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Content & Contributors March 2012 Features
Creating Changes Art Therapy By Jun Lee
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Jun Lee is trained in both social work and art therapy. From her internship stint with both clients and patients in various social service settings, Jun discovered the beauty of using art therapy to facilitate the healing process of her clients and patients.
Research in Residence By Tim Zeelie
12 – 13 The Substation Soapbox
The World Outside
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The Process: Day 7/12 A 12-day photo-documentation by Arron Teo Arron Teo is a part-time lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. His photographs have been exhibited in various prominent venues such as Singapore Art Museum, National Library and MICA Building. Many photography books have also featured his work. For more information visit www.arronteo.com
My Secret Garden
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ArtGlass commission By B. Jane Cowie
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Pop and Contemporary Fine Art
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October 2012 Preview
Cover Story Sibylle Bergemann Photographs 2902 Gallery
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Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal 22 – 23 Beyond 15 minutes of fame ArtScience Museum
R.E.D. (Reality Equals Dream)
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Korean Contemporary Art Exhibition ION Orchard, ION Art Gallery 4F Presented by Art On Gallery
Rain Rhythm
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An Exhibition of Recent Works by Ye Jian Qing iPRECIATION Singapore
Late Nite @ Esplanade
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Time Trails by Cheating Sons Esplanade Recital Studio
ArtWalk@Wessex
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Open House at 14 Art Studios in Wessex Estate
Singapore Dance Theatre Presents
Swan Lake
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Esplanade Theatre
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Illuminations
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A solo exhibition by Aung Kyaw Htet Chan Hampe Galleries @ Raffles Hotel
Cooling Off Day
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A portrait of Singaporeans SOTA Drama Theatre
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Creating Changes Art Therapy By Jun Lee
“Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?” ~ Pablo Picasso
This question raised by Picasso brought back memories of the art therapy sessions I once had with Ahmad (pseudonym). Ahmad was a patient referred for art therapy some years ago. The images of his artworks greatly impacted upon me and strengthened my belief in the art product as a reflection of self. On the surface, Ahmad was a typical youth with dreams and aspirations of becoming a chef someday. When I first met him, he greeted me with a broad grin. At that time, little was known about him, except for his multiple medical conditions and that he was a familiar sight with the hospital staff. Ahmad used to attend a special needs school, but had to discontinue his education when his health deteriorated. His life was fraught with crises after crises. At a young age, his mother passed away. His father took to drinking and he was separated from his siblings. Probably aggravated by the stresses in his life, his kidneys failed and he was put on dialysis. Not long after, he developed further health problems including diabetes and high blood pressure. I recalled at our first session Ahmad’s hesitation when I suggested making art with some basic drawing tools, drawing papers, magazines, glue, colour pencils, crayons, markers, etc. During that temporary pause, he had asked, “Draw what?” I suggested he might tear some paper to make a collage. However, he surprised me by creating artwork on his own without requiring any further assistance from me. Upon finishing his artwork, he shared that he was very satisfied and pleased with his creation, which he identified as the moon and the sun. In spite of his cheerful demeanor, I felt disturbed by the hollow eyes seen on the image (Figure 1). Having had his permission to share my view on it, I told him of my impression of his sun and moon as the twohalves of a mask, with the left as possibly his hidden side (actual feelings), and his right as how he may have wanted others to see
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him. After sharing my impression, I noticed the immediate change in his expression. He looked sad. He then revealed that he had no one to share his fears and feelings with before, and would try to be happy for others’ sake. He appeared relieved after disclosing his thoughts. It was there and then that a connection of understanding between me (the art therapist) and Ahmad (the patient) was experienced. The artwork facilitated further insights into his difficulties and concerns. In subsequent sessions, his artworks became an outlet for his hidden feelings of inadequacy, fears and sadness. Eventually, it also became a tool for him to gain insight into his strengths and his source of hope for living. In recounting this incident, I am reminded again of the uniqueness of an individual’s artwork which can express who he/she is – his/her experience, feelings, values, beliefs, thoughts, etc. So, in making art, “Are we to paint what's on the face, what's inside the face, or what's behind it?” Perhaps, only for art therapy, it is the latter question “what’s behind it” that the art therapist seeks to understand in order for the healing of the heart and soul to begin.
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Research in Residence By Tim Zeelie
The Associate Artist Research Programme (AARP) is a two-year research residency at The Substation. Currently supporting four Associate Artists, the AARP encourages the development of Effendy Ibrahim interdisciplinary art research, Noor Artistic Director of practice, and process. Two AARP The Substation events are scheduled to take place in March, an exhibition by Grace Tan (kwodrent) and a performance-lecture series by Bani Haykal. Tim Zeelie asked The Substation’s Artistic Director, Noor Effendy Ibrahim, about the AARP, and its two upcoming events. TZ: The AARP is a relatively new residency programme, and probably the first of its kind in Singapore. Why do you feel the need to support process and research in art? It’s not as much about supporting process and research in art, which The Substation has always been committed to, but more about identifying and executing sound strategies to sustain these processes. And sustaining them has less to do with the economic side of things, and more to do with the need to nurture and instill a sense of value and appreciation in artistic process and research in society. The aim of the AARP is for artists to identify communities that are not currently involved in the arts, and to collaborate with them, and together recognise and articulate that art is not just a product, but a critical and effective tool of learning and unlearning. TZ: Experimental in nature, Grace Tan’s MM is a research project that translates mathematical principles and musical structures into forms and prototypes. The upcoming exhibition will feature research materials, structures, and models in various stages of development. Why do you think it important to exhibit, question and critique works that are still under development? It is important primarily because The Substation is not an arts venue, but a critical and rigorous space for artistic discovery and 12
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The Substation Soapbox development. The Substation constantly reconfigures itself as an open studio, supporting a varied and diverse range of contemporary art practices and disciplines. One of the fundamental beliefs here is that artists do not work in isolation. Constant open engagement and dialogue with other arts practitioners and interested members of the public are effective ways of testing processes, forms of research and the development of artists’ works. This is an approach that contributes towards the idea of sustainability. TZ: Bani Haykal’s rethinking music is a series of performancelectures that seeks to deconstruct perceptions about music, and examine the value and purpose in music’s ability to reflect identity. How do you think rethinking music will contribute to the way music as an art form has been perceived and treated in Singapore and at The Substation? I am hoping that rethinking music will remind us of how easy it is to listen. Seriously. To get a taste for process and participation, visit The Substation Gallery from 14 – 18 March to see Bani Haykal’s rethinking music. Grace Tan’s exhibition MM will be exhibited from 22 March – 5 April. For more information about these events, or about the AARP, visit www.substation.org
From Grace Tan’s upcoming exhibition MM
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The World Outside The Process: Day 7/12 A 12-day photo-documentation by Arron Teo
The World Outside by artist Tang Ling Nah in collaboration with design collective atelier | small Singapore The World Outside was presented by Esplanade, VISUAL ARTS @Esplanade Tunnel from 12 Nov 2010 – 2 Jan 2011.
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My Secret Garden ArtGlass commission By B. Jane Cowie
Art Glass Solutions Pte Ltd was established in 2008 to enrich the lives of many through the creation of quality artworks. Since then, as Creative Director of the company, my practice as a glass artist has certainly changed. Previously I focused on being a ‘production studio glass blower’; now predominately I undertake ‘large art glass installation commissions’ as part of a larger team of architects, interior designers, contractors and glass makers. A recently completed commission in a private home in Singapore was created in response to a photo taken by the client himself. The photo became the foundation of the conceptual development and overall aesthetic of the artwork. The client’s interest in photography and my interest in modern image making processes and technology emerged as key concepts. Traditional printing techniques used overlays of coloured dots to create an image, and now computers process images with square pixels. My idea was to not simply reproduce the clients’ photo in a larger scale, but to re-interpret the image into another medium, accentuate the image making process by enlarging the pixel size and then separating the image into squares to further highlight the process of image construction. Each panel becomes an abstracted colour field in itself while together it creates the overall image. Expanding and accentuating collaborations with other artists as well as introducing the traditional glassmaking technique of glass engraving were important aspects of this artwork. I wanted to highlight the beauty and simplicity of the engraved line on glass within the complexity of the laminated photographed image. I asked Dominic Fondé, to respond to the client’s photo with a line drawing, and as he was not told what the photo was of – landscape, cell structure or photo of outer space – his response was then an interpretation of the photo itself. This drawing was then scanned into the computer, broken up into 189 individual sections and printed onto A4 paper. Using these prints as a guide, Michelle Zheng drew the abstracted lines on each panel and then engraved the lines on each individual glass panels. Throughout the process there were crossovers from hand drawn line, to computer rendered pixel, to ink jet printing to the engraved line. The engraving appears to float in front of the computer generated coloured pixel squares and can only clearly be seen against the darker areas of the image. In places the line seems to ‘disappear’ as it seems that the hand skills of drawing disappear with the introduction of new technology. Yet the drawn line is
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remains a key element of art making and can be seen clearly in the right light. The combination of modern image making processes, new and traditional glassmaking techniques and the skill / hand craft of drawing and engraving alludes to the changes occurring in contemporary art making as technology continues to develop. Hand making skills are disappearing as machines increasingly do the job faster and better, especially in industries where precision and accuracy are required and/or preferred. So where do artists fit into these industries and modern day technological processes? As an artist, how do I sustain a practice within current culture, mass manufacturing and modern day technologies? One answer is that artists don’t only provide technique and skill, they more importantly provide the idea and develop the creative concepts to be presented in new and innovative ways. My Secret Garden, initially a response to the client’s interest in photography, the space in which the artwork was installed and my interest in modern day image making. It emerged from the collaborative creative process as an artwork with layers of meaning, numerous different glassmaking techniques and a variety of traditional and modern image making processes. This palimpsest of techniques and traditional skills combine to create an artwork of colour and beauty as well as an artwork of meaning and intent. B. Jane Cowie, Australian Glass Artist based in Singapore
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Pop and Contemporary Fine Art October 2012 Preview
Centrally located on Orchard Road and entering its third year, Pop and Contemporary Fine Art can be found within the serenity of Palais Renaissance where it continues to push forward its pioneering vision of only showcasing Blue Chip artists from the Pop and Contemporary genres. Whilst emerging artists may come and go and their prices fluctuate accordingly, Blue Chip artists fair much better over a sustained period of time, it's a cliché, but then most clichés are based in fact! Pop and Contemporary Fine Art is also quite unique in that it owns all of the inventory that is showcased in the gallery, thus giving it complete control over the pricing and the quality of the artwork shown. “Very simply if the artwork is not good enough for us then it's certainly not good enough for our clientele” asserts the owner and director of Pop and Contemporary Fine Art, Saskia Joosse. “We are fully focused on client satisfaction and offer a more bespoke service which is tailored to the needs of our clients and the busy lifestyles that they lead, which in turn, has led to many satisfied referrals as a result” concludes Saskia. After having held the highly successful and acclaimed "The Dots Within" Yayoi Kusama exhibition last year, this year looks set to be full of excitement and anticipation with two major offsite exhibitions planned for October.
