“IKIRO – Be Alive – Returning to the Source” by Takahiro Suzuki
2024-03-29 18:00 - 2024-04-06 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
“IKIRO” is a Japanese word that can be translated into English as “Be alive”.
“IKIRO” was the word that the artist Takahiro Suzuki, born 1967 in Osaka, started writing in his diary when he was about 20 years old. It was the word that gave him courage and gave his life meaning to this day. His artistic career began in Tokyo and he created paintings, sculptures, installations and performances. But he never really stopped writing “IKIRO” because he realized how much energy there was in the word and the simple act of writing it. 1996 his first encounter with New York to test his possibilities as an artist there. The first “IKIRO” performance took place in New York. Since then, the artist has written “IKIRO” in very different places all over the world. He met many people of countless ethnicities, not only in the big cities, but also in the most remote areas of the world and this was an incredible enrichment for the artist. In a world that is increasingly coming apart at the seams and the latest technologies, such as AI, will fundamentally change human coexistence, the artist wants to return to the feelings he had as a young man and to the word “IKIRO”, which gave him so much strength and is just as important to the artist today as it was then.
Takahiro Suzuki – IKIRO Man CV
2023 “Memory of this planet” Contemporary Art Factory, Kyoto Japan
2022 “Sunday Painting” Contemporary Art Factory, Kyoto Japan / Solo
2019 “Noise of Silence: Japanese Art Now” Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast UK
2016 “IKIRO – Be Alive” Gallery Gen, Tokyo Japan / Solo
2014 “IKIRO Museum” Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka Japan / Solo
2007 “IKIRO” Künstlerhaus Bethanien / Berlin Germany / Solo
2001 “IKIRO” Kröller-Müller Museum / Otterlo Holland
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2025 GOH Pavilion Book Exhibition: Call for Submissions
2024-03-30
As part of the Philippines’ Guest of Honour Country activities for the 2025 Frankfurt Buchmesse (FBM), the organizing committee has called for submissions to the Philippine Pavilion Book Exhibition. The 2000-square-meter pavilion in Germany will cradle the book exhibition that will showcase the distinguished titles from a century of publishing in the country, inclusive of all genres as well as textbooks, coffee table books, art books, and other niche genres. A board of jurors will curate the final selection. All publishers and authors are invited to contribute to the exhibition.
The Philippines’ participation as GOH country in the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2025 is a collaboration among the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Office of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda.
Submit your titles through this link.

Guided Photowalk: Discover Tanglin Halt & Wessex Estate
2024-03-30 09:30 - 11:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
Visually document and juxtapose different sights of Singaporean ‘heritage’ in this photowalk that will wind through Tanglin Halt and Wessex Estate.
Duration
2h over 1 session
Course Description
Once the living quarters of British servicemen from the 1930s to the 1970s, Wessex Estate still boasts of a unique and idyllic charm that is hard to find elsewhere in Singapore. Lined with black-and-white colonial apartment blocks that are situated next to sprawling fields with their strategically planted trees, the serene estate not only harkens to the country’s colonial past, but also the troops’ attempts to transform a piece of Singapore into a place reminiscent of home.
This purposefully-crafted route will first take participants through the quickly transforming Tanglin Halt heartlands and parts of the Rail Corridor before arriving at Wessex Estate. Participants will get the opportunity to visually document and juxtapose – not to mention, contemplate – vastly different sights of local ‘heritage’. The route will end at Colbar Cafe, a quaint old-school eatery situated next to Wessex Estate.
If you are looking to experience and learn more about Singapore by going off the beaten path to explore her hidden gems, as well as train your eye to photograph the unique compositions and shapes of the architectural features and scenic landscapes in these areas, wait no further – come join us for this guided photowalk!
Please register via the form on our website.

Session Fee
$60
Instructor
Tom White
Course Overview
The class will meet at Tanglin Halt Market and dismiss from Colbar Cafe along Whitchurch Road. More information on the exact meeting point will be communicated via email prior to the start of the session.
The session will focus on the following:
• Compositional tips
• Architectural photography
• Nature photography
• Review of images in group sharing session
Requirements
Participants are to bring their own cameras that they are comfortable with for this workshop. Smartphones are suitable as well.
As the session entails walking outdoor for approximately 2km, please dress suitably and bring along an umbrella/hat and sufficient hydration. The use of insect repellent/patches is also recommended.

