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October 2014, Vol. 10 | No 8
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Front page cover artwork Lady Yarn Seller, Jaipur Late 19th Century at Galerie Belvedere 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 Zoe Goldstein Printed by Craft Print International Ltd. Permit MCI (P) 121/12/2013 ISSN 1793-0510 Deadline for November 2014 issue: Monday, 06 October 2014 Deadline for December 2014 issue: Wednesday, 05 November 2014 Deadline for Jan/Feb 2015 issue: Friday, 05 December 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 "Photographs open doors into the past, but they also allow a look into the future." Sally Mann, renowned American photographer
Since the invention of photography in the 1830s, we have been fascinated by its potential to seemingly capture reality. Over time, as the ability to manipulate and reproduce photographs has become easier and more accessible, we are exposed to more images than ever before, and their objectivity has been called into question. Nevertheless, photography continues to hold a strong appeal. October in Singapore is the month of photography, offering numerous opportunities to view some of the best and most innovative works of today. The many events and exhibitions not only provide the chance to reflect on photography as an artistic medium, but also to ponder – in a world saturated with images – what the future for this medium might be. Not to be missed is the Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), a biennial event which aims to advance the art and appreciation of photography, particularly in Southeast Asia. The rich programme runs from the 3rd October – 30th November. In conjunction with the SIPF, the renowned Milan Image Art (MIA) Fair is organising the MIA&D Fair at Marina Bay Sands from the 24th – 26th October, Singapore’s first ever international photography, video, and design art fair. This promises to be a dynamic event for all enthusiasts within the sector. As Joan Miró has said, “You can look at a picture for a week and never think of it again. You can also look at a picture for a second and think of it all your life”. So don’t forget to check out the numerous other exciting events and exhibitions listed in the following pages, outlining this month’s opportunities for memorable artistic encounters. You can easily spot all the photography events, which have been highlighted with a black dot!
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新鳳珠掌中班 Hokkien Puppetry
in the paintings by Nandini Bajekal
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Breaking the Mold with Michelle Lim
Nature in Geometry
Aesthetic Awakening
SIPF 2014 MIA&D Fair Singapore Still Moving: A Triple Bill on the Image agnès b. revives Punk Culture The Fozdar Collection
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The Reign of Quantity Peter Peri solo exhibition at Pearl Lam Galleries
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Going MAD!
A big move for MAD Museum of Art & Design
Singled Out
Every Day, Music Changes Lives
Five Decades of Leo Hee Tong Syrinx
Printmaking, drawing and engravings of local birds
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Shen Shu Bin – A Better World A Retrospective Journey
Opera Gallery celebrates its 20th Anniversary
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Hypothetical Arrangements
Solo exhibition by American artist Dane Patterson
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Editor's Visual Picks
Face Me – Solo exhibition by Shin Kwang Ho Singapore Art: Going Where?
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Breaking the Mold with Michelle Lim By Chelsea Chua
Ceramicist Michelle Lim is the latest addition to The Substation’s Associate Artist Research Programme (AARP). With clay as her preferred medium, her works address ideas that span across areas such as consumerism, community, and identity, leading to projects such as Awaken the Dragon, Singapore’s first ceramics festival. She speaks about her artistic motivations, and her preoccupation with food. Chelsea Chua: Could you tell us a bit more about why you choose to specialise in ceramics, and what kind of issues you address through your work? Michelle Lim: As my works have often been about addressing mass consumerism, awareness towards mass production (factory workers) or bringing attention to the individual, clay has been a voice for me as it is a material with a ready ability to multiply and create works en masse and yet be singular because of its process they are never identical. But the greatest allure has to be its magical ability to shape shift from liquid to solid, from 2D to 3D, and even from a state of impermanence to permanent – it is a world with endless possibilities.
Beggars Brunch (2014) presented at CreatorySG
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The Substation Soapbox CC: Tell us about your AARP project. What are you hoping to investigate though the project, and what inspired it? ML: I have always worked with the notion of food in my works as I find that it encourages interaction and that it draws out more information from the audience, and thereby drawing out information about the work. With my time in AARP, I hope to question further of what other roles clay or ceramic take in the form of a serving vessel. Do the vessels contain certain characters because they are perceived to be handmade? And to what extent does our society understand 'handmade' oppose to 'factory' made. Do the vessels' perceived characters help lift an environment and its contents? These answers are to be drawn out from the audience through a series of curated meals. CC: Any future projects you'd like to tell us about? ML: A project that I am looking forward to is in 2015, as part of the Australian Ceramics Triannale, I will be setting up an interactive dining experience and this installation will be part of my research in AARP. It will be pretty exciting because of the unfamiliar audience. I am also working on the second installation of Awaken the Dragon, a community project that revolves around the last two dragon kilns and Singapore's history in ceramics. It is project that I co-founded with Post-Museum, as we felt that it was important for people to know about our early beginnings in this craft – who say Singapore last time no art!
Tea Drinking (2013) presented at EtiquetteSG 2013, The Substation Gallery
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A photo-documentary by Arron Teo
Arron Teo photo-documents 新鳳珠掌中班 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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Nature in Geometry in the paintings by Nandini Bajekal Written by Vidhya Gnana Gouresan
“In order to see birds it is necessary to become a part of the silence.” Robert Lynd This insightful statement by Irish writer Robert Lynd aptly characterises Singapore-based artist Nandini Bajekal's exceptional devotion and endearment towards the winged and feathered creation of God – the bird. The soft-spoken artist, with her pair of tilted smiling lips, shares: “Painting for me is a spiritual experience. The beauty and grandeur of nature is a great source of inspiration. In the glory of nature, I find a deep sense of peace and happiness. My paintings explore the spectacular stories that the natural world reveals to us, stimulating us to love, nurture and protect nature.” Nandini's verbal revelation is substantiated by the fact that she is indeed a staunch bird-watcher, who relishes every living moment of the birds that she observes and studies with such great zeal and zest. Apparently and metaphorically, the 'spectacular stories' that the birds offer her, are re-contextualised into static but enticing visual manifestations within the frame of her canvas. Nandini is armed with a Bachelors Degree in Applied Arts from Sir J J School of Art in Mumbai (India), and a Diploma in Cinema from Xaviers Institute of Communications in Mumbai. Having had lived in Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa for more than twenty years, Nandini has had her fair share of corporate practice as she has worked in the creative department of a major international advertising agency and as a dedicated freelance designer. Over the past twenty-five years, Nandini has travelled to several natural landscapes in India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. During such expeditions, Nandini mentions, “I sketch, paint and soak-in the sights and sounds of the natural world”. At this juncture, what is significant is Nandini's determined pursuit in projecting her Nandini Bajekal 12
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Aves Otium by Nandini Bajekal, oil on canvas, 2014
perceptions of the natural world via the creative mode of stylisation, and that too, with the tactful inclusion of geometry. Triangle. This amazing shape defines the very basis of geometry. And geometry, defines the very essence of the formal rendition of cubism in art. Staying loyal to her beloved vertebrate-metaphor, Nandini has created an impressive work of art; an oil-on-canvas entitled Aves Otium (meaning 'Bird Contemplating' in Latin) which reverberates the vivacity of a grand three-angled perspective; in an undisputedly cubist manner. Red is matched with green, with due respect to their perpetual status as complimentary hues in basic colour theory. The bird – the hero of the painting, is able to maintain and exude an ethereal presence; a stance of understated grace amidst the expected rigidity of the interplay of geometry. Even the pupil of its eye accommodates a triangle; insinuating an alluring twinkle. The notion of nature is as subjective as anything and everything that life can offer. An attempt to convincingly define nature is as ambitious as attempting to arrive at a supremely irrefutable explanation on what art is. It is indeed fascinating that the allencompassing natural world comes quite naturally to Nandini. To view Nandini Bajekal's paintings, email to gnani_arts@yahoo.com.sg
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SIPF 2014
