gallery 190 Orchard Boulevard Four Seasons Hotel
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Events Introduction to Modern Art History – Bridging the Centuries from Manet to Picasso. Presented by Art Plural Gallery, this lecture series is an overview of Modern Art History. Italian Renaissance Art. This is a short course that discusses the influences of artists such as Giotto, Donatello, Fra Angelica, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian. 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
Harmonious Home, Peace of Art. Held to celebrate Singapore’s 49th National Day, this exhibition covers the nation’s history from the early Malay rulers in Temasek to the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles, the Japanese Surrender, early National Day celebrations at The Padang right down to modern developments such as Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. Till 15 Sep DaTang Fine Arts' collection focuses on Chinese, regional and local Singaporean artists. 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
Women and Some ... Regardless of culture, race and nation, women across the globe play their unsung heroic roles as nurturers and harmonizers of individuals, families and society. The exhibition of artworks by local artist Suzanne Leong is the largest single collection of her work, featuring some 30 paintings, many of which were painted specially for this first solo showing. Till 29 Sep, at The Fullerton Heritage Gallery Suka Hati – Happiness in Celebration. The exhibition features Singapore artists Arlyn de Jesus, Beth Cheong, Chen Chong'en, Don Low, Jenny Sim, Paul Koh, William Sim and Xin Xiaochang, who interpret Peranakan traditions with a modern and contemporary approach. Till 14 Sep, at East Garden Foyer Gallery The exhibitions are presented by The Fullerton Heritage. Fullerton Hotel Singapore (The Fullerton Heritage) 1 Fullerton Square % 6557 2590 www.thefullertonheritage.com map no. 101
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Events Element Art Space at KIAF/14. BOOTH A83 Artists: Erianto & Hendra "HeHe" Harsono. 25 – 29 Sep Venue: 1F Hall A & B, COEX, Seoul Element Art Space Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road #02-13 % 6883 2001 Fax 6883 2707 www.elementartspace.com www.facebook.com/elementartspacesg Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 7pm, closed on PH map no. 109
Moonfest. Highlights of the festival include signature Peking opera excerpts by the Plum Blossom Award Art Troupe, Chinese orchestral classics by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, humorous crosstalk skits, shadow puppetry acts from Hunan and various workshops. 05 – 08 Sep Esplanade 1 Esplanade Drive www.esplanade.com map no. 100
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 map no. 501
Singaporean Talents: A Celebration. This show is the opportunity to discover the artistic dynamism of the City-State. The exhibiting artists are Dick Lee, Sarkasi Said, Chen Wen Hsi, Wong Keen, Sun Yee, Ong Kim Seng, Andre Tan, Kng Choon Seng, and Tay Bak Koi. Till 27 Sep Galerie Belvedere deals mainly in contemporary paintings and sculptures from Europe and Asia. The gallery specialises in providing suitable artworks to corporate buyers and has a comprehensive range of art and services. 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
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Events Tempus Fugit (Time Flies) is Jason Lim’s 20-year survey exhibition, curated by Daniela Beltrani. Lim is one of Singapore’s most respected performance artists and a leading contemporary ceramist. Till 05 Sep Gajah Gallery is Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from the region. 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
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
Time and History: Drawings Revolving Around Time. Taking its title from Time and History, an essay written by contemporary philosopher Giorgio Agamben, this exhibition re-introduces the introspective and contemplative aspect of the act of viewing, through the showcase of drawings and paintings on the topic of time and history. 03 Sep – 04 Oct Grey Projects 6B Kim Tian Rd www.greyprojects.org Opening Hours: Wed – Fri 1pm – 7pm, Sat 1pm – 6pm
Established in Singapore since 1996, 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. The gallery also represents some of the promising artists in Singapore. 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
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Events Under the Aegis. Visit artist Kelly Reedy in her idyllic studio in Wessex Estate. Her latest series, Under the Aegis combines prints, paper cuts and hand made indigo fabrics. Please call for an appointment at 9367 7382 or for more information see also www.kellyreedy. com 01 – 30 Sep Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553
Tropical Lab 8: Port of Call. Tropical Lab brings together artworks created by postgraduate students from top institutions worldwide. Till 07 Sep The Beach That Never Was. Referencing conflicting notions of the home in globalised cities, this presentation by artist-collective Hayama Projects features various media by artists from Japan, the USA and Singapore. Till 14 Sep 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
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu. Singapore’s premier photography award returns for its fifth year to recognise the most outstanding photographer. This year, seven local photographers will vie for the top prize of $30,000. The nominated photographers are Ang Song Nian, Euegen Soh, Jeannie Ho, Ken Cheong, Lavender Chang, Wilfred Lim and Neo Xiaobin. Info: www.facebook.com/Martell.sg Till 05 Sep National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road % 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm map no. 114
Eugene Soh Sunday Afternoon On The Island Of Singapore 2014
