Art What!: South Korean artist Haegue Yang awarded the 13th Benesse Prize 2022 at Singapore Biennale 2022

South Korean artist Haegue Yang has been named the winner of the 13th Benesse Prize, in an awards ceremony held at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark on 15th October 2022, during the opening of the Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’. When receiving her bouquet and certificate, Yang was all smiles, as she spoke of her surprise at receiving the award, and recounted her story of … Continue reading Art What!: South Korean artist Haegue Yang awarded the 13th Benesse Prize 2022 at Singapore Biennale 2022

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore and Dementia Singapore launch Art with You

Dementia is one of the most debilitating health conditions faced by Singapore’s rapidly ageing population. Based on current local estimates, one in 10 seniors aged 60 and above – or around 86,000 people – may have dementia, and this number could rise to 130,000 or more by 2030, according to experts. Studies have shown that arts engagement, a non-pharmacological approach, has the potential to enhance … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore and Dementia Singapore launch Art with You

Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’ arrives this Sunday

The seventh edition of Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022) named Natasha, officially opens to the public this Sunday, 16 October 2022. Three new venues – the Singapore Flyer, International Plaza and 22 Orchard Road – will join the exciting lineup of locations around Singapore. Organised by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC), audiences can embark on a journey … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’ arrives this Sunday

Art What!: Beyond Painting at Mizuma Gallery

Mizuma Gallery is pleased to announce Beyond Painting, a group exhibition curated by Hermanto Soerjanto featuring artworks by Alexander Sebastianus, Ari Bayuaji, Dawn Ng, Ezzam Rahman, Kanchana Gupta, and Widi Pangestu. In Beyond Painting, the exhibition curator Hermanto Soerjanto sought to highlight the importance of media and technique in the art-making process, and how it has developed over time. Based on his observations, there has been no … Continue reading Art What!: Beyond Painting at Mizuma Gallery

Art What!: STPI presents ‘PRINT SCREEN: CHARLES LIM YI YONG’ 

For the third edition of its PRINT SCREEN programme, STPI Gallery presents a line-up of works by Charles Lim Yi Yong (Singapore) at its pop-up space, ArtSpace @ HeluTrans. Launched in August 2022, PRINT SCREEN is a brand new initiative dedicated to rediscovering works from STPI’s past collaborations with international artists. In tandem with the featured works, it also showcases films by the artists, and … Continue reading Art What!: STPI presents ‘PRINT SCREEN: CHARLES LIM YI YONG’ 

Art What!: Hatch Art Project presents SIK: 蝕 by Gunwoo Shin

Hatch Art Project presents Korean artist Gunwoo Shin in SIK:蝕, his first solo exhibition in Singapore. SIK:蝕, the exhibition’s title, is derived from a Sino-Korean character that means to eat through, erode, or eclipse. The prominent circular shapes in SIK:蝕 articulate this eclipsed area, which holds that the universe encompasses both the spiritual and the material world simultaneously. As a motif for this abstract and … Continue reading Art What!: Hatch Art Project presents SIK: 蝕 by Gunwoo Shin

Art What!: Leaf & Lore – A Solo Exhibition By Henry Lee at Mulan Gallery

Mulan Gallery presents Leaf & Lore, a solo exhibition featuring a series of charcoal, pencil and acrylic works by Singapore artist Henry Lee. The exhibition will run from 21 October – 19 November 2022. Trees have been honored and accorded the highest respect by different civilisations all over the world through the ages. They are ascribed with sacred meaning and immortalised in all aspects of … Continue reading Art What!: Leaf & Lore – A Solo Exhibition By Henry Lee at Mulan Gallery

Art What!: Centenarian Singaporean Artist, Lim Tze Peng’s ‘From Then To Now – Capturing Life’ at Ode To Art

Lim Tze Peng, widely known as Singapore’s oldest artist, will be unveiling fifty of his works in his latest solo exhibition titled From Then To Now: Capturing Life that will run from 11 October to 25 November 2022. Guest-of-Honour, Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law, will grace the launch of the exhibition on 11 October to celebrate … Continue reading Art What!: Centenarian Singaporean Artist, Lim Tze Peng’s ‘From Then To Now – Capturing Life’ at Ode To Art

Art What!: Sugar Pills For A Bitter World at Objectifs

The world is absurd, and curator Daniel Chong is ready to prescribe sugar pills for it. In what he calls a “post-truth, late-stage capitalist, populist, Anthropocene”, Chong offers sweet relief through a new brand of humour—commonly known as “Gen-Z humour”, “TikTok humour” or “Post-Dada irony”—in the form of an upcoming exhibition opening on 23 September at Objectifs, titled Sugar Pills For A Bitter World. This … Continue reading Art What!: Sugar Pills For A Bitter World at Objectifs

Art What!: Singapore environmental protection not-for-profit Coastal Natives announces Waves of Change Festival 2022 at ArtScience Museum

Coastal Natives is proud and excited to reveal the 2022 edition of the Waves of Change Festival! Featuring 7 artists, 5 local writers, 12 feature films, 6 short films, and 14 talks & workshops, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy. From 10 September to 9 October, join us in learning about amazing marine life, the impacts of global warming, and how we can combat … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore environmental protection not-for-profit Coastal Natives announces Waves of Change Festival 2022 at ArtScience Museum