Editor's Note "I have never aligned our program with local preferences. I would much rather present something new and unknown to each ~ Matthias Arndt, ARNDT Galleries Berlin & Singapore art scene.” “Nearly a third of Gillman Barracks galleries have decided not to renew their leases” – this was the title of an article published in The Straits Times in April this year. Many art lovers have expressed regret over what sounds like the downfall of this newly established art gallery cluster, though some have also admitted that they never actually made it there themselves. Meanwhile, 6 out of the 17 galleries located at Gillman Barracks have not renewed their contracts. Is this really a reason to question the entire project? Or is it rather a “normal” development within a free economy, where only the “strong” survive? Yes, there have surely been glitches and shortcomings in the first 2.5 years of Gillman Barracks' history as an arts venue. But after all, more than 10 galleries have renewed their leases, and new entities are expected to head there soon. In an exclusive interview, SAGG caught up with Matthias Arndt, who currently operates two galleries, one in Singapore and the other in Berlin. In the interview, he shares his impressions of Gillman Barracks – where his Singapore gallery is located – as well as insights into his extensive experience working in the international art world.
Low visitor numbers during weekdays are not just a phenomena at Gillman Barracks. Most galleries around town share a similar experience. SAGG guest writer Renee Poh visited the main local gallery clusters and reports on what the gallery managers shared with her. I personally think that a vibrant arts scene needs the independent subculture and lesser known venues – where art is made for art's sake – as much as major art destinations. It is therefore critically important to provide good working conditions for artists of all genres, as well as spaces where artists can present their work. This means providing studios and gallery spaces for reasonable rent. We also need venues where lesser known artists can show their work, and a situation where artists can let their creativity run wild. If that is given, I am sure that Singapore will continue to bloom as the Southeast Asian arts hub. Last but not least, we are happy to welcome Benjamin Ng, one of the founders of Barnadas Huang, as our new guest writer. He will provide tips on investing in art and share his musings on interesting news in the global art industry. Irene Marx irene@sagg.info
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6 Aaron Gan: The World In Watercolours 12 Vibrant Walls, Empty Spaces 18 Global vision for art: An interview with Matthias Arndt
22 王泗妹戲團 Hokkien Opera 24 Creating Oddlings
Editors Zoe Goldstein Israel Zeng Tessa Ann Wong Business Development Kelly Reedy Printed by Craft Print International Ltd. Permit MCI (P) 134/12/2014 ISSN 1793-0510
26 Serene by Sheena Bharathan 28 Three Factors to Consider When Investing in Art
30 Larasati Singapore 32 Homecoming
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36 The Colours of Singapore 38 Breakfast at 8, Jungle at 9 40 ArtScience Museum dives into The Deep
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Ceramics Indulgence
By Master Chef Leong Chee Yeng
The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, THE FULLERTON HOTEL SINGAPORE
4 – 29 June 2015
In a debut exhibition, Master Chef Leong from Jade restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, will be showcasing over 30 skilfully handcrafted traditional and contemporary ceramic pieces as part of his tribute to Singapore’s upcoming Golden Jubilee celebration. As a Chinese chef with a love for nature, Master Chef Leong’s ceramic pieces are often inspired by natural elements like the organic textures of tree bark, foliage and rocks, as well as auspicious Chinese mythical characters such as the dragon and phoenix.
Full proceeds from sales of art pieces will be donated to the Autism Resource Centre. For more information, please visit www.thefullertonheritage.com.
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Aaron Gan The World In Watercolours
Aaron Gan, Pleasant Surprise, 56 x 37 cm, Watercolour on paper, 2015
Features Cover Story Aaron Gan is a watercolour artist who has built an impressive artistic career within just three years. SAGG caught up with him to find out more about his artworks. What made you decide to give up your corporate career and become a full-time artist? Aaron Gan: In 2010, my daughter was born. Becoming a father made me relook at how I was living my life. I felt that as a father, I should one day be able to look at my children in the eyes and tell them that life is for living, and that their dreams are worth fighting for. A sell-out solo debut, extensive press coverage, 3 appearances on national television and over 200 paintings sold within 3 years. Having achieved all these milestones in just 3 years, was there any particular accomplishment that stood out above the rest? AG: I think the most meaningful moment for me was when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs purchased my painting as a gift for a foreign dignitary. Singapore has given me my home, my family and
Aaron Gan, Rebuilding a Nation, 56 x 76 cm, Watercolour on paper, 2014
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an opportunity to pursue my dream. To be able to give back to the country meant a lot to me. Why did you choose watercolour? AG: Watercolour attracted me because of its fluidity and unpredictability. The harder you try to control it, the less control you have of it. To advance you must first retreat. To gain control, you have to first lose control. It forces you to focus on the journey rather than on the destination. By learning to trust what cannot be predicted, only then, and only when heaven shines on you, can a great painting be arrived at. To me, it is the perfect metaphor for life. I also noticed that your paintings contain elements of Chinese ink, something not commonly associated with watercolour. AG: I feel that the beauty of Chinese ink lies in its honesty. While western art tends to emphasize on design and technique, Chinese ink, to me, is more of the cultivation of the spirit. What do you hope to achieve as an artist?
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AG: To bring beauty and hope into people’s lives through my paintings.
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Where can we find your paintings? AG: I am represented primarily by Utterly Art Gallery at 20B Mosque Street. They gave me my first start when everyone else said no. For that, I am eternally grateful. From 28th May to 14th June, I will be holding a joint exhibition with my good friend Liu XuanQi (Leo) at Mien Fine Arts. Leo is a talented, determined artist with a strong vision and I am honored to be able to work together with him.
Aaron Gan, Supple, 28 x 37 cm, Watercolour on paper, 2014
Represented by: Utterly Art Gallery Address: 20B Mosque Street Level 3, Singapore 059500 Website: www.utterlyart.com.sg Exhibition: Dates: Venue: Address: Website:
Strength through Diversity 28 May – 14 June 2015 Mien Fine Arts 46 Kim Yam Road #05-06A The Herencia, Singapore 239351 www.mienfinearts.com
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Vibrant Walls, Empty Spaces Galleries often appear as quiet and intimidating spaces, with hardly a visitor amid the vibrancy of the art. Yet galleries are still staying afloat. Renee Poh examines how the industry is staying resilient. After stumbling through a pitch black maze, reaching the end is a sight that will make one gasp. Stepping in, one is greeted by a surreal, Alice In Wonderland-esque garden of blues and pinks. Flowers bloom at the slightest touch and step, and music reminiscent of fairy dust echoes through the room. The colourful, stunning dreamscape was part of a group exhibition by Ikkan Art
Gallery, which concluded its run in February. However, the eye-catching installation by digital artists teamLab failed to dazzle visitors. No more than four people were spotted touring the exhibition that day. Gallery owner Ikkan Sanada cuts a lone figure at his laptop at the entrance of Artspace@ Helutrans, a warehouse space located at Tanjong Pagar
Flowers and People, Cannot be Controlled but Live Together - Dark by teamLab, 2015 Interactive digital installation at Ikkan Art Gallery. Image courtesy of teamLab and Ikkan Art Gallery.
