2024 Venice Biennale: A Journey Through Global Voices and Thought-Provoking Exhibitions
The 60th Venice Biennale, curated by Adriano Pedrosa, explores the theme Foreigners Everywhere, reflecting on identity, belonging, and…
Two Open Calls from INSTINC: Explore New Ideas, Collaborate, and Create in Singapore
Singapore’s INSTINC is calling out to artists from around the world — and from France, specifically — with two exciting open calls for its…
UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize 2023 Winners Unveiled!
Four remarkable individuals have emerged as the winners of the inaugural UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize 2023, Singapore’s first comprehensive art…
OPEN CALL: IMPART Art Prize (2022)
Open Call for emerging visual art practitioners 30 July - 15 October 2021
INNATE: Aki Hassan, Filippo Sciascia, Fyerool Darma, Jonathan Nichols and Xue Mu
Exhibition Period: 15 SEPTEMBER - 7 NOVEMBER 2021 Venue: Yeo Workshop 47 Malan Road, #01-25 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109444
OPEN CALL: DECK Creative Associate Programmes (2021)
A Brand New Programme for Curators, Writers, Artists
‘Fold & Unfold’ by Jeon Byeong Sam
Exhibition Period: 2nd July - 27th August 2021 Venue: The Columns gallery Ptd Ltd 22 Lock Road #01-35 Gillman Barracks Singapore 108939
World School Art Exhibition (Taiwan & South-East Asia) 2021.
Exhibition Period: From now to 27 August 2021 Venue: 460 Alexandra Road #23-00, mTower, Singapore 119963 By Appointment Only: By booking:…
Boo Sze Yang: Dancing with the Wolves
Exhibition Period: 2 – 21 July 2021 Venue: artcommune gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558 Opening hours: 12 – 7 pm……
A Transnational Journey of a Singaporean Graphic Novelist: Sean Lam
The comics and graphic novels have taken Sean Lam worldwide, and he is now living his dream. Before his annual visit home, one and half…
ThisConnect: Threading Worlds
DECK from 10 - 27 Sep. This exhibition is held in conjunction with the World Suicide Prevention Day.
Straits Records wrt Coming Home:
DA SUB PROUDLY PRESENTS - its 1st-ever *Front of House Project* : *Straits Records Pop-Up Store*
Robots White Dogs Healers: Peter Opheim Solo Exhibition
Exhibition Period: May 30th – Jun 28th 2020 Venue: POWEN GALLERY, Taipei City, No.11, Ln. 164, Songjiang Rd. Zhongshan Dist.
Baca Skrip: #___ . A digital Malay monologues show.
Performance dates: 29 May, 26 June, 24 July, 28 August 2020 (8:00PM-10:00PM)
Leslie DE CHAVEZ | The Allegory of the Cave
Leslie de Chavez (b. 1978, the Philippines) is an artist who cautiously conducts his own inquiry on sensitive topics like cultural…
Islands from the Above- Wu Hsichi Solo Exhibition
Exhibition Duration : 04.18.2020 - 05.17.2020 (10:00-19:00 Closed on Mondays) Venue: Powen Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan
The Weave of Prosperity and Elegance: A Fashion Showcase Where High Fashion Meets Oriental Opulence
Mr Eric Raisina and Master Yun Longzi will be presenting an auspicious Fengshui inspired fashion show at CHJIMES Hall on 20th to 22nd…
AERIAL FEAT OF DANCE ON WALL FEATURING BANDALOOP
As part of ION Orchard’s 10th Anniversary and in conjunction with the Autumn-Winter 2019 collections, be entertained by Orchard Road’s…
OPEN CALL: 10th France + Singapore Photographic Arts Award (FSPAA)
10th France + Singapore Photographic Arts Award (FSPAA) is calling for entry now.
Epistēmē
Epistēmē is an evocative, sensory installation by Aesop that will make its global debut at ION Art gallery on 19 September.
Healing Through Art – CausewayEXchange celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, CausewayEXchange (CEX), the annual arts and culture festival, celebrates Singapore’s and Malaysia’s…
An exclusive interview with MR. The Otaku artist
Represented by Perrotin, which showcased 40 of his artworks at the inaugural Art Moments in Jakarta. Artitute had the rare chance to…
Art Moments Jakarta Announced Series of Exclusive Art Programs
- Special Free-Guided Tours For Students by Art Moments Jakarta - Special Art Talks - Book Launching: “Romualdo Locatelli, Eternal Green…
Art Moments Jakarta Announces Its List of Exhibitors
Art Moments Jakarta, Indonesia’s leading contemporary art fair, opening 3rd May to 5th May 2019, has announced its exhibitor list.
ART CENTRAL 2019 ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE AND PROJECTS PROGRAMME
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art to present daily programme of stimulating and subversive performances And thought-provoking…
the ARTery – an Art Outreach Pop-Up
The ARTery will be held at Hall A, Marina Sands Expo & Convention Centre, from Thursday 24 January to Sunday 27 January 2019, 11am to 7pm…
Frenetic City // A Limited-Edition PhotoBook
Prior to moving back to Singapore, Singapore artist, Zhou HanShun who lived in Hong Kong for several years, documented the intensity and…
Folkloristics
Group exhibition by Albert Yonathan Setyawan (ID), Amano Yoshitaka (JP), Entang Wiharso (ID), Gilang Fradika (ID), Heri Dono (ID), Iwan…
Artworks and Sculptures Worth 1 Billion Thai Baht to be Exhibit at The Emporium
Lotus on Water collaborates with UOB and The Emporium Group to present ‘The Colours of Prosperity and Elegance’ Feng Shui Exhibition by…
THE ART WEEK CONVERSATIONS 2018: CONSIDERING COLLECTING
3 Talks. Current views of the art market, buying, collecting and artistic production from a Southeast Asian perspective; for both the…
Rhythmic Compulsion: Paintings by Anthony Chua Say Hua
Exhibition Period: 1 to 20 December 2017. Venue: AC43 Gallery
Singapore Biennale 2016: An Atlas of Mirrors opens tomorrow
The fifth edition of the Singapore Biennale 2016 opens tomorrow (27 October) and will run till 26 February 2017. It is titled An Atlas of…
Krísis Conversations: Lynn Lu and Marija Milosevska
Krisis Conversations is a series of interviews of the artists - Singaporean, British and international - who are part of the UK exhibition…
Chinese Whiskers – little feline emperors and their retail kingdoms
Hong Kong’s shop cats are the little emperors of their retail kingdoms. When photographer Marcel Heijnen moved to the city he was…
Noise Singapore 2016 Alumni Exhibition
Exhibition Period: 16 – 31 August 2016, 11am – 11pm Venue: Festival Corner at the Esplanade Concourse
Treasures, histories and heritage at 222+51 arts centre
Nestled on the top floor of 222+51, the art and lifestyle centre at 222 Queen Street and 51 Waterloo Street, a mural can be found: painted…
Kumarajiva by Toy Factory Productions
KUMARAJIVA 鸠摩罗什 (Mandarin with English surtitles) is a faithful re-telling of the journey and life of one of the most revered monks in…
A Beauty Centre
Local artist, Yeo Chee Kiong, presents his 3rd major solo exhibition in Singapore - A Beauty Centre.
Open Call: IKEA Young Designer Award submission deadline extended to May 5, 2016
Tertiary students are invited to submit their best ideas for furnishing solutions and products by 5 May ‘16 via IKEA.sg/YDA. The top-prize…
Art Central Returns in 2016 to Reinvigorate Hong Kong Art Week
After a stellar inaugural fair, Art Central returns to Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront from 23-26 March 2016 as an Art Week highlight.
Ten Contemporary Hong Kong Artists Explore Time & Scale at H Queen’s, Central’s New Purpose-Built Art and Lifestyle Tower
From 21st March 2016, the hoarding surrounding H Queen’s (HQ), the new purpose-built 24-storey gallery and lifestyle tower also known as…
Tay Bak Chiang debuts at Art Basel Hong Kong
Singaporean painter Tay Bak Chiang will be enjoying a solo booth presentation at Art Basel Hong Kong in March 2016
Wanderlust
Internationally-celebrated contemporary photographer, Rohit Chawla, presents his remarkable series ‘Wanderlust’ in his first solo show in…
“Hide & Seek”, a solo exhibition by Mayuka Yamamoto
Art Projects Gallery proudly presents “Hide & Seek”, a solo exhibition by renowned Japanese artist, Mayuka Yamamoto, featuring her latest…
OPEN CALL: 11th edition of Noise Singapore returns
Aspiring young talents with a passion for music, photography, moving images, and art & design are invited to apply for the 11th edition of…
“ARTS IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD” GETS PLAYFUL THIS SEASON
The latest edition of Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN), taking place from 10 to 27 March, returns with an emphasis on ‘play’ through an…
Antony Gormley: Event Horizon Hong Kong now in bookshops
The book gives an in-depth look into Event Horizon in Hong Kong with stunning photographs of British artist Antony Gormley’s 31 sculptures…
SingaPlural 2016: Making “Sense” of Design
SingaPlural is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a new fresh theme, ‘Senses – The art and science of experiences”
The Second Coming at Chan Hampe Galleries
Eugene Soh has come to be an established name in Singapore’s contemporary art scene as a young artist known for his tongue-in-cheek works.…
ArtScience Museum presents Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art and Science of Gems
Exploring the worlds of exquisite jewellery and their links to minerals, Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art and Science of Gems exhibition will…
“DADA ON TOUR” in Singapore: 100th Anniversary of Dadaism at Art Stage Singapore 2016
On the 100th anniversary of Dada, the Bruno Art Group presented “Dada on Tour”, a multi-media installation, at Art Stage Singapore 2016.……
Rhapsody of Colours by renowned local artist Wu Xueli
Pan Pacific Singapore and Goshen Art Gallery present Rhapsody of Colours, a solo exhibition on an abstract series of oil paintings by…
Open call to artists for a public art project: The Great Egg-Venture
Affordable Art Fair Singapore (AAFSG) is excited to announce an open call for artists who are an interested in participating in a unique…
Sous la lune/Beneath the Moon: In Conversation with Khairuddin Hori
Sous la lune/Beneath the moon, is the new exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), LASALLE Singapore. It presents the work…
The World We Live In
Sundaram Tagore Gallery and Collective 88, in partnership with Ayala Museum, present The World We Live In: Through the Lens of Contemporary…
Lifetime Achievement Award for The Prudential Eye Award
In less than two weeks, the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for The Prudential Eye Award will be awarded to Thai artist Sakarin.