This year's theme, "The Infinity", celebrates the endless possiblities that ideas and collaborations can bring “Singapore has been the photographic meeting point par excellence in Southeast Asia since photography’s early days. The first European photographers to travel to the East arrived first in Singapore before settling in different cities in the region; an unremitting traffic that enabled Singapore to become a hub for photographic practice throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. SIPF continues this story, and as a photo historian, I’m excited to take part in this part of Southeast Asian photographic history in the making.” Photo historian Alexander Suparton The month of photography has arrived in Singapore. Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), the biennial gathering of minds from around the world with the common pursuit of advancing the art and appreciation of photography, turns 4 this year. Works by 47 photographers from 23 countries will be featured in the main showcase of the biggest photography festival in Southeast Asia, including works by four Singaporean photographers: Carrie Lam, Darren Soh, Ore Huiying and Zinkie Aw. The showcase exhibition is presented from 3 October to 30 November at the National Museum of Singapore, 2902 Gallery, Chapel Gallery, and at the Festival Village at DECK. In partnership with SIPF, ArtScience Museum shows two photography exhibitions: Flux Realities: A Showcase of Chinese Contemporary Photography, a specially curated exhibition showcasing the works of both well-established as well as emerging Chinese photographers till 2nd November, and An Ocean of Possibilities, which is an international open call partnership between SIPF and the renowned Noorderlicht International Photofestival in Netherlands. Marking the unfolding of a diaristic account of Singapore life in a hundred days, the exhibition 100 Days of Living accumulates pictures contributed by Singaporeans taken from daily life and social encounters. These images are shown at the Basement of National Library from 17 to 31 October 2014. 14
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Photo graphy SIPF 2014, themed The Infitiy, aims to be a much needed arena for critical thought and academic discussion on photography in Southeast Asia. SIPF also functions as a key platform to discover, nurture, and propel Southeast Asian photographers onto the international stage. Through its satellite programmes, the festival hopes to engage the public and cultivate a larger audience. SIPF has programmed a line-up of workshops and seminars conducted by established curators, editors, and photographers. Open to both emerging and established photographers, every workshop is tailored to impart skills and to guide participants towards a clearer vision in their works. At the core of SIPF is a firm belief that photography can be enjoyed by all, and there sure is something for everybody in the comprehensive program of this year's festival.
Darren Soh, SS24 The Last Train
Event: Singapore International Photography Festival 2014 Venues: National Museum of Singapore, 2902 Gallery, Chapel Gallery, Festival Village at DECK, ArtScience Museum, SAM at 8Q, National Library Dates: 3 October – 30 November 2014 Info and Festival Program: www.sipf.sg
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MIA&D Fair Singapore
The first photography, video and design art fair in Singapore
Concomitant with the Singapore International Photography Festival, the renowned Milan Image Art Fair (MIA Fair) is organising MIA&D Fair, the first photography, video and design art fair in Singapore from 24 – 26 October 2014. Following the success of the MIA Fair in Italy, which was conceived in 2011 by Fabio Castelli, the fair in Singapore includes curatorial sections such as the MIA Proposal Section, containing the works of artists who exhibit without the support of galleries, and the Mekong Platform with artists from Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Design Section of MIA&D Fair Singapore showcases collectible furniture and objects from several galleries, proposing a new dialogue between design and photography. “Singapore has established itself as the central arts hub in Asia Pacific and is known as the key connector for business across Asian cultures, making it the perfect location for our first-ever overseas exhibition,” says Fabio Castelli, Founder and Director of MIA&D Fair. “With a strong focus on promoting education in collecting photography and design, MIA&D Fair provides a special platform for young and aspiring art collectors. We also help drive encounters
Sealey Brandt, Man In Yhurt, 2013, Black and White Film, 50.8 cm x 40.64 cm, Edition 1 of 8, Courtesy of Sealey Brandt
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Photo graphy among all appreciators in this sector – artists, galleries, designers, critics, publishers, collectors and amateurs, and propose a unique way of visiting an art fair that emphasizes the pleasure of discovering quality, novelty and innovation.” Lorenza Castelli, Organization Director of MIA&D Fair adds. Among the participating galleries from Singapore is Australianborn photographer Sealey Brandt, who is based in Singapore. Her photography fine art prints have been bought by over 1,000 collectors worldwide, among them the Castelli family, the owners of MIA&D Fair. Sealey will send part of her proceeds to a Mongolian children’s charity. Also participating in MIA&D is Sundaram Tagore Gallery, an internationally renowned gallery with spaces in Singapore, Hong Kong and New York City. The gallery brings a roster of worldclass talent to the fair, including Sebastião Salgado, whose Genesis show has been a top draw at the National Museum of Singapore, Annie Leibovitz, whose work is shown till October 19th, 2014 at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum, and acclaimed Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, who chronicles human impact on nature in his disarmingly beautiful images of industrial landscapes. “We’re thrilled to have this new, international fair to bring the work of our gallery photographers to wider audiences,” says gallery president and curator Sundaram Tagore. “Photography is an exciting area for collectors and this is a great opportunity for collectors Annie Leibovitz Andy Warhol, New York City, 1976 in the region to see a lot of archival pigment print, 30.5 x 21.5 inches high-quality work.” Photograph © Annie Leibovitz Event: Dates: Venue: Website:
MIA&D Fair Singapore Friday 24 October: noon – 8pm Saturday 25 October: 11am – 8pm Sunday 26 October: 11am – 6pm Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, B2 HALL D www.miafair.it/singapore
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Still Moving:
A Triple Bill on the Image
Singapore Art Museum presents in one space three co-curated exhibitions focusing on the nature of the image, as explored in the art of photography and new media. As key contemporary practices of visual culture, photography and the moving image are also highly democratic mediums, due to their immediacy, accessibility and mutability. In Afterimage: Contemporary Photography from Southeast Asia, artists use non-traditional photographic techniques to articulate concerns about the cultural, political and social landscapes of the region. In Time Present: Photography from the Deutsche Bank Collection, the works of renowned international artists show the multiple possibilities of photography in history over time. Image & Illusion: Video Works from the Yokohama Museum of Art features experimental new media works that expand their subject matter beyond the limits of the medium and representation. The selections of works in these three exhibitions examine the very premise of imagemaking and show its potential. Organised by SAM, the three presentations at the museum are in partnership with the Singapore International Photography Festival, Deutsche Bank, and the Yokohama Museum of Art respectively. Visitors will be able to experience an entire museum space dedicated to the art of image, as well as enjoy artist talks, critic and curator panels, a mobile darkroom, and various educational and public outreach programmes. left: Dinh Q Le The Scroll of Women and Children of Mai Lai, 2013, 127 cm x 5000 cm C-print with gold lacquer box
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Deutsche Bank Collection, Kader Attia, Man in Front of the Sea
Tadasu Takamine, Water Level and Organ Sound, 2004 Acrylic water tank, single channel video projection, water, sand, YMA Collection
Exhibition: Still Moving: A Triple Bill on the Image Dates: 3 October – 8 February 2014 Venue: SAM at 8Q, 8 Queen Street Singapore 188535 Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm (enjoy complimentary entry on Friday evenings from 6pm – 9pm)
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agnès b. revives Punk Culture with a photo-exhibition at The Substation
Quintessential French fashion label agnès b. celebrates its 10th anniversary in Singapore with the agnès b. PUNK+ Photo Exhibition, which is shown at The Substation from 2 – 26 October, before traveling to Hong Kong and Taiwan. The exhibition showcases a selection of 28 photos curated from legendary photographer Sheila Rock’s book, PUNK+ – a visual document of the punk and New Wave movement in London, a revolutionary catalyst that transformed contemporary culture for the world of fashion, music and art. Designer Agnès has long been an avid protagonist of the arts with a keen interest in street culture. Her famous fans include a bold pack of contemporary artists such as musician and activist Yoko Ono, pop culture phenomenon David Bowie, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and actress Helena Bonham Carter. For over 30 years, agnès b. has created an image to not only represent the chic and timeless but also the contemporary, modern and cutting-edge in its support for art, film and music. The agnès b. PUNK+ Photo Exhibition represents the latest extension to the designer’s involvement within the arts community.