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Distripark. “It’s usually very quiet on weekdays,” he says matter-of-factly. His neighbour at that time, ReDot Fine Art, was not having it any better. There are no visitors, and walk-ins are rare, according to gallery assistant Mandy Leong. This “ghost town” is not exclusive to Artspace@ Helutrans.Other gallery enclaves in Singapore, including the sprawling 6.4 hectare Gillman Barracks – roughly the size of nine football fields – also see few visitors. Its most recent addition, Yavuz Gallery, gets a mere 10 to 20 visitors on weekdays. Exceptions arise during weekends and exhibition opening nights, where galleries see larger crowds of up to 50 and 400 respectively. Even centrally located galleries in the Raffles Arcade cluster do not see many visitors, saying footfall is unpredictable. “I can be sitting by myself for hours, or I can come in and see people standing at the door,” says Ms Samantha Segar, director of Chan Hampe Galleries. Low gallery visitorship has been a cause of concern for the government. Former Nominated Member of Parliament, Janice Koh, raised a question in Parliament on Gillman Barracks in 2013 about measures to
enliven and raise the profile of the arts hub. This came after a slow opening year that saw little foot traffic, which made headlines in the media. INCREASING COMPETITION These challenges have not deterred galleries. Many have been attracted by the growing art market to open spaces in Singapore. The Singapore Art Gallery Guide website currently lists 160 art galleries – including online galleries, a 45 % increase from 110 in 2005. However, not all is rosy, as more events fight for an audience. Ms Segar says: “The number of people attending openings has fallen, as there are other openings happening elsewhere at the same time. People have to make choices now.” Rising operational costs have also affected several galleries. In the past year, both Kato Art Duo and Chan Hampe Galleries have downsized their gallery spaces by half, while John Erdos Art in Dempsey has closed. And Art Plural Gallery, previously located on Armenian Street, closed down in May after four years of operation. The Straits Times also reported in April that five out of the 17 galleries in Gillman Barracks, including Tomio Koyama Gallery and Silverlens, Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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did not renew their leases, and exit the art enclave after they expire. Photographer and founder of IMMAGINI Art Gallery, Billy Mork, who has been running a small space in Joo Chiat for the past three years, is one who concedes that business has been difficult for him. Although he ensures that his monthly overheads do not exceed $6,000, a small sum compared to big galleries, he has not broken even. “It’s not easy for a gallery to survive in Singapore. Until today, I don’t make money. But I hope to still carry on for a couple of years, because it’s part of my passion,” he says. Others, like the galleries at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, are trying a different business model. They moved out at the end of February to make way for a revamp of Artspace@ Helutrans, and now come back occasionally to do temporary pop-up exhibitions. Mr Xu Weilun, the manager of Artspace@Helutrans, says that this arrangement “makes more business sense” for its tenants. If galleries do four shows a year, with each show lasting two months, they pay only eight months of rent, as compared to a full year. This is a concept that gallerist Stephanie Tham prefers – Galerie Steph had 14
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already left the permanent gallery space last September. “I like the idea of doing pop-up shows. Also, the cost of running a full-time gallery is tremendous,” she admits. STILL THRIVING Nevertheless, the doom and gloom fails to overshadow the optimism. Most galleries say they have been doing fairly well, though they decline to provide sales figures. Mr Ho Sou Ping, founder of Artcommune gallery, managed to break even within two years after sinking $50,000 into his gallery five years ago. He relocated to Bras Basah Complex in 2011, into a space twice the size of his previous gallery in Chinatown Point. To cope with the higher rent, he now sells higher-value works by established Singaporean artists. “When I first started, my paintings cost $1,000 to $2,000. An average painting now costs $15,000 to $20,000. I’m still surviving,” he says. At Gillman Barracks, other galleries have indicated signs of brisk sales. Ms Santy Saptari, deputy director of Pearl Lam Galleries, says: “Some collectors buy at the opening of the exhibition, while others buy even before the opening. We also get occasional walk-ins for more affordable pieces.”
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Others, like ARNDT and Ota Fine Arts, have also expanded their spaces. Some galleries have done so well that they have even diversified their business. Museum of Art and Design (MAD) moved last November from Mandarin Gallery into a huge 19,000 square feet twostorey space on Tanglin Road, adding in a bistro and lounge bar. MAD founder Jasmine Tay says: “The bigger space enables us to showcase more artworks and merchandise, and hold bigger art shows and events.” Galleries have also branched out into providing consultancy services, dealing with the secondary resale market, and working on commissioned projects with corporates and institutions. When Ms Marjorie Chu started Art Forum in 1971, one of the oldest galleries in Singapore, she also started
a custom framing business to supplement the gallery. She says: “I realized that any service you provide always gives you a basic income. Galleries must understand their business model – analyse, research and create a demand.” STAYING RELEVANT In a rapidly expanding industry, it seems paramount for galleries to stand out. But surprisingly, most galleries do not see their peers as competition. Herman Salleh, gallery manager of Kato Art Duo, says: “Galleries carry different types of artworks. Every artwork has a different kind of audience.” For many galleries, a recurring statement for success ultimately depends on the gallery’s ability to showcase good quality works and build good relationships with its artists and clients. Galleries
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also feel that beyond meeting the bottom line, their role extends towards education. Ms Vera Ong, owner of Art-2 gallery, says: “A gallery exists to promote art appreciation in the community, and enhance the value and understanding of art and culture in Singapore.” Gillman Barracks echoes this view. In the past six months, the art enclave has stepped up its programming efforts in an attempt to reach out to a wider audience. It launched a biannual open house event, Art After Dark, last September, a move that has seen visitor numbers increase from 2,000 to 6,000 at Art Week 2015 in January. Due to overwhelming response, Art After Dark is now held once every two months. Gillman Barracks also introduced weekly public docent-led tours at the start of the year, which have been very well received.
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Ms Kow Ree Na, director of the lifestyle programme office at Economic Development Board, says: “People are getting increasingly aware of Gillman Barracks because of our regular events and an increase in outreach efforts, as well as word-of-mouth.” Their promotional efforts have not gone unnoticed by the galleries. Ms Diana Tham, former project manager of Pearl Lam Galleries, says: “Gillman is definitely getting more hype, more people know about Pearl Lam Galleries as compared to last year. And it’s not just collectors, but also the general public.” For now, galleries seem to have found their footing. Most galleries interviewed plan to stay in their current spaces in the near future. Yet Ms Segar pipes up. “But with things changing so quickly, you have to be nimble.”
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Global vision for art An interview with Matthias Arndt of ARNDT Singapore
Matthias Arndt established ARNDT in 1994 as one of the first contemporary art galleries with an international profile in a district that had formerly been part of East Berlin. Five years ago, ARNDT opened a new gallery in Asia’s new art hub Gillman Barracks in Singapore, expanding its focus to include the vibrant art landscapes of Asia, particularly Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. Matthias Arndt, an expert authority in the field of contemporary art, incorporates his 28 years of experience in the arts industry into the gallery's program and direction, not only in Berlin and Singapore but all over the world. SAGG Editor-in-Chief Irene Marx interviewed him about his experiences working in the international art world, the establishment of his new gallery in Singapore, and his visions for the future. Irene Marx: Where can we mostly find you at the moment – in Singapore, in Berlin, or on the plane? Matthias Arndt: Indeed, I spend a lot of time travelling. In Berlin, the "Berlin Gallery Weekend" just came to an end, I am answering these questions on the flight to Dßsseldorf, tomorrow I will be in Venice. My family and I moved to Singapore last year. I started the gallery in 1994 with an international focus: the 18
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IM: There has been quite some debate lately about the Gillman Barracks as an art location. How do you see the situation on-site? MA: Berlin's greatest success is the density of 500 galleries and thousands of artists who live in a city with lots of museums, and who turned the town into the central art workshop of Europe and the Western world.
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Therefore I do believe in the idea of an "art hub" and a "gallery cluster". The Gillman Barracks are unique in the South East Asia Pacific region. Regardless of the public agencies' (editor's note: Singapore Economic Development Board, JTC Corporation, National Arts Council) motivations for turning Gillman Barracks into a vital art hub: art centres ideally emerge organically, they need the nourishment of the subculture, the entertainment and food
service industry, etc. What happened in Berlin cannot be transferred to Singapore, but the more Singaporeans accept and animate the venue, the better this experiment will succeed. I do not expect to operate with instant success at any of our locations. ARNDT's expertise is based on 20 years of experience, our reputation, and our international contacts. I am quite happy at Gillman Barracks. Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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IM: You have already worked as a gallerist in many locations: Berlin, New York, Sydney, among others. Have you noticed a difference in expectations or different approaches from art collectors? MA: In general, each audience is different, but I have never aligned our program with local preferences. I would much rather present something new and unknown to each art scene. In Berlin, I started in 1994 with international artists, we brought European art to New York and the USA, we presented international art in Australia, and Asian artists – especially South East Asian art – to Berlin. In Singapore, we show the "best of both worlds", with Qiu Zhijie (from China) last winter, Gilbert and George in spring, currently we are showing art from the US, and in September we will present Rodel Tapaya from the Philippines. This requires a lot of mediation and publication, but I see this as the mission of an art dealer and gallerist. The differences are mainly found in the business conduct of the different markets – here in Asia, we had to get used to a rougher climate. Meanwhile, we are 20
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IM: Is there one exhibition that you organised in Singapore in the last 5 years that was a particular highlight? MA: Generally, I am happy with all 320 exhibitions for which I was responsible in the last 20 years. The latest highlight surely was Gilbert and George's first exhibition in South East Asia. Their direct approach to difficult themes and problems in our world, the overwhelming visual language, and the exceptional eloquence in their appearance as "living sculptures" turned into the central event of Singapore Art Week in January. The media reviews, the resonance with the expert audience and the public, but also the commercial success of the exhibition was phenomenal. Some of the artworks will travel from Singapore to international collections and museums. And the artists were enthralled with their stay in Singapore. What else can a gallery owner wish for?
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Current installation at ARNDT Singapore "I Know You Got Soul", a group exhibition of artworks by contemporary artists based in the US, shown till 21 June 2015.