ESCAPISM
2024-03-30 12:00 - 2024-05-05 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
A solo exhibition by Pipatpong Seepeng
At NEU Contemporary
Pipatpong started this project with the idea of the struggle with life after his graduation. A new chapter of life began, and he tried to figure out and deal with the issues those he doesn’t want to participate, such as work he dislikes but has to get done, routine life, dealing with bureaucratic problem, money issues, aging and body changes. these physical issues come with mental issues such as fear of failing and self loathing. He has started to mentally escape from all the fears and anxieties, through his own imagination, through music, movies, and drawing. While he tries to solve his problem in real life, he also need this ‘escapism’ to maintain his sanity, and to maintain the sanity means to have hope and dreams for a better future.
“We all have something we want to runaway from – our trauma, pain, someone in our life, our past, ourselves. it’s hard to accept the fact that sometimes we’re too vulnerable to face our own fears, but denying it might make it even harder to fight.
This project is dedicated to those who afraid of life, who feel alone and confused. It’s okay to be vulnerable, to fail, to lose. Tomorrow, we’ll try to solve our problems and change our lives again.”
– Pipatpong Seepeng

ACM Adventures: Tell Me a Story
2024-03-31 11:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl,, Singapore, 179555, Singapore
Join us this month as we explore objects with meaningful stories through an interactive drama performance and a storytelling session. Then, tell your own story through an art-making activity.

2025 Taoyuan International Art Award
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-04-26 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts, Section 2, Gaotie S Rd, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, 320, Taiwan
The open call for submissions to the third “2025 Taoyuan International Art Award”, organized by the Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts (TMoFA), will take place from April 1 to 26, 2024. This Award is for new works presented publicly for the first time and which have never entered government-organized competitions in Taiwan. Artists may participate as an individual or a group regardless of nationality or age. For the full prospectus, please visit the official website of Taoyuan International Art Award at (tmofa-tiaa.com).

The predecessor to the “Taoyuan International Art Award” was the Taoyuan Contemporary Art Award, which has been one of the most significant contemporary art competitions in Taiwan since 2001. In 2020, the Taoyuan Contemporary Art Award rebranded itself and launched the first “2021 Taoyuan International Art Award”. The Award is now to be held every two years, with an international jury. The scope of open call has also now been extended globally, thereby strengthening international exchanges and laying a solid foundation for artistic research and creation. For this edition, the Grand Prize winner receives NT$600,000, and three Honorable Mention winners each receives NT$200,000. In addition, a Sojourn Award of NT$350,000 will be offered to a Taiwanese artist for a tour abroad to inspire creations and cultivate artistic talents.

This year’s international jury is convened by Lijuan WANG, Acting Director of TMoFA, and the preliminary review will be conducted by Abby CHEN, Head of Contemporary Art Department at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco; Reuben KEEHAN, Curator, Contemporary Asian Art at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art; Sunjung KIM, Artistic Director of Art Sonje Center, Seoul, South Korea; Po-Wei WANG, Artistic Director of Digital Art Foundation, Taiwan; and Pei-Yi LU, Associate Professor at National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan.

About Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts (TMoFA)

“Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts” (TMoFA) is a government organization running multiple venues. In addition to the main venue of TMoFA currently under construction in Qingpu, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City, there is also the “Hengshan Calligraphy Art Center”, which opened in October 2021 and is devoted to contemporary calligraphy art. Meanwhile the “Taoyuan Children’s Art Center”, which will open in April 2024, targets family audiences and aims to promote the development of art and aesthetic education. TMoFA has been warming up for future operations through various art projects. In concord with the surrounding natural environment and community, the construction of the main venue is jointly developed by “Riken Yamamoto & Field Shop” (Japan) and “Joe Shih Architects” (Taiwan) under the design concept of “The Hill”. The main venue of TMoFA is expected to be completed in 2026 and to become an important international arts exchange platform.