The Clash «Sniffing Glue» by Sheila Rock, 1977
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Siouxsie Sioux «Tartan», by Sheila Rock, 1980
Agnès worked closely with photographer Sheila Rock and her publisher from FIRSTHIRDBOOKS to launch the PUNK+ photo exhibition tour, which began in London and Paris in 2013 and now continues to Asia. Having worked in close proximity with iconic artists, Rock has been able to capture the unpretentious, raw and creative energy of the punk movement in her photographs. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to take home a piece of the punk culture from the pop-up store that will be erected beside the exhibition at The Substation Gallery. Exhibition: agnès b. presents PUNK+ Photo Exhibition by Sheila Rock and pop-up store Dates: 2 – 26 October, 2014 Venue: The Substation Gallery Hours: 12nn – 9.00pm daily Info about the artist: www.SheilaRock.com Sheila Rock's book: www.firstthirdbooks.com/books/punk
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The Fozdar Collection
16th to 19th century Indian miniature paintings
An art of sublime themes, colourful backgrounds and subtle emotions, Indian miniatures have a lyrical quality that captures the mind and soul. Using a wide range of vocabulary of symbols and characters, the Indian miniaturists created delicate paintings that served both important religious and secular functions. Often executed as illustrations of texts, portraits and simple genre scenes, these miniatures are masterpieces in their own right and are as much a part of traditional Indian art as the large murals in the Indian palaces. Small in size but meticulous in detail Dasrath Raja with his two sons Bharat and Chatrugan and a guru, Ramayana Series, Pahari, early 19 century, and delicate in brushwork, 30 x 21 cm Indian miniature paintings are to be savoured slowly, “My collection of miniature intently and privately. paintings has provided a 'window' The exhibition at into the salient aspects of what Galerie Belvedere presents constitutes the rich tapestry of the private collection of my own Indo-Iranian heritage.” 16th to 19th century Indian Mr Jamshed K. Fozdar miniature paintings of Mr Fozdar. He is the son of famed women’s rights activists Shirin Fozdar, who founded the Singapore Council of Women’s charter instituted in 1961. The Mumbai-born American citizen is a Singapore permanent resident who has lived here since 1987. The miniatures – some of which were painted with colour pigments made of crushed rubies, emeralds, pearls and gold – were amassed by Jamshed K. Fozdar over 4 decades. The featured works depict scenes from Indian history and mythology. There are also portraits of Indian royalty and courtesans. The collection includes paintings from three categories: the Moghul court paintings, the Rajasthan paintings from the regions of Mewar, Jaipur and Kishangar, and the Pahari paintings from the hill courts of Punjab such as Basholi, Guler and Kangra. th
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Brahmin Shankaracharya, Kangra, Late 18th Century, 20 x 14 cm
Ravan retreating to his palace, Ramayana Series, Pahari, early 19th century, 30 x 21 cm
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The Fozdar Collection 10 October – 1 November 2014 Galerie Belvedere, 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-10/11/12, Singapore 179369 www.galerie-belvedere.com
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The Reign of Quantity
Peter Peri solo exhibition at Pearl Lam Galleries
Pearl Lam Galleries presents the first ever solo exhibition in Asia by British artist Peter Peri, who has created a new series of large-scale paintings for the show. Equal in size, the paintings are built up by a dense monochrome screen of horizontal lines, bordered by a single black vertical strip, and maintain the artist’s ongoing engagement with a psychologically charged modernism. In considering his first exhibition in Asia, Peri began to think about the French esoteric writer René Guénon, from whose 1953 book, The Reign of Quantity, the exhibition takes its title. In particular, Peri was drawn to Guénon’s description of the orthogonal cross as a symbol of 'universal man' in Eastern and Western traditions. Peri has always been fascinated by the moment of intersection between the lines of a cross form, and their ability to become a paradoxical point where unity and division coexist – where a position is marked and also somehow concealed. Furthering this line of thought, Peri explored Guénon’s explanation of the Taoist conception of the three dimensional, right angled cross, where the vertical represents the ‘will of heaven’, and the horizontal line represent a profile vision of the circles of Taoist individual lives. These paintings, made of single vertical and multiple horizontal lines should not, however, be viewed as illustrations of Guénon’s formula, but rather as manifestations within abstraction of the continuous hiding/revealing dynamic at the point of intersection, which function here as a mechanism to explore shifting relationships between symbolism, abstraction, and figuration. Peri, whose grandfather was a Constructivist, has a personal relationship to early modernism. He continually disrupts and disorients in his work, and sees the subject of his work as “dissolution, or more precisely the fetishisation of dissolution, within modernity”. Each element of these works is interdependent, and cannot be isolated from the overall composition, which handles space with such complexity that the viewer is at once pushed to the surface of the work and the detail of the pen line, and simultaneously pulled into a seemingly infinite dimension. Peri has worked consistently with the paint-markers and spray paint he first discovered as a young graffiti artist in London. In this new series, a single marker pen colour becomes the ostensible 24
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Left to right: Head, street, street, head, 2014, Marker pen and spray paint on linen, 175 x 115 cm Uncting, 2014, Marker pen and spray paint on linen, 175 x 115 cm Lerna, 2014, Marker pen and spray paint on linen, 175 x 115 cm
subject of each painting through a meticulous buildup of parallel lines that cover the length of the canvas. The manual imperfection of this drawing process leads to a ‘flickering effect’ – a horizontal movement of colour that shifts and dissolves as we approach it – giving the paintings a tentative life of their own. Speaking of Peri, Martin Herbert, art critic for Artforum and Frieze, and European Editor of Modern Painters states, “His artworks suggest, but never reduce themselves to, an externalised entity, an embodied intelligence that stands in confrontation with the viewer, even when the work is seemingly near-abstract." In these paintings the accumulation of strokes that merge into brightly artificial colour fields create explicitly optical works where colour stands both as a cosmetic and as a dissolving element - something beyond language and individuation. About the Artist: Peter Peri was born in 1971 in London, UK. He graduated from a Master’s Fine Art programme at Chelsea College of Art and Design, London in 2003. Currently, he lives and works in London, UK. Peri’s primary mediums are drawing, sculpture and painting: three distinct bodies of work which explore the tension between line and volume, figuration and abstraction, and the question of tradition and influence in Modernism. Exhibition: The Reign of Quantity Dates: 26 September – 9 November 2014 Venue: Pearl Lam Galleries, 9 Lock Road, #03-22, Gillman Barracks Info: www.pearllamgalleries.com
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Going MAD!