IM: Please share with us your future plans for ARNDT Singapore. MA: In Singapore, we will continue to present the most important international emerging and established artists, as well as important artists from the Asia Pacific region, such as Khadim Ali from Afghanistan in June, Rodel Tapaya from the Philippines in September, one
of the most important female artists Del Kathryin Barton (from Australia) in September, and in December we will show works by the young American artist Amir Nikravan from Los Angeles. In parallel, my wife Tiffany Wood and I are currently establishing an agency for artist management, the ARNDT ART AGENCY A3, and we will operate it with our team in Singapore.
More info about ARNDT ART AGENCY A3 can be found at www.arndtartagency.com. ARNDT Singapore is located at Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road #03-21, S108937. The gallery website can be found at www.arndtberlin.com.
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王泗妹戲團 Hokkien Opera A photo-documentary by Arron Teo
Arron Teo photo-documents the 王泗妹戲團 Hokkien Opera performance on stage and the little details behind the scenes. Arron hopes to document our local 'wayangs' in Singapore before their eventual farewell ...
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Wong Keen The Substation’s Fundraising Exhibition The works of renowned Singapore abstract painter, Wong Keen, will be exhibited at The Substation Gallery to raise funds for The Substation. The works are owned by a group of art collectors who have come together in support of the arts centre. The Substation’s Fundraising Exhibition, will feature 28 works by the artist, who is widely recognised as the first Singapore artist to make forays into Abstract Expressionism. The paintings on show will cover Wong’s artistic practice that spans over 50 years, ranging from early abstract Chinese ink expressions, to mixed media compositions in the 1990s, to his long standing explorations of nude and lotus themes. His works are widely sought after, and reside in the collections of the Singapore Art Museum, Fullerton Hotel, and Resort World Sentosa amongst others.
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Emily Hoe, General Manager of The Substation, says, “The Substation is proud to exhibit the works of one of Singapore’s most dynamic and distinctive artists. We are grateful to the collectors who have banded together in support of The Substation. Their contribution will allow The Substation to continue its work as a developmental space for local and emerging artists in Singapore to explore the boundaries of their practice.”
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Wong Keen, Nude with Monkey, 1998, oil on paper, 63.5 x 99 cm
Exhibition: Wong Keen: The Substation’s Fundraising Exhibition Dates: 22 May – 13 June 2015 Venue: The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936 Hours: 12pm – 8pm daily, closed on public holidays. Admission: Free Web: www.substation.org
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Serene by Sheena Bharathan within the cultural biography of the image of Gautama Buddha Written by Vidhya Gnana Gouresan
Symbols were the channel through which Gautama Buddha was first represented. The debatable origins of the Buddharupa or the anthropomorphic representation of the Buddha is believed to have taken root in the 1st century AD. And the rest is history, or art history, so to speak. There are numerous manners and tendencies through which an image can be deciphered. One such tendency is to observe it from the point of its cultural biography, which can spontaneously and quite carelessly entail the arena of contemporary art. "Even as the images hang on to their distinctive insignia, they may find themselves carried off to new places, where they encounter new audiences, who may not know or appreciate their earlier significances. Or, even staying in their original locations, the images may take on new roles and new meanings in response to the changing world around them." Richard Davies Davis’ reference to ‘new roles’ and ‘new meanings’ in a world that is constantly going through some sort of a change (due to factors such as globalisation and evolving communal and individual beliefs and identities) can be immediately applied within the scope of the substantial level of personalisations and localisations that the image of the Buddha has experienced. One intriguing personalisation is Singapore-based artist Sheena Bharathan’s charismatic portrayal of Gautama Buddha in her recent artwork titled Serene. The Buddha is progressive in the act and art of teaching and disseminating the energy of knowledge and of intellectual deliberation and exchange. This pursuit is signified by the vitarka mudra on his right hand, which is superficially-defined as the gesture of debate or discussion. On his left hand, he presents the avakasha mudra, which is referred to as the gesture of leisure. Sheena, who was born in Kerala/India and previously based in Dubai, is a child development specialist with ten years of experience in the profession. Relocating to Singapore four years ago was a milestone in her life, as it unexpectedly rejuvenated her Sheena Bharathan pursuit in the arts and offered her the timely, 26
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Stephane Delapree, A Very Very Good Man, acrylic on canvas, 90 x 90 cm, 2015
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golden opportunity to be trained under some reputed artists in the Lion City. Sheena shares with delight: “Human forms are a central theme in my artworks. I intend to create a feeling of calmness using colours and varying degrees of simplification when depicting my figures.” In a world of immense generalisation and of democratic modernity, it is astounding to recognise the almost miraculous persistency of the visual integrity and the undeviating legitimacy in the representation of the authoritatively introspective image of the Buddha; an image that instantly serves as a reminder of the most fundamental formula to success in human life – daily meditation. Sheena’s Serene is indeed an effortlessly-intuitive manifestation of this all-healing, magnificent formula. To view artworks by Sheena Bharathan, email gnani_arts@yahoo.com.sg. Visit www.gnaniarts.com.
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to Consider When Investing in Art Whether you are new to art collecting or a seasoned collector, the value of the piece you are thinking of acquiring will certainly be a key consideration. So, how do you tell if the artwork is a good investment? One of the founders of Barnadas Huang, Benjamin Ng, provides a quick outline of three factors you should look at before making a purchase. One of the main questions we always receive before a client purchases a painting is whether it is a good investment. It’s not always possible to tell whether a painting will definitely be a good investment in 10 years – so you might as well purchase a piece you love and feel a connection to. However, here are some key indicators should you wish to hedge your bets:
1. How old is the artist?
The age of an artist matters: a young artist with a high level of competency has more time to hone his ability. As an artist develops his style, his later pieces tend to become more valuable as he becomes more technically adept and the demand for his pieces increases. Knowing this, collectors sometimes try to "get in early" with the right piece and at a good price. On the other hand, the younger an artist, the more difficult it is to predict his trajectory over time. If you purchase a piece by an older artist in his 70s with very stable prices, it is more likely that his prices will not fluctuate wildly in the market. But the potential return on investment may be lowered since, at that age, the quality of the artist’s works would have stabilised and his prices are unlikely to double or triple. A good compromise might be a mid-career artist in his 40s or 50s, whose works have entered certain museums or public collections. An artist at that stage has honed his skill and been tested by the market. He has also demonstrated firm commitment to his career trajectory, which is important if you are buying for investment. With such an artist, you have the benefit of viewing the increase of his prices year-onyear, and still stand a decent chance of having the value of his paintings appreciate. For example, Gerhard Richter, one of the top contemporary artists in the world, sold his work for 8,000 Euros 30 years ago, when he was in his 50s. Now, his pieces easily command at least six figures in the market! 28
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The gallery plays an important part in the investment value of an artist’s works. A good gallery assists the artist to understand the commercial art market and provides mentorship and guidance to the artist in his career. An influential gallery is able to place an artist’s works with good private and public collectors: this boosts the artist’s curriculum vitae, and lays the ground for further acquisitions by other reputable collections. Also, the closer the gallery’s ties with the artist, the better the gallery’s chances to secure the best pieces by an artist. Artists generally have their works divided into different series: these distinctions may be thematic, or based on certain periods in the artist's life, or both. For example, Picasso's works from his Rose Period (1904 to 1906) fetch the highest prices at auction houses today. A good gallery is able to identify the artist's best pieces, which increases the chances that the artwork will increase in value over time.
3. How much has the artist’s works been auctioned for?
There are a few auction houses that matter in the art industry: Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Poly and Phillips. Lasarati, Henry Butcher and Masterpiece Auctions are auction houses to look at for South East Asian artists. However, as the common saying goes, one only puts up an artwork for auction for one of the three Ds: debt, death or divorce. In general, galleries generally do not approach an auction house until there is a very strong secondary market (i.e. resale market) for the artist’s works since auctioning an artist’s works prematurely in a market with insufficient demand may lead to lower auction prices or unsold lots. It should be noted that auction prices only indicate the highest or lowest prices an artist’s work has been auctioned for, but do not necessarily reflect the current market prices of an artist. For this reason, oil paintings by Pablo Picasso have auctioned for as low as 1,148 Euros in September 2009, to as high as 2,375,000 Euros in 2011!