An Alliance representing Singapore’s independent arts practitioners
The Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance (SCLTA) 新华剧体 was recently formed by local companies, artists and practitioners from the…
Sophrosyne
INSTINC SOHO opens with a newly renovated space in 2016, presenting Sophrosyne: Polyethylene-based Control, showcasing art by INSTINC AIR…
SINGAPORE CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW LAUNCHES IN JANUARY 2016
New art fair to kick-off the Asia art calendar
OPEN CALL: Amazing Photo Race 2016
Discover and document secrets in Singapore's history in this one-day photography competition, where you and your team will need to decipher…
The Inky Depths: Interview with Shubigi Rao
Nicola talks about meaning, medium and backstories with Shubigi Rao, who recently exhibited in Sundaram Tagore's Dear Painter and was…
Healing through Art
The Sovereign Art Foundation, a Hong Kong-based art foundation that works to help Asia’s most disadvantaged children via the arts, is a…
Former Supreme Court and City Hall reveal its new face as The National Gallery Singapore
The National Gallery Singapore gets ready for its Opening Celebration Special, by dressing up the front steps of the former City Hall with…
Powerful works by 70 year old George Baselitz
German artist Georg Baselitz's first ever solo in Asia. Showcasing two previously unseen series of powerful paintings, a new group of…
The UOB Art Collection: Drawing from our Past, Framing our Future
The notion of corporate art feels like an unsavoury oxymoron – art that is sacred and transcendent now acquired at sky-high auction prices…
Over the Rainbow
Drawing inspiration from the famous song, it is a fittingly appropriate as the title of the sixth solo exhibition of artist Yen Chua.
Crafting their Way Back into Contemporary Art
The debate between what is art and what is craft has been a long and ongoing one. In (Western) art academic terminology, crafts such as…
THE ESSENTIAL RHYTHM
A drawing into space, by Denise Schellmann from Austria and local artist Nandita Mukand.
Clare Haxby’s Holiday Art gift guide
Former Singapore based British Artist, Clare Haxby, launched 2 new studios in Singapore and London. And her online holiday art gifts…
Steinway Gallery Singapore debuts Steinway Spirio in Asia
Steinway Gallery Singapore announced the launch of the Steinway Spirio in Asia.
What is a Hotel Art Fair, really?
Distinctly different environment from a white-cube exhibition, Hotel Art Fairs are gaining popularity around the world. Nicola Anthony…
Open Call: Fun zentai dance performance
Open call for artists to participate in the 2015 November Zentai Dance performance in Singapore.
Open Call – The OLIVART Project Art Residency in Spain
Calling for Applications (Open to applicants between 27 - 37 years old)
26th Singapore International Film Festival
26TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TAKES THE PULSE OF ASIAN INDEPENDENT CINEMA WITH OVER 150 FILM SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMES
Lyrical Haiku
Gallery owner cum poet Hiroshi Kato launches lyrical haiku blog. A treasure trove of poems depicting joy, love and memories.
∍∆∅∫⊥∞ : Invisible Frequencies
Eschewing logic as the dominant means of understanding our world & ourselves, Yen Phang & Ren Zi have sought to apprehend our experiences…
Ezzam Rahman, Shedding Skin, Swallowing Particles
Today Nicola talks about making sculptures from human flesh and inventing flowers with Ezzam Rahman, one of five finalists in the…
An Open Call for Project Presentations
The Art of Anti-exclusion A Symposium Presented by Community Cultural Development (Singapore) Projected date of presentations September…
Cang Xin & Pan Jian: Space and Nothingness
Cang Xin & Pan Jian’s contemporary interpretation of traditional painting translates this into the third dimension. Their work takes on the…
Conversations With An Island: Part 1
In light of Singapore’s upcoming 50th Anniversary, a group of artists have taken an alternative approach to the nation-centric…
Jason Lim, Inside/Outside
‘Five Minutes With Nicola’ is a column where two artists have a conversation, to bring you the inner workings of the creative mind. Whilst…
Out of Myth, Onto_Logical, 1982-1997
Yavuz Gallery is proud to present Out of Myth, Onto_Logical, 1982-1997, a solo exhibition by acclaimed Myanmar artist Po Po (b. 1957).
19th Japan Media Arts Festival: Call for Entries
The Japan Media Arts Festival is a comprehensive festival of Media Arts that honors outstanding works in the four divisions of Art,…
Paul Husner on Bali
In his second solo show with One East Asia, Husner will show 17 new works featuring select scenes of Bali. Among others, this collection…
Don’t Give Face at Aliwal Arts Night Crawl
Now in its third edition, this year’s Aliwal Arts Night Crawl: Don’t Give Face is loosely inspired by the mask cultures of Singapore. Crawl…
RENDEZ-VOUS
Rendez-vous is an international platform organised by the Biennial of Lyon; the Museum of Contemporary Art Lyon; the Institute of…
Best of Best Show 2015
This exhibition will showcase a curated selection of the best ideas and works by the graduating diploma and degree cohorts from the…
Working Over/Time
Over/Time, a solo exhibition by May Oon. The exhibition runs from the 3rd to the 17th of July 2015 at The Private Museum.
Open Call: Grey Projects + Maczul Studio Residency Exchange Programme
Grey Projects is inviting applicants for a month-long residency exchange with Maczul Studio at the Zulia Museum of Contemporary Art,…
Hong Kong artist, Samson Young awarded first BMW Art Journey
BMW and Art Basel send Hong Kong artist on a journey of creative discovery across five continents
BREAKFAST AT 8, JUNGLE AT 9
Photographer Ernest Goh will be exhibiting at the Objectifs Gallery at Middle Road, his latest exhibition titled Breakfast at 8, Jungle at…
Open Call: “Mambo Jambo” documentary film project needs you!
If you were born in the 70s and 80s, you will clearly remember Wednesday night in the 90s the night to congregrate at 17 Jiak Kim Street…
Drawing From the Inkwell: InkMagination at Intersections Gallery
InkMagination showcases the work of two visual artists, June Lee Yu Juan and Hélène Le Chatelier. The curation evinces an ostensible…
Open Call: M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship 2016
Application deadline: June 30, 2015 | www.westkowloon.hk The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship programme aims to support an original…
Open Call: Flaggfabrikken – Center for Contemporary Art’s Residency
Flaggfabrikken Center for Contemporary Art is offering the opportunity to undertake a one month residency for four artists in Bergen,…
Charles Lim – Sea State at the 2015 Venice Biennale
Singapore returns to the 2015 Venice Biennale with Charles Lim's SEA STATE.
Open Call: Golden Point Award 2015 – Call for Submissions
The Golden Point Award is Singapore's premier creative writing competition for Short Story & Poetry in the nation's four languages:…
The Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2014-15
The Sovereign Asian Art Prize is now in its 11th year and is the most established prize for contemporary arts in the region. And Artitute…
THE COLORS OF SINGAPORE A 3-D Artwork Exhibition by Charles Fazzino
Commemorative artwork by World-renowned New York pop artist Charles Fazzino, celebrating our nation’s golden jubilee. His solo exhibition…
Behind the Scenes at the Spring Edition of the Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2015
Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to be visiting Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore and stumbled across the Doodlebot. This project…
Open Call: The Banff Centre – Fall 2015 residencies
Three residencies programs available for their 2015 Fall intake. Artists, curators, architects and designers are invited to apply.
Grey Projects Open Call for Studio Residency Programme
The residency includes use of their studio space, and may result in presentation opportunities in the form of either an open studio or…
Tiger, Harimau, Macan – shortlisted for the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2015
Singapore artist, Boedi Widjaja's Tiger, Harimau, Macan - triptych that's been shortlisted for the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2015, will be…
Research Assistant I/II required in the University Museum and Art Gallery, The University Hong Kong
The University Hong Kong is looking for the ideal candidate to join them as a Research Assistant I/II at the University Museum and Art…
Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts(K*MoPA) – Young Portfolio 2015 Call for Entries
The Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (K*MoPA) invites all young photographers to send in your finest images.
Art Stage Singapore Reflections: Timothy Hyunsoo Lee at Sabrina Amrani Gallery
Korean-American artist, Timothy Hyunsoo Lee (b. 1990), was presented in a solo show by Sabrina Amrani Gallery during the recent 2015 Art…
OPEN CALL: Freedom Flowers Foundation Award – for artistic achievements in the area of human rights
The Foundation encourages and awards artistic achievements in the form of artworks by individuals or groups, by aspiring, studying,…
Para Site appoints the first Curator of Education and Public Programmes and launches a dedicated space for Educational Initiatives
Para Site is delighted to announce the appointment of Freya Chou as Curator of Education and Public Programmes. From 2004 to 2008, Chou…
Open Call for Academy for Southeast Asian Filmmakers (ASAF)
Great opportunity to aspiring SEA filmmakers to participate in a 3-day course to develop filmmaking expertise, with the Academy for…
The Orange Playground Showcase 1 – by the Necessary Stage
In 2014, The Necessary Stage launched The Orange Playground (TOP), a creative research and development programme for emerging and…
Zentai Art Festival 2015 Open Call for Performances
Zentai Art Festival 2015 is looking for performance, dance, film to showcase in 11 April 2015, at ICA Singapore from 12:00-18:00
Noise Singapore 2015 Call For Entries
Zentai Art Festival is having an open call for Zentai performance on 11 April 'Zentai Day' at ICA Singapore
PRUDENTIAL EYE AWARDS 2015: WINNERS’ LIST
The second edition of the Prudential Eye Awards was held today at Sands Theatre at MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands. This year’s…
William Sim: Nocturnal daydreams
Nicola Anthony spoke to William Sim, to delve into the mind of the artist behind Happiness Private Limited, and his latest showcase The…
33rd UOB Painting of the Year – winners’ showcase
UOB is proud to announce the 2014 UOB Painting of the Year winners. Address: UOB Art Gallery, UOB Plaza 1 Ground Floor Start & End Dates: 2…
OPEN CALL: 19th Contemporary Art Festival Sesc_Videobrasil || Southern Panoramas
Associação Cultural Videobrasil hereby announces that it is accepting submissions of artworks for the 19th Contemporary Art Festival…
Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, Part 1 and 2 (Singapore)
Tony Kushner’s Angels in America was first fully performed in1993, winning the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play, and is regarded…
OPEN CALL: OH! Open House seeking Research & Curatorial Intern.