2025 Taoyuan International Art Award
Open Call for Submissions: April 1-26, 2024
Application Download: https://tmofa-tiaa.com/
Taoyuan International Art Award: https://tmofa-tiaa.com/
Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts: https://tmofa.tycg.gov.tw

CALL FOR ARTISTS: ANIMA MUNDI 2024
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Venice
ITSLIQUID Group, in collaboration with ACIT Venice – Italian-German Cultural Association, is pleased to announce the open call for ANIMA MUNDI 2024, an international exhibition of photography, painting, video art, installation/sculpture, and performance art, that will be held in Venice, at Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello and in other prestigious venues and historical buildings, from April to June 2024, during the 60th Venice Biennale of Art.
The last edition of ANIMA MUNDI took place in Venice in 2022, presenting a great selection of more than 500 art works realized by 250 artists, coming from 40 countries. The festival focuses on the concept of ANIMA MUNDI, which according to several historical cultures, religions and philosophical systems, is an intrinsic connection between all living entities on the planet, which relates to the world in a similar way as the human soul is connected to the human body.
Plato expressed his thought about the ANIMA MUNDI in the Timaeus, “this world is indeed a living being endowed with a soul and intelligence… a single visible living entity containing all other living entities, which by their nature are all related”.

INSTINC 24/25 Artist-in-Residence Program
2024-04-01 12:00 - 2024-05-31 12:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | INSTINC, 39 Keppel Road, #03-10 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
As INSTINC is marking a new milestone by celebrating its 20th year anniversary in 2024, we are excited to announce the commencement of the application process for our esteemed Artist-in-Residence Program for the year 2024/25. Starting from December 2024 till December 2025, we will be hosting two residency artists every month to champion the practices of local and international artists with a high level of flexibility and support.
This is the second term of open call for the INSTINC AIR Program in 2024. For anyone interested, the next term will be released in October 2024. Stay tuned for further notice.

Duration
5 weeks to 13 weeks (90 Days) between December 2024 to December 2025
The residency is split into 2 sections: Production and Exhibition. For instance, 2 weeks of residency is equivalent to 1 week of residency + 1 week of exhibition.
Candidates with longer availability will be prioritised. However still, we encourage artists with strong interest but limited flexibility in their schedules to get in touch. We are always open to discussions about potential alternative opportunities that may align with your commitments.

Application Deadline
31 may 2024 11:59AM (SGT)

INSTINC Collaborative Residency
INSTINC seeks for artists/creative individuals whose work embodies clear conceptual ideas and innovative approaches that resonate deeply with the contemporary cultural landscape.
As an independent artist-run space, INSTINC strives to sustain artistic independence and foster a vibrant community through inventive and daring partnerships. INSTINC encourages the exchange of creative practice among professionals in contemporary art through local and international collaborations. It aims to establish a platform where artists engage with the public through its exhibitions, workshops, artist-talks, and the renowned AIR program.
Over the years, INSTINC has been a proud host to over 120 international artists between 2009 and 2024, celebrating the synergy born from internal collaborations among like-minded creatives. The 24/25 AIR program is expected to sustain the success of past residencies, and continue to support the careers of participating artists.
We believe that 12 weeks would be the most ideal span of time for a creative to be inspired, formulate, elaborate thus consummate a project to the fullest. Therefore, we highly recommend candidates to apply for a 3-month commitment. However, we understand that there are unchangeable circumstances to some. If this might be you, do not hesitate to contact us and we can discuss possible arrangements.

Eligibility
We welcome artists, artist duos, collectives, or any other practitioners from any medium or discipline, irrespective of their geographical location, who are craving for a dedicated space and focused time in initiating, expanding and finalising a project.
Open to all local and international artists.
Outcome of Residency
Residing artists will be given an opportunity to exhibit in the gallery space of INSTINC for 1 week at the end of their residencies, regardless of the duration of residency. Each participant will be included on the website of INSTINC, along with mention in the press release. During the residencies, social media posts will be scheduled for the promotion of artists and projects.
Areas and Facilities

Studio shared between you and another residing artist:

Located in a prime site just beside PIE and Bukit Batok East Avenue 3, this studio offers a suitable environment for creators to focus on their production.