A big move for MAD Museum of Art & Design Written by Zoe Goldstein
MAD – Museum of Art & Design – will relocate to a grand new venue in November a move which paves the way for even bolder ventures from what has already proven to be an innovative space for art and design in Singapore. The opening exhibition will feature eighteen established and emerging artists from all over the world, making it a major art and cultural exchange event, and a fitting start to this exciting new chapter. The award-winning MAD is Singapore’s first private museum, and in only five years has developed quite a reputation for itself as offering some of the most refreshing line-ups of events and exhibitions celebrating the best of art, design, and life. In its new location in the 19,000 square foot, two-storey mega gallery in the heart of Orchard at Tanglin Road, MAD will continue to provide an environment conducive to endless creativity and change, and a nurturing space where ideas and new art concepts are generated and formed. In particular, MAD aims to foster and elevate Singapore’s status as an art and design hub in South East Asia. MAD will continue to offer a strong showcase for emerging Singaporean and Asian talents by dedicating its new space to promoting their unique styles, and providing a much needed support platform with its artist-inresidence programme. The coming year promises a diverse programme of shows, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks and more. With amenities such as a merchandise store, sculpture garden, exclusive cigar bar and lounge, and café, the museum is now more than ever a mustgo destination for arts and culture, a good spot for leisure, as well as a great venue for events and launches. The goal of MAD has always been centred on fostering a broader appreciation for art and design by making the world of art more accessible to people from all walks of life. The move to a bigger, centrally located address, which integrates fine art and design with emerging art forms and urban lifestyle elements, offers even more opportunities for it to do so. Due to unforeseen delays in the renovation progress, the opening had to be postponed from September to November this year.
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Song Wei (China)
Kim Robinson (Australia/HK)
Jeffrey Ho (Singapore)
Li Shi Guang (China)
KONGO Cyril Phan (France)
Venue: MAD Museum of Art & Design, 10 Tanglin Road #01-01 & #02-01 Opening: November 2014 Info: www.madmuseumsingapore.com
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Singled Out
Every Day, Music Changes Lives
For ‘Singled Out’, 50 local designers and artists transformed vinyl records into pieces of artwork. The artists were invited to revisit their own personal soundtrack and to pick out a song that has made a positive impact in their lives.
Daniel Koh, Blue Monday by New Order
Joseph Chiang, Creep by Radiohead
Ken Tan, Your Sound Remix by J Majik – front and back side
Say Keong, Tunic (Song For Karen) by Sonic Youth – front and back side
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The selected piece may range from a track that has inspired their personal or career triumphs, to a song that may have comforted them through tough times. The artists were challenged to turn the vinyl records and sleeves provided into pieces of artwork. They were free to imagine the many possibilities, from painting the vinyls to creating a sculpture made entirely out of the records. Presented by tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto, the exhibition is conceptualised by creative agency fFurious, and developed in collaboration with events organisation art-management.com and Thunder Rock School. The project also serves to reunite the forgotten ties between music and design. The music of today tends to ignore the visual aesthetic, and through ‘Singled Out’ the designers and artists hope to promote the visual aspect of music, giving the vinyl record a new lease of life. The artworks are on display within the relaxing and cosy atmosphere of tcc’s two-storey boutique caffè for patrons to visit and bid on the artworks for charity if they so please. An online auction will be conducted on singledout.ffurious.com (website will launch on October 16) with each unique piece put on a starting bid of SGD 200. All proceeds from the artworks will go to funding the musical journey of financially disadvantaged youths. All proceeds will be managed by Thunder Rock School, who will be setting up a music education outreach program specifically catered to financially disadvantaged children. Presented by tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto, tcc’s Business Development Vice President Abbey Chang mentioned that tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto ‘The Gallery’ is proud to play host to the heartfelt initiative by artists who extend their inspiration for the arts, through supporting the music education of disadvantaged youths. The initiative also depicts the artists’ commitment and passion in helping their community. So come on down to tcc ‘The Gallery’ on 51 Circular Road from 17th October 2014 to 6th January 2015, and get ready to be awed by the vinyl record art. Exhibition: Singled Out Dates: 17 October 2014 – 6 January 2015 Venue: tcc – The Connoisseur Concerto “The Gallery”, 51 Circular Road Hours: Sun – Thu + PH 11am – 12am; Fri, Sat and Eve of PH 11am – 2am
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Five Decades of Leo Hee Tong As both Leo Hee Tong and Singapore approach milestone birthdays in 2015, there could be no better way to celebrate this award-winning artist’s contribution to the local art scene than through a rare solo exhibition of his works spanning from the 1980s. Born in 1940, Leo’s interest in art first blossomed as a child studying in Pei Chun Primary School. The seeds of interest were sown by school principal, Mr Foo Tuck Sun, whose drawings in class left a great impression on Leo. However, it was his mentorship under the late artist Mr Cheong Soo Pieng in the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts that would substantially influence his artistic style in years to come. Traces of Cheong’s impact on Leo’s paintings can still be found even today. After some time, Leo decided that he needed to break away from the Nanyang art style, which focused heavily on depicting
UOB Painting of the Year, Distinction Award (not-for-sale) – The Beach, Leo Hee Tong Oil on Canvas, 150 x 163 cm, 1986
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Song of Fishing Village, Leo Hee Tong, Acrylic on Canvas, 145 x 112 cm, 2013
the Balinese culture. Fortuitously, in 1973 the People’s Association awarded him a scholarship to study fine art at the Ashiya Art College in Japan. This trip proved to be the turning point in his life. Leo’s stay in Japan exposed him to original paintings by famous Western artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso for the first time. Inspired by these encounters, Leo started to further develop his painting techniques by incorporating Western abstract and cubist elements into his art pieces. In Japan, he encountered something else for the first time: Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Love and Harmony, Leo Hee Tong, Acrylic on Canvas, 101 x 101 cm, 2013
snow. Leo was immediately enchanted by its beauty, and dashed out of class when he saw the dazzling white crystals falling down. This enchantment shaped Leo’s now-signature art style, inspired by the frosty winter days of his youth. With smatterings of white, Leo conjures up the serene calm of snowflakes in the wind. Leo’s paintings often feature another distinctive element – the humble pigeon. His affinity with pigeons did not start in Japan but during his boyhood, when he reared over a hundred of them. However, it was during his time in Japan that Leo started to view them as symbols of peace. Over the course of the past five decades, Leo has developed a unique art style through the fusion of various influences in his illustrious life. Unfortunately, the number of Leo’s artwork produced every year is on the decline. In order to maintain meticulous standards befitting of his reputation, Leo takes his time to lovingly build upon each piece until his desired perfection. Indeed, Leo has 32
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approached the zenith of his craft but continues to reach ever higher. That Leo remains humble and conscientious so far along in his career is inspiring. With 9 distinction awards in the UOB Painting of the Year competitions under his belt and a host of other awards, Leo Hee Tong is no doubt an accomplished artist of our time. The Art Fellas celebrate Leo’s achievements with a rare solo exhibition in his honour this November, entitled “Five Decades of Leo Hee Tong”. The exhibition will showcase his works from 1980 till today, and visitors will be in for a treat as rare “not-for-sale” pieces will also be put up. Join us in supporting our home grown artist by visiting the exhibition at The Art Fellas’ gallery from the 1st to the 10th of November 2014.