OH! Open House seeking Research & Curatorial Intern. They looking for an independent & passionate soul with a strong interest in research,…
OPEN CALL: 5th Edition of Blowup@Angkor are looking for your photos!
BlowUp@Angkor is a series of exhibitions and projections which runs parallel to the Angkor Photo Festival & Workshops, showcasing work from…
Corea Ceramic master 또다른 Ceramist
Beautiful video featuring Icheon Ceramic Masters creating beautiful and delicate potteries.
Gillman Barracks turns 2!
Is bigger better? Regarding the up-sized festivities that marked Gillman Barracks’ 2nd birthday – when compared to last year’s – on the…
OPEN CALL: M+ 2014 Internship Programme Hong Kong
The new Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District is having an open call for their M+ Internship programme in Spring 2015. Application now…
Webinar Workshop: Approaches to Visualising Social Stories by IPA
The Invisible Photographer Asia is conducting a Webinar Workshop: Approaches to Visualising Social Stories. DATE: 8PM–10PM (GMT+8)…
Open Call: Volunteer for Studio Olij 2014 charity art events (Closed)
Olij Studio has been involved with Children's with Terminal Illness the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the past 7 consecutive years as face…
STARS – NAC’s new Online Grant Application System
Come 1 October 2014, NAC will be rolling out a new online grant application system, STARS, as part of their efforts to improve the grant…
Open Call: Interns for Project 50/100
Project 50/100, the alternative celebration for Singapore’s 50th anniversary next year, is looking for talented and motivated interns who…
In the Minute Details: ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2014
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu, Singapore’s most prestigious photography award, made its debut at the National Museum of Singapore. And this…
Review of the Singapore Night Festival 2014
During the last two weekends of August, the Bras Basah-Bugis Precinct was transformed into one giant playground for art lovers, sound…
MDA classified Tan Pin Pin’s film “To Singapore, With Love” as NAR in Singapore
The Media Development Authority (MDA) has banned Singapore film director Tan Pin Pin's work “To Singapore, With Love”. It is classified as…
DUETS: A Connoisseur’s Guide to the Art of Photography and Cognac Making With Christophe Pienkowski and Agnès de Gouvion Saint-Cyr
In conjunction with ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu photography award, join Martell Heritage Ambassador Christophe Pienkowski and Curator of…
PRICELESS: Fashioning currency, worth and values in the faces of notes.
Artistry Space presents the newest body of work by Singapore-based artist Susan Olij, in which she addresses the facets of the world's most…
Artist Talk: Drawing in Contemporary Singapore
Join artists Ian Woo, Boedi Widjaja, Wong Lip Chin and curator Louis Ho as they sit down for a chat about the practice of drawing in…
Virtuality and Reality
2013 UOB Painting of the Year Silver Award winner, Mr Tan Rui Rong is showcasing his latest works at the UOB Art Gallery from now till end…
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2014
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2014 which returns for its fifth year to recognise Singapore's most outstanding photographer. This year, ICON…
Kato Art Duo presents Void Space / TOKO SHINODA + ZHOU HAO
Kato Art Duo (previously known as Nikei Fine Art) proudly presents their latest exhibition Void Spaces which explores the power and…
Art News: A Time For Dreams
The Moscow International Biennale for Young Art, one of the largest and most ambitious projects in the field of contemporary art, will be…
CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel Photography Exhibition: Featuring winning shots of the ‘Building People’ photography competition focused on “Happiness”
The fifth edition of the CapitaLand-National Geographic Channel “Building People” Photography Exhibition will be held from 15 to 19 August…
2014 UOB Painting of the Year: In Conversation with Stefanie Hauger
Durriya Dohadwala spoke to 2014 UOB Painting of the Year (POY) winner, Stefanie Hauger to find out more about her, her work, winning the…
OPEN CALL: 2014 UOB Painting of the Year competition – Call for Entries
On to it's thirty-third year, UOB invites artists of all ages to take part in their 2014's Painting of the Year competition. If you are an…
OPEN CALL: FOUNTAIN NEW YORK 2015 APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Application for the 2015 NYC Fountain Art Fair is now open for submission
OPEN CALL: ICIDS 2014 Art Exhibition Final Open Call for Artworks
This is a final call for submissions for the ICIDS 2014 art exhibition. There has been good response so far, but the organiser is hoping to…
No Country: Contemporary Art for South and Southeast Asia In Conversation with June Yap
Our writers, Durriya and Riya met Singaporean curator, June Yap, and asked her a few questions about the exhibition No Country:…
1 New Look, Initiatives at Affordable Art Fair Singapore
Affordable Art Fair Singapore presents 82 galleries, 600new local and international artists and global head flies in to celebrate 100th…
Affordable Art Fair Turns Spotlight on Chinese Art
Affordable Art Fair Turns Spotlight on Chinese Art New Initiatives Reflect Rising Interest Among Sing
Spurious Stories from the Land and Water
Sherman Ong’s solo show opened at the Art Plural gallery on April 24. The exhibition which will run till May 31, features two photography…
UNEARTHED at SAM
Animal traps from around the world , clusters of coral, rubber seeds, ultrasound images....you would expect to find these in a science…
Encore! Affordable Art Fair Singapore Goes Biannual
Over 80 galleries presenting more than 400 new international and local artists. Celebrating 100th global edition and 15th year.
Feng Lumin – An Autumn Rain is Coming
Chinese artist, Feng Lumin's critically-acclaimed childhood series is featured among an extensive collection of 50 of his oil paintings…
Pearl Lam Galleries – Opening Show in Singapore
Pearl Lam Galleries is a recent newcomer in the galleries-filled Gillman Barracks. To mark the gallery’s beginning in Singapore and…
Wo Men Women/We Are Women 2014, Voices of Women
It is one thing to tolerate women; it is another to celebrate their existence and voices within the discourse of art. Present-day zeitgeist…
Noise Singapore x W Singapore: The search for the next great EGGspert
The three winners will be given an exclusive opportunity to showcase their creativity on a unique canvas this Easter!
In Conversation with Colleen Quigley for Curiouser & Curiouser at XVA Gallery
Colleen Quigley is a Japanese American artist whose recent work includes encaustic painting and digital collage, as well as, printmaking…
ART by Nine Years Theatre
Hailed as her best-known comedic work, ART by French playwright Yasmina Reza is a woman’s keen observation of the complexities of…
Paradise Lost
John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost has been the inspiration of countless artists, musicians and writers in popular culture since it was…
Asad Faulwell: Bed of Broken Mirrors
The artist presents a series of works, commemorating the forgotten women, whose country had turned their back on them, after they fought in…
EAM Presents ‘Cirque Du Scent – The Science Perspective’
Press: Back by popular demand! After an enormously successful Asia launch sponsored by AAF, the conceptual art organization Edible Art…
Boedi Widjaja: Drawing Cage
In this exhibition, Widjaja presents both new and some older works. Revolve around the concept of space and time, memories and…
Beauty in Differences
Chinese contemporary arts painter Liu Mingxiao, made his first appearance in Singapore with his iconic works entitled ‘The Flower Festival’…
Lorenzo Rudolph talks Art Stage 2014
Mr. Lorenzo Rudolph is the man behind Art Stage Singapore 2014. Before the grand opening, we asked a few questions to find ‘what’s hot’…
Art Stage Singapore 2014 – Following The Light
This year's Art Stage is packed full of juicy artworks that make you want to stroke them, pick them up and take them home.
Custodian of Vacancy: The Iranian Embassy in the USA
Young American - Iranian artist, Eric Parnes, captures the architectural details and the ephemera of a bygone era of the Iranian Embassy on…
“An Enemy of the People” by NIne Years Theatre
2014 will see Nine Years Theatre off to a banging start, with “An Enemy of the People” followed closely by the company’s Mandarin…
The Charming Calligraphic Ceramics of Katia Al Tal
Nuwa Creations is the brainchild of Katia Al Tal; an extension of her sculptural practice, Al Tal fuses the medium of clay with her love of…
Young Talent Programme 2013/2014
ARTITUTE highlights four young artists among eight shortlisted from the Young Talent Programme 2013 - Eunice Lim, Noor Iskandar, Abednego…
Paper Works: 10 Artists
For its inaugural exhibition at its new space, Etemad Gallery Dubai brings together the works of 10 Iranian artists who have exhibited over…
Journey to Yemen
Journey to Yemen now showing at Total Arts at the Courtyard is a series of photographs selected from a collaborative project “Yemen:…
Women in Art IX
The ninth edition of the annual “Women in Art” exhibition is proudly presented by Courtyard Gallery and Art Connection. This continual…
Morteza Zahedi: Tickle
Iranian Artist Morteza Zahedi, a prolific children’s book illustrator, displays child-like wonders and playfulness in his latest works of…
Singapore Biennale 2013: If the World Changed
With 82 artworks spread over 5 locations, the fourth edition of the Singapore Biennale (SB) is truly a mega exhibition. Its theme of “If…
Soak up your senses at the FreshAir Fine Arts Festival
Still high from the recent art fair buzz? Get your fix at the on-going FreshAir Fine Art Festival, happening at the Luxe Art Musuem till…
A Breath of Fresh Air
Many events and activities happening this week in Singapore and if you need a breather from the crowds and still crave for some arts and…
Get 2 Affordable Art Fair tickets for the price of 1
Artitute would like to offer you special entry to the Affordable Art Fair Singapore
Sherin Guirguis: Passages//Toroq
Passages//Toroq features two series of works that function in tandem with each other, complementing and underscoring topical issues that…
Edible Art Movement “We Art what we Eat” at the Affordable Art Fair Singapore
Do you desire art that can jolt you out of your comfort zone whilst reaching in to fragrantly connect with your soul? We’ve heard there is…
The Collective Power of Performance Art
Performance art is a strange thing. As a live event it happens in the moment, unrehearsed. It can be a solitary performance by the artist…
Singapore through foreign eyes. Part 3 of 3.
In the last part of this series of 3 interviews, Zann Huizhen Huang explores the insightful works of Philipp Aldrup.
Moongrazing by OIC Singapore
Set to an original piece of music by Affixen (Victor Low) and Andy Yang - MoonGrazing is a surrealistic abstract animation that playfully…
Affordable Art Fair, Singapore 2013, Photo Contest
We are giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the Affordable Art Fair, Singapore 2013!