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Southeast Asian Modern & Contemporary Art: The “Hidden Gems” at Marriott Hotel, 5 July 2015
Arie Smit, Village Temple in Bali at Night, Oil on Canvas, 26 x 31 cm
A boutique, carefully selected array of fine works by prominent artists that have been very much underrated and undervalued, and are most likely destined to become the next “blockbusters”, are up on offer at the Larasati Singapore summer sale on 5th July 2015. Spotting tomorrow’s icon is something Larasati has built its reputation on. The iconic Indonesian contemporary artist I Nyoman Masriadi's career was born at the Larasati sale in early 2000. Larasati was also the first auction house to offer Chinese contemporary art by artists such as Yue Minjun, Zhang Xiaogang, Fang Lijun, and Ju Ming in Southeast Asia at its sales in Singapore in 2003. In April 2007, Larasati dedicated its Singapore auction to Modern and Contemporary art from the Philippines, featuring Alfredo Esquillo Jr, Ronald Ventura and BenCab, among others. Today, Masriadi and Ronald Ventura are the pride of Southeast Asia and have become members of the million dollar club, and many of the Chinese contemporary artists, that Larasati introduced back in 2003 in Singapore, such as Zhang Xiaogang and Yue Minjun, have joined the top division of international artists, also selling their works for several million dollars. 30
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J. Elizalde Navarro, Ratih’s Offering, 1989, Acrylic On Canvas, 90 x 80 cm
Auction Sunday, 5 July 2015 starting at 2.30pm at MARRIOTT Hotel Singapore Legacy Suite Viewing Friday – Saturday, 3 – 4 July 2015 11am – 7pm Sunday, 5 July 2015 10.30am – 1pm
Jeihan, Ari, 1981, Oil on Canvas, 133 x 134 cm
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Homecoming The solo exhibition welcomes back Chinese Ink painter Richard Lim Han, who returns to Singapore from his artistic journey in China
This June, The Art Fellas present never before seen paintings of Richard Lim Han, detailing pure poetry on paper; infusion of traditional Chinese Ink brushstrokes with a contemporary kaleidoscope of colours.
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Richard Lim Han, 河的两岸 The Two Sides of the River, 2012, 65 x 69 cm Richard Lim Han, Marina Bay Sands, Chinese Ink on Paper, 2015, 70 x 90 cm
Born in Guangdong, Lim became a Singaporean at the tender age of twelve. However, a sabbatical retreat to Shao Xing in his later years proved to be a breakthrough in his artistic journey. The exhibition showcases his extensive landscape works ranging from China’s ancient villages to Singapore’s modern city. Lim’s romantic paintings of China depict the peaceful, slow pace of life in rural villages, depicting a laidback mood not common in modern cities, whereas his paintings of Singapore show popular tourist spots, such as the merlion statue along the Singapore River, and the Marina Bay Sands, with multi coloured lights sparkling in stark contrast against the night sky. The exposure to both cultures influences his distinctive art style. With gentle brushstrokes the artist infuses Chinese Ink into a modern Singaporean context. Lim is well known for using a wide and vivid spectrum of colours in his paintings, especially in his night scene depictions, which therefore sets him apart from the usual traditional Chinese Ink practice. Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Richard Lim Han, Colours of the Wild, 61 x 122 cm, Chinese Ink on Paper, 2014
As a youth, Lim was inspired by his father, Mr Lim Kok Yong, a well-known calligrapher in China. His first encounter with Chinese Ink occurred when his father collaborated with a famous Chinese Ink painter, Zhao Shao Ang. Richard received guidance about the use of Chinese Ink from Zhao, and it left a strong impact on him. As he continues his journey as an artist, he explored several different mediums and material, but ultimately found himself strongly captivated by the versatility of Chinese Ink. Even now, the influence of Chinese calligraphy and Chinese culture on Lim’s art is obvious. Fine flowing lines snaking across paper betray the masterful control Lim has over his brush, each stroke dancing lightly and gracefully under a smooth and steady hand. Lim’s masterful precision and meticulousness are testimonials to his dedication Richard Lim Han, 水乡之月 Water Village under the Moon, 2013, 68 x 63 cm and passion as an artist. Exhibition: Homecoming: Solo Exhibition by Richard Lim Han Dates: 20 June – 4 July 2015 Venue: The Art Fellas, 46 Kim Yam Rd, The Herencia, #02-25 S239351 For sales and Enquiries: 67024001/67024003, info@theartfellas.com
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news A 3-dimensional artwork exhibition by worldrenowned New-York pop artist Charles Fazzino showcases a specially-created artwork titled "Celebrating the Enchanted Island of Singapore" Exhibition: The Colours of Singapore: A 3-D Artwork Exhibition by Charles Fazzino Dates: 27 May – 14 June 2015, 10am – 5pm Venue: Bruno Gallery Singapore, 91 Tanglin Rd, #01-03 Tanglin Place
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BREAKFAST AT 8, JUNGLE AT 9 A Photography Exhibition & Installation by Ernest Goh
"Breakfast at 8, Jungle at 9" presents photographer Ernest Goh’s latest works, which utilize repetitive motifs from the natural environment to propagate his eco-utopian vision of the world. While at first glance a nod to scientific photography and the detailed study of specimens, Ernest encourages the viewer to appreciate these insects, butterflies, flowers and birds through a lens of wonderment and fascination.
Ernest Goh, Pattern Lime Butterfly, caterpillar on leaves, Papilio demoleus malayanus
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Ernest Goh, Specimen Bird
The show draws its title from a letter written by famed naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace. Wallace spent eight years in the Malay Archipelago studying its flora and fauna, and collected more than 125,000 specimens of insects, birds and mammals including hundreds of new species. "I will tell you how my day is now occupied. Get up at half past five. Bath and coffee. Sit down to arrange and put away my insects of the day before, and set them safe out to dry... Breakfast at eight. Out to the jungle at nine. We have to walk up a steep hill to get to it, and always arrive dripping with perspiration..." The rigour of this daily schedule and the tropical jungle teeming with animal life resonated with Ernest, particularly with his own ongoing work photographing animals. He has photographed more than 1,000 individual animals, most recently shooting specimens archived by the recently launched Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. Breakfast at 8, Jungle at 9 is the first exhibition at Objectifs’ new space at 155 Middle Road. Exhibition: Dates: Venue: Hours: Artist Talk:
Breakfast at 8, Jungle at 9 11 June – 19 July 2015 Objectifs Gallery, 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977 Tue – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat 12pm – 6pm, Sun 12pm – 4pm Saturday, 20 June 2015, 3pm – 4pm
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ArtScience Museum dives into The Deep The mysterious world of the deep oceans will be illuminated this June at ArtScience Museum, as it presents the largest collection of over 40 deep sea creatures in the exhibition, The Deep. Opening on 6 June 2015, The Deep invites visitors to discover the beauty of the ocean life in an immersive environment.
Tiburonia granrojo (The Big Red) This large dark and velvety ball was discovered in 1993 by MBARI researchers in California. It is so different from other jellies that biologists had to create a new subfamily for it, called the Tiburoniinae, after the Tiburon, the robot that discovered them. To capture its prey, it does not use stinging tentacles, as do the majority of jellies. Rather, it deploys long fleshy arms whose number varies, curiously, between four and seven. Very little is currently known about this creature. Š 2002 MBARI
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news Careproctus longifilis Threadfin snailfish Size: 15 cm, Depth: 1900 to 2997m Like a prehistoric tadpole popping suddenly before the ROV camera, this fish with its face perforated of large sensory pores seems to confirm the deep sea’s myth as a haven for fossil creatures that have remained unchanged since the dawn of time. Despite its strange looks, the threadfin snailfish does not number among the oldest sentinels of our planet, as do the horseshoe crab and the coelacanth, whose fossil records date back more than 250 million years. © 2002 MBARI
The deep sea is the earth’s largest reservoir of life but has remained largely uncharted by man, with only 10 percent of the seafloor mapped so far. In fact, more men have walked on the moon than have dived down to the deepest part of the oceans. This exhibition will help to reveal the mysteries lurking in the deep through the display of perfectly preserved and extremely rare animals in crystalline detail. Odd and mesmeric, these breathtaking specimens will be accompanied by 67 images of captivating sea fauna and ethereal bioluminescent creatures, some photographed for the very first time. The images selected for the exhibition attest not only to the diversity of ocean life below 4,000 metres, but also to the technically demanding challenge of conducting research at these depths. In 2001, then wildlife and scientific film director Claire Nouvian watched a film with spectacular images of sea creatures that live up to 4,000 metres beneath the surface. Fascinated by this new world, Claire collaborated with some of the world’s most respected researchers to create an extensive and unprecedented archive of abyssal images and specimens, many of which had never been seen by the public. The works led her to create the book, The Deep, the first visual encyclopedia of the abyss, as well as this exhibition, which premiered at Paris’ Natural History Museum in 2007. At ArtScience Museum, The Deep will be presented in a unique, pitch-black environment, virtually immersing visitors into the realm of the deep sea. Organized into eight zones, the exhibition unfolds to reveal the different depths of the sea, such as life in the midwater (up to 4000 metres beyond the surface) and life on the ocean floor. The final zone will be dedicated to Nouvian and her efforts to raise public awareness of the urgency to protect and preserve the fragile ecosystem of the deep sea. Exhibition: The Deep Dates: From 6 June 2015 Venue: ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands Hours: 10am – 7pm daily
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ArtBlue Studio's Grand Opening in Tiong Bahru Phuong Nguyen, founder of ArtBlue Studio, interviewed by the Vietnam National TV Channel
His Excellency Nguyen Tien Minh, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Master artist Duong Sen
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Phuong Nguyen and Jacques Renaud, founders of ArtBlue Studio, and His Excellency Nguyen Tien Minh, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
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Legacy 路 Progression 25th & 50th Jubilee Celebration at ION Art Gallery, presented by HaKaren Art Gallery
Artists Florence Shen and Pang Teng Khoon, with Howard Yu, director of Da Tang Fine Arts, and Stephen Leong, President of Federation of Art Societies
Artist Choy Weng Yang with his artworks Enticing Lotus and Enchanting Lotus
Artist Ho Kah Leong. Dr Ho specialises in oil painting and is well known for his vibrant colours and bold strokes. He is representative of the second generation Nanyang School.