Celebration (Flower), Leo Hee Tong, Mixed Medium, 122 x 122 cm, 1995
Exhibition: Five Decades of Leo Hee Tong Dates: 1 – 10 November 2014 Venue: The Art Fellas, 46 Kim Yam Road #02-25, The Herencia Hours: Weekdays: 9am – 6pm, Weekends: 12pm – 6pm Info: www.theartfellas.com, www.fb.com/theartfellas
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Syrinx
An exhibition of printmaking, drawing and engravings of local birds by Alison Wilson and Dominic FondĂŠ
Syrinx is a joint exhibition by Alison Wilson and Dominic FondĂŠ, two British artists who met while living and working in Singapore. The project came about through a shared interest in birds and a passion for visual arts. Both artists use drawings as the starting point for their work but explore the imagery further by using printmaking techniques and glass engraving to add layers of depth, meaning and atmosphere.
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The works created for this show feature images of birds local to Singapore, such as the Koel and Kingfisher, birds that are critically endangered such as the Bali Starling, and birds renowned for their song such as the Mocking Bird and Nightingale. Alison and Dominic state that the aim of these works is to explore the beauty of birds and birdsong and highlight what might be lost if these birds are not protected. The title, Syrinx, describes the vocal apparatus of a bird. Alison Wilson is a visual artist whose work reflects her interest in natural history subjects, patterns in nature and the human desire to interact with and leave a mark on the landscape. The main focus of her art practice is drawing and printmaking, particularly etching. Her work has been exhibited in UK, Spain and Singapore and many private collections. She has lived and worked in Singapore since 2001. Dominic Fondé is a professional glass artist who has been working with blown and engraved glass art since the mid 1990s. He has many of his artworks in public and private collections in the United Kingdom and Europe. He lives and works in Singapore and Japan.
Dominic Fondé, Aria – Brown Thrasher drill engraved glass
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Dominic Fondé, Solo – Nightingale drill engraved glass
Syrinx 30 September – 26 October 2014 Tue -Sat: 10am – 11pm, Sun: 10am – 7pm, Mondays Closed Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang, Singapore 199149
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Shen Shu Bin – A Better World Oil Paintings by Chinese Contemporary Artist Shen Shu Bin at HaKaren Art Gallery
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” Jimmy Carter
Shen Shu Bin, Noah’s Ark Oil on Canvas, 100 x 80cm, 2014
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In the present time of surfacing ecological crisis, environmental issues are increasingly addressed in contemporary art. With extreme climate changes which eventually lead to habitat loss, it is inevitable that global warming remains as one of the greatest challenges of our time. Chinese contemporary artist Shen Shu Bin loves life and often ponders on the impacts of habitat loss. In his recent oil paintings, art and nature interweave to depict the vulnerability and fragility of our living environment. His works bring to our attention the diversity of the natural world and beckon us to commune with them. His thoughts on the current environmental issues faced by both humans and animals are reflected in his expressive sweeping strokes of paint. Through this exhibition, the artist hopes to heighten social awareness on the importance of rectifying our consumption behaviour to build a sustainable environment. As we move forward, his artworks remind us that we are all part of this world and everyone has a role to play to make it a better place. Born in the province of Shanxi in 1978, Shen Shu Bin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Shanxi University’s College of Fine Arts, and obtained a Master’s degree in Oil Painting from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts. Currently teaching at the Art and Design Department of the Beijing Youth Politics College, his paintings have been exhibited in Beijing, Taiyuan, Shanghai, Berlin, and Singapore, as well as at the National Art Exhibition in 2002, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Mao Zedong’s speech at the Yan’an Forum on Literature and Art. One of his outstanding pieces won him the recognition of Tianjin’s Top Ten Outstanding Youths Shen Shu Bin, Our Homeland I, Oil on Canvas 100 x 150 cm, 2014 in Arts in 2005. Exhibition: A Better World – Shen Shu Bin Solo Exhibition Dates: 17 – 26 October 2014 Opening: 16 October 2014, 6.30 – 9.00 pm Venue: HaKaren Art Gallery, 19 Tanglin Road #02-43 Tanglin Shopping Centre, Singapore 247909 Hours: Mon – Sat 10.30am – 6.30pm, Sun/PH 12pm – 6pm Info: www.hakaren.com
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A Retrospective Journey
Opera Gallery celebrates its 20th Anniversary with the Annual Masters Exhibition
Since its inauguration in 1994, Opera Gallery Singapore has held many significant exhibitions throughout the years. Opera Gallery Singapore is the second gallery of a network meanwhile consisting of 10 galleries worldwide.
Takashi Murakami, Blue Flower, 2013, Acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas, 79.5 x 57 cm
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Among Opera Gallery Singapore's most successful exhibitions was the Marc Chagall solo show in 2000, followed by the annual Master Exhibition, which is held in conjunction with the Formula 1 Night Race this year. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Opera Gallery is known for showing high-value contemporary European paintings and sculptures as well as for spotting market trends on a global scale, encouraging the rise of Asian arts in the region. Asian masters like Zao Wou-Ki and Chu Teh Chun are among the artists shown regularly at the gallery. Adorning the walls for this year's Master Exhibition at Opera Gallery's newly launched space on Level 4 at ION Orchard will be works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Marc Quinn, just to name a few. In addition to this esteemed collection of artworks, 20 monumental sculptures grace the promenades of Orchard Road. These include sculptures by Salvador Dali, Marc Quinn and Pierre Matter.