Mouteea Murad: A Date with Spring
From brooding monochromatic portraits to a kaleidoscopic collage of works inspired by the children that he taught art to. Syrian artist,…
Contemporary Woodcarving?
Art Stage shares their visit to the solo show “Possible Full Body Apparitions” by Riel Hilario. There, they got a chance to get up-close…
Maiko Kitagawa enthralls with her hauntingly dark art works
Maiko’s black and white art works depict mythical creatures who dwell in the mysterious realm of the unknown and compel the viewer to…
When dance and POP combine
It's been a bright, fun, colourful experience and Artitute were left buzzing after the opening of Burton Morris' new show at Pop and…
Burton Morris official launched Pop in the City III
Artist, Burton Morris, graced the official opening of his first solo exhibition in Singapore, at the Pop in the City III, at ION Art…
POP! Burton Morris in Singapore
For his first visit and upcoming solo exhibition in Singapore, acclaimed American pop artist Burton Morris gave Artitute a sneak peak…
Singapore through foreign eyes. Part 2 of 3.
Zann Huizhen Huang has always been both curious and fascinated by how the ultra modern city state of Singapore has been perceived by…
Milan Image Art Fair looks to Singapore for its international expansion in 2014
Concomitant with the Singapore International Photography Festival: during the month of October 2014 Singapore will be a hub of photography…
Sundaram Tagore Singapore presents – Anthropos: Navigating Human Depth in Thai and Singapore Contemporary Art
Curated by Loredana Pazzini-Paracciani, the works of eleven emerging and established Thai and Singapore artists will be shown together for…
The Affordable Art Fair showcase Singapore Young Talents
Winners of the 2012 Young Talent Programme was unveiled during the 2013 Affordable Art Press launch at ION Art .
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2013: An Inspirational Exploration of Photographic Excellence
The 4th edition of ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu launched on the evening of 22 August with a gala premiere at the Asian Civilisations Museum…
The Limitless Void at The Private Museum
Hong Zhu An’s latest solo exhibition at The Private Museum presents a visual explanation of the concept of the limitless void. Exhibition…
Paradoxical Protagonists
A labor of love is shown in the artist's 17th pieces of work, where laborious technique of etching to construct large scale images of well…
PASSPORTS- Through the Red Dot Into Other Worlds
PASSPORTS- Through the Red Dot Into Other Worlds looks at transitions and transient moments... our connections to other places through the…
Singapore through foreign eyes. Part 1 of 3.
Curious and fascinated by how Singapore-based foreign photographers view Singapore, Zann Huang finds out more about Andrew Gurnett in this…
Noise Singapore 2013, The Apprenticeship Programme Exhibition
We often talk about how the world has changed and how things today are different from the past but it is not often that we have a…
Terms and Conditions: A Fresh Perspective on Contemporary Arab Art
In partnership with Sharjah-based Barjeel Art Foundation, the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) presents Terms and Conditions, a milestone survey…
An Ambiguous Portrait of a Cunning Linguist
The curator and artists of this exhibition at Ikkan Art Gallery are internationally regarded. Enjoy the verbal imagery in art.
THE DISPLACED @ The Arts House
A fizzing festival of exciting happenings is coming your way this Friday. A showcase of living passions has sprung up at The Arts House…
The Part in the Story Where We Lost Count of the Days (2) by Heman Chong
Singapore artists, Heman Chong will be having an exhibition at Future Perfect, a contemporary art gallery in Gillman Baracks, titled, The…
PULL SHAPES, Painting by Estella Ng
Rhode Island based, Singapore artist, Estella Ng, is staging her solo exhibition at The Orange Thimble. The artist is launching her latest…
National Museum Singapore and Viddsee.com present 10th Singapore Short Cuts
Leading up to the upcoming 10th Singapore Short Cuts, Viddsee and National Museum Singapore have partnered together, to showcase 10 years…
Lit Up: Indie arts festival
Are you ready for this year’s Lit Up indie arts festival at Aliwal Arts Centre? It will be a showcase of multi-genre works from some of…
The Allure of Picasso: Printmaking and his Creative Process
48 works of Picasso's, shown for the first time in Asia, include lithographs, linocuts and rare corresponding plates in a specially curated…
Art Apart Fair 2013
Here is how you can enter the rooms of an award winning green hotel without checking in.
Princely Treasures: Past masters, current muse
Nicola Anthony took a trip back in time from her usual contemporary galleries and paid a visit to the old masters at "Princely Treasures…
Lamentation of Hope 希望哀歌
At this solo exhibition, a photo essay describes the life of the children at the Smokey Mountain, Manila, Philippines. The photographs are…
Chun Kwang Young: Assemblage
Art Plural Gallery presenta Assemblage, a solo exhibition of Korean artist Chun Kwang Young. Featuring 22 of his latest works, from 29 May…
A Personal Mythology
Mr. Yoshitaka Amano, the artist behind the characters in famous works such as Final Fantasy and Gatchaman, his first solo exhibition,…
Eat to Live: Wartime Recipes
Most young Singaporeans have never experienced hunger nor poverty. However, during the war, food rationed and eaten were lean and health,…
Displacements – Goodbye Forever
Several Singapore artists staged a bitter sweet exhibition to bid farewell to a house at 13 Wilkie Terrace which has stood in the same…
Robin Low at Rosarito Art Fest 2013
Singaporean Photographer & Social Activist - Robin Low was part of this Rosarito Art Fest, held at Baja California, Mexico
The Sign of Four: Tetraphilia at Third Floor – Hermès
The Fondation d’entreprise Hermès’s new exhibition is literally a smorgasbord of tetra-themed objets d’art. Tetraphilia by Hong Kong-born…
Memories for the Future: A Solo Exhibition by Nyein Chan Su
Inspired by a family album, the artworks in Memories for the Future by artist, Nyein Chan Su encompass family photographs, photographs of…
2902 Gallery Presents Zoological
After being quiet for last 8 months, 2902 Gallery has found a brand new space at 222 Queen Street. Nestled within the Arts & Cultural…
Inflation @ West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong
Juliana Loh, Artitute's Hong Kong/Macau's correspondent couldn't forget a giant pile of shit, Stone Henge and a giant suckling pig that she…
Red Bull Curates: The inaugural Red Bull Canvas Cooler Exhibition in Singapore
The European Red Bull gave wings to aspiring student artists during this event, where 28 Red Bull canvas coolers were transformed into…
Tiong Bahru – Portraits of History IV
Mr Choo Meng Foo (Singapore) and collaborating artists documented Tiong Bahru in ink sketching, digital photography and painting.
Celestial Water Carrying No Boundary Five Continents Sharing One Origin (天水无居·五洲同源)
Commemorates the Three Years anniversary of the World Expo Shanghai and presents China artist, Angeliqúe Shidi's works at the Power Station…
“Iran – Unveiled” by Zann Huang
After 7 years of floating around Europe, the USA, Australia and parts of Asia, the NUS Middle East Institute is proud to present their…
The Beauty of Blue: Nuit Sano
The exuberance and expressiveness of myriad shades of blue is brought to dazzling life in the works of Nuit Sano. ‘Nuit Sano: Abstract in…
Find Your Own Art Oasis Part 2: “Landscape Memories” at Espace Louis Vuitton Singapore
“Landscape Memories” is Espace Louis Vuitton Singapore's first major collaboration with Singaporean artists.
“INTER-VIEWS” Photovoice SG First Annual Collection Showcase
Photovoice SG launches its inaugural annual exhibition, INTER-VIEWS an exhibition features photographic work from youth on the autism…
“REDred” by Geoff Ang, a Leica photography exhibition
“L’Enfant Terrible" photographer emerges with an exhibition at ION Orchard, that not just showcase his years works but also of 6 young…
Singapore’s Most Promising Artists at The President’s Young Talents 2013
On the evening of March 23, President Tony Tan graced the President’s Young Talents award ceremony and exhibition where he presented…
The 2012-13 Sovereign Asian Art Prize
In its 9th year, The Sovereign Asian Art Prize, is the largest award for the arts across Asia, with a fund of USD $30,000. Geraldine Lee…
minimART 4.0
Into its 4th installment, minimART is a platform dedicated to young contemporary artists, to showcase original fine art works from artists…
(un)it: HD85828 | in.ViSiBLE – A Conversation with Artist Ming Poon
in.ViSiBLE is a performance project that looks at the lives of People Living with HIV in Singapore and the silence surrounding their…
ORBS by MADI LU @ J.Gallery (Shanghai)
Madi Ju captured shadows and lights and check them together. Slowly, the ORBS which is in her deep subconscious appears on these minute and…
Thukral & Tagra: Windows of Opportunity
Best known for their fresh bursts of visual stimulation; a fusion of Asian and Western pop icons into cheeky visual puns aiming at…
The Word Collector – Nicola Anthony
The act of collection can be an obsession or merely a hobby. With all these words in your possession, whether you know the author…
This museum is already free
Our Museum @ Taman Jurong has been free since its opening, not just for certain hours of the day, and not just for senior citizens. When…
Japanese Fine Art liven up @ Sentosa Cove
On 6 March 2013, Nikkei Fine Art launched it's second gallery at the exclusive resident area at the Sentosa Cove Quayside Isle. Artitute…
An impossible voyage with Jeremy Sharma
The paintings at Grey Project created a barren, dreamlike space, punctuated by occasional muted glimpses of the real. Revealing nothing,…
Revisiting Arty-Licious Evening 2012
The Arty-Licious Evening at the 2012 Affordable Art Fair Singapore was a special evening filled with art performance, music and laughter.…
The Perfect Drug® – A solo exhibition by Ben Frost Presented by Kult
By subverting mainstream iconography from the worlds of advertising, entertainment and politics, Frost creates a visual framework that…
A Collective – Presented by Leica Akademie
From reportage to landscape photography, A Collective - Presented by Leica Akademie, encapsulates the knowledge gained by it's participants…
PROMISED LAND: 2902 Gallery at London’s Inaugural Art13
Promised Land by 2902 Gallery at the recent Art13 in London, addressed many pertinent anxieties and ambivalences within a region implicated…
President’s Young Talents 2013 at the Singapore Art Museum (till 15 September 2013)
Congratulations to President's Young Talents 2013!