Keith Haring: Growing I Screenprint, 76 x 101 cm, 1988 Edition Size: 100
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Yayoi Kusama: Pumpkin (Yellow Y) Screenprint, 70,7 x 84 cm, 1992 Edition Size: 120
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Andy Warhol: Marilyn, Screenprint, 91 x 91 cm, 1967, Edition of 250
“We are bringing to Singapore the Olympic Collection by the internationally renowned and celebrated post pop artist, Burton Morris. This series was commissioned by the Olympic Committee for the 2004 Athens games and has been exhibited in museums in both Europe and the U.S.A. We are thrilled to be presenting "The Olympic Spirit" Burton Morris collection as it will be the first time that it has ever been shown in Asia. This important exhibition will be part of the gallery's ongoing commitment to improving and enhancing the cultural fabric of Singapore and will be non-profit.” "We think that it is important to offer free, museum quality exhibitions at easily accessible locations, in non threatening environments such as ION Orchard Gallery. “The Olympic Spirit” exhibition will be the prelude to our “Pop in the City” exhibition which will showcase artwork from top Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, Yayoi Kusama and of course, Burton Morris. This last exhibition will offer the public the opportunity to purchase the works from this significant show" confirms Saskia Joosse. But you don’t need to wait until October should you want to purchase any of these top tier artists, the gallery currently has original artwork available for sale from these legends. Pop and Contemporary Fine Art, 390 Orchard Road, Palais Renaissance #03-12, Singapore 238871, Tel: 6735 0959, www.popandcontemporaryart.com Tue – Sat: 11:30 – 18:30, Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00, closed on Mondays
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Sibylle Bergemann Photographs
01 – 31 Mar 2902 Gallery, 11 Mount Sophia Block B The photographs of Berlin-born Sibylle Bergemann (1941 - 2010), one of the leading contemporary German photographers, are awe-inspiring for one because of the diversity of their subject matter and second for their astonishing insights and sensitivity. Bergemann commands subjects such as fashion, reportage, photographic essays, urban and rural Thomas, from the series 'RambaZamba' – Theatre of the Sonnenuhr (Sundial) workshop for the landscapes as well as group mentally handicapped and others in the portraits in an equally self- Kulturbrauerei in Berlin, Polaroid relating to Woyzeck(en), 1997. © Sibylle Bergemann assured manner. Having worked exhaustingly with the medium Polaroid, and almost exclusively with b/w photography, Bergemann belongs to a group of photographers who use colour as a constitutive element in the construction of a meaning, and not as an illustration device. Bergemann's works express a critical analysis of the reality during the times of the GDR. Her precise observations of hidden contexts is shown in the peculiar details of her photographs. Bergemann’s photographs play with the longing of the observer who appears to be drawn into a thoughtful and melancholic mood filled with eerie, dreamlike states-of-being, while looking at her photographs. The complexity found in these photographs creates the unmistakable, personal style of the Berlin-based photographer. Source: http://www.ifa.de/en/exhibitions/exhibitions-abroad/foto/sibylle-bergemann/ An Exhibition of the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen e. V. (ifa/Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations), Stuttgart, Germany
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Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal Beyond 15 minutes of fame
17 Mar – 12 Aug ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands® 10 Bayfront Avenue
Meet Andy Warhol, the face of Pop Art, at the latest traveling exhibition to open at ArtScience Museum. Andy Warhol: 15 Minute Eternal will open on 17 March with over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures, film, and video of the legendary artist’s works, marking the first time such an extensive collection is exhibited in Singapore. Andy Warhol was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. He was renowned for using mass production of popular culture such as advertising, comic books, and brand products, as the basis of his art. Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal will feature his masterpieces including Jackie (1964), Marilyn Monroe (1967), Campbell’s Soup Can (1961), Silver Liz (1963), Time Capsule 51 (1970’s), The Last Supper (1986), and numerous iconic Self-Portraits. The exhibition will also be accompanied by a wide range of associated documents, interactive timelines, photographs, and archival material. The exhibition will contain sections dedicated to different phases of the artist's career in a chronological manner. In the “Early Years” section, visitors will see artworks from Warhol's childhood and early works as a successful commercial artist in the 1940s. “The Factory Years” section will feature Warhol's transition from a commercial artist to a business artist during the 1960s. It was also during this period that he created the iconic masterpieces of the Campbell's Soup can and silk screen portraits of celebrities such as Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. During the 1960s, Warhol's art studio became the meeting place for artists and musicians. The art studio, known as the Silver Factory, was entirely covered with foil and silver paint. It was also here that Warhol began the mass production of artworks. Paying homage to Warhol's art studio, the exhibition will dedicate space to a recreation of The Silver Factory. To provide an interesting interactive experience, the space will feature costumes for visitors to dress up and be “a star for 15 minutes”, a photo booth to capture the experience, a reproduction of the couch from
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the Silver Factory from which visitors can enjoy his avant garde films, and the whimsical Silver Clouds (1966) piece made of floating helium balloons. Warhol’s celebrated use of Polaroids in photographing celebrities during the 1970s will be explored in the “Exposures” section. During this time, Andy Warhol focused on commissioned portraits to fund his interest in experimental film. This shift in focus is evident in the genre of art works on display such as advertisements and silverprint photographs, which reflect Warhol’s fascination with fame and glamour. It is also during this time that he started creating time capsules which contained meaningful items collected from the various periods of his life. Out of the over 600 time capsules Warhol created throughout his lifetime, visitors will be able to view one that contains over 50 magazines and books. During the 1980s, having reached the pinnacle of success in the art world, Warhol ventured into television media with Andy Warhol’s T.V. and Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes which visitors will be able to watch in “The Last Supper” section. The diversity of his last decade of creation includes works such as the Endangered Species series, Rorschach series and Oxidation Paintings. The exhibition concludes with The Last Supper and Self Portrait, two iconic masterpieces he created at the very end of his life that are monumental in both scale and the impact they had in the art industry.
Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds, 1994 ©2012 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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R.E.D. (Reality Equals Dream) Korean Contemporary Art Exhibition
02 – 11 Mar ION Orchard, ION Art Gallery 4F Presented by Art On Gallery
Korea makes a fertile stomping ground for collectors around the world. R.E.D presents successful Korean artworks including works by young, rising artists who have begun to make a mark in the art market. The exhibition showcases various genres of fine art ranging from painting, sculpture, oriental painting to photography and craft – all characterizing the uniqueness of contemporary Korean art. R.E.D. is about moments when dream and ideal inside peoples’ minds become hand-grappling reality. The displayed artworks will tell you how dream and reality interact and become our everyday life. The exhibition intends to allow the audience to recognize the value of art and craft that we always use in our everyday lives, yet are easily unaware of, as it is too close to us. Presented by Art On Gallery at the ION Art Gallery in Orchard, this exhibition creates an intimate space for aesthetic exchange and mutual appreciation between the two rapidly developing art communities of Korea and Singapore. Art On Gallery is a Singapore based art consultancy and gallery specializing in Korean contemporary art. The gallery’s mission is to discover and nurture talented, young Korean artists and introduce them to Singapore’s local art scene through the annual exhibition of progressive themes. As well as discovering young artists, the gallery also works with and represents some of the most renowned veteran Korean artists whose works are sought after by collectors over the world. Art On Gallery is actively engaged in endeavors to make fine art a part of everyday living space. This exhibition at ION Orchard advances the relationship between both countries, Singapore and Korea, to a higher level in the realm of culture and mutual understanding. The gallery will continue to discover and introduce competitive Korean contemporary artists and develop itself into a life style consultant by bridging artists and art lovers.
