Although times are tough for many with the state of the economy it always gladdens my heart to see organizations take on the mantle and continue to champion the arts. Whilst the value that one can place on the arts is difficult to quantify, it is in no doubt necessary for the enrichment of our society.
The annual Artist-in-Residence Exchange (AirX) programme was launched two years ago with the intention of giving both artists (more…)
Perusing Art Stage Singapore, it is interesting to see the diverse aesthetics present at galleries of different nationalities. It is almost a game you can play; guess the country before you look at the booth sign. Each specific aesthetic is hard to pin down in words, but somehow the effect of each culture’s unique way of looking comes across through the artwork, and nowhere is it easier to get a view of so many cultures side by side as at an international art fair. This effect of course is not only due to the artists creating the work, but also the curators who select the show.
When I entered the booth of London’s Scream Gallery, the ‘London-ness’ was immediately apparent, (more…)
I love to visit big contemporary art fairs, and I’m usually there in two guises. With my ‘art critic hat’ on, I check out the newest trends, the most exciting artists, discover what has worked, and what is less successful, how the booths have been curated. But looking with the eye of an artist, I want to be awed, to check out artists and galleries I admire, discover new inspirations, and to see how my own practice fits into a wider world of art.
Interestingly, sometimes these two points of view differ – and I think that’s because with my ‘artist hat’ on (more…)