Exclusive Preview: CELEBRATING WOMEN // Singapore
Mark this Thursday - 7 March 2013 - on your calendar for the opening night of “Celebrating Women”, the inaugural charity art exhibition…
Look East! 2 – Asian Perspectives // Mizuma Gallery, Singapore
Nicola Anthony attended the opening of a second new show at Mizuma Gallery at Gillman Barracks. The lucky writer was given a sneak preview…
Meg Cranston & John Baldessari – Keep it Simple. Keep it Fresh // Singapore
Nicola Anthony interviews the 2 prolific artists as they showcase their latest works at Galerie Michael Janssen. Now till the 10th March at…
The verdict by the Twelve Angry Men jury group: Nine Years Theatre is guilty!
The first interrogation
Sundaram Tagore: The sonic universe of Taylor Kuffner
Last week, renowned gallerist Mr Tagore told us about his hopes to install a sonic sculpture on the MRT, and explained how life, death and…
Here comes the year of the Snake – 2013
It's that time of the year again when people scramble to fill their fridge with goodies and spring clean their home. Aroma of BBQ pork and…
The Best of Times
The Best of Times, presented by Galerie Steph, curated by Rachel Ma, showcased three rising contemporary Chinese artists. This is the first…
TOKYO STREET – New Urban Street Art from Japan
Presented by Ikkan Art Gallery & Clear Edition & Gallery Japan, TOKYO STREET exhibition presents new urban street artworks in…
Lin Hsin Hsin, Singapore, was first in the world in July 2007 to create 3D art using equations only
The fact is, Lin Hsin Hsin, Singapore, was the first person in the world in July 2007 to create 3 dimensional (3D) art, including the human…
“When I Say You are Dreaming, So Am I” by John Clang at Art Stage Singapore 2013
Artitute caught up with New York based Singapore artist and photographer, John Clang, at the 2902 Gallery's booth at the recent Art Stage…
Disappearing Moon by Genevieve Chua and Emma Critchley
Disappearing Moon celebrates the collaboration between the Singaporean artist Genevieve Chua and Emma Critchley from Britain. Saskia Joosse…
Tactile, meditative and intricate: Caroline Jane Harris at Scream // Art Stage Singapore
Join Nicola Anthony in finding out about London artist, Caroline Jane Harris’ fascinating artworks and how they are made in her studio, in…
The Inside view-Art Stage through an artist’s eyes
Nicola Anthony wants to take you on a visual tour of the Art Stage through her eyes of an artist, dashing from one inspiration to the next.
We Are Pirates of Uncharted History // Ota Fine Arts, Singapore
Pirates, treasures and a giant sea cucumber. Nicola Anthony dug deeper into Pirates of Uncharted History at Ota Fine Arts
400 Aboriginal Works by Young Artists
Inspired by Australia Aboriginal artist, Paddy Stewart, young talents age 5-10 year old from the Singapore American School used simple…
Macau’s First Printmaking Triennale 2012/2013
Macau's first Printmaking Triennale's works on show works range from traditional watermark woodcut printings, stencil and silkscreen works…
Find Your Own Art Oasis Part I: Two Exhibitions
Waterfalls and melting dreams fascinated our writer, yen Phang. Check out two brilliant art exhibitions by Sundaram Tagore Gallery and…
Lin Hsin Hsin, Singapore, was the first in the world to “paint” with a camera without a computer
Award-winning IT inventor, artist, poet, composer, Lin Hsin Hsin, Singapore, was the first person in the world to create art works with a…
Reclaiming Singapore: Open House! Marina Bay
Ever engaging, at times voyeuristic, and always topical… the Open House! franchise returns in 2013 on a much grander scale, this time…
A flower painting by any other name…genre painting that isn’t
Guo-liang Tan makes pretty pictures of flowers, but look again and they are anything but just pretty. Artitute's first guest contributor,…
Peranakan Silence, at The Intan
There had been a huge crowd at the opening of the Peranakan Silence art exhibition at The Intan, we were told.
Looking For The God Particle: Exhibition by Saskia Pintelon // Singapore
In her quest to create paintings that are the culmination of all experience and of all that matters, Pintelon reflects on the concept of…
COTTON + ANDROID | Alexis HY Residency at Studio Miu
Alexis HY is a manga-centric contemporary artist, who creates art based on manga culture. Her latest project is an original world concept…
The Infinite Possibilities of Crystal
At the private showcase on the evening of 4th of November at Gajah Gallery, the dazzling exhibition opens with a feature of Swarovski's…
I Have Loved by 13 Little Pictures
Set in Siem Reap, a young woman, haunted by loss, mourning, melancholia and the imperfections of memory, dances with two men-one of whom…
Of Memory and Power: “Archiving Cane” by Loo Zihan, at the Substation
“Archiving Cane”, an installation that comprises documentation of Loo’s live performance of “Brother Cane”, performed in the 1990s by Josef…
Li Xiao Feng’s “Memory” Collection @ The Opposite House Beijing
Li Xiaofeng, a contemporary Chinese artists who work primarily with classical blue and white porcelain, brought new meaning and value to…
Where the Road Meets the Sun
Singaporean film-maker, Ms Yong Mun Chee, created this film based on four main characters with very different backgrounds & outlook of…
A Photo Art Showcase by Leica
Leica Camera Asia Pacific presents “Cold Comfort” and “En Bloc”, an art showcase by Mathias Heng and Ivanho Harlim at ION Art Gallery. Now…
Back for More: Art Stage Singapore Returns for Round 3
The 2013 international arts calendar is set to kick off with the third edition of Art Stage Singapore, taking place from 24 – 27 January at…
Amos Lee dancing “Gangnam style”
An internationally known Lee from Singapore gets to dance "Gangnam style", thanks to artist/ illustrator Stephanie Wong.
Private View: The Affordable Art Fair Singapore
At the private view opening of the third edition of the Affordable Art Fair Singapore on the evening of 14 November, there was a palpable…
Affordable Art Fair 2012 promoting the Young and Talented
New attractions at the Afforable Art Fair, Singapore 2012 include a ‘Young Talent’ programme, organised in partnership with ION Art. Karen…
Art Works
Here is your excuse to buy tickets to the Affordable Art Fair Singapore Arty-Licious Evening.
FRAME X FRAME 2012
At the screening of "Forever" at FRAME X FRAME 2012, writer Chee Wei Teck, met and interviewed lead actress, Joanna Dong, and the Director,…
“We’ll Always Be Together in Electric Dreams…”
What happens after the images fade and the music stops? Joo ponders on the subject of obsolescence and society’s insatiable consumerist…
Singaporeans at the Affordable Art Fair Singapore ’12: The Rising Stars
Jeremy Sharma and Justine Lee are the next artist featured on our series of Singapore artists at the upcoming Affordable Art Fair,…
Living Dreams
Master musician Mr Iskandar Ismail and theatre master Mr Jeremiah Choy brought an original Singapore music and light performance to Czech…
Singapore Writers Festival 2012
If you did not win the ArtsForLife free passes to the Singapore Writers Festival 2012, you need not sulk. There are a few free events you…
The City Of Desire
Read about what our writer experienced during the media preview of CITY OF DESIRE as he participated in the characters in Baratham’s…
Behind the scene – Interview with the folks behind the Affordable Art Fair Singapore
Very often we forget about the people behind the scene of an art fair. Artitute went behind the scene and interviewed the hardworking and…
Singaporeans at the Affordable Art Fair Singapore ’12: Merchant of Happiness, William Sim
The Affordable Art Fair, Singapore '12 is rolls around this November and Artitute kicks off with a series of Singaporean artists part of…
Nikei Fine Art: Propelling Japanese Abstract Art to the World
Abstract art gallery Nikei Fine Art officially opened on 24 October with a Grand Opening ceremony graced by His Excellency Yoichi Suzuki,…
Thai Transience: Timeless Art that Expresses the Temporal
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has partnered with the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture (Thailand), to present…
FOST Gallery Flies The Flag For Singaporean Artists At Gillman Barracks
The contemporary art scene in Singapore is in for a real treat with the opening of Gillman Barracks. At the opening of FOST Gallery,…
Portraits of Nature by Choo Meng Foo
For Meng Foo, The ‘Portraits of Nature’ is a life long project that he had set up to pursue. Being awed by the MicroWorld of the Insects…
The Present Body: A Conversation with local artist Boedi Widjaja, Part 1
Artitute.com had the pleasure of speaking with local artist Boedi Widjaja, who is currently showing at two spaces, the Substation, and the…
3rd Singapore International Photography Festival
The 3rd SIPF kicked off with a unique showcase of great photography works in several cargo containers at the National Library Board at Bras…
Picture This – A Solo Exhibition by Hoang Duong Cam
In his first solo exhibition in Singapore held at Give Art Space titled Picture This, Hoang takes a personal approach whilst reflecting on…
Bukit Brown: Spaces for the Living
Several photographers from the Shutterbugs group captured the last memories of Bukit Brown, a historic landmark for the dead in Singapore,…
Pop and Contemporary Fine Art celebrates The Olympic Spirit by Burton Morris
Artitute had the pleasure to meet it's founder, Saskia Joosse and asked her a few questions about the upcoming 2 part series of POP! In The…
Shoot and Win a pair of tickets to the Affordable Art Fair 2012.
Spot the black SBS bus with the Affordable Art Fair's 2012 trishaw uncle and his happy customer carrying loads of pink boxes around…
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Announcing the Launch of Kult Gallery and Studio
Kult Gallery and Studio has a new home! On 8th August, Singapore’s first street art gallery officially opened its doors at the Mount Emily…
Everything You Ever Wanted is Right Here by Dawn Ng
She’s known for Walter, her pet project involving guerrilla installations of a curious, colossal white inflatable bunny that pops up across…
An Affair With Formula One – Mark Dickens
Commissioned in 2011 by the CEO of Formula One Management ("FOM"), Mr. Bernie Ecclestone to create 19 paintings, one for each Grand Prix.…
Brompton Design District: London Design Festival 2012
Each September, London hosts the most thrilling and innovative design festival in the world. Over ten packed days there are events taking…
Sundaram Tagore Gallery Singapore Opening at Gillman Barracks
Thirteen art galleries, featuring some of the best contemporary art of our time, recently opens their doors to visitors from 15 September…
Ushering in the Electronic Age: Ikkan Art Gallery’s “The Experience Machine”
How does our current electronic era influence art? More and more artists are using technological advances to alter and challenge their…
All Tomorrow’s Parties: Gillman Barracks Opens
After the slow-burn of buzz leading up to the opening of Gillman Barracks, it was finally time for art-goers to get drunk on art once…
City of Dreams, by young Singaporean artist, Joyce Lee Shu Jun
Using dream metaphor to address a soul herder, a dream seeker’s journey in the context of today’s society, the hard and soft edges of city…
The Singapore Biennale Returns in 2013!
