Art What!: William Lim’s In Search of Nocturnal Worlds at WOAW Gallery

WOAW Gallery welcomes a solo exhibition by Hong Kong architect and artist, Dr. William Lim, titled In Search of Nocturnal Worlds. Lim’s latest series of 15 paintings is inspired by his fondest memory of Singapore, visiting the Night Safari with his family over 25 years ago. The concept of a night safari, with its sense of intrigue, fear, and beauty, serves as the foundation for … Continue reading Art What!: William Lim’s In Search of Nocturnal Worlds at WOAW Gallery

Art What!: 七彩 (Seven Colours) at Supper House

This weekend, creative space and art studio Supper House is gearing up for a busy second half of 2023 with a brand new exhibition opening this Saturday – 七彩. 七彩, which translates to ‘Seven Colours’ and immediately harkens to the idea of the rainbow and celebrating individual identity, is a group show that features the work of artists Tee Hao Wei (Owen), Joanne Lim, Sai … Continue reading Art What!: 七彩 (Seven Colours) at Supper House

Finding A Home in the Unfamiliar: Young Talent Programme 2017/18 Winners’ Solo Exhibitions @ ION Art Gallery

When is a house considered a home? Is is simply a place to rest our heads, or does a home necessitate recognising certain icons that make it your own, knowing the building’s secret corners or quite simply, having created unforgettable memories? While no overarching theme was stipulated, somehow, all three of the ION Art Gallery’s 2017/18 Young Talent Programme winners have emerged to create solo … Continue reading Finding A Home in the Unfamiliar: Young Talent Programme 2017/18 Winners’ Solo Exhibitions @ ION Art Gallery

Waning, Waxing: ION Art Gallery Presents 22 Local Visual Artists

In the heart of Singapore’s most commercial district, ION Orchard has surprisingly enough, always been extremely supportive of the local arts scene. We’re talking about ION Art Gallery of course, and for the last few days, they’ve been displaying the works of 22 local visual artists based around the theme of change and fluctuation. Titled Waning, Waxing, any of these contemporary pieces would seem perfectly at home … Continue reading Waning, Waxing: ION Art Gallery Presents 22 Local Visual Artists

Preview: Colours of Impressionism – Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay at the National Gallery Singapore (Century of Light)

In the visual art world, light has always been one of the most difficult things to capture. How do you paint the way shadows fall on a bed of fresh winter snow, or how can one possibly replicate the chiaroscuro effect of a face peeking from darkness into sunlight? Perhaps then, the National Gallery’s latest exhibition can shed some light on the subject. Opening this … Continue reading Preview: Colours of Impressionism – Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay at the National Gallery Singapore (Century of Light)

An Inside Look At Affordable Art Fair 2017: Autumn Edition

Think that art is a luxury we cannot afford? Think again, as the Affordable Art Fair returns to the F1 Pit Building once again this weekend, with 75% of the works on sale priced at under $7,500! Now in its 8th year, the Affordable Art Fair has since become a mainstay of the annual local visual arts calendar, growing with each new edition and introducing … Continue reading An Inside Look At Affordable Art Fair 2017: Autumn Edition

Preview: Between Worlds – Raden Saleh & Juan Luna at the National Gallery Singapore (Century of Light)

In the sister exhibition to the National Gallery’s latest showcase Century of Light, visitors will be introduced to two Southeast Asian artists educated in Europe. Caught between their own cultural identities and their artistic education (and later careers) in Europe, Indoensian artist Raden Saleh and Filipino artist Juan Luna are our artist heroes of Between Worlds.  Combining Western techniques and Asian sensibilities, both artists rose to fame and … Continue reading Preview: Between Worlds – Raden Saleh & Juan Luna at the National Gallery Singapore (Century of Light)