Artist Huang Guo Qiang, between his dry brush ink landscapes
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Supreme Court Terrace: The rooftop of the former Supreme Court was previously closed to the public. Now the terrace features a green corridor and shows an extension of the tree-like structure.
Ms Chong Siak Ching, CEO of the National Gallery Singapore interacting with visitors during the Naked Museum Building History Tour
First stop on the tours was the Singapore Courtyard, which was formerly a carpark space of the City Hall building
Skybridges: Designed by Jean Francois Milou, two skybridges link the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings. They are located in the atrium of teh Gallery, where the main entrance will be.
The Supreme Court is preserved for its historical significance.
Now for the first time, visitors can walk around the Rotunda Dome and relax under a skyroof in air-conditioned comfort.
Docent-led tours provided visitors with the rich history surrounding former Supreme Court and City Hall
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Amongst the guests invited for the appreciation night were (from left) former Member of Parliament, Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister Lawrence Wong, former Minister George Yeo Supreme Court Foyer: The flooring of the foyer has been restored, with the original eight-sided foundation stone intact. It was laid by the then-Governor of the Strait Settlements on 1 April 1937. Underneath it is a time capsule containing Singapore newspapers dated 31 March 1937 and a handful of Straits Settlements coins.
Curator explaining the interiors of the National Gallery to the public at the Atrium
Guests visited the City Hall chamber – an iconic room that played host to many important events in Singapore’s history
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2902 Gallery is a Singapore-based contemporary art photography gallery dedicated in its mission to provide a presentation and promotional platform to contemporary artists who use photography as a medium. Christened after its opening date on the leap day of 29 February 2003, the gallery’s name encapsulates the rare moment captured in time by a photograph. 2902 Gallery 120A Prinsep Street www.2902gallery.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 12 – 7pm; closed Mon and PH map no. 134
I Know You Got Soul draws inspiration from a 1987 song of the same name by Eric B. and Rakim. Listed by Rolling Stone to be one of the 50 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All Time, many critics consider the song to be as relevant now as it was in the 80 ìs. Through this exhibition, curator Amir Shariat locates parallels within music – specifically Rap and Hip Hop – and contemporary art. Whether it is by way of medium, support or subject, the exhibited works within this exhibition are aesthetically current, yet possess a certain quality that transcends time. Kika Karadi, Untitled (OPM No. 26) Despite collectively being as visually diverse as the 2015, Oil on Belgian portrait linen 243,84 × 182,88 cm artists behind them, the unifying element of each work lies in the passion, effort, and soul derived from their creation. By combining a range of artists who seek to surpass the legitimate boundaries imposed by either the support or the media, I Know You Got Soul aims to present an American perspective on contemporary art to a South East Asian audience. Till 21 Jun Solo exhibition by Khadim Ali. 28 Jun – 6 Sept ARNDT Singapore stages shows of leading international artists as well as projects and curated shows featuring Southeast Asian art. ARNDT Singapore Gillman Barracks, BLK 9 (3rd Floor) Lock Road % 6734 0775 www.arndtberlin.com Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 11am – 6pm map no. 715
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events ArtBlue Studio is one of Singapore’s leading suppliers of Vietnamese lacquer and oil paintings and offers clients some of the most exciting artworks from Vietnam, along with a satisfaction-guaranteed service. ArtBlue Studio 23 Yong Siak Street, Tiong Bahru % 9752 5458 www.artbluestudio.com map no. 601
Large Paintings by Khoo Sui Hoe. Malaysian painter Khoo Sui Hoe graduated from NAFA in 1961 and in 1974 obtained a grant from the John D Rockefeller 3rd Fund to study the development of contemporary art in the US, and has lived there since 1982. Known for his dream-like figures in bold and vibrant colours, his latest offering is redefined by size, imagination and compositional considerations. 25 Jul – 16 Aug After Printmaking… Featuring recent printmaking works executed by 9 NAFA staff, Khoo Sui Hoe, Dancers on the Lawn 2015, Oil on canvas, 175 x 244 cm alumni and students, After Printmaking… showcases how this art form has moved on from the conventions of printmaking as a two dimensional form into conceptual storytelling that reflects the physical object. 28 Jul – 11 Aug 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
Reunion – Baba & Nonya Series by Tung Yue Nang is an eclectic collection of superrealistic mixed media paintings reflecting the artist's fascination and respect for the colourful and rich history of a culture unique to the Malay Archipelago. Intrigued by its strong Chinese roots and adaptability to incorporate elements of the Malay lifestyle, Tung embarked on his exploration of the Straits Chinese culture through his artwork in the early 1990s. Using his signature technique of Photo-Realism, he expresses concepts such as happiness, love, health, wisdom and longevity, presenting them on elongated Chinese scrolls to be appreciated alone or in multiple panels. Till 29 Jun, at Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore, Level 2 Public Art Space Asia Art Collective (Consultancy & Gallery) 19 Tanglin Road, #03-42 Tanglin Shopping Centre % 6733 2155 www.asiaartcollective.com Opening Hours: 11am – 7pm daily map no. 518
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events Art Xchange Gallery was founded in 2009 in Surabaya, East Java. The new venue at The Herencia presents some of the best new upcoming artists from Indonesia, such as Adrinalia, Antoe Budiono, Agung Santosa, and R. Sumantri MS, as well as works by artists from Canada and Ukraine. Art Xchange Gallery 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-13, The Herencia % 6224 9007 www.artxchangegallery.com map no. 404
Treasures of Indian Art. The exhibition presents the evolution of Buddhism through the art of India. Important sculptures and paintings from the Indian Museum in Kolkata will trace the Jataka stories (past life stories of the Buddha), scenes from the life of the Buddha, and symbols used to represent Buddhist concepts. Representations of bodhisattvas and the Buddha will be on display. The exhibition features striking sculptures from the Pala and Gandhara cultures. The Indian Museum, Kolkata, is the oldest museum in Asia, and greatly influenced the founding of other institutions in the region. 16 Jun – 29 Aug June Holiday Special. For the full lineup of events please go to sagg.info: Art Listings - Events for Kids and Families. 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
A Universal Truth by Mónica Dixon. Space, to Mónica Dixon, is a presence and an absence. It is also an instrument she wields with skilful precision to challenge our ideas and perception of our individual identities. In “A Universal Truth”, Mónica explores the dichotomy between what we are and who we are. To do so, she takes a series of deceptively simple images and forces us to consider the division between the physical spaces of house – a structure we take for granted – and the social construct of a home. Through an adept manipulation of space and light, she builds a timeless world that is uninhabited by man or machine. Till 10 Jun Barnadas Huang 61 Duxton Road % 6635 4707 www.barnadashuang.com Opening Hours: Tues – Fri 12 – 7pm; Sat 11 – 7pm; Sun 11 – 6pm; Closed on Mondays no. 308
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events Introduction to Modern Art Course: "Bridging the Centuries" from Manet to Picasso. A lecture series that is a comprehensive course designed to provide non-art specialists with a general overview of Modern Art History. For more information and registration please go to www.corcovadoarts.com. 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. Corcovado Arts courses@corcovadoarts.com www.corcovadoarts.com
Classic Nanyang is an exhibition of paintings by three cultural medallion award recipients, Ang Ah Tee, Chua Ek Kay and Lim Tze Peng. These three prominent Second-Generation Singaporean artists are strong representatives of Singaporean art, with their distinct preservation of our local Nanyang style, while still continuously challenging their artistic practice and processes. Keepers of tradition, as well as innovators, Ang, Chua and Lim have developed the arts in Singapore, and through their efforts have paved a future for the next generations of artists. 2 – 13 Jul, 11am – 9pm Venue: ION Art Gallery, Level 4, ION Orchard