Fernando Botero, House, 1995, Oil on canvas, 118 x 156 cm
Exhibition: Annual Masters Exhibition: A Retrospective Journey Dates: Till 19 October 2014 Venue: Opera Gallery Singapore at ION Orchard, Level 4 Info: www.operagallery.com
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Hypothetical Arrangements Solo exhibition by American artist Dane Patterson
“I am creating imagined, disordered spaces out of these perfectly ordered, often highly aestheticized rooms, basically turning a real space that has been created to be useful and legible into a nonsensical, defamiliarized space.” Dane Patterson Born in 1978 in Indiana, Dane Patterson is celebrated for his graphite drawings on paper that depict meticulously arranged rooms of hypothetical households. Elaborating on the tradition of still life, Patterson builds his hyper-realistic compositions from a foundation of photographs taken either by him when visiting grand historical homes or taken from highly-aestheticized interior design catalogues. The artist’s imagined scenes are structured around real rooms belonging to the homes of real people, including Aerin Lauder, granddaughter of legendary businesswoman Estée Lauder. In an ironic twist, even though Patterson’s sources purport to capture the spirit of the houseowner through their aesthetic taste, the artist’s bizarre compositions eliminate the human presence and instead draw energy from the spirit of the still life within. Using these carefully constructed, pre-existing domestic spaces as a stage, the artist manipulates the setting by re-arranging the objects and placing them in unanticipated situations. Patterson’s hypothetical arrangements highlight the banality of domestic structures by re-assembling their constituents, the household objects, into scenarios that defy their usual function. In this world, why shouldn’t a chair seat another chair? Why shouldn’t a rug be pinned to the wall as decoration? When the laws are changed and definitions are re-evaluated, nonsense can then begin to make sense. Dane Patterson was born in Columbus, Indiana in 1978. He graduated from IUPUI Herron School of Art in Indianapolis in 2002 and pursued a M.F.A. from School of Visual Arts in New York. His awards and distinctions include the Artist Fellowship in Drawing, Printmaking and Book Arts by New York Foundation for Arts (2009), and the MacDowell Colony Residency and Fellowship (2010). Dane Patterson has participated in numerous exhibitions including Galerie Bertrand & Gruner in Geneva, The Proposition Gallery and Exit Art in New York City, and Gallery 32 in London. The artist lives and works in New York City, USA. 40
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Dane Patterson, Hypothetical Arrangement for the Home of Aerin Lauder #1, 2014
Exhibition: Dane Patterson: Hypothetical Arrangements Dates: 9 October – 14 November 2014 Venue: Third Floor – Art Plural Gallery, 38 Armenian Street, Singapore Hours: Mon – Sat 11am to 7pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays) Info: www.artpluralgallery.com
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Face Me
Solo exhibition by Shin Kwang Ho
Face Me is the first solo exhibition in South East Asia by up-and-coming Korean artist Shin Kwang Ho. The exhibition showcases a series of new oil paintings and charcoal drawings, and inaugurates Yavuz Gallery's new space at the Gillman Barracks art cluster. Shin Kwang Ho Untitled, 2014 oil on canvas 193.9 x 144 cm
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Shin Kwang Ho is one of Asia's most sought-after young artists, known for his expressive painting style, characterised by bold strokes of oil paint that is applied in a thick impasto, an arresting use of vivid, primary colours, and a focus on his subjects' eyes. Influenced by the German Expressionism movement, Shin believes that realism captures only the likeness of the model, rather than their emotions or those of the artist. Deliberately Shin Kwang Ho, Untitled, 2014 disregarding precise form and oil on canvas, 193.9 x 144 cm harmonious colour, he uses distortion and exaggeration to express and extend the inner life of his subjects into external reality. For Face Me, Shin has created a number of figurative paintings in his trademark style. In a series of large-scale self-portraits, his own features meld together into colourful peaks and swirls, on lush and tactile canvases that draw viewers in for closer examination. In his portraits of other people – whether friends, family, acquaintances or strangers – Shin captures his own energy and emotions through movement and the application of paint, essentially transforming each image into an expression of himself. With these larger-thanlife-sized self-portraits, the artist is required, along with the viewers, to look at himself in a very different, startling way. Complementing these self-portraits is a pair of paintings that depict his parents' hands. Standing out amongst the faces, these two works serve as a poignant and quietly moving tribute to the hands that raised him. Shin Kwang Ho (b. 1983) received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Keimyung University in Daegu, South Korea in 2009. His works have been exhibited in solo and group shows in Korea, Germany and the USA. This is his first solo exhibition in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Exhibition: Dates: Venue: Hours:
Face Me 27 September – 9 November 2014 Yavuz Gallery, 9 Lock Road, #02-23, Gillman Barracks Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 1pm – 5pm, Mon + PH by appointment
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Singapore Art: Going Where? Written by Tessa Ann Wong
Since its inception in 2011, Art Stage Singapore has incorporated a matchmaking platform with arts as its unifying element for the local community. The Art Stage Salon hosts a series of receptions with guest speakers and specific themes on a regular basis. Dating back to the 1870s in France, and made famous by prominent historical figures such as the American writer Gertrude Stein, Salons are events that have traditionally served as important platforms designed for notable members of society to come together to exchange ideas. In the month of August, a panel discussion with the topic Singapore Art: Going Where? was organised in partnership with Yavuz Fine Art. It sought to address the importance of exploring the standing of Singaporean art and its potential in the Southeast Asian as well as global context. The panelists included gallery owner Can Yavuz, artist Michael Lee, Singaporean collector Dr John Chia, and was moderated by Lorenzo Rudolf, founder and director of Art Stage Singapore. Comparing Singapore to the other Southeast Asian counter parts, we were considered a very constricted nation; even from the view point of outsiders. Although the environment was semi-free back in the 1980s, there was a lack of opportunities for Singaporean artists to develop and showcase their art. For this main reason, Can Yavuz was prompted to set up his own art gallery in Singapore to provide the necessary and essential support for the many talented and budding local artists. Some would reason that Singapore is still a young country, but sometimes it feels like it is just a poor excuse used to cover up the focus placed on other national priorities like economic success and better education. Michael Lee mentioned about artists including himself turning to foreign lands to pursue their art practice for more opportunities and inspiration, for example taking up art residencies. He added that the overseas exposure aided in instilling a sense of belonging in him that not only nurtured his artistic ability and integrity; it taught him to view Singapore from the "outside". However, when we question where Singapore art is going, we should not underestimate the potential that we possess. In the last four to five years, marked growth and support has been observed 44
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in the visual arts circle. Certain indicators include the presence of several recurring art fairs (Art Stage Singapore, Affordable Art Fair, Art Apart Fair, Singapore Art Fair, etc.) and art festivals (Singapore Biennale, Singapore International Festival of Arts, Singapore Night Festival, Singapore International Photography Festival, etc.), an increase in the number of visual art gallery clusters (Gillman Barracks, Galleries at Raffles Hotel Arcade, Helutrans Art Space, etc.), more Singaporean artists doing residencies overseas and additionally solo and collaborative exhibitions worldwide. Dr Chia also highlighted that collectors such as himself have slowly become more receptive to local contemporary works that were once viewed as too complex and challenging to appreciate. Overall, the outlook is positive and Singapore has managed to establish herself as an arts and cultural hub. But moving forward, influential people such as political and cultural leaders need to be relied upon to make important changes, so as to diversify and mould the arts industry towards maturity. "If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him." Lorenzo Rudolf aptly concluded the discussion with this famous quote by John F. Kennedy. So as we continue to ponder on the question of where Singapore art is going in the Asian and global context, let us also reconsider the position of artists as cultural intermediaries, and creators, who play a vital role in influencing the standing of Singapore Art.
