Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2019 Wraps Up, Bringing a Slew of Successful Programmes and Exhibitions to A Close

The sixth edition of the Singapore Biennale 2019 (SB2019) concluded on 22 March 2020, welcoming over 400,000 visitors across 11 venues with more than 26,000 participants taking part in its range of public programmes and art experiences. Art lovers in Singapore and around the world were also invited to explore the Biennale through interactive digital initiatives and online resources, attracting an online audience of more … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2019 Wraps Up, Bringing a Slew of Successful Programmes and Exhibitions to A Close

Art What!: Khairullah Rahim’s Gathering of Flocks at Yavuz Gallery

This March, Yavuz Gallery Singapore presents multimedia Singaporean artist Khairullah Rahim in his second solo exhibition with the gallery, Gathering of Flocks. Extending from his recent explorations with objects and communities presented at the Singapore Biennale 2019, Gathering of Flocks presents a new body of assemblages influenced by his daily observations of his everyday urban landscape. In this iteration, Khairullah’s neighbourhood in Singapore comes into … Continue reading Art What!: Khairullah Rahim’s Gathering of Flocks at Yavuz Gallery

travelXculture: A Glass-Floor, Angled Glass Walls and 360-Degree Skyline Views at Edge, New York’s Highest Outdoor Sky Deck

New York – Edge, the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck, officially opened to the public offering unparalleled 360-degree views of the iconic city skyline. The first ticketed visitors stepped out onto Edge’s outdoor viewing area featuring a thrilling glass-floor, angled glass walls, and outdoor skyline steps from the 100th to 101st floors of 30 Hudson Yards. Visitors also experienced the immersive, multi-room ‘Journey to … Continue reading travelXculture: A Glass-Floor, Angled Glass Walls and 360-Degree Skyline Views at Edge, New York’s Highest Outdoor Sky Deck

Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2019 Comes To A Close with a Weekend of Experiences

After four months, Singapore Biennale 2019: Every Step in the Direction (SB2019) will finally be coming to a close with an exciting line-up of programmes over the closing weekend. From 21st to 22nd March 2020, visitors will be able to explore over 150 contemporary artworks for free at any of the 11 venues across the city and take part in a variety of programmes to … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2019 Comes To A Close with a Weekend of Experiences

Art What!: Non-Aligned at the NTU Centre For Contemporary Art

The British Empire spanned from Asia to Australia to Africa to America to the Caribbean. The various colonial territories gained their sovereignty and independence at different times, in processes of decolonization that played out in the histories of nations, but also determined the lives of individuals. Opening at the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art this April, Non-Aligned brings together three moving-image works by artists, filmmakers, and … Continue reading Art What!: Non-Aligned at the NTU Centre For Contemporary Art

Art What!: Rizman Putra’s From Gelam to Glam at the Malay Heritage Centre

Launched in January 2020 during Singapore Art Week, Art Encounters is a mobile artist’s studio and gallery housed in three repurposed shipping containers and designed to travel to unique sites around Singapore over three years. Following on from Lionel Sabatté’s Concrete Contemplations from the Past in the City of Tomorrow in January, the second edition of Art Encounters features multidisciplinary artist Rizman Putra as he presents From … Continue reading Art What!: Rizman Putra’s From Gelam to Glam at the Malay Heritage Centre

Art What!: The Everlusting Tales at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Known for his sexualised renderings of familiar Disney princesses, the work of visual artist and printmaker, Djohan Hanapi will be presented in a solo exhibition at UltraSuperNew Gallery this March. Titled The Evelusting Stories, get ready to see Snow White, Ariel and all your favourite cartoon heroines like never before. Strictly not for children, watch as these toon girls bare it all and change your image of them … Continue reading Art What!: The Everlusting Tales at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Art What!: The Seeds We Sow at the Mizuma Gallery

Amidst the rapidly growing urban landscape of Singapore, the ‘Garden City’, lies numerous carefully selected and planted natural greeneries–a demonstration of the human’s desire for control. Human intervention in nature is not exclusive to Singapore. Though the two often seem disconnected with one another, the truth is, humans are undoubtedly an integral part of nature. And the aftermath of such control has no doubt a … Continue reading Art What!: The Seeds We Sow at the Mizuma Gallery

Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Offers Free Entry For Healthcare Workers, Rallies Local Artists To Encourage Them

With the ongoing battle against Covid-19, we’ve seen theatre groups rallying together in an effort to get through the virus. Now, the National Gallery Singapore is reaching out in a show of support to healthcare workers with #SGArtforHCW, utilising the power of art to unite the community and encourage them to stay strong. Created in collaboration with the  Singapore Medical Association (SMA), the public campaign … Continue reading Art What!: National Gallery Singapore Offers Free Entry For Healthcare Workers, Rallies Local Artists To Encourage Them

Art What!: Art Basel announces premier lineup of galleries for its 2020 edition in Basel [CANCELLED]

UPDATE: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedented impact worldwide, Art Basel has decided not to hold its Basel show. The fair was scheduled to take place at Messe Basel from 17th to 20th September 2020, after having previously been postponed from June. BASEL, SWITZERLAND – Art Basel has announced the details of its gallery list for its show in Basel this June. … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel announces premier lineup of galleries for its 2020 edition in Basel [CANCELLED]