Chua Ek Kay, Fragrance of Lotus Pond Ink on rice paper 124 x 124 cm, 2006
Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery 140 Hill Street, #01-06, Old Hill Street Police Station % 6733 3822 www.capeofgoodhope.com.sg no. 108
Plot by Caleb Ming is a documentary project about land spaces in Singapore. It is a photographic record of plots of open land that remain untouched in the republic. Many of these are plots already being canvassed and marked for development into public housing, hotels and commercial multiplexes. 10 Jul – 10 Aug, at Esplanade Waterfront Art Places by Koh Nguang How recalls places in Singapore where art brewed. Till 19 Jul, at Jendela Visual Arts Space Memories by Chua Chye Teck. As Chua wanders around on his daily outings, he picks up objects of interesting shapes and sizes that catch his attention. Till 19 Jul, at Esplanade Tunnel Esplanade, Concourse Steps 1 Esplanade Drive www.esplanade.com map no. 100
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events Seeing Them Differently: Contemporary Sculpture. This is a group sculpture exhibition in two parts showcasing the outcome of promising young artists’ curiosity about materials, form and function. This show presents hand-crafted studio pieces that are created from industrial materials to explore the potential of ordinary mediums beyond their industrial functionalities. Till 5 Jul HERITAGE | ART | CULTURE: New Majestic Hotel x Flaneur showcase. Through Justin Lin The Persistence of Mountains showcasing artworks at the lobby and Brass, Silver Brazed facilitating an ongoing dialogue between the artists 124 x 36 cm, May 2015 and the public, New Majestic Hotel and Flaneur Gallery promote patronage of local artists throughout the community and beyond. Till 30 Sep, at New Majestic Hotel, 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road Flaneur Gallery is a space situated within the cultural belt of Little India that seeks to promote emerging artists' works. Flaneur Gallery 129 Jalan Besar www.flaneur.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 11am – 7pm, Sun 1pm – 6pm map no. 204
陶然食在 Ceramics Indulgence. In a debut exhibition, Master Chef Leong from Jade restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel, will be showcasing over 30 skilfully handcrafted traditional and contemporary ceramic pieces as part of his tribute to Singapore's upcoming Golden Jubilee celebration. As a Chinese chef with a love for nature, Master Chef Leong's ceramic pieces are often inspired by natural elements like the organic textures of tree bark, foliage and rocks, as well as auspicious Chinese mythical characters such as the dragon and phoenix. 04 – 29 Jun at The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Song of Glory Art Exhibition. Malaysian artist Leong Chee Siong presents "Song of Glory", an art exhibition inspired by the land upon which the cycle of life, from seedling to fruition, is showcased in his selection of fruit and vegetables as motifs. Leong's series of paintings of the land and paddy fields expresses a certain perfection and abundance, reflecting the glory of life and the land's sustaining power to mankind. 04 – 29 Jun at East Garden Foyer Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore Fullerton Hotel Singapore (The Fullerton Heritage) 1 Fullerton Square % 6557 2590 www.thefullertonheritage.com map no. 101
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events Founded in early 2003, Gnani Arts has been a local and regional trend-setter within its area of research, curation and collection expertise – South Indian contemporary art by masters and international artists. Gnani Arts #02-02A, 41 Kallang Pudding Road Golden Wheel Building % 6735 3550 www.gnaniarts.com Opening Hours: by appointment
Gajah Gallery is a Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse concerns of contemporary Southeast Asia through art from the region. Established in 1996, Gajah Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Southeast Asian Contemporary Art with a particular emphasis on the Indonesian Contemporary. Gajah Gallery 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-08 % 6737 4202 www.gajahgallery.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat, Sun & PH 12pm – 6pm map no. 110
Galerie Belvedere, establised in 1996, is a leading Singapore art gallery and consultancy. The gallery represents several leading European and Asian artists and specializes in providing suitable artworks to corporate buyers and has a comprehensive range of art and services. The gallery also holds numerous high profile exhibitions. Galerie Belvedere 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-10/11/12 % 6423 1233 www.galerie-belvedere.com Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat/Sun 12 – 5pm map no. 107
Sun Yee, Chinese Opera, 1950's 60 x 72 cm, Oil on Canvas
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
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events Rendez-vous is an international platform organized by the Lyon Biennale, the Museum of Contemporary Art Lyon, the Institute of Contemporary Art Villeurbanne/ Rhône-Alpes, and the National School of Fine Arts in Lyon. The platform invites curators from these institutions and international biennales to nominate artists at the forefront of their contemporary art scenes. This exhibition – curated in collaboration with the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore – presents art in a range of media by 20 artists from the current Lina Adam, 2014 edition of Rendez-vous alongside works by 5 Singaporean artists: Lina Adam, Joo Choon Lin, Chun Kaifeng, Sherman Ong and Ruben Pang. 19 Jun – 02 Aug The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats. This exhibition, based on material in the National Library of Ireland, celebrates the poet's life, his works, and his contribution to the great debates of his age. Till 30 Jun 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
Mind's Eye. Visit artist Kelly Reedy in her Wessex Estate studio and see her latest print series, "Mind's Eye". Please call for an appointment at 9367 7382 or for more information, see also www.kellyreedy.com Till 31 Jul Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553
MARANTAU: Migration and Integration of the Minangkabau Community in Singapore. Co-organised by the Malay Heritage Centre and the Singapore Minangkabau Association, this exhibition presents the Minangkabau community in Singapore, whose ancestral homelands are the highlands and coast of West Sumatra, and their heritage. Featuring artefacts ranging from rich gold-woven songket textiles to traditional instruments, the exhibition highlights the Marantau tradition where young men are encouraged to leave their hometowns and seek their fortunes elsewhere. Till 13 Sep Malay Heritage Centre 85 Sultan Gate % 6391 0450 www.malayheritage.org.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Sun: 10am – 6pm map no. 213
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events Ex libris Singapore is an exhibition of bookplates from the library of ten Singapore-based artists, curated by Daniela Beltrani. The participating artists are: Ezzam Rahman, Fiona Koh, Joshua Yang, Justin Lee, Michelle Yu, S. Raoul, Sandra Lee, Shubigi Rao, Wang Mo, Zaki Razak. 17 Jun – 17 Jul Artist talk with Ezzam Rahman, Justin Lee, Sandra Lee, Shubigi Rao. 5 Jul, 2pm – 3.30pm National Library Singapore 100 Victoria Street www.nlb.gov.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 10am – 9pm (except PH) map no. 213
SINGAPURA: 700 Years. This immersive exhibition will have you feeling as if you are right there, as one learns how artisans, craftsmen and labourers made their living in colonial times; or when students were forced to learn the Japanese language in schools during the Japanese occupation. Till 10 Aug National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road % 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 6pm map no. 114
Allan Sekula: Fish Story. This is a comprehensive review of the late US artist, Allan Sekula, a renowned photographer, theorist, photography historian and critic. Fish Story, one of Allan Sekula’s major works created over a five-year period, explores the historical, sociopolitical, aesthetic, and literary connections of far-flung port cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Rotterdam, Hong Kong, and Seoul. Fish Story looks at the ocean as a key point of globalisation and engages directly with the history of Singapore as a major historical port in colonial and post-colonial times. In addition, The Forgotten Space, a film essay by Allan Sekula and Nöel Burch premieres during the exhibition. 03 Jul – 27 Sep Simryn Gill – Hugging the Shore. Simryn Gill’s first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia brings together a series of works that reveal the artist’s specific attitude towards how we produce meaning and make a place for ourselves in the world. Till 14 Jun NTU Centre for Contemporary Art 43 Malan Road, Gillman Barracks % 6684 0998 www.facebook.com/CentreForContemporaryArt Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 12 – 7pm; Fri 12 – 9pm. Closed on Mon, open on PH map no. 711