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Hwang Hyun Seung: Still Life, 130 x 30 cm, Oil on canvas, 2011
Chung Hae Cho: Rhythm of the Color, 25 x 25 x 15, Ottcil on ceramic, 2008
Kang Jun Young: Moon shaped jars! <Wow, It's me!2>, 45 x 45 x 48, Painting on ceramic, 2009
Jung Hai Yun: Relation (Gold2), 162 x 130 cm, Oriental water color on thick mulberry paper, 2011
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Rain Rhythm An Exhibition of Recent Works by Ye Jian Qing
15 – 31 Mar iPRECIATION Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, #01-08
Born in Ninghai, Zhejiang Province, China in 1972, Ye Jian Qing obtained his Master and PhD degree from the China Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing. Currently a full time artist, he also holds a teaching position in the Fresco Department at his alma mater. Acclaimed by art critics and collectors alike, Ye’s work has been exhibited in reputable art institutions worldwide such as the Central Art College in Madrid and the Art Gallery of China in Beijing. His opuses have also been featured at international art fairs, including Art Taipei and the Korea International Art Fair in 2007, and Bridge New York in 2008. In 2010, Ye became the youngest artist to have held a solo exhibition at the prestigious National Art Museum of China (NAMOC). Ye’s artworks are shaped by reflections on the relationship between painting and photography, as evident in his popularly known Hutong and Cityscape Series. Grounded in his profound knowledge in Chinese traditional culture, the artist infused the Chinese aesthetic ethos into western photographic imageries of today. Effortlessly blended the Chinese ink-and-wash technique into his oil paintings, the result is a renewed poetic expression that speaks to the contemporary generation. After the launch of the new series Exploring the Bodhisattva in 2010 in NAMOC, Ye was invited to Singapore as Resident Artist in 2011. From there he began conceptualization on a new phase of artistic creations, and reinterpreted his previous renowned series in a fresh light. Witnessed in the new works of Ye’s Cityscape series is a drastic change in their emanated aura; shifting from a bright color palette to the cold monochromatic greyish tone, the paintings invoke a quiet yet ambivalent sentiment as if one is viewing an old black and white photograph, and the monochromatic color vividly expresses, both pictorially and metaphorically, the coldness of a city. Currently resided in Beijing, the portrayal of the city rain scenes has been a powerful emotive portal for the artist. The downpours depicted in his recent Cityscape paintings are dramatized under his signature lens-mediated perspective, with rain splashes blocking the 26
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view, what presented to viewers is the obscure silhouettes of giant skyscrapers and busy traffic, hinting at an unpredictable path of the fleeting urban development. Though expressed in Western medium, Ye’s works are nonetheless aesthetically and culturally Chinese. Bearing the cultural symbols and values inherited from one’s historical root, water is one of the poetic symbols recurrently appeared in his creations. In traditional Chinese culture, water is spiritual, symbolic of empowerment, purification and fluidity. In Ye’s Cityscape paintings, the bold and fluid brushstrokes vivify the rain scene and materialize the ever-shifting nature of a city development, it also relays the artist’s desire to purge the tiresome mechanical city that he now calls home. The artist at the same time transformed water into tranquil lakes in a series of new paintings, allowed their charming reflections to purify one’s heart, and to open up a psychological space for contemplation. Anchored firmly to the Chinese traditional culture and his unique aesthetic, Ye’s artistic endeavor not only attracted the eyes and moved the hearts, but it also offered viewers of diverse cultures an alternative outlook to the Chinese contemporary art world, as well as to the newly interpreted Chinese culture that is relevant of our time.
Ye Jian Qing: Charm of the Alleyway, 130 x 170cm, 2011
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Late Nite @ Esplanade Time Trails by Cheating Sons
30 Mar, Fri at 9.30pm Esplanade Recital Studio
Following on from their critically acclaimed debut record Masters, Wives, Daughter, as well as their tour of China and South Korea in late–2011, Cheating Sons head to the Esplanade Recital Studio for one night only, playing a full set of magical new tunes that track the lifespan of love. Join the Sons and their special guests for a musical and visual adventure made only in Singapore. “Mandolin magic – stunning roots music by Singapore band.” ~ The Straits Times Life!, 2011 “… peppered with rock ‘n’ roll as nostalgically framed and yet as invigoratingly arranged that you are smitten at first listen.” ~ Juice, 2011 Cheating Sons are Renyi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica), Cheez (lead guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals), Don (bass guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, lapsteel and slide guitar, backing vocals) and Andy (drums & percussion). Details at: http://cheatingsons.bandcamp.com
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ArtWalk@Wessex Open House at 14 Art Studios in Wessex Estate
24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 Mar, 11 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 pm Wessex Estate (Portsdown Road)
Artists living and working in Wessex Estate will open their doors for the annual ArtWalk@Wessex. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Portsdown Road are the historical black and white houses and walk-up apartments that contain the homes and studios of local and international artists. This year there will be the opportunity to visit 14 studios and meet 20 artists working in a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. The public will be able to meet the artists, find out what inspires them, the techniques they use and understand the creative process. This is also an opportunity to buy artwork directly from the artists. ArtWalk@Wessex is free and self guided. Maps will be available at all studios. Advised start of the Art Walk at Block 28, Woking Road, #03-05 or Block 2, Whitchurch Road, #02-03. Distinctive signs will make it easy to locate the studios. As the studios are spread out throughout the estate, it is advisable to bring water, sunscreen and hat. Public transport: Take the MRT to One North station and bus 191 along Portsdown Road. Car or taxi: From North Buona Vista Road turn left into Portsdown Road. From the AYE, take exit Portsdown Road. For more information: Alison Wilson Tel: 91797473 Facebook: ArtWalk@Wessex
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Singapore Dance Theatre Presents
Swan Lake 15 – 18 Mar Esplanade Theatre
The Singapore Dance Theatre opens Season 2012 with one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, Swan Lake. This production premiered in December 2007 and was warmly received by both critics and audiences. Through evocative music and skilful dance, Swan Lake tells the tale of Odette, the tragic Princess captured by the evil sorcerer, Von Rothbart, and turned into a swan. Under the curse, she can only reveal her true human form at night and only the promise of true love from a man who is pure of heart and deed can rescue her and render the spell powerless. One night, Prince Siegfried finds the Princess and enamoured by her beauty, he professes his undying love to her. However, the Prince is deceived by the sorcerer and, in a cruel twist of fate, gives the sorcerer’s daughter, Odile, his promise of devotion instead, unwittingly breaking his vow of love to Odette. Now, only Siegfried’s defeat of the sorcerer can free them both and reunite them in their love. The first Swan Lake was choreographed by Julius Reisinger and premiered in 1877 at the Bolshoi Theatre and was Tchaikovsky’s first ballet music attempt. It was in 1895 that Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov created their masterpiece that would later have them deemed synonymous with Swan Lake by ballet enthusiasts. Since then, many versions and interpretations of Swan Lake have been produced, including a thirty-five minute piece choreographed by George Balanchine in 1951, set as the first traditional ballet of the New York City Ballet repertoire. With spectacular staging, resplendent raiment, and breathtaking ballet movement, audiences can expect to be treated to a stunning masterwork of one of the world’s most beloved ballet, with Singapore Dance Theatre’s production of Swan Lake. The Singapore Dance Theatre has performed Swan Lake before, once in December 2007 and later, in December 2009. The 2012 version is expected to build on the previous versions as the company has developed in terms of repertoire, number of performances as well as experience and capability of the dancers.
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Swan Lake Act II (1) (Photo Credit: Dennis Ng)
Rosa Park - Odette, Swan Lake Act II (Photo Credit: Tan Shung Sin)
Rosa Park - Odette, Swan Lake Act II (Photo Credit: Dennis Ng)
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Illuminations A solo exhibition by Aung Kyaw Htet
Till 11 Mar Chan Hampe Galleries @ Raffles Hotel Raffles Hotel Arcade #01-04, 328 North Bridge Road
Being a devout Buddhist who grew up in a small Burmese village has undoubtedly played a large influence in Aung Kyaw Htet's artistic practice, as seen through his exquisite balance of realism and sensitivity of subject, using varying shades of grey and a considered use of colour in his solo exhibition Illuminations. The young enigmatic monks and nuns are portrayed with a delicate dignity that speaks directly to the artist's dedication to the Buddhist faith â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an important foundation to his Burmese culture, in the face of disparaging conditions and poverty that prevails in Burma. For more than a decade Aung has quietly produced some of the most coherent, nuanced, and resonant bodies of artworks from Burma. While his depictions of novice monks and nuns may unleash questions about the slippery social environment of Burma and the role of romanticism under such conditions, he instead mobilises a reserved and ordered look into the inquiry of social isolation and spiritual identity with a contemporary emotional mannerism that represents these subjects as irredeemably human.
Aung Kyaw Htet: Underneath the Parasol, 2011, Oil on canvas, 116 x 167 cm
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Cooling Off Day A portrait of Singaporeans
Till 11 Mar SOTA Drama Theatre, Singapore A production by W!LD RICE
Back by popular demand! The sell-out hit show of the 2011 MAN Singapore Theatre Festival makes its triumphant return to the stage! If you missed it the first time round (shame on you) or if you’d just like to see it again, this is your chance to catch the re-staging of Cooling Off Day, the popular production by W!LD RICE. Why do Singaporeans vote? What issues influenced their votes? What does citizenship mean to them? In the months running up to the 2011 watershed elections, Alfian Sa’at interviewed Singaporeans to discover their responses to these questions. From the comic to the serious, from the fearful to the hopeful, their voices form a portrait of Singaporeans concerned about their role in shaping the country’s future. Funny, moving, and true, Cooling Off Day reveals how political views are not just the hot air of coffeeshop talk.
3pm (sat, sun) 8pm (wed, thu, fri, sat, sun) no performance on Mondays & Tuesdays Ticketing: SISTIC Prices: $44, $49, $54 (Wed, Thu, Sun 8pm) $49, $54, $59 (Fri, Sat 8pm & Sat, Sun 3pm) 20% discount with OCBC Cards, 15% discount for General Public
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Esplanade F/5 1 Esplanade Drive, www.esplanade.com 1 Public Art Space F/4 7 Raffles Boulevard Gallery NaWei Pte Ltd F/5 6 Raffles Boulevard, www.gallerynawei.com Marina Mandarin Singapore F/5 6 Raffles Boulevard Asian Civilisations Museum E/5 1 Empress Place, www.acm.org.sg 1 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, ☎ 6338 8733 Cape of Good Hope E/5 140 Hill Street, #01-06 Element Art Space E/5 140 Hill Street #01-10/11/12, MICA Building 1 Gajah Gallery E/5 140 Hill Street #01-08, MICA Building 1 Mulan Gallery Pte Ltd E/4 36 Armenian Street #01-07 Singapore Philatelic Museum E/4 23B Coleman Street 1 The Substation E/4 45 Armenian Street 1 National Museum of Singapore E/4 93 Stamford Road 1 The Gallery, Singapore Management University D/3 90 Stamford Rd Singapore Art Museum (SAM) E/4 71 Bras Basah Road 1 The National Art Gallery E/4 www.nationalartgallery.sg 1 YAVUZ Fine Art E/4 51 Waterloo Street, #03-01 1 Forest Rain Gallery E/3 261 Waterloo Street, #02-43/44 Artfolio Pte Ptd E/4 328 North Bridge Road #02-25, www.artfolio.com.sg Ode To Art E/4 252 North Bridge Road #01-36e/f, www.odetoart.com National Library E/4 100 Victoria Street, www.nl.sg 1 MINT Museum of Toys E/4 26 Seah Street, www.emint.com Sculpture Square Limited E/3 155 Middle Road 1 Night & Day E/3 139 A/C Selegie Road Art Galleries at NAFA E/3 80 Bencoolen Street 1 Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS), LASALLE College of the Arts E/3 1 McNally Street 1 Emily Hill E/2 11 Upper Wilkie Road, www.emilyhill.org Osage Gallery D/3 11B Mount Sophia #01-12, www.osagegallery.com The Picturehouse D/3 2 Handy Road, www.thepicturehouse.com.sg The Little Arts Academy E/3 1 Selegie Road, #05-01/02 Art Seasons E/3 1 Selegie Road, PoMo #02-21/24
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2902 Gallery D/3 11 Mount Sophia, Block B,#B2-09 1 Sinema Old School D/3 11b Mount Sophia B1-12, www.sinema.sg Peranakan Museum E/4 39 Armenian Street 1 The Luxe Art Museum D/3 6 Handy Road, #02-01, www.theLAM.sg Yisulang Art Gallery D/3 6 Handy Road, #01-01, www.yisulang.com Art Trove E/4 51 Waterloo St, #02-01/02/03 1 M-Gallery E/4 51 Waterloo Street, #03-03B/#03-04, www.mgallery.com.sg Art Plural Gallery E/4 38 Armenian Street, www.artpluralgallery.com 1 Artcommune E/4 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex 1 ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands F/5 10 Bayfront Ave 1 MODE [hair . gallery] F/5 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-22 1 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 Your MOTHER gallery F/2 91A Hindoo Road Post Museum F/2 107+109 Rowell Road, www.post-museum.org Xuanhua Art Gallery F/3 70 Bussorah Street, www.xuanhuaart.com
Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown & Raffles Place Artwalk Art Venues: [ 1please see details in event section ] 300. 301. 302. 303. 305. 307. 308. 309. 310. 311. 311. 311. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 320. 321. 322. 323. 325. 326. 327. 328. 329. 330.