Overall size: 1000 square feet

Equipments provided in the studio:

Printmaking Press

Bathroom within studio

Good light, huge windows

Tables, easels

DIY Hardware Store nearby

Easily accessible food at the 2nd floor

Freshly renovated gallery space of approximately 50 m2:

White walls, cement floor

5.8m high ceiling

Two movable partitions (230cm x 270cm x 43.5cm)

Cost of Residency

5 Weeks: SG$3300
9 Weeks: SG$4400
13 Weeks (90 Days): SG$5500

*Accommodation and living expenses excluded.

Provided by Host

Marketing and publicity

Documentation (photographs and videos)

Opening reception at the end of the residency (optional)

Visa
The participant is responsible for obtaining visa from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (Government of Singapore) if visa is required for entering the country.
INSTINC does not have the responsibility for supporting visa, but is willing to provide an invitation letter if needed for visa application. Please refer to the ICA Official Website for more details.
Funding
Accepted artists who wish to apply for funding from their city/country can request for an invitation letter from INSTINC.
Announcement of Results
Selected applicants will be notified via email in mid June 2024. We will arrange an online meeting with each artist soon after to discuss the residency and potential outcome in further details.

Note
Please note that this residency is not a work opportunity. To legally hold exhibitions in Singapore, all artists must notify the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore for Work Pass Exempt Activities.

Additional Benefit
Residing artists or artists who have previously exhibited/collaborated with INSTINC may receive a 10% discount on space rent

How to Apply
Anyone who wishes to apply for this residency is required to submit this online form.

Contact
For any additional inquiries, please contact enquiries@instinc.com

EnlighTEN: The IdeaFirst Film Festival
2024-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Gateway Cineplex 18, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
In celebration of a decade of original cinema, the IdeaFirst Company is holding a film festival of its film. The Festival also includes Q&A Sessions with filmmakers, a Masterclass with Jun Robles Lana, and Roundtable Discussions on film and its making. It will be held at the Gateway Cineplex 18 from April 12 to 14 2024.

[open Call] Objectifs x Momo Short Film Incubator 2024
2024-04-02 08:00 - 2024-04-30 23:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
The Objectifs x Momo Short Film Incubator is an initiative that focuses on developing short film scripts. The programme is open to Southeast Asian filmmakers working with moving images, and will provide five selected participants with mentorship and a valuable support network as they work on their scripts.
The Objectifs x Momo Film Co Short Film Incubator will run from 4 July – 25 August 2024*. This year’s incubator will take place with a hybrid format, with weeks 1 to 6 conducted online, and the sessions from 22 to 25 August will be conducted in person at Objectifs.
After the workshop, all selected participants’ scripts will be reviewed by the mentors and a cash prize of SGD$1,500 will be awarded to one of the participants/teams for the most promising script.
Momo Film Co is the programme partner for the Objectifs Short Film Incubator.
Submit your applications by Tue, 30 April 2024 (2359H SGT).
Apply here
Workshop Schedule (all timings are in GMT + 8, Singapore time)
Week 1
4 July / 60 min: Introduction with mentors, filmmakers, Objectifs, and Momo Film Co
5 – 7 July / Short Film Forum: a series of talks and panels
Week 2
11 – 12 July / 45 min per session: Individual consultation with mentors
Week 3
17 July / 60 – 70 min: Peer review sessions between participants
19 July: Proposed changes to script due
Week 4
25 – 26 July / 45 min per session: Individual consultation with mentors
Week 5 – 6
Writing weeks
8 Aug: Revised script draft due
Week 8 (*To take place in person at Objectifs)
22 – 23 Aug / 45 min per session: Final individual consultation with mentors
24 Aug: Screening programme with Daniel Mattes and Linh Duong
Awards + wrap up session