Panel discussion at Yavuz Fine Art with panelists Can Yavuz, Michael Lee, Dr John Chia, moderated by Lorenzo Rudolf
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For more events and updates please go to www.sagg.info SIPF Open Call Showcase. The 4th Open Call Showcase presents works by 47 photographers from 23 countries. 04 Oct – 30 Nov, at National Musuem of Singapore, Chapel Gallery (155 Middle Road), DECK, and 2902 Gallery. 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. Till 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
Practice & Perfection: Works by NAFA Fine Art staff and alumni. This exhibition showcases the current staff of NAFA’s fine art department, who are both educators and practitioners. Their diverse outputs demonstrate the creative iconography of the contemporary age. 19 Oct – 07 Dec Folk Wisdoms: Narratives Through Iconography. 30 Oct – 03 Dec Nadav Kander: 49 works. Each photograph is unique as a product of the artist's feelings at the point of capture. Till 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
Hypothetical Arrangements – Solo Exhibition by Dane Patterson is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Asia. 09 Oct – 15 Nov 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
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Events 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 An Ocean of Possibilities is an international open call partnership between SIPF and the renowned Noorderlicht International Photofestival in the Netherlands. Featuring approximately 250 photos by 30 artists from 20 countries, An Ocean of Possibilities comprises curated individual series that focus on social developments. 31 Oct – 28 Dec ArtScience Museum™ at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily map no. 181
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
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Events Beginning of the Becoming: Batak Sculpture From Northern Sumatra. 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 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
Elemental. Drawing inspiration from the strength and forces of nature, Barnadas Huang presents a series of bronze sculptures from prolific Spanish sculptor Marta Moreu. Combining beauty and myth with her trademark precision, half of Moreu's sculptures represent powerful and show-stopping personifications of the elements, with the other half comprising anthropomorphic sculptures of rabbits and giraffes engaging in mundane human activities. Marta Moreu has exhibited in North America, Europe and Asia, and her pieces may be found in leading private and public collections around the world. 01 Oct – 13 Nov Barnadas Huang is a contemporary European art gallery built on the principle that art should be fresh, edgy and relevant. Barnadas Huang 22 Dempsey Road % 6635 4707 www.barnadashuang.com Opening Hours: Tues – Fri 12 – 7pm; Sat 11 – 7pm; Sun 11 – 6pm; Closed on Mondays
Theatrical Fields. The concept theatricality is explored beyond theatre, it points out to the constructedness of everyday life. Theatrical forms make visible how our realities are often staged, and also the ways in which our histories are constructed and performed. A series of public programmes further explores the notion and potential of theatricality as a critical tool in contemporary art and culture. Till 02 Nov Centre for Contemporary Art 43 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks % 6684 0998 www.facebook.com/CentreForContemporaryArt
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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 by Dr. Sian Jay. 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
The DaTang Fine Arts' collection focuses on Chinese, regional and local Singaporean artists, of whom many are reknown for their credentials in international exhibitions and auction houses. DaTang Fine Arts has more than 20 years of experience. DaTang Fine Arts Enterprise Pte. Ltd. 1 North Bridge Road #B1-09, High Street Centre % +65 6333 9628; +65 8268 5299 www.datangfinearts.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 12am – 7pm, Sat 2pm – 7pm map no. 102
National Geographic Live Photo Exhibition. In partnership with National Geographic Live, The Fullerton Heritage brings you legendary National Geographic extreme adventure filmmaker Bryan Smith & underwater photographer David Doubilet exhibits. Marvel in some of their most compelling images ahead of Bryan Smith’s live show on 9 October at The Esplanade. From capturing images of fantastic hidden worlds beneath the waves, to heartstopping photography of extreme athletes pushing the limits of human possibility, David Doubilet and Bryan Smith are both living proof that the golden age of exploration is not over. To win VIP passes to Bryan Smith’s live show, visit The Fullerton Heritage Facebook/Instagram page to take part in our photography contest. Till 13 Nov, at East Garden Foyer Gallery Möbius Titled: Pulse. The exhibition features Singaporean artist, Juansa Cheng's first solo collection, with a modern interpretation of the heritage, growth and aspirations of Singapore. 01 Oct – 03 Jan 2015, at The Fullerton Heritage 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 TYPES: After Becher. If there were to be one photographer whom many others owe great artistic debts to, it would undoubtedly be German collaborative duo Bernd and Hilla Becher. “Types” is not only a tribute to the Bechers, but a celebration of the diversity of refreshing artistic possibilities that have emerged in Asia from a re-interpretation of their vision. Featured artists: Koo Bohn Chang, Shigeru Takato, Akiq AW, Ao Guoxing, Ang Song Nian, and Ang Song Min. 04 Oct – 30 Nov DECK (SIPF Festival Village) 51 Prinsep Street www.deck.sg
Adobo Apocalypse. The apocalypse is this unattainable narrative that seems to preoccupy the three artists involved in this exhibition: Bembol dela Cruz, Carlo Gabuco and Wire Tuazon. 09 Oct – 09 Nov 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
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
The Fozdar Collection. Mr Fozdar is the son of famed women’s rights activists Shirin Fozdar, who founded the Singapore Council of Women’s charter instituted in 1961. The miniatures, some of which were painted with colour pigments made of crushed rubies, emeralds, pearls and gold- were amassed by Jamshed Fozdar over 4 decades. 10 Oct – 01 Nov Galerie Belvedere deals mainly in contemporary paintings and sculptures from Europe and Asia. Galerie Belvedere 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-10/11/12 % 6423 1233 www.galerie-belvedere.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat/Sun 12 – 5pm map no. 107
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Events Gajah Gallery is a Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse sociocultural interests of Asia through art from the region. Established in 1996, Gajah Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Southeast Asian Contemporary Art. 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
Shen Shu Bin | A Better World. In Shen Shu Bin's recent oil paintings, art and nature interweave to depict the vulnerability and fragility of our living environment. His works bring to our attention the diversity of the natural world and beckon us to commune with them. 17 – 26 Oct 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
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 Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553
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Events Zai Kuning: The Fleeting World of Dapunta Hyang. For this site-specific project, Singaporean artist Zai Kuning transforms the Earl Lu Gallery into a space for multi-disciplinary exchange, experiments and performances. Working with students and staff at LASALLE College of the Arts, The Fleeting World of Dapunta Hyang investigates how artistic research finds and moves between different forms: from video and film to writing and musical composition. The project is part of Kuning’s ongoing research into the disappearing art of Mak Yong opera and the pre-Islamic history, arts and culture of the Riau Archipelago between the 14th and 17th centuries. Till 26 Oct Countershadows (tactics in evasion). Featuring new and existing installations, video, sculpture and photography by seven artists from Singapore, the exhibition explores how exposure and concealment are often intertwined, each paradoxically revealing the qualities and axioms of the other. Participating Artists: Heman Chong, Tamares Goh, Ho Rui An, Sai Hua Kuan, Jeremy Sharma, Tan Peiling, Robert Zhao Renhui (The Institute of Critical Zoologists). Till 26 Oct 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
Kebon Indah: Mintio & Kabul, Kelompok Batik Tulis Sido Luhur, Collaboration. This exhibition presents the Malam Di Jari Kita series of artworks arising from the collaboration of two contemporary artists, Samantha Tio (Mintio) and Budi Agung Kuswara (Kabul), and batik makers of the Sido Luhur group from the central Javanese village of Kebon Indah. Till 31 Jan 2015 NUS Baba House 157 Neil Road % 6227 5731 www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba
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.
