A new exhibition series at Sculpture Square features work on display for 24 hours a day. Local shutterbug Nguan tells Gwen Pew more about the stories behind his series of shots. When local photographer Nguan was approached by Sculpture Square’s new curator Alan Oei to spend a few afternoons shooting the area around the gallery’s premises, he … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nguan
Finally emerging from his three-year hiatus and making a return with a new series of works, award-winning local artist David Chan tells Gwen Pew where he’s been hiding the whole time, and what his latest pieces are all about. 3 Jun 2013: While I have not been as active in the arts scene, the last three years have … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: David Chan
Meet ZERO, one-fifth of local art collective RSCLS – of which SKL0, aka ‘The Sticker Lady’ is also a member. Gwen Pew speaks to the master of spray cans to find out ten things about him. 14 May 2013: As urban artist ZERO displays a series of his most recent street-style paintings on canvas on the prim, white … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ZERO
In Window Zoos & Views – an exhibition of augmented reality public artwork that’s part of Digital Art Weeks in May – John Craig Freeman uses technology to remind us of the horrible past and warn us of the earth’s scary future. Gwen Pew talks to the Boston-based artist. 23 Apr 2013: Window Zoos & Views is an exhibition of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: John Craig Freeman
As Thukral & Tagra – one of the hottest art collectives in Southeast Asia at the moment – returns for their second show, Gwen Pew talks to them about Bose DK, their new works and what escape means to them. 31 Mar 2013: Touted as one of the hottest up-and-coming art duos in South-East Asia at the moment … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Thukral and Tagra
Gwen Pew puts together ten key things to know about the British artist who transforms songs by big-name musicians into explosions of colours on canvas. 31 Mar 2013: British artist Tim Wakefield, 50, never considered becoming an artist, but fell into the trade after working with creative people for over two decades. His unique project, titled Soundwaves … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Tim Wakefield
If you’ve taken a walk around the underpasses connecting Singapore’s three main river quays recently, you may have noticed that they’ve received a colourful facelift. Gwen Pew talks to the artists behind some of the murals. 8 Mar 2013: To encourage people to see the historical quays – Clarke, Boat and Robertson – as more than just party … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Street Art Under the Bridge
Australian artist Ben Frost seems to trade on controversy – his 12-metre painting ‘Where Do You Want To Go Today?’ was deemed so inappropriate that the Sydney police ordered it to be removed. His newest exhibition, ‘The Perfect Drug’ – which consists of 45 paintings done on various fast food and other boxes – is … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Ben Frost
In celebration of International Women’s Day, this group show features works by female artists. Gwen Pew hears from five participants. 8 Mar 2013: You may know Pamela Ng as the gallery director of Michael Janssen Gallery at Gillman Barracks, but the passionate and ever-bubbly 33-year-old will also be making her curatorial debut with ‘Celebrating Women’, opening on … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Celebrating Women’
Despite living abroad, John Clang attempts to connect to his family through his photography and Skype. Gwen Pew asks the photographer more about ‘Being Together’. 4 Feb 2013: John Clang, whose real name is Ang Choon Leng, first earned his moniker from the badge on his National Service uniform, which read ‘C L Ang’. After a short stint … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: John Clang
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