When You Get Closer To The Heart You May Find Cracks ... Stories of Wood by the Migrant Ecologies Project, which looks into the human relationships to trees, forests and forest products in Southeast Asia – explored in terms of materials, metaphors, magic, ecological resources and historical agency. Till 17 Nov 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
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Events Orient Painting Contemporary Art Exhibition will feature a unique selection of artworks by various renowned Vietnamese artists demonstrating their handiwork: oil on canvas, explosive colour smoke on pyrography paper. 15 – 19 Oct Venue: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane Opening Hours: 16 – 18 Oct: 10am – 8pm; 19 Oct: 10am – 2pm
Opening reception: 15 Oct, 7 – 10pm
Orient Painting exhibits artworks by renowned Vietnamese artists. Orient Painting 10A Mount Sophia, #09-12 % +65 8410 5466 (Ms. Coco Ng) www.orientpainting.com map no. 523
Luong Luu Bien, Dancing 2 Mixed media on canvas 120 x 120 cm, 2014
One East Asia is dedicated to enrich the appreciation of Southeast Asian Art internationally. One East Asia aspires to connect Asian Art to the world providing new avenues for thought-provoking art exhibitions, collaboration, art advisory and network by building partnerships with both public and private sectors. It has a well presented art space and its exhibition venue is also available for hire. One East Asia is the sole, officially appointed representative of Sudjojono Center in Singapore. Approaching Night by Paul T Nagano One East Asia Watercolour on paper 15 Scotts Road, #05-08/09, Thong Teck Building 57.5 cm x 76 cm, 2014 % 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 www.oneeastasia.org Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat by appointment only map no. 515
The Art of Line, Contemporary Chinese Ink and Brush. The exhibition showcases 18 works by six Chinese contemporary artists: Lan Zhenghui, Qiu Deshu, Qin Yufen, Wang Dongling, Wang Tiande and Zhang Wei. Although all of the artists have transformed their sources through new modes of expression, visitors will recognise thematic, aesthetic or technical attributes in their creations that have meaningful links to the centrality of line that has persisted from ancient to contemporary times. Till 18 Sep Wang Dongling (b. 1945). 两仪, 2014 Pearl Lam Galleries is dedicated to championing Ink on Xuan Paper, 96 x 180 cm Chinese artists who re-evaluate the philosophy and perception of Asian contemporary art while also committed to present major exhibitions by international artists.
Pearl Lam Galleries 9 Lock Road, #03-22, Gillman Barracks % 6570 2284 www.pearllam.com
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Events 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 28 Dec 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
Medium at Large: Shapeshifting Material and Methods in Contemporary Art explores the materiality and the non-materiality of art mediums. The year-long exhibition at Singapore Art Museum (SAM) revels in the rich expanse of materials that contemporary artworks can be made of, and from, as well as the very ‘slipperiness’ of media, as categories and genres begin to slide into one another. Till 15 May 2015 Sensorium 360° is an exhibition that calls upon the full range of human senses and explores how sensory experiences locate us in understanding the world and knowing the self. Spanning the fields of art, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, phenomenology and philosophy, Sensorium 360° is a visual art exhibition that moves beyond vision to ‘see’ the world through the other senses, and experience it in the round. Till 22 Oct 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
The Apprenticeship Programme (TAP) Exhibition. In partnership with The Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the exhibition, themed “In-Transit” occupies the largest space to date, covering six galleries over four floors of SAM at 8Q. It showcases and recognises the hard work of the 51 apprentices and their 22 mentors like Pann Lim, Creative Director of Kinetic Singapore and photographer and Young Artist Award winner Robert Zhao Renhui, who have been a part the 4-month programme. It also includes works by apprentices in the new category ‘Moving Images’, who were mentored by filmmakers Jasmine Ng and Liao Jiekai. Till 07 Sept
AWAK CAKAP APA WHAT DO YOU SPEAK by Kelvin Chew mentored by Geoff Ang
SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm map no. 119
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Events SIFA 2014. SIFA 2014’s outstanding line-up includes 12 eminent productions spread over six Festival weeks; deconstructing common notions of human dignity and vulnerability, reimagining childhood classics and famous tragedies, and treading the realms of history versus the future, reality versus fantasy. The much-anticipated Festival, themed Legacy and the Expanded Classic, is organised by the Arts House Limited (AHL), and directed by celebrated theatre director Ong Keng Sen. Till 21 Sep Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) Victoria Theatre, 72-13, Drama Centre, School of the Arts www.sifa.sg
Mystery Magnet by Miet Warlop Campo © Reinout Hiel
EDO POP: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints. A specially curated exhibition of over 50 Japanese woodblock prints from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts collection. It features iconic works by renowned ukiyo-e masters like Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige and Kitagawa Utamaro. Organized thematically, the exhibition provides a kaleidoscopic view of popular culture in pre-modern Japan, as well as a broad sweep of works by contemporary artists inspired by the ukiyo-e. Till 13 Sep Endless, Nameless (Constructions) - Teppei Kaneuji. Teppei Kaneuji’s artistic practice blends familiarity with the unexpected, delivering complexity and plurality of objects in the most tasteful and refreshing manner. 20 Sep – 18 Oct STPI – Singapore Tyler Print Institute 41 Robertson Quay % 6336 3663 www.stpi.com.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Fri 10 – 6, Sat 10 – 6 map no. 402