New Works by JUstin Lee & Shih Yun Yeo + Cryptoflora Collaboration Series
2024-04-03 13:00 - 2024-04-30 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | INSTINC, 39 Keppel Road, #03-10 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore, 089065, Singapore
This exhibition showcases three distinct series: New monoprints by local artist Justin Lee, New works on paper by local artist Shih Yun Yeo and their recent collaboration series on paper and canvases “CryptoFlora” created in 2023.
Embark on a journey into the world of art and the blossoming blockchain with the CryptoFlora Collaboration Art Series, created by Justin Lee and Yeo Shih Yun. Inspired by the concept of Crypto Flora, where blockchain technology flourishes, they invite you to witness the convergence of art and innovation.
In this collaboration, Shih Yun’s contemporary design sensibilities harmoniously blend with Lee’s iconic style, resulting in a unique fusion of modern and traditional influences. Together, they explore objective and non-representational art, showcasing their combined expertise as both designers and artists.
Inspired by the Chinese proverb ‘不以规则，不能成方圆’ , the new series ‘Without rules, there are no Boundaries.’ monoprints by Justin Lee delves into the interplay of lines, shapes, colors, and gestural marks, transcending the confines of visual reality. Each abstract, organic form within the series serves as a vessel for evocative narratives; perhaps resembling a rugged rock face or emanating the vibrant energy of transformation.
As Justin Lee navigates the digital age, his practice is a testament to both devotion and conflict. While he ardently engages in the act of creation, seeking to communicate through the language of dots, lines, and shapes, there exists a profound struggle between pleasure and discord. This tension, inherent in his process, defies complete articulation through conventional language, inviting viewers to embark on a journey of interpretation and introspection.
In her old studio at Herencia in 2022, Shih Yun bids farewell to a chapter of her creative journey with the completion of her quadriptych series, “ Infinite Green’. Executed in her signature bold and dynamic style, these pieces pulsate with energy, capturing the essence of movement with every brushstroke. Through the juxtaposition of tradition and innovation, Shih Yun invites viewers to contemplate the rich tapestry of artistic expression, finding beauty in both the understated elegance of her ink paintings and the vibrant intensity of her quadriptych.
In November 2023, Yeo Shih Yun embarked on a three-week retreat to the tranquil landscapes of Itoshima, Japan. Amidst this serene backdrop, she meticulously crafted a series of works on paper, each stroke a testament to her profound admiration for the timeless interplay of ink and paper. With a restrained palette and humble brushes, she explored the delicate balance between simplicity and complexity, infusing each piece with a sense of meditative tranquility.
In both series, Shih Yun’s artistic vision shines through, transcending mere visual representation to evoke a profound sense of emotion and contemplation.

Silhouettes of Having Been
2024-04-04 12:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore, 188977, Singapore
An exhibition by Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen
4 to 28 Apr 2024
Objectifs Lower Gallery 2
Opening: Thu 4 Apr 2024, 7pm – 9pm
Free admission
Related events
Analog Filmmaking: The Basics and Experimentations (Please register here)
Date & Time: Sat 27 Apr, 2pm – 6pm
Location: Objectifs Workshop Space
Fee: $80 (General admission) | $50 (participants aged 35 and under)
This workshop is supported by the National Youth Fund (NYF).
Silhouettes of Having Been is an exhibition by Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen, devised as a response to the site of Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film. Focusing on fallen hair strands as a central material, it is a reflection and turning of attention toward physical presences and the possibilities in being together between time and images. The invisible becomes visible and the minute becomes magnificent as teeming lines are silhouetted against light.
Over a period of time, fallen hair strands by people passing through Objectifs were collected. The hair strands were adhered to film loops running through 16mm and Super 8 projectors, in a live expanded cinema performance taking place before the exhibition. This was done alongside live modifications of the performed film with ink and lenticular interventions, in combination with an improvisational soundscape with the film loops prepared as percussive elements. As a result, the film loops were physically altered by the live process, creating a unique, unrepeatable moving image piece that forms the core of the exhibition.
In the exhibition, Chua and Lam wish to invite an encounter with the materiality and speculative fictions of fallen hair as a bodily response which silently traces our existences. What do they say and express, these silhouettes of having been?
About Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen
Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen are a Singaporean filmmaker and artist duo. Their films explore existential anxiety, alienation, and histories, often using surrealistic imagery, bizarre narratives, and body horror as social commentary.
Their films have screened at international film festivals, including the International Film Festival Rotterdam (2023), New Directors/New Films (2023), and BFI London Film Festival (2021). In 2021, they were awarded Best Southeast Asian Director at the Singapore International Film Festival for their short film A Man Trembles. Their short film, The Cup also received the First Prize (Moving Images) of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize in 2021.
They are currently developing their upcoming feature film The Want, which was selected to participate in Berlinale Talents Script Station 2024, mylab+@Jogja 2023 and Talents Tokyo 2023.

