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Art What!: Figuring A Scene at National Gallery Singapore

How do you understand and make sense of artworks? Dr. Patrick Flores, Deputy Director of Curatorial and Research at National Gallery Singapore suggests that elements from nature can lend meaning by animating social forms and shaping each viewer’s unique understanding of artworks. This inquiry is explored in National Gallery Singapore’s upcoming exhibition, Figuring a Scene, which runs till 1st December 2024. Housed in Dalam Southeast … Continue reading Art What!: Figuring A Scene at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – Layer by Layer at National Gallery Singapore

Step into a fascinating world of stories within leading Singaporean artist Cheong Soo Pieng’s artworks with National Gallery Singapore’s new exhibition Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer. The free exhibition is Southeast Asia’s first to use in-depth material analysis, through tools such as x-ray scans and infrared photography to reveal fresh insights into Cheong’s artistic processes and innovative use of materials. Layer by Layer breaks … Continue reading Art What!: Cheong Soo Pieng – Layer by Layer at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

Dr Eugene Tan, current Director of National Gallery Singapore (the Gallery) and Singapore Art Museum (SAM) will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Gallery and SAM on 1 April 2024. He will also take on the role of Head of the Visual Arts Cluster (VAC), which comprises the Gallery, SAM and STPI. He succeeds Ms Chong Siak Ching, who is retiring from her … Continue reading Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

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Art What!: Tropical – Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America at National Gallery Singapore

This November, National Gallery Singapore presents Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America, the world’s first major comparative exhibition of artistic expressions from both regions, featuring over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, performances and immersive installations by more than 70 artists. Running from 18 November 2023 to 24 March 2024, this exhibition spans the 20th century, and explores the vivid stories of artists, dreamers and writers who dared to threaten conventions, … Continue reading Art What!: Tropical – Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Enjoy an exclusive late night party at National Gallery Singapore this Friday with the first ever Gallery Underground

Want to support the arts and attend a spectacular late night party tomorrow? Look no further than National Gallery Singapore’s first ever Gallery Underground, a museum party within the gallery’s historical walls. Beginning from 9pm, start the night off with an exclusive preview of the Gallery’s latest exhibition – Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America, ahead of its public opening on 18th November … Continue reading Art What!: Enjoy an exclusive late night party at National Gallery Singapore this Friday with the first ever Gallery Underground

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Art What!: See Me, See You – Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia (Part 2) at National Gallery Singapore

The second part of National Gallery Singapore’s free exhibition See Me, See You: Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia is now open, bringing visitors a new line-up of refreshed works by five artists – Heri Dono (Indonesia), Krisna Murti (Indonesia), Hasnul Saidon (Malaysia), Ray Langenbach (USA/Malaysia) and Vincent Leow (Singapore).  This is the world’s first-ever retrospective survey of early video installation of Southeast Asia, uncovering new perspectives of the region’s history of video installation art. As … Continue reading Art What!: See Me, See You – Early Video Installation of Southeast Asia (Part 2) at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Launch of new artworks by winners of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize

Julius Baer, the leading Swiss wealth management group, proudly launches the new artworks by the six winners of the second edition of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize in a unique virtual showcase. This Asian art prize exemplifies Julius Baer’s dedication to supporting the arts and nurturing future talents at the intersection of art and technology. The newly completed digital artworks by the Prize … Continue reading Art What!: Launch of new artworks by winners of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize

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Art What!: Neo Japan – Pop Art Explored by Onfinitive Project

Onfinitive Project proudly announces Neo Japan: Pop Art Explored, a group show featuring young to established contemporary Japanese artists from well-known figures such as Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara to emerging artists such as Masato Yamaguchi and Hiromi. “By bringing these young Japanese artists to Singapore and positioning them next to wellestablished names, we allow them to take their place at the forefront of the … Continue reading Art What!: Neo Japan – Pop Art Explored by Onfinitive Project

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Art What!: The Neglected Dimension at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore unveils the third edition of DALAM SOUTHEAST ASIA: The Neglected Dimension which opens from 7th July 2023 till 25th February 2024. The exhibition explores the incredible artistic experimentations that occurred in Indonesia with Arabic calligraphy, showcasing its significant role in the development of modern and contemporary art in the region. The title of the exhibition, The Neglected Dimension, is borrowed from a … Continue reading Art What!: The Neglected Dimension at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!: Three New Exhibitions Showcasing Progressive And Experimental Artistic Practices Open At Singapore Art Museum

From 18 May through September, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) at Tanjong Pagar Distripark will present three new contemporary art exhibitions by local and international artists that will invite unique art encounters for all. Audiences can look forward to Lila: Unending Play by Jane Lee, the well-established Singaporean artist’s solo exhibition exploring the nature and limits of painting; the inaugural presentation of a new biennial project, … Continue reading Art What!: Three New Exhibitions Showcasing Progressive And Experimental Artistic Practices Open At Singapore Art Museum

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