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events Chinese Ink Works from Lee Kong Chian Collection of Chinese Art. The Chinese ink works in the Museum’s collection comprise mostly works from the Qing dynasty period (1644-1911), but there are a couple of exceptional handscrolls from the Ming Dynasty period. ongoing NUS Museum University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore % 6516 8817 www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 10am – 7:30pm, Sun 10am - 6pm, Mon & PH closed
In 2013, Ms Tran Thi Ngoc Hue established Orient Painting, focusing mainly on contemporary Vietnamese art by Luong Luu Bien, Nguyen Trung Nghia, Alan Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Tam, Cao Thi Duoc, Le Duy Trieu, Phuc An, Nguyen Duy Nhut, and Le Vo Tuan. Orient Painting 10A Mount Sophia, #09-12 % +65 8410 5466 (Ms. Coco Ng) www.orientpainting.com map no. 523
Portal: Jayson Cortez’s first solo show in Singapore. 9 – 23 Jun Opening Reception: 9 Jun, 6.30pm – 9pm, Art walk-through at 6.30pm Paul Husner on Bali. 9 – 29 Jul Opening Reception: 9 Jul 6.30pm – 9pm LARASATI SINGAPORE. Southeast Asian Modern & Contemporary Art Auction: “The “Hidden Gems”. Viewing at One East Asia: Friday – Saturday 3 – 4 July, 10.30am – 7pm Sunday, 5 July, 10.30 am – 1pm
Dream Ride by Jayson Cortez 2015, Oil on canvas 122 cm x 152 cm (4 ft x 5 ft)
Auction at Marriot Hotel Singapore, Legacy Suite Sunday, 5 July, 2.30pm ONE EAST ASIA is a Singapore-based art management organization founded in April 2010. It is dedicated to enriching the appreciation of Southeast Asian Art globally through exhibitions in Singapore and London, international art fairs and not-for-profit events. One East Asia is the sole, officially appointed representative of Sudjojono Center in Singapore. One East Asia 15 Scotts Road, #09-03 Thong Teck Building % 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 www.oneeastasia.org Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat by appointment only, closed on Sun and PH map no. 515
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events Pearl Lam started exhibiting and promoting Chinese contemporary art in 1993 in Hong Kong. Currently, Pearl Lam Galleries consists of two spaces in Shanghai: a Fine Art Gallery and special project space, a gallery in Hong Kong, and the gallery at Gillman Barracks in Singapore. Pearl Lam Galleries 9 Lock Road, #03-22, Gillman Barracks % 6570 2284 www.pearllam.com map no. 718
Great Peranakans – Fifty Remarkable Lives celebrates the achievements of 50 men and women who have shaped Singaporean life and culture over the past two centuries. Till 31 Mar 2016 Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street % 6332 7591 www.peranakanmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon 1 pm – 7pm, Tue – Sun 9am – 7 (– 9 pm on Fri) map no. 139
Edge of the World features a series of works that harmonise romantic narratives with humour and optimism. Inspired by Russian culture and her daily life, Edge of the World is an invitation to a world of enchantment and gaiety. Featuring over 40 paintings and drawings, Berezovskaya reminds us of this whimsical world that resides inside us. Through her poetics and symbolisms in her paintings, Berezovskaya develops her signature style that distinctly captures that fleeting moment of beauty, joy and playfulness in our everyday lives. On show throughout June Jieun Park AT REDSEA Gallery. South Korean artist, Jieun Park, will be showcasing new works at REDSEA Gallery during July and August. Using calligraphic brushstrokes in Chinese ink and acrylic on Korean paper, Jieun Park’s works bring out and capture the charm of different cities and the feelings of loneliness and emotions that Park experiences while travelling. Parks’ unique cityscape paintings include new pieces from London as well as Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul and Paris. 18 Jul – 16 Aug REDSEA Gallery Block 9 Dempsey Road, #01-10 Dempsey Hill % 6732 6711 www.redseagallery.com Open daily 9.30am – 9pm. Sun and PH 10.30am – 9pm map no. 532
Anna Berezovskaya Edge of the World, 150 x 160 cm Oil on Canvas
Jieun Park, A little talk - Santorini l 73 x 73 cm, Chinese ink, acrylic on Korean paper, 2015
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events AFTER UTOPIA examines humanity’s eternal yearning for a better world. Pivoting on ideas about ideals and principles, AFTER UTOPIA comprises iconic works of Southeast Asian and Asian contemporary art drawn from SAM’s permanent collection, as well as private collections and new commissions. Till 18 Oct Singapore Art Museum (SAM) 71 Bras Basah Road % 6332 3222 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Kamin Lertchaiprasert, Sitting, 2004 Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm Singapore Art Museum Collection map no. 116
Imaginarium: A Voyage of Big Ideas. As part of the exhibition, SAM has put together a number of public programmes for June and July. These programmes include hands-on making workshops that explore and reflect the art-making process of some of the works at Imaginarium such as Let's Make! artist workshops, Your World In A Box! and Create through Doodling! artist workshop. Till 19 Jul Also included in the lineup of programmes are the film screenings of locally produced short films at the Moving Image Gallery, SAM at 8Q. The public will get to enjoy these films for free with the SAM admission sticker. Till 19 Jul For the full lineup of events please go to www.sagg.info: Art Listings - Events for Kids and Families. SAM at 8Q 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 www.singaporeartmuseum.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 10am – 7pm, Fri 10am – 9pm map no. 119
The Little Prince in the Dark. The exhibition attempts to bring The Little Prince illustrations to life by the sense of touch. French visual artist Arnaud Nazare-Aga has created 13 all-white sculptures to be discovered by the senses of touch and hearing, and that will be presented in the dark. Visitors of this exciting exhibition will immerse themselves in the dream world of The Little Prince and its planets by touching the sculptures while listening to extracts of the book. Several languages will be available including English, Chinese and French. Till 20 Jun SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery, Alliance Française 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130 % 6833 9314 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat 11am – 5pm www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg map no. 502
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events As We Never Imagined: 50 Years of Art Making features contemporary works that were conceived and made at STPI, alongside defining prints of the 20th and 21st century, straight from the National Collection. STPI will showcase its best collaborations with artists of our generation, from works by international and regional 'brand names' such as Do Ho Suh, Haegue Yang, Eko Nugroho, Teppei Kaneuji and Ashley Bickerton, to established Singaporean artists Heman Chong, Goh Beng Kwan, Chua Ek Kay, Genevieve Teppei Kaneuji Chua, Donna Ong, Han Sai Por and Suzann Games,Dance and the Constructions Victor. From American Abstract Expressionists Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Frank Stella to Bauhaus powerhouse Josef Albers, Pop artists Roy Lichtenstein to British artist David Hockney, this specially curated exhibition will also chart the evolution of printmaking since its renaissance in the early 1960s. The significant development of the print and paper medium, as well as STPI's role in shaping the course of contemporary art in Singapore and Southeast Asia, will be the focus of the show. 12 Jun – 30 Aug STPI 41 Robertson Quay % 6336 3663 www.stpi.com.sg Opening Hours: Tue – Fri 10 – 7, Sat 9 – 6, Closed on Sun and PH, Mon by appointment map no. 402
Singapore International Festival of Arts: The O.P.E.N. The O.P.E.N. – Open, Participate, Enrich, Negotiate – is a pre-festival of ideas from the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA). It is a public engagement initiative that connects the public to the themes and issues of the main festival. Held over 18 days, The O.P.E.N. offers over 25 exciting events that include film screenings, performances, concerts, exhibitions and talks. 16 Jun – 04 Jul This year, The O.P.E.N. digs deep into the heart of SIFA's theme: POST-Empires, a theme in honour of Singapore’s independence from the British Empire and the Federation of Malaysia. SIFA will take place from 6 Aug – 19 Sep.