The Fullerton Heritage E/5 1 Fullerton Square, www.thefullertonheritage.com iPRECIATION E/5 1 Fullerton Square, #01-08, www.ipreciation.com 1 tcc - Raffles Xchange E/5 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 1 tcc - 'The Gallery' E/5 51 Circular Road 1 tcc - 4 Robinson Rd E/6 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 1 Galerie Belvedere (S) Pte Ltd D/7 168 Robinson Road 1 MAAD Market D/7 28 Maxwell Road, www.maad.sg Red Dot Design Museum D/7 28 Maxwell Road 1 ReDot Gallery C/8 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road #02-06 1 Fortune Cookie Projects C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-04 L2 SPACE C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-02A, www.L2SPACE.com.sg, Ikkan Art Gallery C/8 Artspace@Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road Light Editions Gallery C/8 Unit 02-02B, 39 Keppel Road Valentine Willie Fine Art C/8 39 Keppel Road #02-04 Dahlia Gallery LLP C/8 69A Pagoda Street (2nd Level) Give Art C/7 65 Spottiswoode Park Road 1 Red Crane Antiques C/6 19a Keong Saik Road 1 Indigo Blue Art D/6 33 Neil Road, www.indigoblueart.com Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art C/6 16 Bt Pasoh Rd 1 Chan Hampe Galleries D/6 27 Kreta Ayer Road 1 Utterly Art Exhibition Space D/6 229A South Bridge Road Momentous Arts D/5 20 Lor Telok #02-01, www.momentousarts.com Instinc D/5 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-163, www.instinc.com Eagle’s Eye Art Gallery D/5 42 Hongkong Street NUS Baba House C/7 157 Neil Road, www.nus.edu.sg/museum/baba Galerie Sogan & Art D/6 33B Mosque Street, www.soganart.com Richard Koh Fine Art Pte Ltd D/7 71 Duxton Road, www.rkfineart.com Living Portraits D/7 31 Tanjong Pagar Road Art Xchange Gallery Singapore D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-65 1
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TheatreWorks C/4 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road Singapore Tyler Print Institute C/5 41 Robertson Quay 1 tcc - The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road 1 DaTang Fine Arts Singapore D/4 177 River Valley Road 1 FOST C/4 65 Kim Yam Road, www.fostgallery.com DBS Arts Centre C/4 20 Merbau Road - Robertson Quay, www.srt.com.sg
tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 1. Centrepoint C/3 176 Orchard Road, #01-102/103/104 2. Isetan Scotts B/2 350 Orchard Road, Level 2 Shaw House 5. Peranakan Place C/3 182 Orchard Road 6. Clarke Quay D/5 Blk 3E, River Valley Road, #01-01 7. Great World City B/5 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-29 11. Central D/5 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #02-84/85/86 The Central 19. The Pier @ Robertson C/4 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02 26. Wisma Atria B/3 435 Orchard Rd, #02-18 28. ION Orchard B/3 2 Orchard Turn #B2-49 ION Orchard
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1. Centrepoint C/3 176 Orchard Road, #01-102/103/104 2. Isetan Scotts B/2 350 Orchard Road, Level 2 Shaw House 5. Peranakan Place C/3 182 Orchard Road 25. International Building B/2 360 Orchard Road, #01-01 26. Wisma Atria B/3 435 Orchard Rd, #02-18 28. ION Orchard B/3 2 Orchard Turn #B2-49 ION Orchard Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Linda Gallery - Dempsey Blk 15 Dempsey Road, #01-03 RedSea Gallery Blk 9 Dempsey Hill #01-10, www.redseagallery.com Museum of Contemporary Arts (MOCA) 27A Loewen Road Ketna Patel 35 Jalan Puteh Jerneh, www.ketnapatel.com Sunjin Galleries (S) Pte Ltd 43 Jalan Merah Saga #03-62 TAKSU Singapore 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-72, www.taksu.com Aryaseni Art Gallery 43 Jalan Merah Saga #02-62, www.aryaseni.com d' Art Studio H/2 5 Westbourne Road #02-03 Blenheim Court 1 Kelly Reedy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Studio Arts H/2 27 Woking Road, #01-01 1 Marisa Keller H/2 Block 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 1 Barrosa Studio H/2 4 Woking Road #01-02 1 Sealey Brandt H/2 1 Westbourne Road #01-02 CdeM Atelier & Art School H/2 5 Westbourne Road #01-02 1
Art Services: 546. Benaka Art Conservation 64 Taman Warna, Chip Bee Gardens
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Art Retreat K/2 10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, #01=45/47 Soobin Art Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l K/2 10 Ubi Crescent UBI Techpark #04-90~95 Telok Kurau Studios M/3 91 Lorong J Telok Kurau Art Mart Gallery 520 Sims Ave #01-01, www.artmart.com.sg, Linda Gallery Kaki Bukit L/1 Block 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #02-09/10 theCURATOR K/1 33 Ubi Ave 3, #01-13, Vertex Black Earth Culture Art Museum L/3 352 B Joo Chiat Road DLR Gallery L/4 22 Marshall Road, www.dlrgallery.com Metakaos Collections L/1 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1 #03-22 1 The Necessary Stage M/4 278 Marine Parade Road, #B1-02 Artists Alliance SG (AASG) K/4 90 Goodman Road 1 Goodman Arts Centre K/4 90 Goodman Road 1 Florenz Gallery 10 Changi South Street 1 Art Glass Solutions 30 Kuo Chuan Avenue 1
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tcc art boutique caffès close to the arts 4. Novena Square 238 Thomson Road, #01-56/58 22. German Centre 25 International Business Park, #01-80 29. Anchorpoint 370 Alexandra Road #01-07/08 30. Marina at Keppel Bay 2 Keppel Bay Vista #02-02A 31. Terminal 3 Arrival Changi International Airport
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SOCIETE GENERALE Private Banking Gallery C1 1 Sarkies Road 1 TRCC - The Republic Cultural Centre Woodlands Avenue 9 Collectors Contemporary 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #01-03 Mercedes-Benz Center 301 Alexandra Road 1 Australasian Arts Projects 303 Tanglin Road 1 Art On Gallery Pte. Ltd. 26 Farrer Rd Hampton Blk Lobby B #03-02 1 Galerie K Moeller - Vietnamese Art 343 Upper Bukit Timah Road Metakaos Collections 51 Goldhill Plaza, #23-04/07 1 Artesan Pte Ltd 793 Bukit Timah Road #02-01 AndrewShire Gallery 5 Swiss Cottage Estate Moni Gallery 263 Lavender Street, www.monigallery.com Aratong Galleries 26 Mount Pleasant Drive Lukisan Art Gallery 110 Faber Drive, www.lukisan-art.com NUS Museum, NUS Centre For the Arts 50 Kent Ridge Crescent 1 NTU 81 Nanyang Drive The Art Gallery, National Institute of Education 1 Nanyang Walk Jalan Bahar Clay Studios 97L Lorong Tawas, www.jbcs.com.sg Dynasties Antique & Art Gallery 18 Boon Lay Way #01-136 White Canvas Gallery 78 Guan Chuan St
Art Services: 099. Renate Kant Studio 8 Shrewsbury Rd
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2902 Gallery 11 Mount Sophia, Block B,#B2-09 info@2902gallery.com, www.2902gallery.com map no. 137
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2902 Gallery is an artist-run establishment dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of local and international art photography.
Sibylle Bergemann – Photographs. Photographs by Berlin-born photographer Sibylle Bergemann (1941 - 2010). 01 – 31 Mar
Art and Printmaking Studio Block 28 Woking Road # 03 - 05 ☎ 9653 5051 Fax 9653 5051 marisakeller@mac.com, www.marisakeller.com map no. 554 Mon
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Impressions. During the weekend of the ArtWalk@Wessex the Art and Printmaking Studio presents ‘Impressions’, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, etchings, woodcuts and mixed media works by Marisa Keller. New works and works created the last 10 years from different periods and series. 24 – 25 Mar
artcommune gallery 231 Bain Street. #02-43, Bras Basah Complex ☎ 6336 4240 souping@artcommune.com.sg, artcommune.com.sg map no. 153 Mon
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12 – 7 Here in artcommune we believe that good art need not come with high prices, because our in-house artists comb the art community to find hidden gems that have yet been discovered!
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Events Art Galleries at NAFA 80 Bencoolen Street ☎ 6512 4043 artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg, www.nafa.edu.sg map no. 131
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Objectives: To develop artistic and professional training in the field of visual and performing arts, to promote the appreciation and practice of the multi-ethnic arts of Singapore, and to promote a Nanyang style of artistic presentation.