It’s back! Singapore’s premier contemporary art exhibition, the Singapore Biennale, returns for its fourth edition in 2013. Titled “If The…
Tohoku – Road to the future – Art and photo Exhibition Public event • By Relief 2.0
Had you ever wonder how a disaster zone looks like and the recovery process, or what happened to the survivors? Let show some support for…
The Heart of Abstraction – Part 2 of Artitute’s conversation with artists from Nikei Fine Art
This is the second part Artitute’s conversation with the founder of Nikei Fine Art, Mr Hiroshi Kato, and three of the artists featured in…
Mr Sun Yu-Li’s Looking For You
At the recent Goodman Arts Centre 2nd Open House, the gracious master artist Mr Sun Yu-Li let the public paint "Looking for You" with him,…
PAMERAN POSKAD – 2012 Opening on 6th Sep
This fourth installment is presented at Viridian Art House and Galeri Utama with more than 400 artists from 31countries. Now till 15th…
ACOUSTIC ANARCHY – A Solo Exhibition by Mr. & Mrs. SBTG Presented by FLABSLAB
Acoustic Anarchy, is the first solo exhibition of Mr. and Mrs. Sabtotage (SBTG), also known as Mark Ong and Sue-Anne Lim. This showcase…
The Arts Can Heal – The Power of Arts Therapy
Art therapy is essentially the marriage of psychology and art.
The WHAT and WHO of PAMERAN POSKAD – 2012
Karen Mitchell spoke to the organiser of Pameran Poskad 2012, a group exhibition of postcard-sized artworks, on what makes this exhibition…
The Obits – An Exhibition by Grieve Perspective
Grieve Perspective is a Singapore-based art collective who use visual and written language to push the boundaries of art and explore taboo…
“Dot Line Plane” Solo Exibition by Ms April Ng Kiow Ngor
Ms April Ng Kiow Ngor, Singapore's most esthablished print-making artist, spoke to Chee Wei teck on how she drew inspiration from the…
The Heart of Abstraction – Part 1
In this two-part series, Yen Phang sits down with painters Nobu Yamanaka, Jun Ogata, and Ryo Yoshikawa, for a casual conversation about…
Edwin Koo – Winner of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012
The title prize of ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012 was awarded to Edwin Koo who won $30,000 in cash, a trip to Cognac, France and the…
Singapore Survey 2012 – NEW STRANGE FACES
Currently in its fourth year, the Singapore Survey serves as a ground to expose and promote the works of Singaporean artists.…
PIECES – Locating a sense of self in Manga
Karen Mitchell check out PIECES, an exhibition by Manga-Centric Contemporary Artist Alexis HY at the Japan Creative Centre, supported by…
Night Light 2012
Get ready to have some interactive fun with art and light this weekend as the Night Festival is back again.
Singapore opera, Fences
"Fences" is Singapore's second original full-length Western-styled opera. Will there be big hair, shrill voices and surtitles?
Resembling Imaginary Creatures: An Interview with Vincent Leow
Joleen Loh caught up with Vincent Leow about his process and distinctive approach to his new series of work as part of Resembling Imaginary…
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012
The annual photography award that recognises Singapore’s most outstanding photographer, ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu, returns for its third…
Singapore NDP 2012
Always a big fan of "live" performance art, be it a dance recital, a theatre production, etc. Saskia Joosse found herself very fortunate to…
Living Rooms with a View
Wong Bing Hao caught the Living Rooms last week. Read about his review which comprises three original plays presented by the ambitious Take…
Time on Your Side: Hermès Presents “The Gift of Time”
In celebration of their theme for 2012, Hermès is delighted to welcome visitors to the historic Tanjong Pagar Railway Station for the…
Capturing Singapore’s Local Identity
Yen Phang celebrate Singapore's 47th years of independence by looking at how Singapore artists depicted our local histories and tied it to…
Arts in the heritage clan associations
Unknown to many people, there are paintings, dances and concerts in the heritage clubs and associations.
Void & Void Decks: Chow Chee Yong and Tang Ling Nah
Presented by The Private Museum, VOID & VOID DECKS is the inaugural collaboration between two Singaporean artists Chow Chee Yong and Tang…
My Creative Journey, a sharing session by Choo Meng Foo
Artist-Architect - Choo Meng Foo, share about how he expresses himself in photography, painting, writing and design
Coming Home: “Our Places, Our Stories” at the Jendela Art Space
Sam Kang Li, Ore Huiying, Bryan van Der Beek, Wong Maye-E, Deanna Ng, Royston Tan, K Rajagopal, Victric Thng, Eva Tang, Anthony Chen and…
“Rock Dreams” by Eddie Sung
“Rock Dreams” is the inaugural solo exhibition of Eddie Sung, the international award-winning rock photographer. Kind of a Home-coming.
Arts for All – connecting communities through engaging with the arts
Yen Phang shares his thought about how community art has evolved in Singapore over the years. Especially with the support from the National…
Going Dotty: Louis Vuitton – Yayoi Kusama Concept Store Opens in Singapore
Art fans rejoice! You can now get to dress like Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The artist has just debuted her “Infinitely Kusama”…
Dots and Spots, Yayoi Kusama and Damien Hirst
Catch Yayoi Kusama and Damien Hirst's works, Spots & Dots, at Pop and Contemporary Fine Art, now till 2nd September
Young Blood: NAFA’s latest graduates
Artitute's writer, Yen Phang reviewed the latest graduates from NAFA 2012 Fine Art Diploma and Degree show, and found promising artists…
AUTOIDENTITY’s Intrepid Ideas
From 13 July – 4 August, Art Space at Dbl O will play host to AUTOIDENTITY, an exhibition curated by fellow Artitute writer Joleen Loh.…
ORIGINS by James Wilkins
James Wilkins will be staging his first exhibition in Singapore entitled ORIGINS, a series of 22 works addressing the relationship between…
ION Art Pops!
POP COLORS! inspired by Andy Warhol is on showcase at Ion Art by four local artists, Andre Tan, Karen Heng, Bradley Foisset, Francis Poon…
Philip Hemnell’s “Urban Eurasian” at Galerie Steph – A Bold Step Forward
Interview with Philip Hemnell and his exhibition of prized pieces from his personal collection alongside new original work at Galerie…
An interview with Jana Benitez
My artistic and intellectual pursuits are grounded in a simple sense of purpose: to be fully alive - Jana Benitez
Face2Face – A Solo Exhibition by Rofizano Zaino
Chan Hampe Galleries at Raffles Hotel presents Face2Face - A solo exhibition by Singaporean artist Rofizano Zaino, curated by Daniela…
Mongrel – The Photo Exhibition 2012 WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!
A collection of compelling images challenges our preconceived notion that mongrels are common and not worthy of attention.
Beyond Doodles
Give anyone a pen or a pencil and the instinct is to doodle. While it may not be considered high art, this shows how intrinsic artistic…
Singapore Art Museum & Credit Suisse Present Seeker of Hope: Works by Jia Aili
The Singapore Art Museum and Credit Suisse are proud to present Seeker of Hope: Works by Jia Aili as part of the Credit Suisse “Innovation…
Forever And A Day by Sandra Lee
Fairy tales are memories of our childhoods and Singaporean artist, Sandra Lee is showcasing her interpretation of fairy tales at her latest…
LOUIS VUITTON PRESENTS “THE ART OF DRESS” EXHIBITION
Espace Louis Vuitton Singapore presents “The Art of Dress”, an exhibition of works by two contemporary Hong Kong Chinese artists, Movana…
Luminance! Festival 2012 – Singapore 1st Youth Light Festival
An event that aim to illuminate the way for emerging youth artists, taking place at *SCAPE
Giveaway: 2 pairs of tickets to A Summer Soirée at The Arts House
We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets for Artitute readers to catch an exclusive, by invite only performance at The Arts House.
拾 光 | Light Matters – Lim Woan Wen
The project aspires to compose a visual poem with the splendor of natural light to transform the…
Negotiating Relations Between Art and Fashion
Wong Bing Hao noticed the prevalence of designers looking to art for inspiration.
Kusama – A Journey into Infinity
Yayoi Kusama is without doubt one of Japan’s most famous artists. Her obsessive nature of covering canvases, sculptures and ordinary…
Simple Connections Through the Arts!
Three photographers – Danny Santos, Megat Ibrahim Mahfuz, and Sam Kang Li – are taking to the streets and reaching out to the wider…
Jana Benitez, “Incarnate”: Examining the Relevance of Painting in Contemporary Art
Jana Benitez, "Incarnate", impress in both scale and intensity. Her paintings are bold, forceful, and large in size, featuring kinetic…
Free Sticker Lady arrested!
A 25 year old have been arrested for vandalizing Singapore with her quirky stickers and signages. She may face jail time and canning.
Line and Colour: The Language of Ian Davenport
Ian Davenport: Between the Lines now running at Art Plural Gallery is the British artist’s inaugural solo exhibition in Singapore and…
Singapore Arts Festival 2012 – Arts Festival Village – XII – IN SEARCH OF 13
Twelve contenders will vie to be the ultimate national icon, amid a backdrop of myths, stories and drama. Out for the kill, they will…
Singapore Arts Festival 2012 – Arts Festival Village – FLUX
This year’s theme, Our Lost Poems, look at myths, legends, wandering thoughts, reflections, lost riddles and hidden stories. It is a…
Dance connects everyone across all ages
Choreographer Kim Itoh premieres the Bridge Cafe Project, a dance showcase by middle-aged men and youths from the community, at the…
YOUNG AT HEART, THROUGH ART
Art is a language that not only bridges cultures, but also resonates with all ages. And while there is no shortage of programmes catering…
A Celebration Of Artistic Collaboration
Singapore Tyler Print Institute proudly presents STPI 10 Years: Celebrating the Art of Collaboration featuring works from extraordinary…
Daydreaming with James Lavelle.. Hong Kong edition
Future Industries and James Lavelle brings to Hong Kong the Asia edition of "Daydreaming with..." curated by Simon Birch and James Lavelle…
A Doll’s House, Singapore edition
Chinese. Malay. Indian. "Others". These cultures were in an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, A Doll's House. Thankfully, they…
Vue Privée Presents “Buy Bye”
Buy Bye, a group exhibition that aims to showcase how Asian artists have been observing and responding to societal changes.
