Singapore Contemporary Art Show
(21/01/2016 - 24/01/2016)
http://www.singaporecontemporary.com
SINGAPORE CONTEMPORARY OPENS JANUARY 21 ST
featuring a rich program of complimentary special events, art tours, artist demonstrations, children’s activities and more
Singapore, Tuesday November 24 th : The inaugural edition of Singapore Contemporary will be held from January 21 st to 24 th , 2016, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The Show’s theme is ‘A World of Art,’ with exhibitors and artworks from Singapore, most Asian countries, Australia and Europe.
Singapore Contemporary presents a wide selection of interesting artworks from some of the world’s most recognized and successful contemporary artists with strong track records at auction, and a presence in notable private and public collections. The focus carries through to emerging and mid-career artists who are achieving a following on the international scene, and many with investment potential for the future.
“As well as the Show itself, with it’s unique presentations of ‘China Encounters,’ ‘Artist Dialogues,’ an impressive Indonesian Pavilion and some exceptional installation art, we are delighted to present an enriching program of events and activities at the inaugural edition,” noted Show Director, Douwe Cramer. “Our comprehensive art tour program, live painting demonstrations and events for children, offer accessible, educational and fun activities designed to interest both adults and children, and experienced collectors through to newer art buyers.”
Special features at Singapore Contemporary:
CHINA ENCOUNTERS: Visitors are invited to browse and buy from a selection of more than 400 Chinese contemporary artworks – from emerging, mid-career, and already successful and collectable Chinese artists, including Wang Xiaosong, Su Xiaobai, Zhang Qing and Wang Min.
ARTIST DIALOGUES: Meet in person with 16 talented artists in the “Artist Dialogues” section, and learn what inspires their work. Among the diverse selection of artists will be painter, photographer and body-paint artist Emma Hack from Australia; Japanese exponent of contemporary wood-block works, Kan-Zan-Loc; Italian-Australian Francesca Gnagnarella, showing her abstract acrylic paintings with gold leaf; and British ink-pen artist, Jeff Murray.
INDONESIAN PAVILION: A unique and vibrant collection of more than 200 paintings and sculptures from leading Indonesian artists, including Nyoman Erawan, Chusin Setiadikara and Yoga Mahendra, curated by five respected art galleries.
VIP LOUNGE: A special presentation of the works of Ronald Ventura will hang in the VIP Lounge. Ventura is perhaps the most successful and best-known Filipino contemporary artist of recent times, with his works held in museums, and in important public and private collections.
INSTALLATION ART: See specially commissioned 3-D, digital and sculptural works from Singapore, Korea and China in key locations at the Show.
Complimentary activities for adults and children
ART TOURS: Invited guests and ticket holders are welcome to participate in a series of Show tours, which explore the artworks of various participating nations and different genres of art, plus the opportunity to meet with artists and learn what inspires their work. On a first-come-first-served basis, visitors can select from these tour topics:
Meet the Artist
Learn what motivates and inspires six talented artists at the show
Hidden China
Discovering collectible Chinese contemporary paintings
Art of Southeast Asia
An introduction to works from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines
Japan and Korea Revealed
Inside the mysteries of Japanese and Korean contemporary art
Contemporary Sculpture
A wonderful selection of works in bronze, ceramic, glass, stone and more
LIVE PAINTING DEMONSTRATIONS: Four artists with very different styles of work will
present live painting demonstrations, Artist Talks and take questions on Friday January 22 nd .
Simon Wee (Singapore)
2pm – See acclaimed local artist Simon Wee demonstrate his technique of painting on canvas and linen, and present an Artist Talk & Q&A.
3.30pm – Simon Wee will again demonstrate his technique of painting on canvas and linen, and present an Artist Talk & Q&A.
Jeff Murray (United Kingdom)
3pm – Learn about the works and techniques of British ink-pen artist Jeff Murray, who will give a live demonstration, and Artist Talk & Q&A.
5pm – Jeff Murray continues his live ink-pen demonstration, and presents another Artist Talk & Q&A.
Awiki (Indonesia)
4.30pm — See a demonstration of Awiki’s unique hand painting, and join his Artist Talk and Q&A.
Madeleine Ekeblad (Australia)
2.30pm – Watch a demonstration by this talented Australian artist who works with enamel, acrylics and old music manuscripts, accompanied by an Artist Talk and Q&A. Madeleine will explain how she incorporates musical themes into all her vivid paintings.
4pm – Madeleine Ekeblad continues her live painting demonstration, and presents another Artist Talk & Q&A.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Children are welcome at Singapore Contemporary – we hope their experience at the Show will be the beginning of a life-long love of art! All programs are complimentary, and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Macey and Sons Kids Art Tours
These fun and educational tours lead by qualified art teachers are open to children from 5yrs to 11yrs of age, and take approximately 45 minutes. Held Friday January 22 – 4/5pm; Saturday January 23 – 12/1/2/3/4pm; Sunday January 24 – 12/1/2/3/4pm. Meet at the Macey and Sons Kids Art Tours counter right inside the main entrance at 10 minutes before the hour.
Macey and Sons Kids Art Studio
Our Kids Art Studio is a fun place for children from 3yrs to 11yrs of age to engage in supervised painting, drawing and other art projects. Parents can either join in, or leave children for up to an hour while they explore the Show. Experienced art teachers will coach children in the creation of a unique artwork to either display at the Show or take home. They will also receive a Certificate.
Children’s Programs kindly sponsored by Macey & Sons, Auctioneers & Valuers; thanks to Little Artists Art Studio for managing both of these programs.
Ticket for Singapore Contemporary are now on sale at www.singaporecontemporary.com or www.sistic.com. Tickets purchased before the Show are S$30 for a single day, S$20 for a single day concession or S$54 for a three-day pass, and the ticket holder can bring a friend for free. Tickets purchased at the Show door are the same price, but admit one person only.
Singapore Contemporary Dates:
January 21 – 24, 2016
Venue:
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Opening Hours:
VIP Program:
Private View (by invitation only)
Thursday January 21, 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Vernissage (by invitation only)
Thursday January 21, 5.30pm – 9pm
General Admission
Friday January 22, 12noon – 9pm
Saturday January 23, 11am – 7pm
Sunday January 24, 11am – 6pm
Ticket Sales:
www.singaporecontemporary.com
www.sistic.com
Parking, MRT, Taxis:
There is abundant parking at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The venue is easily accessible by MRT (Esplanade Station or Promenade Station via the Circle Line), and there are several conveniently located taxi ranks.
Complimentary Buses:
Complimentary buses are provided from outside Art Stage Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre; check our website for the schedule.
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