The Single Leaf: Woodblock Printmaking. The relationship between prints and craftsmanship, as well as social concerns of the time take centrestage in this exhibition that traces the demonstration of this art form in Nanyang’s history and artistic legacy. The exhibition will feature a lineup of NAFA alumni as well as selected works from NAFA’s Collection. Till 11 Mar A Ridge, a Word, a Brush: Wee Beng Chong and Chinese ink paintings. Wee Beng Chong, NAFA alumni and Singaporean artist who is considered a doyen in Western and Chinese art, is Singapore’s first Cultural Medallion recipient. Known for his unconventional and interpretive adaptations in contemporary practice, Wee will showcase his recent works in Chinese calligraphy and ink paintings, which he terms as ‘creative calligraphy’. 10 Mar – 15 Apr
Club NAFA Art Exhibition 2012. In August 2011, 15 Club NAFA alumni members from Singapore and Malaysia went on a painting trip to Kuching, Sarawak; immersing themselves in one of the world’s richest ecosystems that is known for her ethnographically diverse tribes and famed longhouses. Artists Seah Kang Chui, Teo Kim Liong and Yeo Eng Hin among others, capture the beauty of the land and the warmth her people -- rediscovering the joys of painting en plein air. 24 Mar – 08 Apr
Art Glass Solutions Pte Ltd 30 Kuo Chuan Avenue ☎ 6440 4957 bjanecowie@artglasssolutions.com www.artglasssolutions.com map no. 695 Mon
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Artists Alliance SG (AASG) 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre Blk M, #03-51 email@artistsalliancesg.com www.artistsalliancesg.com map no. 621
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Artists Alliance SG (AASG) is a Singapore-based artistinitiated entity established in 2010 to promote contemporary Asian art to a global audience and market. AASG aims to connect and develop partnership with the arts, businesses and government organisations.
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Art On Gallery Pte. Ltd. 26 Farrer Rd Hampton Blk Lobby B #03-02 Sutton Place ☎ 6611 8577 artongallery@gmail.com, www.artondeco.com map no. 007 Mon
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Our mission at ART ON is to provide you with contemporary Korean art that best suits your space. Our strong network of artists in Korea range from young promising artists to established ones highly recognized by collectors all over the world.
R.E.D. (Reality Equals Dream). This exhibition will present successful Korean artists’ works including young rising artists. It howcases various genres of fine arts ranging from painting, sculpture, oriental painting to photography and craft - all characterizing the uniqueness of contemporary Korean art. 02 – 11 Mar at ION Orchard
Art Plural Gallery 38 Armenian Street ☎ 6636 8360 info@artpluralgallery.com, www.artpluralgallery.com map no. 144 Mon
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Art Plural Gallery is a unique gallery dedicated to modern, contemporary art and design.
Pablo Reinoso: A Solo Exhibition. The exhibition features 15 sculptures, specifically created by the artist for his Singapore premiere. Till 03 Mar
Art Retreat incorporating Wu Guanzhong Gallery 10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Techpark, Lobby C, #01=45/47 ☎ 6749 0880 info@artretreatmuseum.com, www.artretreatmuseum.com map no. 601
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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. The Main Gallery features a temporary exhibition.
Art Trove Pte Ltd 51 Waterloo St, #02-01/02/03 ☎ 6336 0915 Fax 6336 9975 enquiry@art-trove.com, www.art-trove.com map no. 143
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Art Trove is a key addition to the Singapore museum scene. The private museum specializes in displaying the works of exceptionally talented artists whose works may not have received adequate recognition owing to the vagaries of history.
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Art Xchange Gallery Singapore 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-65 The Central ☎ 9027 3997 www.artxchangegallery.com map no. 330 Mon
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Located in Surabaya/East Java and in Singapore, Art Xchange Gallery showcases the diversity of modern and contemporary artists from Indonesia.
Reflections of the Sublime - A solo exhibition by Febry Suwandito. This exhibition presents works by Indonesian painter, Febry Suwandito who creates contemplative and meditate painting of nature through abstract forms and intense use of color. His pictorial relation to the sublime is translated to the canvas through magnificent compositions that play with light and darkness. 01 – 31 Mar
ArtBlue Studio 26 Oxley Mansion, 26P Oxley Road ☎ 9752 5458 www.artbluestudio.com phuong.artbluestudio@yahoo.com map no. 521 Mon
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ArtBlue Studio is one of Singapore’s leading suppliers of Vietnamese lacquer and oil paintings to clients globally.
ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue www.marinabaysands.com/ArtScienceMuseum map no. 181 Mon
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Titanic – The Artifact Exhibition. A total of nine galleries take visitors through the Ship's conception, construction, sailing day, life on board, the famous iceberg, Titanic's sinking, the discovery of the wreck, while all throughout telling the incredible stories of her passengers and crew. Till 29 Apr Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal. Covering Andy Warhol’s different artistic phases from the 1940's to 1980's, the exhibition features over 260 paintings, drawings, sculptures, film and video. Immerse yourself in a recreation of the Silver Factory, Warhol’s studio in New York. View artworks from a child’s perspective in a special display for children. Learn about Warhol’s inspiration, and be inspired by his creativity through iconic masterpieces such as Campbell’s Soup (1961), Silver Liz (1963), Time Capsule 51 (1970's), The Last Supper (1986), and numerous iconic SelfPortraits. 17 Mar – 12 Aug
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Events ArtWalk@Wessex 2012
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This year there will be the opportunity to visit 14 studios and meet 20 artists working in a variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. The public will be able to meet the artists, find out what inspires them, the techniques they use and understand the creative process. This is also an opportunity to buy artwork directly from the artists. ArtWalk@Wessex is free and self guided. Maps will be available at all studios. Advised start of the Art Walk at Block 28, Woking Road, #03-05 or Block 2, Whitchurch Road, #02-03. As the studios are spread out throughout the estate, it is advisable to bring water, sunscreen and hat. 24 + 25 Mar, 11am – 7pm
Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) 1 Empress Place ☎ 6332 7798 www.acm.org.sg, nhb_acm_prog@nhb.gov.sg map no. 104 Mon
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Patterns of Trade – Indian Textiles for Export, 1400 – 1900 presents over seventy works of strikingly patterned and brightly coloured Indian trade textiles from a recently acquired collection. Till 03 Jun
The Tang Shipwreck: Gold and Ceramics from 9th century China. The Asian Civilisations Museum presents an exhibition of rare objects from the earliest and most important Chinese shipwreck from the Tang dynasty (618–906) ever discovered in Southeast Asia. Till 17 Jun
Australasian Arts Projects 303 Tanglin Road ☎ 9771 8974 www.australasianartsprojects.com map no. 006
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A regionally focused arts production company created to entertain, inform and educate the general public about art, artists and artistic practice. Focus on visual art with exhibitions of contemporary abstract artists.
Barrosa Studio 4 Woking Road #01-02 ☎ 9047 2641 studiobarrosa@gmail.com map no. 555 Fri X Tue X Wed X Thu X X
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Mirage (but not an illusion). Lee Gilbert shows his recent series of process-based oils at Pietrasanta Restaurant, at the corner of Portsdown and Whitchurch Roads in Wessex Estate. Lee Gilbert explores his theme in a semi-abstract style, drawing on the properties of the materials – acrylic, oil, and enamel on canvas – to capture complex interactions among the minimalist elements of the subject. Till 27 Mar
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Events ArtWalk @ Wessex 2012. Praema Raghavan-Gilbert Praema is a nature painter, and works mainly in acrylics. Laila Azra Laila's strong and colorful abstract works range from small to some very large pieces. Lee Gilbert Lee's semi-abstract works touch on the interactions between man and machine. Other local and expatriate artists residing and working within the lush, sprawling grounds of Wessex Estate will join us to provide a fun-filled weekend open studio event. Visitors can view exhibitions of each artist’s latest works, visit their studios, then enjoy excellent dining experiences at the Pietrasanta Restaurant. 24 + 25 Mar, 11am – 7pm
Bruno Gallery 91 Tanglin Road #01-03 ☎ 6733 0283 singapore@brunoartgroup.com www.brunoartgroup.com map no. 528 Mon
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Bruno Art Group is a 3rd generation leading international company that specializes in art consulting for both individuals and companies. Bruno Gallery offers a wide variety of contemporary art including original paintings, and indoor and outdoor sculptures.
CdeM Atelier & Art School Block 5 #01- 02 Westbourne Road ☎ 9620 4997 www.cdem.com.sg map no. 557 Mon
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The Enamel Series from Patricia Cabaleiro de Meuser is inspired by Asia: amazing hot, beautiful & colorful, but not environmentally friendly.
Chan Hampe Galleries Tanjong Pagar 27 Kreta Ayer Road ☎ 6222 1667 info@chanhampegalleries.com www.chanhampegalleries.com map no. 320
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Chan Hampe Galleries Tanjong Pagar encourages local emerging artists to "breakthrough" by providing a platform to display, debate and market their art.
All That's Left Has Gone To Sleep. The artist's childhood utopia, the playground, is one that still evokes treasured memories of an exciting place where his creativity was first cultivated, so it is of little surprise that this is the focus of his latest series of paintings in All That's Left Has Gone To Sleep. Dyn remembers the playground as a meeting place for new and old friends where adveture always waited, a time when life was much more simple and the lure of climbing ropes and slippery slides was a world only limited by his imagination. Dyn obtained his Diploma in Fine Arts in painting from LaSalle – SIA College of the Arts, Singapore. He later received his Bachelor’s Degree from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia and went on to get his Master’s Degree in Fine Arts from Open University at LaSalle – SIA College of the Arts. 07 – 28 Mar
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Events DaTang Fine Arts Singapore 177 River Valley Road, #02-09A Liang Court ☎ 6333 9628 Fax 6333 9636 www.datangfinearts.com map no. 404 Mon
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Prints of Sun Yin Sheng Art Exhibition. Sun Yinsheng was born in Changchun, Jilin Province, China in 1949. He is a member of the China Artists’ Association, a member of the Chinese Wood Painting Artists’ Association, a member of Jilin the Artists’ Association, a member of the Film Stars’ Association, a member of the Standing Committee of Changchun Artists’ Association and Secretary of Woodpainting Art of Jilin Artists’ Association. He now resides in the USA. Till 11 Mar
Element Art Space 140 Hill Street #01-10/11/12, MICA Building ☎ 6883 2001 Fax 6883 2707 info@elementartspace.com, www.elementartspace.com map no. 109
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Drawn from Soobin Art Gallery's 20 years of experience, Element Art Space is now home to innovative and singular exhibitions across various media and genres.
Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay 1 Esplanade Drive www.esplanade.com map no. 100
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Esplanade aims to be a performing arts centre for everyone. Its programme line-up spans all genres to encompass music, dance, theatre and visual arts, with a special emphasis on Asian culture.
Parent – Child Ukulele Basics by Ukulele Movement. A session specially created for both parent and child to learn the ukulele. Recommended for children 7 years old and above. $25 (1 parent + 1 child). 03 Mar, 10.30am – 11.30am U-Can Ukulele! A Beginners’ Ukulele Workshop by Ukulele Movement. You will learn the basic chords, rhythm, and strumming patterns to a familiar tune. $20. 03 Mar, 1pm – 2.30pm, 3pm – 4.30pm
Late Nite @ Esplanade - Time Trails by Cheating sons. “Mandolin magic – stunning roots music by Singapore band.” 30 Mar, 9.30 – 10.30pm
Galerie Belvedere 168 Robinson Road #36-01 Capital Tower ☎ 6423 1233 art@galerie-belvedere.com www.galerie-belvedere.com map no. 307 Mon
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Galerie Belvedere, established in 1996, is a leading Singapore based art gallery and consultancy. We also handle commissioned works for corporate buyers.
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Events Give Art 65 Spottiswoode Park Road ☎ 9005 4850 info@giveart.net, www.giveart.net map no. 314 Mon
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2–7 ☎ Give Art makes contemporary art more affordable by enabling you to create art gift registries. Give Art's stable includes critically acclaimed contemporary artists from Southeast Asia and the UK, including Justin Lee, Jason Wee and Sandrine Llouquet.
Gajah Gallery 140 Hill Street #01-08, MICA Building ☎ 6737 4202 art@gajahgallery.com, www.gajahgallery.com map no. 110 Mon
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Gajah Gallery is a Singapore based art gallery that explores the diverse socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from the region. Established in 1996, Gajah Gallery is dedicated to the promotion of Southeast Asian Contemporary Art.
Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS), LASALLE College of the Arts 1 McNally Street ☎ 6496 5070 www.lasalle.edu.sg map no. 132
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The Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore (ICAS) is the curatorial division of LASALLE College of the Arts. It runs seven galleries, comprising some 1,500 square meters of gallery spaces.
iPRECIATION 1 Fullerton Square, #01-08 The Fullerton Hotel ☎ 6339 0678 Fax 6438 2080 enquiry@ipreciation.com, www.ipreciation.com map no. 301 Mon
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Specialising in modern & contemporary art, iPRECIATION represents renowned artists including Nobel Laureate Gao Xingjian, acclaimed Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming, and Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee.
Gao Xingjian – Ink on Canvas (Hong Kong). This exhibition will be held at iPRECIATION Hong Kong. Till 10 Mar
Ye Jian QIng – Rain Rhythm features 20 recent works created during Ye’s artist residency in Singapore in 2011. Ye’s artworks are shaped by reflections on the relationship between painting and photography, as evident in his popularly known 'Hutong' and 'Cityscape' Series. Witnessed in the new works the drastic change in their emanated aura; shifting from a bright color palette to the cold monochromatic greyish tone, invoking a quiet yet ambivalent sentiment. 15 – 31 Mar Milenko Prvacki – Remembrance of Things Past (Hong Kong). This exhibition will be held at iPRECIATION Hong Kong. 21 Mar – 07 Apr Singapore Art Gallery Guide
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Events Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road ☎ 6737 0434 www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC map no. 523
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As a result of the Japan-Singapore summit meetings held in March and November 2007, an agreement was reached to set up the Japan Creative Centre (JCC) in Singapore as a base for disseminating information on Japan's culture and technologies.
Jeremy Ramsey Fine Art 16 Bt Pasoh Rd ☎ 6227 1198 info@artjeremyramsey.com, www.artjeremyramsey.com map no. 317 Mon
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Abstract and figurative works, drawing from life and prints by Britsh born Singapore citizen Jeremy Ramsey: vibrant colours, powerful lines and sensual forms.
John Erdos Art 6B Dempsey Road (next to John Erdos Home) ☎ 6735 5130 mail@johnerdosart.com.sg www.johnerdosart.com.sg map no. 404 Mon
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10 – 6 Nothing compliments a fine home more than appealing art. Formerly Studio83, John Erdos Art showcases the works of both local and international artists, ranging from paintings and sketches, to photographs and sculptures.
Hla Myint Swe. In each and every sketch, see the wrinkles of the old, feel the happiness in the smiles in the young, enjoy the contours of the human form, the bond between mother and child; but most important, connect with the spirit of the faces the artist sketched over the years from Myanmar's rich and diverse cultural mix of people. Till 12 Mar
Kelly Reedy — Studio Arts 27 Woking Road, #01-01 kellyreedystudio@gmail.com www.kellyreedy.com map no. 553 Mon
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ArtWalk@Wessex 2012. Pick up a map at Kelly's studio and join in the neighborhood tour of 14 artists' studios located in a lovely green setting. Maybe you will even find a new piece of art to add to your collection! 24 + 25 Mar, 11am – 6pm
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Events Mercedes-Benz Center 301 Alexandra Road ☎ 6866 1782 Fax 6866 1750 winnie.foo@cyclecarriage.com.sg www.mercedes-benz.com.sg map no. 005 Mon
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The Mercedes-Benz Center is more than an ordinary showroom and service center. To date, it houses many colourful and vibrant activities, ranging from fashion to arts & music.
Metakaos Collections 51 Goldhill Plaza, #23-04/07 ☎ 6438 3880 Fax 6438 3881 contact@metakaos.com, www.metakaos.com map no. 011 Mon
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The Auspicious Series (inaugural collection of Chinese calligraphy characters 'Fu', ' Lu', 'Shou' and 'Xi') and The Power Series (modeled after powerful animals) are only available at Metakaos. We are experienced in managing projects of a large scale.
MODE [hair . gallery] 8A Marina Boulevard #B2-22. Marina Bay Link Mall ☎ 6834 3774 / 6834 3775 concierge@modehairgallery.com, modehairgallery.com map no. 182 Mon
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Mode is a gallery in more ways than one. Here, hair design meets art meets fashion all under one roof. Mode will be on constant lookout for talented and unique local artists and designers with whom to forge cool collaborations.
Nanman Art Pte Ltd 19 Tanglin Road, # 02-56 & 65 Tanglin Shopping Ctr ☎ 9767 3189 / 8357 7781 Fax 6737 9168 www.nanmanart.com map no. 516 Mon
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Nanman Art focuses on high quality original artworks; introducing oil paintings, water color, Chinese ink painting, prints, calligraphy, sculpture & photography.
Chen Xiongxun Contemporary Oil Painting Exhibition. Born in 1943 in Yunnan, China, Mr Chen is member of China Art Society, Yunnan College of Fine art and Kunming College of Fine Art. Chen Xiongxun’s artworks have been widely publicized by mass media in China. For example, his work “Ancient City - Quanzhou” was featured in the motion picture “The Silk Road: ZhengHe’s Journey to the West” produced by the most important national television in China, namely CCTV. 17 – 31 Mar
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Events National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Road ☎ 6332 3659 www.nationalmuseum.sg map no. 114 Mon
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NUS Museum University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore ☎ 6516 8817 museum@nus.edu.sg, www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/museum map no. 020
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The Sufi and the Bearded Man: Remembering a Keramat in Contemporary Singapore. The exhibition re-members the keramat of a 19th century Sufi traveller from the Middle East who lives on in contemporary Singapore through her miracles and her shrine which was recently removed. Re-membering the keramat has involved a two-year long project of collaborating with Ali, an intermediary of the Sufi and custodian of the mausoleum referred to by fellow devotees as "the bearded man". These conversations culminated in the keramat and its life-worlds entering a museum, a transition animated by the display of photographic evidence, material remains or artifacts, anecdotal histories and related documents. Till 31 May
Camping and Tramping Through the Colonial Archives: The Museum in Malaya. The term Camping and Tramping is inspired by a lesser known 19th Century document compiled by a British officer describing the field work and travails of his time with the colonial office in Malaya. ongoing
Sculpting Life: The Ng Eng Teng Collection. Ng Eng Teng (1934 – 2001) was a painter and potter by training but is most recognised for his sculptural pieces featuring humanist themes. ongoing Ways of Seeing Chinese Art features over 200 objects including ceramics, jades and bronzes from the Lee Kong Chian Collection. ongoing
One East ArtSpace 30 Bideford Road #03-02 Thong Sia Building ☎ 6737 1819 Fax 6737 1859 info@oneeastasia.org, www.oneeastasia.org map no. 515 Mon
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One East Asia is a Singapore-based international art management organisation which champions Asian Art through its diverse and dynamic programs and educational activities. One East Asia also manages One East ArtSpace.
Indonesia's Crouching Tigers and Hidden Dragons was first held at ArtSpace Galleries in London’s Mayfair in 2011. It showcases works by leading Indonesian masters and contemporary artists, allowing the public an unparalleled glimpse into the high-end cultural creativity of Indonesia. 12 – 31 Mar
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Events Peach Tree 129 Tanglin Road, Tudor Court ☎ 6836 6339 map no. 513 Mon
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Works by Local Artists: Henry Chen Ke Zhan, Jimmy Ong.
Thai Artists: Attasit, Budies, Dusit, Seri, Somkiat.
Indonesian Artists: Gusti Agung Galuh, Krijono, Judo. As well as Lifestyle Objects, Chinese Collectibles, Buddha Images. ongoing
Peranakan Museum 39 Armenian Street ☎ 6332 7591 www.peranakanmuseum.sg map no. 139 Mon
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The Peranakan Museum presents a Southeast Asian-wide view of Peranakan culture.