Luong Luu Bien, Dancing 2 Mixed media on canvas 120 x 120 cm, 2014
Orient Painting 10A Mount Sophia, #09-12 % +65 8410 5466 (Ms. Coco Ng) www.orientpainting.com map no. 523
Breaking and Reconstructing the Circle One East Asia at Asian Art in London. 30 Oct – 8 Nov, Venue: 8 Duke Street, St James’s London SW1Y6BN One East Asia is dedicated to enrich the appreciation of Southeast Asian Art internationally. We aspire 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. One East Asia is the sole, officially appointed representative of Sudjojono Center in Singapore.
Jane Lee, Sacred #ll Acrylic paint, acrylic heavy gel on fiber glass base 70 cm x 60 cm x 5.5 cm, 2014
One East Asia 15 Scotts Road, #05-08/09, Thong Teck Building % 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 www.oneeastasia.org Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat by appointment only map no. 515
The Reign of Quantity by Peter Peri. Pearl Lam Galleries Singapore presents the first ever solo exhibition in Asia by British artist Peter Peri, who has created a new series of largescale paintings for the show. Equal in size, the paintings are built up by a dense monochrome screen of horizontal lines, bordered by a single black vertical strip, and maintain the artist’s ongoing engagement with a psychologically charged modernism. Till 09 Nov Pearl Lam Galleries is dedicated to championing 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
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2014. Along with function, aesthetic and form, an intuitive product with its symbolic and emotional content differentiates a great design from a good design. These combined qualities are exactly what the newly crowned Red Dot Award: Product Design 2014 winning works have manifested in their innovative and cutting-edge products. The Red Dot Design Museum Singapore unveils a collection of this year’s Red Dot Award: Product Design winning products whose designs have been conferred the Red Dot Awards by the international panel of distinguished judges. Till 01 Aug 2015 red dot design museum 28 Maxwell Road, Red Dot Traffic Building, Ground Floor % 6327 8027 www.museum.red-dot.sg Opening Hours: Mon, Tue & Fri 11am – 6pm, Sat & Sun 11am – 8pm map no. 309
Still Moving: A Triple Bill on the Image. SAM at 8Q presents in one space three co-curated exhibitions focusing on the nature of the image, as explored in the art of photography and new media: an exhibition on contemporary Southeast Asian photographic practices, in partnership with the Singapore International Photography Festival; an exhibition of works selected from the Deutsche Bank collection featuring milestones in international photography; and experimental new media works from the collection of the Yokohama Museum Deutsche Bank Collection of Art. Visitors will be able to experience an entire Kader Attia, Man in Front of the Sea museum space dedicated to the art of image, as well as enjoy artist talks, critic and curator panels, a mobile darkroom, and various educational and public outreach programmes. 03 Oct – 08 Feb 2015 SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm map no. 119
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Events 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
Endless, Nameless (Constructions) - Teppei Kaneuji. 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. Till 25 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
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. Till 11 Oct Naked Memories by Hélène Le Chatelier. Curated by Intersections, Naked Memories is an exhibition that encompasses three series of inks on paper representing nudes, sketches and mouldings by French artist, Hélène Le Chatelier. 16 – 29 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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Games, Dance and the Constructions (Soft Toys) #1, 2014, Screen print, cotton fabric, polyester stuffing, frame, 160 x 205 x 15 cm
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 Jan 2015 tcc – 4 Robinson Road 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 % 6438 3357 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7.30am – 8pm, Sat, Sun & PH closed map no. 305
PantoneMyArt 2014: 3D in Colour. Till 06 Oct ‘Singled Out’ – an art exhibition conceptualised by the collaborative efforts of creative agency fFurious, events organisation art-management.com and Thunder Rock School. With aims to harness the power of music to impact the lives of disadvantaged youths, 50 local designers and artists were invited to transform vinyl records into pieces of art free to their imagination. 17 Oct – 06 Jan 2015 tcc – ‘The Gallery’ 51 Circular Road % 6533 9033 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Sun – Thu & PH 11am – 12am Fri, Sat & Eve of PH 11am – 2am map no. 303
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 Jan 2015 tcc – Raffles Xchange 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65, MRT Station % 6438 3006 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7.30 – 10, Sat 7.30 – 6.30 map no. 302
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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 30 Dec 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
Five Decades of Leo Hee Tong. The Art Fellas is proud to celebrate Leo’s achievements with a rare solo exhibition in his honour this November, entitled “Five Decades of Leo Hee Tong”. The exhibition will showcase his works from 1980 till today, and visitors will be in for a treat as rare “not-for-sale” pieces will also be put up. With 9 distinction awards in the UOB Painting of the Year competitions and a host of other awards, Leo Hee Tong is an accomplished artist of our time. 01 – 10 Nov 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
JOURNEY. ARTS is the first public art exhibition that heART is holding to celebrate the 5th anniversary. Through the paintings in the exhibition, women cancer survivors share their personal stories of adjusting and living with cancer. Although their journeys may be different, they have found hope, joy and comfort in arts. 03 – 19 Oct The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane % 6332 6900 www.theartshouse.com.sg Opening Hours: 10am – 8pm map no. 105
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Events The work of Kanchan Chander features the Indian artist’s miniature art. These miniatures show icons such as Madhubala, Suraiya, Waheeda Rehman, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlene Dietrich, Audrey Hepburn, and Marilyn Monroe. The artworks come stringed with semi precious stones and are wearable as pendants. Kanchan's art is the art of an iconic feminine energy and of her easy appropriation of the idea of the mythic divine feminine. 'The work of Kanchan Chander' is a collection of contemporary mixed-media art which evoke the nostalgic era of the beauties of classic cinema, village schools, and the chowks of Old Delhi, captured in modern paint media, tinsel and rhinestones. Kanchan Chander was born in New Delhi in 1957. She received her formal training in painting and printmaking at the College of Art, New Delhi and Weißensee Kunsthochschule, Berlin. 01 – 31 Oct 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
agnès b. PUNK+ Photo Exhibition. Quintessential French fashion label agnès b. celebrates its 10th anniversary. The PUNK+ Photo Exhibition showcases a selection of 28 photos curated from legendary photographer Sheila Rock’s book, PUNK+, a visual document of an era of the punk movement in London. All 28 portraits of iconic celebrities of the punk phenomenon will be available for public purchase. 02 – 26 Oct The Substation 45 Armenian Street % 6337 7535 www.substation.org Opening Hours: 12noon – 9pm map no. 113
John Lydon in red coat (Johnny Rotten), 1980 photo by Sheila Rock
Reflections Arts Festival 2014. The 8th edition of the festival themed ‘ArtisTree’ reflections how traditional art forms have changed over the years and – with much innovation and collaborations – found a new identity. The festival features a total of 20 events, including 5 workshops, art exhibitions, and dance and music showcases. 24 Oct – 09 Nov TRCC – The Republic Cultural Centre Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue 9 % 6510 3000 trcc.rp.sg
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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
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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
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Great World City B/5 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-29 The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02
100 – 299 Marina Bay & Bugis Artwalk [Arts & Heritage District] 300 – 399 Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place Artwalk 400 – 499 River Valley Artwalk 500 – 530 Orchard & Tanglin Artwalk 531 – 559 Wessex Estate Artwalk
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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
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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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