TIGA MALAM (Three Nights) by Rosihan Dahim, Sunar Sugiyou, Adi Yadoni (Singapore). Situating their artistic practices within the Southeast Asian region, these Singaporeborn artists have been active in the local cultural scene in various capacities. 04 – 20 Oct ITALY: Art, History and Emotions - an Exhibition by Niké Borghese. A showcase of over 50 pictures, oil paintings and etchings of Rome, Venice and Italy, as well as of Sydney, Hong Kong and others. 25 Sep – 11 Oct 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
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Music Families: Double Bass, 2009 Ukiyo-e style woodblock and screen print on Echizen paper 67.3 x 48.3 cm; 26½ x 19 in © Wilson Shieh/STPI
Events 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 Oct 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
PantoneMyArt 2014: 3D in Colour. This year’s PantoneMyArt 2014 exhibition at the art-supporting tcc at 51 Circular Road features works from 8 artists expressing optical illusions in predominant Pantone colours of their choice. Their works are set to take the expression ‘off the wall’ further than ever before, as they present two-dimensional artworks that give a three-dimensional visual illusion. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the artworks, and have their photographs taken as they stand at the assigned focal point that will bring the artworks to life! Till 06 Oct 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
tcc-artshowcase Simply Scibbly by Vince Low. 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. Himself a dyslexic, Vince felt immediate empathy with the campaign as he knew many famous people had used their dyslexia to overcome any perceived drawbacks. Thus evolved his first ‘Scribble Art’ production, pen-line portraits of Einstein, Picasso and John Lennon, after which the art form took off big time. Till 06 Oct 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
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Events 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 03 Sep 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
My Travel Sojourn is a solo exhibition by Chan Chang How, presented by The Art Fellas and Pan Pacific Singapore. An avid traveller, Chan’s watercolour techniques and unique compositions reflect stories of his journeys, and the vibrant people who have warmed his heart along the way. Chan graduated from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 1965. His works capture the vanishing trade and nostalgic lifestyle of Singapore as she developed from a sleepy fishing village to the bustling cosmopolitan city she is today. Till 30 Sep Venue: Public Art Space at Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard 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
Seasons Of Life - Photos by Pearl Gan is dedicated to all who have been through different chapters in life – the ups and downs; the success and failures; the joy and sadness; the triumphs and losses. 02 – 14 Sep The Arts House seeks to develop and grow artistic talent and artistic appreciation. 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 Work by G Venket Ram. Venket Ram is a commercial photographer based in Chennai. For over 18 years, he has been working with various advertising agencies & publishing houses across India. He has also worked in the film industry, shooting for the promos for over one hundred movies. He strives for perfection in every photograph he shoots, taking great care in composing each frame and putting attention to the smallest detail. 01 – 30 Sep Located in a beautifully restored historic shophouse, the Sandalwood Room showcases home décor, fine crafts, cultural novelties and curios, 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
Fundraising Exhibition. A fundraising exhibition with over 40 works by Singapore artists sold via silent auction. The exhibition features a wide range of works from established artists such as Lee Wen, Milenko Prvački, and Ian Woo, and emerging names such as Genevieve Chua, Robert Zhao, and Debbie Ding. A total of 29 artists have donated paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculpture for sale, the proceeds of which will go towards renovations for The Substation Gallery. Part 1: 4 – 13 Sep, 12pm – 9pm Silent Auction: 13 Sep, 8pm – 9,30pm Part 2: 18 – 27 Sep, 12pm – 9pm Silent Auction: 27 Sep, 12pm – 9pm
Eastern Coast, Singapore, possibly 1970s - from the series The Land Archive, 2011 by Robert Zhao
The Substation 45 Armenian Street % 6337 7535 www.substation.org Opening Hours: 12noon – 9pm map no. 113
Machine for Living Dying In. The solo exhibition by Singapore artist Michael Lee features 5 new works and a recent piece highlighting Lee’s sustained exploration of urban memory and fiction, through a range of media including installation, video and collage. The artist sees this exhibition as “an uncertain observation of the gap between home as we have been told, and home as we experience it”. Till 21 Sep YAVUZ Fine Art 51 Waterloo Street, #03-01 % 6338 7900 Fax 6338 7900 www.yavuzfineart.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 1 – 5pm map no. 117
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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. 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 Mandarin Gallery #03-01, 333A Orchard Rd 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 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
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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
tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 7. 19.
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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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
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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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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 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
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