Art goes wild and crazy at The Arts House
Children has the wildest imaginations. But when it comes to art, you will be amazed to see the techniques and skills these little artist…
“Journeys” By Mathias Heng
Mathias Heng shares with us his “Journeys” via photographic images he captured.
Homework – Beyond the Laughter by Sean Lee:
Photographer Sean Lee induces laughter through his lenses!
Vasan Sitthiket- Lost Info
An exhibition review at Yavuz Fine Art, Singapore, 2nd December 2011 to 22nd January 2012.
Now and Forever
Standing in the midst of the work that covers all available floor and wall space, combined with the added effect of the reflection from the…
Gretchen Ryan’s first ever solo exhibition in Singapore
Colorado-born Gretchen Ryan creates portraits of young girls, often beauty pageant contestants. Bring to light – the disturbing notions of…
M-trospective: Michael Lee’s First Decade 2001-2011
M-trospective is not only a light-hearted, humorous and shameless reference to the artist; the title also brings up notions like…
Behold! The Giant Nutmeg.
This giant nutmeg by a Singapore sculptor sits in the corner of Orchard Road, ourside Ion Shopping Mall. Can anyone tell us who is the…
Art: Wired Blossoms and Electric Angels @ The Opposite House, Beijing
Wired Blossoms and Electric Angels, by the electronic art collective Island 6 (Liu Dao) from Red Gate Gallery is now showing at The…
A door that leads to the unexpected
Step into a nondescript door and explore a paper room on the last weekend of The Singapore Show - Future Proof at 8Q SAM
ATGAB and Origin unite to advocate Green
Singapore Eco Fashion brand, All Things Green and Beautiful (ATGAB) celebrates 2012 Earth Month with Origins.
No Matter The Subject
In our millennial age dominated by the confluence of social media and celebrity, anonymity provides a welcome refuge no matter how…
Following the Line, Connecting the Dots
With the growth of multi-media art and an increasing move away from studio production practices, it’s heartening to see two galleries…
Decode/Recode – LASALLE celebrated 100 Years of Alan Turing
Decode/Recode is a globally networked interactive event celebrating the centenary of Alan Turing’s birth, as part of the official opening…
Sui Jianguo @ The Pace Gallery Beijing
One of China's most important contemporary Chinese artist, Sui praised by Chinese art critics as "A pioneer venturing to the farthest…
Noel donates $30K to LaSalle’s bursary program
and NAC announced the winners of the Noel/LaSalle gift bag design competition at 15 Minutes cafe
ArtFest Club member benefits @ the Singapore Arts Festival
Signup as ArtFest Club member to enjoy discounts and other goodies at the upcoming Singapore Arts Festival shows.
Singapore Urban Sketcher artist, Don Low launched Reservoirs of Singapore Stamp Issue
World Water Day 2012 was celebrated on the 22nd March with the launch of a commemorative stamp issue, Reservoirs of Singapore, illustrated…
4 continents in 3D by Stefen Chow
A blend of history and future. East and West. Art and Commerce. Human and Technology. Stefen Chow captures the spirit of the Denis Group, a…
a/edge – An Inaugural Visual Art Exhibition 2012
a/edge is the inaugural visual art exhibition orgainsed by Singapore Teachers’ Academy for the aRts (STAR).
The Arts Goes to the Heartlands: The People’s Association Launches PAssionArts Month
The People’s Association (PA) is taking the arts to the heartlands through several initiatives as part of its inaugural PAssionArts Month…
Portraiture Now
Portraiture has always been a fascinating area of photography. From images of celebrities to anonymous figure, ethnographic studies to…
A Ridge, A Word, A Brush 笔墨交融 – Wee Beng Chong 黄明宗
If you have always thought Chinese Painting is old school and boring, you should take a day trip to visit this exhibition.
Dancing Through Life
In his latest visual essay – Urban Tribal Dance – Matthew G. Johnson takes the performers out of the cocoon of the stage
An Insightful Journey with Victor Tan
Since discovering wire as a medium to present his sculptures, Victor remained steadfast to his discovery. Joyce Tan susses up with sculptor…
Everything That Has A Point Makes A Circle by Sai Hua Kuan
Everything That Has A Point Makes A Circle is Sai Hua Kuan’s homecoming exhibition after living in the UK for six years.
Urban Dialogue – Zech Wu Solo 2012
Urban Dialogue feels like a heavy thesis on the issues our Mother Earth has to face – commercialisation, urbanisation, politics, etc. – and…
Collective Memories – A Collection of Paintings by Aw Tee Hong
A Collection of Paintings by Aw Tee Hong’, featuring a collection of paintings on Singapore’s history and development from the early 1970s…
Southeast Asian Film Festival @ SAM
The Singapore Art Museum presents its second Southeast Asian Film Festival. Focused on contemporary Singapore and its immediate neighbours
The Artist swept the Oscars!
A simple black and white silent movie made by a French man, Michel Hazanavicius, and starring French actor, Jean Dujardin, swept…
Goddess of Mercy by Alecia Neo
Two families. Four faiths. Visual artist Alecia Neo and sound artist Clarence Chung bring forth an art installation about love and faith,…
Traditional proverbs and contemporary art
Singapore(-based) artists generously contributed their effort to The Wisdom Beyond Borders art auction in aid of Thai flood victims.
OH! Open House at Tiong Bahru
15 artists, 6 homes and 1 temple and some shady back alley. Oh! Open House is going to occupy Tiong Bahru this weekend.
My Heart-Shaped Box is my Valentine.
February 14. The annual magical number looked forward by lovebirds but dreaded by the lonely hearts. Yes, it’s Valentines Day.
Holes in Bugis Junction!
2 massive "holes" have been spotted on the pavements of Bugis Junction shopping mall, cleverly created by 3D artist, Joe Hill
Dayak, woodblock printing by Tay Chee Toh
Cultural Medallion artist, Mr Tay Chee Toh presents his 10th solo of 3 years culminated woodblock printing artworks at the Nanyang Academy…
Nominate your art supporters for the Patron of the Arts Awards
Into it's 23rd year, the National Arts Council's Patron of the Arts Award is now open for your nomination.
Chasing Dreams: The Remaking of Tiong Bahru
The result of having passion in framing one’s views and doodling one’s thoughts brought together 17 photographers and…
Young and Talented | The Singapore Show: Future-Proof
The Singapore Show: Future-Proof is one of the biggest shows devoted to local artists in recent years.
Boys and their Toys is cheeky and titillating
Frolicking with Woody. Riding nude on toy horses. Erotic meal with an overweight kingpin and teasing 4 men while bent over. Definitely…
Art Stage 2012 – Pop Quiz
NOTE: CONTEST HAS CLOSED. 6 pairs of complimentary tickets to Art Stage Singapore 2012 to be given away!
Ice balls at the Singapore Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) held it's last Open House for 2011 on Sunday 4 December 2011. Ice balls, "kuti kuti" (tokens) and other…
We watched the rehearsal of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Artitute went behind the scene of the making of an upcoming classic for the Huayi 2012 festival
Is it the end of an era for paperbacks in Singapore?
One of my favorite bookshops since my school days is closing it's doors in Singapore but not before it thank it's supporters with a…
Catmasutra – 7th Heaven @ Utterly Art
Whimsical, funny and cute. Check out Catmasutra - 7th Heaven at Utterly Art before Christmas
Free entry to Dreams and Reality this Christmas
Free entry to Dreams and Reality from the Musée d’Orsay, Paris at National Museum Singapore
Elephant Parade Photo Adventure @ Marina Bay
About 40 Singapore bloggers and photographers took to the streets of Raffles Place on Sunday morning, to participate in the Elephant Parade…
Arty Gifts from BooksActually
We found several books and merchandise, highly recommend to get if you haven’t found the perfect Christmas gifts for your friends who have…
LITTLE ODD FOREST’S 10 Days to Christmas @ CIRCA
Local design label, LITTLE ODD FOREST (LOF) is having a 10 days to Christmas special event at CIRCA at Parco next NEXT
KONGO X HERMÈS
Graffiti street writer/artist, KONGO is in Singapore for the launch of KONGO X HERMÈS Silk Scarves for the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection.…
Interchange: the Tribute Edition
4 artists came together and play! And created something entirely new, based on a discussion between each other, where their influences and…
The Artist. A French film in English.
The Artist and other latest releases of French films are showing in Singapore, including a film by a Singapore co-producer. Meet the…
WANTED: Possession and Rejection – Eric Chan
Displayed within the white walls of Chan Hampe Galleries at Raffles Hotel, Eric Chan’s works filled the spaces like film noir stills, but…
BRAT (兔崽子) by Jones Shi Kang Jun
Presenting his first solo exhibition BRAT (兔崽子), Singaporean singer-songwriter Jones Shi Kang Jun (石康钧) expresses his intimate observations…
Coming soon: Arts Nominated Member of Parliament. What you can do.
A few people have stepped forward to allow themselves to be considered as the next Arts NMP. Members of the Singapore arts community, find…
“Naughty Or Nice?” by Desmond Sim
Treat yourself to little colourful surprises from Desmond Sim’s latest collection of paintings, where he continues his journey remembering…
HEARTS AND CRAFTS: The People that Make Hermès
Needles, threads, hammers, nails, blowtorches, pliers and so on are tools of the trade of the craftsmens at Hermès. It is not a glamorous…
After the Affordable Art Fair 2011
Affordable Art Fair 2011 (AAF) beats all expectations with a over 40% increase in visitors and 70% surge in sales!
The Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize 2011 Award Ceremony
15 Finalists were selected out of the 130 artworks participated in this year’s APB Signature Art Prize. The result was announced on 17th…
The Affordable Art Fair is Back and in the ‘Pink’
The Affordable Art Fair couldn’t have a more effectively direct title. It places both art and commerce on equal footing, wrapped up within…
Conversation with an art buyer and 2 gallery owners
We interviewed an art buyer and 2 gallery owners who shared with us how the art scene in Singapore has grown and how art buying has changed…
Elephant Parade light up Orchard Road!