Red Crane Antiques 19a Keong Saik Road ☎ 6224 0478 info@redcraneantiques.com www.redcraneantiques.com map no. 315 Mon
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Red Crane Antiques specialises in Chinese blue-andwhite porcelain antiques circa 1880, which were used as decoration and status symbols by wealthy Chinese families during that period.
red dot design museum 28 Maxwell Road, red dot traffic, ground floor ☎ 6327 8027 www.reddottraffic.com map no. 309 Mon
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With a collection of over 1000 exhibits, the red dot design museum in Singapore is the largest contemporary design museum in Asia.
The best of design today. A watch or a bracelet, a mobile phone or a television set, a food processor or a car. Every one of us possesses a multitude of different objects, and each of those objects is a living example of our everyday preferences and product culture. ongoing The design of persuasion. Learn the design of persuasion through the compelling messages by the best designers and design agencies in the world. ongoing
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Events ReDot Fine Art Gallery Tanjong Pagar Distripark 39 Keppel Road Unit #02-06 ☎ 6222 1039 Fax 6222 1039 info@redotgallery.com, www.redotgallery.com map no. 310
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The gallery represents artists from areas across the Northern and Western Deserts of Australia where the majority of the Aboriginal Art Centres are located.
Paddy JAPALJARRI STEWART Solo: Panu (All). The show features replica works painted on 107cm x 46cm canvases by Paddy, the last surviving artist involved in the production of the original Yuendumu School doors. A hugely likeable and knowledgeable man of Walpiri traditions and customs, this collection has allowed Paddy to once again tell sacred stories which have now started to be forgotten by the new generation of Aboriginal people born in camps rather than in country. Till 31 Mar
Sculpture Square Limited 155 Middle Road ☎ 6333 1055 Fax 6333 1655 www.sculpturesq.com.sg map no. 129 Mon
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Urban Jungle depicts what our modern society rejects. We accumulate trash everyday; we throw out something that is broken, old and worn-out or simply things that have been kept for a long time that becomes uninteresting now. To Gonneke Verschoor, she sees a pattern of history through layers of rust; intriguing patterns surrounding spots of rust and various textures due to the varying levels of the deterioration of rust. Because in her opinion, our society attempts this race in search of newer things every day, leaving the things that are disappearing, even more extraordinary and appealing. The artist will be conducting a workshop in March; interested individuals please send your enquiries to arts@sculpturesq.com.sg 10 – 26 Mar
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) 71 Bras Basah Road ☎ 6332 3222 www.singart.com map no. 116 Mon
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Learning Gallery, SAM at 8Q. The Learning Gallery is dedicated to presenting artworks from SAM’s collection for the young visitor. Besides nurturing an appreciation for art, the works are specially selected to encourage lively discussions and develop creative and analytical thinking among our young visitors. The current exhibition at SAM at 8Q, Everyday Objects, invites visitors to take a second look at familiar things through the eyes of artists from Singapore and Southeast Asia, where everyday things we know and sometimes take for granted are portrayed in a different light, making us think twice about their function and their relation to other objects.
The Asia Pacific Breweries Foundations Signature Art Prize 2011. The Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize is an award to recognise artists whose artworks represent a significant development in contemporary visual art in the Asia Pacific region. Till 04 Mar
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Events Appreciating Art Lecture Series. How and why has art changed over time? How did contemporary art come to be? How do we look at and understand contemporary art? Join us for a two-part series with guest lecturers Jeffrey Say and Dr Susie Lingham. 06 + 13 Mar, 7.30 – 9pm
Singapore Philatelic Museum 23B Coleman Street Singapore 179807 ☎ 6337 3888, www.spm.org.sg map no. 112 Mon
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Message Me explores the importance of communication and its development from the Stone Age to modern day through the museum’s permanent collection of over 200 postage stamps and communication equipment. Till 31 Mar
The Adventures of Tintin Tintin is the famous young reporter in the comic series created by Belgian Georges Remi, also known as Hergé (22 May 1907 – 3 March 1983). Tintin and his dog companion, Snowy, enjoyed exciting adventures that took them to various places in the world such as Tibet, Congo, USA, South America, Russia and even the moon! Till 31 May Imagine Dragons. The year 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. Singapore Philatelic Museum is bringing dragons to life with stamps and interactive displays. Till 01 Dec
Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) 41 Robertson Quay ☎ 6336 3663 www.stpi.com.sg map no. 402
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With its unique facility and dedicated team, STPI collaborates with outstanding artists from around the world to push the technical and aesthetic frontiers of printmaking and papermaking, creating edition prints and unique works on paper.
SOCIETE GENERALE Private Banking Gallery Alliance Française de Singapour 1 Sarkies Road ☎ 6833 9314 benedict@alliancefrancaise.org.sg www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg/gallery.html map no. 001 Mon
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The gallery showcases various genres of artwork by international artists. Our goal for the gallery is to bridge artistic expressions and promote cultural exchange, thus create a platform and dialogue amongst the artists and our international audiences.
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Events Sun Craft 19 Tanglin Rd #02-08 ☎ 6737 1308 map no. 510 Mon
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Established in 1975, Sun Craft is one of the pioneer galleries in Singapore promoting Singaporean artists.
tcc - 4 Robinson Road 4 Robinson Road, #01-01 ☎ 6438 3357 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 305 Mon
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tcc is about being artistic and professional. The tcc experience blends art and lifestyle to let our guests enjoy gourmet food and innovative beverages that is palatable to the senses and artistic in its creations. Just as an artist would create great works of art, it is masterpieces that we want our guests to take time and indulge in at tcc.
tcc-artshowcase MyFatherMyArt. tcc, The Connoisseur Concerto, the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore, in collaboration with the Centre for Fathering Singapore (CFF), an organization that has dedicated ten years to promoting responsible fatherhood in Singapore, is pleased to announce a new collaborative art project entitled “My Father My Art: a joint artistic collaboration”. This family themed art project is aimed at strengthening and showcasing the varied and unique platforms that exist between a father and his child. For all artwork sold, 70 percent of the proceeds will go to a local charity association. Till 06 Apr
tcc - 'The Gallery' 51 Circular Road ☎ 6533 9033 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 303 Mon
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HELLO! I AM the brightest artist now. tcc - The Connoisseur Concerto, the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore, and art-management.com, think our kids have plenty to say if we would give them a chance. They are pleased to announce an exciting kid’s charity art exhibition entitled ‘HELLO!!! I AM The brightest artist now’ Instead of working with adult artists this time round, tcc and art-management.com are delighted to work with more than 80 children aged 7-12 years old of different nationalities living in Singapore, giving them the fun opportunity to create their own art. The art pieces by these talented children, who are already receiving regular coaching from artists and professional art teachers, will be used to support a Singaporean children’s charity. Till 02 Apr
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Events tcc - Raffles Xchange 5 Raffles Place #B1-63/64/65 MRT Station ☎ 6438 3006 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 302 Mon
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tcc-artshowcase MyFatherMyArt. tcc, The Connoisseur Concerto, the leading purveyor of gourmet coffees in Singapore, in collaboration with the Centre for Fathering Singapore (CFF), an organization that has dedicated ten years to promoting responsible fatherhood in Singapore, is pleased to announce a new collaborative art project entitled “My Father My Art: a joint artistic collaboration”. This family themed art project is aimed at strengthening and showcasing the varied and unique platforms that exist between a father and his child. Spokesperson’s Mr Richard Hoon, Centre for Fathering, states, "We have initiated many father child bonding experiences, however this is the first time we have an event that focuses on art. We hope this event created and organized by art-management.com will encourage fathers to seek more thoughtful and creative ways to have memorable experiences and time with their children.” Till 06 Apr
tcc - The Pier @ Robertson 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-01/02 ☎ 6733 8707 www.theconnoisseurconcerto.com map no. 403 Mon
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tcc-artshowcase Loh Khee Yew. Born in 1933, Mr Loh Khee Yew is one of the pioneers of Singapore’s design movement. In 1966, he left for Canada to study design at the Alberta college of Art on a Colombo Plan scholarship, graduating with a major in advertising. Later he pursued photography and printmaking in the Vancouver school of Art. He was the Dean of Design Faculty at LASALLE-SIA, College of the Arts (1992-1995) tcc-artshowcase exhibition featuring inked-line drawings Titled "The Naked Trees", the exhibition showcases the sculptural splendour of tree forms. Employing his signature technique, Mr Loh traces the organic form of nature's bounty in a truly unique and fascinating way. This exhibition is a celebration of nature and an invitation to discover the very essence of the beauty of trees. Till 31 May
The Arts House 1 Old Parliament Lane ☎ 6332 6900 enquiries@toph.com.sg, www.theartshouse.com.sg map no. 105 Mon
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Events The Gallery of Gnani Arts #01-17, Tanglin Shopping Centre, 19 Tanglin Road ☎ 6735 3550 arts@gnaniarts.com, www.gnaniarts.com map no. 518 Mon
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Founded in 2003, The Gallery of Gnani Arts curates an exceptional collection of South Indian contemporary art.
