I have always been both curious and fascinated by how the ultra modern city state of Singapore has been perceived by foreign photographers who live in our midst. In the first part of this series of 3 interviews, I will explore the insightful works of Andrew Gurnett which draws out the raw beauty in the nooks and crannies of Singapore which we would often be oblivious to. (more…)
Tag: Singapore
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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 conversation about what if the world could change. What would we like to see different? Would the changes make it a better or worse world? Would we be able to cope?
The artists participating in The Apprenticeship Program (TAP) 2013 tackle this multifaceted question through their art as part of the Noise Singapore 2013 Festival. The exhibition opened last Friday (July 26, 2013) with the unveiling of artworks by 70 young artists at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) at 8Q and will run until September 1, 2013. (more…)
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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 of contemporary art by artists from the Arab world. The exhibition offers an insight into this emerging contemporary art scene and examines the challenges, ideas and current issues facing contemporary artists in the region today. How artists probe these subjects are explored through a series of visual conversations that engage audiences across cultures, geography and time.