Elephant Parade Singapore 2011's launch the parade in the heart of Orchard Road at CK Tangs with a beautiful Christmas light-up party on…
Affordable Art Fair 2011 – Pop Quiz #2
We are giving away 10 pairs of Affordable Art Fair tickets to the Arty-Licious Evening.
AAF/Artitute Special Offer – 2-for-1 tickets
The Affordable Art Fair and Artitute are proud to present you with a special offer, only available for Artitute readers. 2 tickets for the…
Singapore’s 11-11-11 Elephants Stampede
Get ready for a stampede of elephants (sculptures) in Singapore from the 11-11-11. A grand total of 162 life sized elephant sculptures will…
Affordable Art Fair 2011 – Pop Quiz #1
NOTE: CONTEST HAS CLOSED. We are giving away 5 pairs of Affordable Art Fair tickets to the Public Opening Hours, from 18th - 20th November.
A transforming art installation
The Future Memory Pavilion is an outdoor art installation partly made of ice. Yes, ice! In humid Singapore! Till 19th November 2011.
“Happiness Private Limited 2011” William Sim
How would you like if you could plant a seed of happiness, water it with some happiness juice, and enjoy the harvest of your happiness?
“My Dreams, My Wishes” – Gelyn Ong, 7 years old, first solo exhibition
The young and talented Gelyn Ong has her first solo exhibition at the age of 7. “My Dreams, My Wishes” features 29 of her latest art pieces…
Tall Man by Vernon Ah Kee
The Palm Island riot and its aftermath, focus of Indigenous artist Vernon Ah Kee’s latest exhibition, held in conjunction with the…
Art thou interacting?
This large desk is not a sore reminder of the school examination period now. It is an art work which is part of the Singapore Writers'…
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2012: Art & Faith!
The M1 Singapore Fringe Festival returns for its eighth outing, starting from the 15 February to 26 February 2012.
Museum finds – Justin Lee’s gifts and collectables
Limited editions art merchandise by local artists are available at the Singapore Art Museu, National Museum Singapore and the Asian…
Cane. A performance art by Loo Zihan
Cane. A 30 minutes performance art by Loo Zihan seeks to honour the memory of Brother Cane and examine how performance art can be…
Amanda Heng: Speak To Me, Walk With Me
Amanda Heng's 1st solo, showcasing her full body of works through the years is currently on at the Singapore Art Museum contemporary art…
Hyung Koo Kang – The Burning Gaze
The Burning Gaze, the first major solo exhibition by Korean artist Hyung Koo Kang, exhibiting at the Singapore Art Museum.
Lotus Fantasia. Art with a big heart.
It is almost rare nowadays to find photography works with no digital special effects. These art works amazingly look and feel like Chinese…
Life After Death (冥世)
Guarding the entrance into the exhibition for the Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor and His Legacy, at the ACM, are works by Singapore…
15 finalists for the APB Foundation Signature Art Prize 2011
The verdict is out. Find out who are the 15 finalists chosen for the Asia Pacific Brewery Foundation Signature Art Prize 2011 Finalists…
Interview with Seng Yu Jin, Emmeline Yong and Sherman Ong
Artitute had the chance to interview several nominators of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2011 photographif award and 2010 winner, Sherman…
Outside the Box | Frank Gehry
'Outside the Box, Frank Gehry‘ An exhibition that pays tribute to one of the world‘s most influential architects.
Where some failed science experiments went
The finalists exhibition of the 3rd France + Singapore New Generation Artists 2011 fed our eyes and our brains.
Watch out for the 2011 Affordable Art Fair!
This coming November is going to be a carnival of art events and one of my favorite art fair will be happening on the 18th November. Yes,…
Singapore showcased at the 2011 Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair
At the recent Shanghai Contemporary Art Fair, we check out works by John Clang, Robert Zhao Renhui and Heman Chong who did Singapore proud.
Tokidoki Food Art Festival @K11 Hong Kong
Check out Fine Pop Artist Simone Legno works at the Tokidoki Food Art Festival at the K11 Art Mall in Hong Kong. Till the 30th September…
Artist-in-residence on Sentosa Island
Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa sets up its first artist-in-residence program with Singapore artists, Ms Ava Tan Lei. Opening her solo show,…
Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize 2011
This year’s artworks for the APB Signature Art Prize, cover a wide range of media created between 2008 and 2010. 7 artists from Singapore…
Liu Kang, 100 years
Celebrate one of Singapore's pioneer Nanyang artist, Liu Kang's 100 Years at the Singapore Art Museum. Organised by the folks from The…
A portrait and a collection of Sarong Kebaya
The descendants of philanthropist Tan Tock Seng came from various parts of the world for a reunion recently at the Singapore Peranakan…
Villa Alicia – An invitation to the last house party.
It is never easy to say goodbye and even harder to bid farewell to a house full of memories which you have grew up in for the last 40…
The great outdoors go stylish in
See You Tomorrow and Mystic Vintage presents a collaborative pop up store showcasing a mix of wares from both brands at The Curious Teepee
Red Memories Series by Chen Wenling @ The Opposite House, Beijing
Red Memory, new works by Chen Wenling. His distinctive sculptures evoke an intensity that reflects his life-embracing personality and an…
Miniature Hong Kong Exhibit
An old Hong Kong miniature exhibit by 42 local artists replicating charming old faces of Hong Kong in the smallest scale possible, complete…
REQUIEM: In memory of three Singaporean war cameramen
Wednesday 13 Jul 2011 till Sunday 21 August 2011The Month of Photography Asia 2011 honors the photographers and cameramen who have…
Time travel with Vacheron Constantin
Smitten by the intricate hand made time pieces at the exhibition, Treasures of Vacheron Constantin : A legacy of watchmaking since 1755.…
Sean Lee – Winner of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2011
The winner of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2011 surprised many as Sean Lee, 26 years old is the youngest chap and the dark horse among…
Scott Miles, The Problem of a Colour Wheel
The paintings of Scott Miles present him as an artist who is not distanced from society. They express a heightened awareness of society and…
Goodies Giveaway – A Musical Chemistry in the Woods
Upcoming concert at the Shaw Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens on the 10th July. And get a chance to win a lovely red and black…
Superheroes and superbaddies
Catch photographer/artist, Agan Harahap at ION Art Gallery, ION Orchard, 4th storey. This Saturday, 2 Jul 2011.
Press Release: ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu award ceremony invitation
On behalf of Martell, you are invited to attend an award ceremony to announce the winner of ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu Profile Exhibition…
Hello Walter!, by Ruth Chan
The well-loved Art Garden at the Singapore Art Musuem is back again to thrill and excite our little ones. Heck, even us bunch of adults at…
Zhang Huan: East Wind/West Wind @ Louis Vuitton One Central Mall Macau
Now till 3rd July @ Louis Vuitton One Central Mall Macau Featuring Zhang Huan's signature ash statues works, this time of Jesus and Buddha.
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu Photographif 2011 – Part 2
Presenting Artitute's first video interview, created in conjunction with The Story Behind. We interviewed Genevieve Chua and Tay Wei Leng,…
Video an Art & History 1965 – 2010, by Harry Zhuang
The Centre Pompidou and Singapore Art Museum come together in a collaborated effort to present a blockbuster showcase of over four decades…
Appreciating Mothers
24 May - 19 June 2011 @ Galerie Sogan & Art Red high heels, floral print, loud hailer, theatrical eye make-up, and cozy patchworks. Do any…
Homework by Sean Lee
His works are his expressions of his personal thoughts and emotions, of himself, his family and his friends, captured at the purest form.…
Memories of King of Kowloon
Exhibition till 31st May @ Taikoo Place, Artist Tree An unlikely artist who rules the streets of Hong Kong. A disillusioned man or a gifted…
The Real Me
Works by Hong Kong artist, Kevin Fung, on display on the Art Walk at Island East, Hong Kong business district.
ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu Photographif 2011 – Part 1
12 - 22 May 2011 - at Millenia Walk (Central Atrium) Singapore’s prestigious photography award is here again. Catch the eight shortlisted…
1 mystery location, 10 days, 2 artists.
Given just 10 days and a limited budget, 2 artists have to scramble to come up with engaging site-specific art work for a predetermined…
The Elephants Are Coming!
More than 100 life sized baby elephant sculptures decorated by celebrities and artists around the world will be on parade on the streets of…
No Regrets, A Tribute to Edith Piaf by Sing’theatre
4-14 May 2011 @ DBS ART CENTRE Catch No Regrets, A Tribute to Edith Piaf, a musical revue about the tragic life of a talented French song…
Singapore Biennale – Family Day Out
Stop whining about how boring Singapore is and there's nothing to do in this little red dot. Check out the Singapore Biennale - OPEN HOUSE…
Brainwave, Robots and the Flying Bicycle. @ Instinc Gallery@Soho2
21-26 April 2011 @ Instinc Gallery@Soho2. A melding of art and technology, where the artificial constructs of art and science are…
A Blogger’s Guide: Busting Classical Music Myths, a preview of A Musical Chemistry
Western Classic Music is definitely not for the everyone. But who says it's only for the fuddy duddies? Win 10 pairs of tickets to catch "A…
Louie Cordero – My We
Gore is something that I find hard to figure out. It is gruesome and yet people are still compelled to look at it. My We', by Filipino…
Singapore Biennale 2011, Open House. The National Museum of Singapore.
With the Singapore Biennale now underway we come to the works that reside at the National Museum of Singapore. I visited the exhibited on…
Help Japan – Art for a cause by Casey Chen
Artitute and Casey Chen would like to do our part and pledge all sales proceeds from all of Casey Chen's artworks to the Singapore Red…
Singapore Biennale is here again!
My favorite time of the year is here! No, I'm not talking about Christmas. I'm talking about the Singapore Biennale 2011.
Jackson Tan of Phunk Studio
Jackson Tan from Phunk Studio, tells us how it's like to be part of the growing trend of hybrid creatives who can blend fine art with…
Noise (in the) City
In the middle of town, starts a beat so catchy, my head starts bobbing, my feet starts tapping, my whole body’s trippin’. What is that…
The Sovereign Asia Art Prize
Sovereign Art Foundation will be showcasing works by established and upcoming artists in the region. 30 finalists and additional 20 entries…
Head On – Cai Guo-Qiang at the National Museum of Singapore
Renowned China-born contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang exhibition, Head On, Illusion II and Vortex in Singapore, will be exhibited at the…