WEEKEND
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For
the duration of Nokia Singapore Art 2001, each weekend will
feature talks and forums by artists and various art societies in
Singapore. All talks will be conducted in English unless
otherwise stated. Admission is free.
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VENUE |
SINGAPORE
ART MUSEUM AUDITORIUM
71 Bras Basah Rd |
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15
Dec 2001 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
Deriving Spaces |
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by Plastique
Kinetic Worms
A team of artists led by Vincent Leow will present their
findings and documentations of working on their various projects
along South Bridge Road. Discussions will be held on the process
of collaboration, negotiation and compromise while working on
both private and public spaces in this area. |
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3.45 -
5pm
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Diversity
- Concepts, Trends, Media, Material |
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by
Singapore Art Society
A painter, a sculptor, a fibre artist and a digital artist will
discuss the significance of the phenomenon of diversity in the
creative process of art making. They will explore in depth new
possibilities which could extend the artist boundaries. |
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22 Dec
2001 |
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3.45 -
5pm |
Eye-dentifying
Peranakan Cultures |
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by Nanyang Academy
of Fine Arts
The curators of this affiliate exhibition will speak on the
project's objectives, curatorial directions and links to
contemporary fine art practices. There will also be a preview of
selected art pieces from the exhibition. A question-and-answer
session will follow. |
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29 Dec
2001 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
The Eye of the
Artist |
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by Modern Art
Society
Chng Nai Wee will provide a provoking insight into how the eyes
of artists may have shaped their perceptions and their works. |
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3.45 -
5pm
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Shot
in the Face |
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by
Earl Lu Gallery, LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts
This slide and video presentation will be followed by a
discussion with curator, Binghui Huangfu, on the artistic
practices of young Singapore video artists. |
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5 Jan
2002 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
Borders |
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by Printmaking
Society (Singapore)
In this session, Susie Lingham uses images to suggest the border
between physical fact and idealised nostalgic fiction and
examines how artistic works blur the line between private and
public space. |
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3.45
- 5pm
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Why
No Discount? |
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by Art
Galleries Association
Join in a invigorating discussion on the role of art galleries,
how they function, support artists and develop the art scene,
beyond conventional gallery practices. |
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6 Jan
2002 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
Seal Carving and
Chinese Calligraphy |
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by Molan Art
Society
An informative introduction to, and demonstration of, seal
carving and Chinese calligraphy. |
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3.45 -
5pm |
Chinese Brush
Painting |
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by
Molan Art Society
An intriguing introduction to, and demonstration of, Chinese
painting. |
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12 Jan
2002 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
Remembering Samsui
Women - A Mixed Media Exposition |
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by Koh Nguang How
A talk and slide show presented by Koh Nguang How, on the role
played by Samsui women in the history and heritage of Singapore. |
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3.45 -
5pm |
Metapatterns
- The Hidden Language of the Universe |
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by Sun
Yu-Li
The talk creates awareness about a universal language discovered
by Sun Yu-Li. Sun believes that if we can decode this universal
language, we should be able to apply it to a lot of other uses
such as computers, medicine etc. |
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13 Jan
2002 |
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2 -
3.14pm |
Calligraphy
Appreciation and Demonstration |
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by Shi Cheng
Calligraphy and Seal-Carving Society
A must-attend event for all those interested in calligraphy and
the ancient art of seal carving. (In Mandarin) |
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3.45 -
5pm |
Creative
Calligraphy - Carving and Demonstration |
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by Shi
Cheng Calligraphy and Seal-Carving Society
Be amazed by the demonstration of creative calligraphy carving
of Ajiro Chotei, Japan Calligraphy Carving Master. |
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19 Jan
2002 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
The Islamic Art (A
brief note on Singapore's Islamic Art) |
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by Angkatan
Pelukis Aneka Daya
An informative talk on Islamic art in Singapore |
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3.45
- 5pm
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Between
Tradition and Innovation |
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by
Modern Art Society
A behind-the-scenes look at the different stages of the artists'
development towards a contemporary destination. Chua Ek Kay
discusses the relationship between tradition, innovation.
comtemporary and identity within the context of Chinese ink
paintings. |
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20
Jan 2002 |
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2 -
3.15pm |
Modern Calligraphy |
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by Chua Ek Kay,
Member of NSA01 Curatorial Committee
Modern calligraphy is an art form that is full of autonomous
self-expression. This session will delve into such issues as
'What is modern calligraphy?', 'Can it be developed into an
independent contemporary art category?' and 'What is the
relationship between modern calligraphy and abstract
expression?'. (In Mandarin) |
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3.45 -
5pm
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Of
Bytes and Blotes: A Critical Introduction to the Cyberarts |
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by
Gunalan Nadarajan, Member of NSA01 Curatorial Committee
A brief, but critical, introduction to the development of
cyberarts, its aesthetic and technology possibilities as well as
future potential. Telematic robotics, virtual reality
environments, net art and the like will be touched on. |
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26
Jan 2002 |
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2
- 3.15pm |
Art in
the Spatial Context of Architecture |
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by
Modern Art Society
Examine the relationship between art and architecture with Ang
Teck Ee. |
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3.45 -
5pm
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Telematic
Mediations: An Introduction to Net Art |
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by
Gunalan Nadarajan, Member of NSA01 Curatorial Committee
A talk on the key developments in net art in the context of
technological, cultural and aesthetic boundaries. |
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