Pushpamala N. The Arrival of Vasco da Gama Photo Credit: Clay Kelton
Part of The O.P.E.N. will be a photographic exhibition, The Arrival of Vasco da Gama by Pushpamala N (Bangalore, India). The Arrival of Vasco Da Gama is a photographic recreation that deconstructs an 1898 orientalist painting by Portuguese painter José Veloso Salgado. Bangalore contemporary artist Pushpamala N.’s photographic tableau recreates Salgado’s painting with a significant twist in the tale – she plays the role of the celebrated explorer, her first male role amongst all her photo-performances. 24 Jun - 4 Jul, at 72-13 The O.P.E.N. takes place from 16 Jun – 04 Jul, at various venues, incl. DECK (photography), Barber Shop, TIMBRE (indie music) and The Projector (film). More info on www.sifa.sg
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events Homecoming: Solo Exhibition by Richard Lim Han. The Art Fellas present never before seen paintings of Richard Lim Han. Born in Guangdong, Lim became a Singaporean at the tender age of twelve. However, a sabbatical retreat to Shao Xing in his later years proved to be a breakthrough in his artistic journey. The exhibition showcases his extensive landscape works ranging from China’s ancient villages to Singapore’s modern city. 20 Jun – 04 Jul The Art Fellas 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia % 6702 4001 www.theartfellas.com Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am – 6pm, Sun: 2 – 6pm map no. 404
Located in a beautifully restored historic shophouse, The Sandalwood Room is a quaint and beautiful world of all things unique, ethnic, colorful and sublime inspirations of carefully selected fashion wear, jewelry, home décor and design wear. A place situated at the heart of Singapore, where you can just step in and make a pause, and where contemporary art meets age old traditions. The Sandalwood Room 76 Princep Street, Singapore % 6883 2369 www.thesandalwoodroom.com.sg Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm; Sat: 11am – 2pm map no. 138
Wong Keen: The Substation’s Fundraising Exhibition features 28 works by the artist, who is widely recognised as the first Singapore artist to make forays into Abstract Expressionism. The paintings on show will cover Wong’s artistic practice that spans over 50 years, ranging from early abstract Chinese ink expressions, to mixed media compositions in the 1990s, to his long standing explorations of nude and lotus themes. His works are widely sought after, and reside in the collections of the Singapore Art Museum, Fullerton Hotel, and Resort World Sentosa amongst others. The works are owned by a group of art collectors who have come together to raise funds for The Substation. Till 13 Jun The Substation 45 Armenian Street % 6337 7535 www.substation.org Opening Hours: 12noon – 9pm map no. 113
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venues Arts & Heritage District 100. Esplanade F/5 1 Esplanade Drive, www.esplanade.com 101. The Fullerton Heritage Gallery B/5 1 Fullerton Square 102. DaTang Fine Arts Singapore 1 North Bridge Road #B1-09 104. Asian Civilisations Museum E/5 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg 105. The Arts House E/5 1 Old Parliament Lane, www.theartshouse.com.sg 106. Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall E/5 9 Empress Place 107. ART-2 Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street #01-03 107. Galerie Belvedere E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station 107. Domain Art Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station 108. Cape of Good Hope E/5 140 Hill Street, #01-06 109. Element Art Space E/4 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road 110. Gajah Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street, Old Hill Street Police Station #01-08 111. Mulan Gallery Pte Ltd E/4 36 Armenian Street #01-07 112. Singapore Philatelic Museum E/4 23B Coleman Street 113. The Substation E/4 45 Armenian Street 114. National Museum of Singapore E/4 93 Stamford Road 115. Singapore Management University - The Gallery D/3 90 Stamford Rd 116. Singapore Art Museum (SAM) E/4 71 Bras Basah Road 117. National Design Centre B/3 111 Middle Road 118. Objectifs Gallery B/3 155 Middle Road, www.objectifs.com.sg 119. SAM at 8Q E/4 8 Queen Street, Singapore 189555 124. Lalin Gallery E/4 328 North Bridge Road #01-24 125. Chan Hampe Galleries E/4 328 North Bridge Road #01-21 125. Kato Art Duo E/4 328 North Bridge Road #02-25 126. Ode To Art E/4 252 North Bridge Road #01-36e/f 131. Art Galleries at NAFA E/3 80 Bencoolen Street 132. Institute of Contemporary Arts S'pore – LASALLE College of the Arts E/3 133. Emily Hill E/2 11 Upper Wilkie Road 134. 2902 Gallery / DECK D/3 120A Prinsep Street 136. Art Seasons E/3 BIG Hotel, 200 Middle Road, #01-02 138. The Sandalwood Room B/3 76 Princep Street 139. Peranakan Museum E/4 39 Armenian Street 140. The Luxe Art Museum D/3 6 Handy Road, #02-01 146. 11.12 Gallery PTE Ltd D/4 50 Armenian Street, #01-02 153. Artcommune E/4 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex 181. ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands F/5 10 Bayfront Ave 203. Ngee Ann Kongsi A/4 97 Tank Road, Level 2 of Teochew Building 204. Flaneur Gallery C/2 129 Jalan Besar, www.flaneur.sg
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venues Orchard & Tanglin 501. ION Art Gallery B/3 2 Orchard Turn #03-05 501. Opera Gallery B/3 2 Orchard Turn #03-05 501. Galeries Bartoux B/3 2 Orchard Turn #01-12A/13 502. SOCIETE GENERALE Gallery C/1 1 Sarkies Road 503. MAD Museum of Art & Design C/3 10 Tanglin Road #01-01 506. Art Forum Pte Ltd C/2 82 Cairnhill Road 508. Third Floor Hermes B/2 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers 509. HaKaren Art Gallery A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-43 511. Yang Gallery Pte Ltd A/2 19 Tanglin Road #02-41 513. Peach Tree A/2 129 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court 514. Artz Space A/2 1 Nassim Road, www.artz-space.com 515. One East Artspace C/2 15 Scotts Road, #09-03, Thong Teck Building 518. Asia Art Collective A/2 19 Tanglin Road, #03-42 519. Art Front Gallery C/3 176 Orchard Road #04-17/18, The Centrepoint 520. *scape Youth Park C/3 113 Somerset Road #01-02, www.scape.com.sg 523. Japan Creative Centre A/2 4 Nassim Road 524. iPRECIATION E/5 50 Cuscaden Road, HPL House, www.ipreciation.com 527. Collectors Contemporary A/3 21 Orchard Boulevard, #01-21 Park House 528. Bruno Gallery A/2 91 Tanglin Road #01-03, www.brunoartgroup.com 531. Linda Gallery Blk 15 Dempsey Road, #01-03 532. REDSEA Gallery Blk 9 Dempsey Hill #01-10 533. Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) 27A Loewen Road
river valley 401. 72-13 TheatreWorks C/4 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road 402. Singapore Tyler Print Institute C/5 41 Robertson Quay 403. tcc – The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road 404. The Art Fellas C/5 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-25, The Herencia 404. Art Xchange Gallery C/5 46 Kim Yam Road, ##01-13, The Herencia 406. DBS Arts Centre C/4 20 Merbau Road - Robertson Quay, www.srt.com.sg
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venues Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place 302. tcc – Raffles Xchange E/5 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 303. tcc – ‘The Gallery’ E/5 51 Circular Road 304. SPRMRKT D/6 2 McCallum Street 305. tcc – 4 Robinson Rd E/6 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 306. Singapore City Gallery, The URA Centre D/6 45 Maxwell Road 307. Blue Lotus Fine Art D/7 108 Tanjong Pagar Road, 308. Barnadas Huang D/7 61 Duxton Road, www.barnadashuang.com 309. Red Dot Design Museum D/7 28 Maxwell Road 311. Ikkan Art Gallery C/8 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road 312. Richard Koh Fine Art Pte Ltd D/7 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road 313. Artspace@Helutrans D/7 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road 316. Indigo Blue Art D/6 52B Temple Street 317. New Majestic Hotel C/6 31-37 Bukit Pasoh Road 318. Goethe Institut C/6 136 Neil Road 321. Utterly Art Gallery D/6 20B Mosque Street 322. Momentous Arts D/5 1557 Keppel Road, #03-27 323. Instinc D/5 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-163 326. NUS Baba House C/7 157 Neil Road, www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba
Wessex Estate 551. d’Art Studio H/2 5 Westbourne Road #02-03 Blenheim Court 551. Milica Bravacic H/2 5 Westbourne Road #01-01 551. CdeM Atelier & Art School H/2 5 Westbourne Road, #01-02 552. JoyClay Studio & Gallery H/2 10 Woking Road, #01-01 553. Kelly Reedy – Studio Arts H/2 27 Woking Road, #01-01, kellyreedy.com 554. Art and Printmaking Studio H/2 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 555. Rasha Eleyan H/2 9 Westbourne Road 556. Sealey Brandt H/2 1 Westbourne Road #01-02
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Gillman Barracks 701. Yeo Workshop 1 Lock Road, #01-01, www.yeoworkshop.com 701. Arnoldii Arts Club 1 Lock Road, #01-01, www. arnoldiiartsclub.com 702. FOST Gallery 1 Lock Road, #01-02, www.fostgallery.com 704. Sundaram Tagore Gallery 5 Lock Road, www.sundaramtagore.com 705. Partners & Mucciaccia 6 Lock Road, www.partnersandmucciaccia.net 711. NTU Centre for Contemporary Art 43 Malan Road 712. Platform Projects 22 Lock Road #01-35, www.platformprojects.sg 713. Mizuma Gallery 22 Lock Road, #01-34, www.mizuma.sg 714. Ota Fine Arts 7 Lock Road #02-13, www.otafinearts.com 715. ARNDT 9 Lock Road #03-21, www.arndtberlin.com 716. Yavuz Gallery 9 Lock Road, #02-23, www.yavuzgallery.com 717. ShanghART 9 Lock Road, #02-22, www.shanghartsingapore.com 718. Pearl Lam Galleries 9 Lock Road #03-22, www.pearllam.com 719. Michael Janssen Singapore 9 Lock Road, www.galeriemichaeljanssen.de
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