For its fourth year, Art Stage Singapore introduces eight curated platforms to showcase works by emerging and midcareer artists in different regions. Gwen Pew rounds up six of the most interesting pieces you can find there. 30 Dec 2013: Samuel Quinteros Australia Platform (presented by Galerie pompom) At only 21, Sydney-born and based artist Samuel Quinteros just … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Art Stage 2014
The 31-year-old darling of the local art scene, Dawn Ng, tells Gwen Pew about her new show at Chan Hampe. 27 Dec 2013: Whether it’s through her lovable inflatable bunny, Walter, or her whimsical collection of boxes in Sixteen – which sold for $60,000 at Art Basel Hong Kong last year – you’ve most likely come across the work … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Dawn Ng’s ‘Windowshop – A Modern Day Cabinet of Curiosities’ Preview
Born in Canada and now based in the UK, Chris Levine, 53, is a renowned artist who has created iconic portraits of Kate Moss and Queen Elizabeth II. Rather than using traditional media like paint or pens, however, Levine is famed for his use of light. As Collectors Contemporary showcases a series of his light … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Chris Levine
The Singapore Dance Theatre has brought the iconic Christmas performance back to the main stage. In the hopes of finding herself in the production’s wintery spell Gwen Pew lands in a hit-and-miss affair. 6 Dec 2013: There are few better ways to welcome the festive month of December than going to see The Nutcracker. Composed by the great … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Nutcracker’ Review
Robert Zhao Renhui has become one of Singapore’s best-known and most acclaimed artists through his single-minded obsession with zoology. As he unveils his latest series – focusing on birds, bees and flowers – Gwen Pew heads to his studio to meet the man behind the camera. 5 Dec 2013: The bright yellow door is unlocked, the lights inside … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Robert Zhao Renhui
Gwen Pew takes a sneak peek at the first six stations to open as part of the brand new Downtown Line. 4 Dec 2013: Bugis With a new exit pavillion built along Tan Quee Lan Road (Exit D), the Downtown Line platform is a bit of a trek from the original East West Line station under … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Downtown Line Phase 1
After representing Singapore at the 54th Venice Biennale in 2011, local multimedia artist Ho Tzu Nyen marks his first solo show on home soil in ten years with PYTHAGORAS – an exhibition of four films shown simultaneously in a darkened room (lasting just over a half hour), touching on themes of control and being controlled … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Ho Tzu Nyen
As part of the festive vibe on Orchard Road this year, three Dutch artists – Leon Keer, Ruben Poncia, and Remko van Schaik – has created two 3D paintings outside Wisma Atria. If you download an app, the works then literally take on another dimension and comes alive through your smartphone screens. Gwen Pew speaks to Leon Keer to … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Leon Keer
28 Nov 2013: In an increasingly mobile and socially complicated world, the idea of ‘home’ is no longer a simple definition for many people. For their latest exhibition,Motherland, Chan Hampe Galleries brings together three artists to give their interpretation of the concept. The exhibition takes its name from Sherman Ong’s ongoing film series (of which a … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Motherland’ Preview
Finding it difficult to get into the Christmas mood under the unrelenting heat? Fret not, as 20 skilled ice sculptors from China’s Harbin International Ice Lantern Art Association have been working hard since September to bring you a magical winter wonderland just in time for the festive season. 27 Nov 2013: Finding it difficult to get … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘2 Degree Ice Art’ Preview
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