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  • The Heart of Abstraction – Part 1

    The Heart of Abstraction – Part 1

    In this two-part series, href=”http://www.Artitute.com”>Artitute.com sits down with painters Nobu Yamanaka, Jun Ogata, and Ryo Yoshikawa, for a casual conversation about abstraction.

    This coincides with the opening of Nikei Fine Art in Singapore, a gallery founded by Mr Hiroshi Kato. The gallery focuses on showcasing abstract art from established and emerging artists around the Asian region.

    PROFESSOR NOBU YAMANAKA: Firstly, we are appreciative of Ms Kato [the gallery director of Nikei Fine Art], who tried to engage us by showing abstract art so that it will be known to more people overseas. We want to thank the gallery for letting us participate in this exhibition, which is the first
    for us in Singapore.

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  • Edwin Koo – Winner of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012

    Edwin Koo – Winner of the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012

    The ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012 awards ceremony took place at The Timeless Capsule to recognise and honour Singapore’s top photographer. The title prize of ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012 was awarded to Edwin Koo who won $30,000in cash, a trip to Cognac, France and the chance to publish a photography book of his works.
    Photographers Jeremy San and Ernest Goh won the Discernment Award, winning a cash prize of $8,000 each. A new award, the Eternal Discovery Prize, was presented to Wesley Loh who garnered the most number of public votes. He received $1,000 and an exclusive Centenary Limited Edition set of Martell Cordon Bleu. The Eternal Discovery Prize was
    specially created for Martell Cordon Bleu’s centenary celebration this year.

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    Mr Edwin Koo, winner of Icon de Martell Cordon Bleu 2012 award

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  • Singapore Survey 2012 – NEW STRANGE FACES

    Singapore Survey 2012 – NEW STRANGE FACES

    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. Conceptualized by Mr Valentine Willie, the exhibition explores the different facets of the country’s identity through the coincidence of diverse themes and patriotic ideals. The aggravation of these necessary conversations regarding the past, present and future of this small island, allow audiences to question their own views on the history and development of the nation.

    Singapore Survey 2012 – NEW STRANGE FACES featuring works by Alan Oei, Alecia Neo, Ang Song Nian, Eugene Soh, Genevieve Chua, Godwin Koay, Green Zeng, Hong Sek Chern, Jason Wee, Jeremy Hiah, Jimmy Ong, Kai Lam, Lee Wen, Loo Zihan, Michael Lee, Shubigi Rao, Tang Mun Kit, Vivian Lee, Wei Leng Tay, Zakaria Zainal, and Zhao Renhui

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