The National Art Gallery, Singapore www.nationalartgallery.sg map no. 116
Seeing the Kite Again Series II. This exhibition, entitled Seeing the Kite Again, is inspired by the late master Wu Guanzhong’s metaphor of a kite and how it expresses the connection between an artist, his life and the people around him. By bridging Chinese and Western aesthetics, Wu blazed the trail for the modernisation of Chinese art. Till 12 Nov
The Substation 45 Armenian Street ☎ 6337 7535 www.substation.org map no. 113 Mon
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Building as a Body. The Substation Façade Building As a Body is an art installation by Grace Tan and Randy Chan. The installation is a veil, composed of a matrix of dots and lines which envelope the entire façade of the building. The Substation is personified, and the veil articulates the opposing and yet inter-connecting themes of concealing and revealing. Till 26 Mar Spatial Conflicts By Insoon Felch. InSoon Felch, originally born in South Korea, received her MFA in painting/sculpture at Western Michigan University in 2000. Her most recent works incorporate sculptural elements into painted works, transforming not only the outer appearance of these pieces, but also the fundamental structure of her canvas-shaped paintings. Admission: Free. 01 – 10 Mar
MM. MM is a study of patterns in compositions and structures. An evolutionary development in the kwodrent series, the research project is centred around analysing, digitising, and experimenting with selected musical forms. Admission: Free. 22 Mar – 05 Apr
MM Artist Talk. Admission: Free. Saturday 24 Mar, 2 – 4pm Titik Nol. Sofyan’s life is shaped by the political situation in Aceh. The existence of Free Aceh Movement and its tension with the Indonesian government affects all Acehneses’ lives. But how does it affect Siti’s life, a woman living in Malaysia? When the Aceh tsunami occurred and Sofyan went missing, their lives became even more complicated and they were left with questions. Admission: $16 for 1 March preview, $20 for performances on 2 & 3 March. 01 – 03 Mar, 8pm
Miss Representation. Miss Representation is a documentary that examines how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. Admission: $10.00. 04 Mar, 2.30 – 4.30pm
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Events 3rd Singapore Short Film Awards. The Singapore Short Film Awards (SSFA) is an annual event which promotes and recognises excellence in short films. The SSFA programme includes a week-long schedule of film screenings, bringing you the best Singaporean shorts produced over the last year. There will also be discussions, masterclasses and even parties. Every film submitted, along with award nominees will get a one-time screening at this event. All screenings are free to attend and no advanced booking is required. The awards ceremony will be held on 10 March 2012 and is by invitation only. Admission: by donation. 05 – 11 Mar
Rethinking music. Bani Haykal’s rethinking music is a body of work which encompasses both written work and performance projects. This research project looks into the various aspects of music which includes music history, language and identity whilst concurrently drawing parallels to, and questioning, the value and purpose of music in Singapore. Admission: Free. 14 – 18 Mar, 12noon – 9pm Syndicate Subsessions. The Syndicate Subsessions is a series of quarterly performances curated by audio-visual collective, Syndicate. Known for producing experimental sights and sounds in Home Club, Syndicate is collaborating with The Substation to venture off the dance floor and into the theatre. Admissions: $15. 24 Mar, 8 – 10pm Shining Stars. Shining Stars is devoted to the beauty of strings, antique violins and music, both contemporary and classical. Performed by young violinists are under the tutelage of Amy Tan and Paul Sim, there will be glimpses of Red Haired Priest’s concerto (Vivaldi), Massenet’s Meditation, Surprise by Father of Symphonies (Haydn), Flying Dutchman’s The Merry Widow Waltz, Grappelli’s Tea for Two, Leroy Anderson’s Jazz Pizzicato and more. Admission: $20. 25 Mar, 5.15pm
Yang Gallery Pte Ltd 19 Tanglin Road #02-41 ☎ 6721 8888 www.yanggallery.com.sg map no. 511 Mon
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YAVUZ Fine Art 51 Waterloo Street, #03-01 ☎ 6338 7900 Fax 6338 7900 info@yavuzfineart.com, www.yavuzfineart.com map no. 117
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Everything That Has a Point Makes a Circle. ‘Everything that has a Point makes a Circle’ is a plan yet unplanned exhibition. It consists of a group of works including drawing, photography and installation. Each piece is noted with an essence of playfulness, apprehension of daily life, and Sai's nonsensical connotation. Trying to make sense of himself, Sai rearranges, consolidates and draws his thoughts together. 02 Mar – 15 Apr
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Adriana Molder Art Plural Gallery Adrinalia Art Xchange Gallery Singapore Affandi Element Art Space Agapetus A Kristiandana Element Art Space Ahmad Sadali Element Art Space Ahmad Zakii Anwar Gajah Gallery Alphonso Doss The Gallery of Gnani Arts Andy Warhol Pop and Contemporary Fine Art Ang Ah Tee Sun Craft Ang Ping Ping Chan Hampe Galleries Ang Song Nian 2902 Gallery April Ng Kiow Ngor Artists Alliance SG Arron Teo D'Peak Art Space
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Castronovo Ian art-management.com Chankerk Chan Hampe Galleries Carol Ho MODE [hair . gallery] Chen ShiFa Wai's Art Gallery Chen, Henry Ke Zhan Peach Tree Chen Wen Hsi Wai's Art Gallery Chen Xiongxun Nanman Art Pte Ltd Chen Zhuo + Huang Keyi Yang Gallery Cheung Yee iPRECIATION Chiew Sien Kuan Artists Alliance SG Choi Young Wook Art On Gallery Choiruddin Art Xchange Gallery Singapore Chua Boon Kee METAKAOS COLLECTIONS Chua Ek Kay Gajah Gallery Chua Say Hua Telok Kurau Chye, Dick Lim d’Art Studio Clarence Aw 2902 Gallery Clemens Briels Bruno Gallery
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Gao Xingjian iPRECIATION Geraldine Nowee ReDot Fine Art Gallery Gnana P The Gallery of Gnani Arts Goh Beng Kwon Peach Tree, Telok Kurau Goh Chye Khee Sun Craft Gong Lilong Art Retreat Guanzhong, Wu Art Retreat Gunarsa Nyoman Galerie Belvedere Gung Man Galerie Belvedere
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Hla Myint Swe John Erdos Art Ho Sou Ping artcommune gallery Huang Zhou Wai's Art Gallery Hung Liu iPRECIATION Husner Paul Galerie Belvedere Hwang Hyun Seung Art On Gallery Hwang Sun Tae Art On Gallery
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Ido Shemi Bruno Gallery I Nyoman Masriadi Gajah Gallery I Nyoman Sujana Kenyem D’Peak Art Space Irene Chou iPRECIATION
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J. Ariadhitya Pramuhendra Gajah Gallery Jafri Sacha Galerie Belvedere Jagannath Panda Art Plural Gallery Janice Chin D'Peak Art Space Jason Lim Sculpture Square Jendela Art Group Gajah Gallery Jenny Sim Chan Hampe Galleries Jim Dine Pop and Contemporary Fine Art Joan Miro Art Plural Gallery Joanna Chen Chan Hampe Galleries Joel Yuen 2902 Gallery John Clang 2902 Gallery Jose Maria Busto art-management.com Judo Peach Tree Julian Schnabel Art Plural Gallery Jumaldi Alfi Element Art Space, Gajah Gallery Ju Ming iPRECIATION
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Khanh Thoan ArtBlue Studio Keith Haring Pop and Contemporary Fine Art Kim Hyun Joo Art On Gallery Koo Seoung Yeon Art On Gallery Krijono Galerie Belvedere, Peach Tree Kristiansen Oistein art-management.com Kumari Nahappan Sculpture Square Kwan, Goh Beng Peach Tree
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Laila Azra Barrosa Studio Lambrechts Marc art-management.com Lee Boon Wang Sun Craft Lee Gilbert Barrosa Studio Lee Man Fong Element Art Space, Wai's Art Gallery Lee Wen Soobin Art Int’l Pte Ltd Le Mayeur Adrien Jean Galerie Belvedere Leo Hee Tong Telok Kurau, Sun Craft Leonardo Lucchi METAKAOS COLLECTIONS Lee Young Ji Art On Gallery Li Daixuan Nanman Art Pte Ltd Li Jian Gang artcommune gallery Li Shaoran Wai's Art Gallery Li Zesong Nanman Art Pte Ltd Lim Soo Ngee Artists Alliance SG Lim Teck Chye, Dick d' Art Studio Lim Tze Peng artcommune gallery Liu Hong Yang Gallery Pte Ltd Liu Yue YAVUZ Fine Art
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Pablo Picasso Art Plural Gallery Pan Dehai Yang Gallery Pte Ltd Paribartana Mohanty Art Plural Gallery Pauline Polder Chan Hampe Galleries Pauline Sunfly ReDot Fine Art Gallery Paul Jamie art-management.com Pearl Yang Substation - Gallery Peh Eng Seng Sun Craft Peng Cheng Nanman Art Pte Ltd Perumal P The Gallery of Gnani Arts Phoon Poh Wai Waiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Gallery Platte, Ewald Art Trove Poh Siew Wah Sun Craft Pon Ragunathan The Gallery of Gnani Arts Poon, Anthony NAFA, Telok Kurau Prabhakara Jimmy Quek Galerie Belvedere Praema Barrosa Studio Prompum Sirinudsomboon METAKAOS Putu Sutawijaya Element Art Space
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Valeriu Sepi art-management.com Victor Tan METAKAOS COLLECTIONS Vincent Chow Chan Hampe Galleries
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Wang Chuan YAVUZ Fine Art Wang Jia Nan iPRECIATION Wang Xin Ke artcommune gallery Wang Yuming YAVUZ Fine Art Wan Yun Hong Nanman Art Pte Ltd Wanna Orasaroaj METAKAOS COLLECTIONS Warhol Andy Galerie Belvedere Warlimpirringa Tjapaltjarri ReDot Fine Art Weaver Jack ReDot Fine Art Gallery Wee Shoo Leong Sun Craft Wigman Ronald art-management.com William Sim Chan Hampe Galleries Wisesa Aseana Gallery LLP Wong Keen Galerie Belvedere, artcommune gallery Wucius Wong iPRECIATION Wu Mingzhong Yang Gallery Pte Ltd Wu Guanzhong Art Retreat, The National Art Gallery
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Yaacov AGAM Bruno Gallery Yap Wen Shan Chan Hampe Galleries Yayoi Kusama Pop and Contemporary Fine Art Ye Jian Qing iPRECIATION Yeo Chee Kiong METAKAOS COLLECTIONS Yeo Kian Hwee Sun Craft Yunizar Gajah Gallery Yuval Mahler Bruno Gallery Yves Dana Art Plural Gallery
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Zhang Jian-Jun iPRECIATION Zhang Xiangming Yang Gallery Pte Ltd Zhao Renhui 2902 Gallery Zheng NaiGuang Wai's Art Gallery Zhou Hongbin YAVUZ Fine Art Zhou Jixuan Chan Hampe Galleries Zhou Ming YAVUZ Fine Art Zhu Hao YAVUZ Fine Art Zhu QiZhan Wai's Art Gallery
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