Ballayon Arts Fest 2024
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-07 | El Pescador Boulevard, Bolinao Pangasinan, Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines
Organized by the BAGI Bolinao Artist Group, the Ballayon Arts Fest 2024 will be held at Bolinao, Pangasinan from April 5 to 7 2024. Happening at El Pescador Boulevard, the three-day event treats locals to art talks and workshops. The festival also includes the exhibit Ascension which runs until April 30 2024 at Balin Bolinao from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer
2024-04-05 10:00 - 2024-09-29 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
Step into the fusion of art and science at National Gallery Singapore’s Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer, the first of four exhibitions at the Gallery in 2024, spotlighting Singaporean artists. From 5 April 2024 to 29 September 2024, this groundbreaking showcase featuring over 30 artworks from Cheong Soo Pieng’s artistic career marks Southeast Asia’s first exhibition that delves so thoroughly into the artist’s practice and material research.

Free for all, Layer by Layer invites visitors of all ages to embark on an immersive voyage through Cheong’s creative realm with interactive stations that seek to engage visitors through touch and play. Engage with Cheong’s innovative techniques by visiting tactile stations that allow visitors to explore the textures of his artworks. Through these fun and engaging hands-on activities, visitors will learn more about what goes into creating fundamental elements of a painting and catch a glimpse into the world of art conservation through material analysis techniques such as infrared photography and x-ray scanning.

For more information on the exhibition, please visit: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/see-
do/programme-detail/945986590/cheong-soo-pieng-layer-by-layer

Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer
2024-04-05 10:00 - 2024-09-29 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Gallery Singapore, Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery, Concourse Level, City Hall Wing, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
City Hall Wing, Level B1, Ngee Ann Kongsi Concourse Gallery, National Gallery Singapore
Admission is Free

Step into the fusion of art and science at National Gallery Singapore’s Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer, the first of four major exhibitions at the Gallery in 2024, spotlighting Singaporean artists. From 5 April 2024 to 29 September 2024, this groundbreaking showcase featuring over 40 artworks from Cheong Soo Pieng’s artistic career marks Southeast Asia’s first exhibition that delves so thoroughly into the artist’s practice and material research.

Free for all, Layer by Layer invites visitors of all ages to embark on an immersive voyage through Cheong’s creative realm with interactive stations that seek to engage visitors through touch, play, and investigation. Engage with Cheong’s innovative techniques by visiting tactile stations that allow visitors to explore the textures of his artworks. Play with a 3D-printed puzzle, and assume the role of a researcher by conducting investigations with a sliding stereo microscope. Through these fun and engaging hands-on activities, visitors will learn more about what goes into creating fundamental elements of a painting and catch a glimpse into the world of art conservation through material analysis techniques such as infrared photography and x-ray scanning.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/see-do/programme-detail/945986590/cheong-soo-pieng-layer-by-layer

A unique approach to “figuring” art at National Gallery Singapore’s Figuring a Scene
2024-04-05 10:00 - 2024-12-01 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Rd, #01 – 01,, Singapore, 178957, Singapore
Discover new ways of “figuring” art at National Gallery Singapore’s new exhibition, Figuring a Scene. Presented at Dalam Southeast Asia, the show is Dr. Patrick Flores’ first curated exhibition for the Gallery since he joined in 2023 as Deputy Director of Curatorial & Research. Guided by an unconventional curatorial approach, Dr. Flores diverges from the largely linear method of storytelling seen in the UOB Southeast Asia Gallery to encourage fresh perspectives on viewing, understanding and appreciating Southeast Asian artworks and materials. It asserts that emotions, imagination and sensory experiences play crucial roles in understanding art and inevitably defining how we make sense of history or society. The exhibition probes the process of creating forms and how sensitive materials like art gain significance within specific settings, resembling the unfolding of narrative or drama.

From 5 April to 1 December 2024, visitors may explore six episodes that investigate how elements from nature are depicted in different forms of art and take on meaning in broader contexts of history, society, faith and identity. Discover the links between fire, a seemingly destructive element, and Singapore’s national development or observe the different manifestations of the invisible element of air.
For more information on the exhibition, please visit: nationalgallery.sg/FiguringAScene

Cheong Soo Pieng: 1970s Mature Abstract Works
2024-04-05 12:00 - 2024-04-21 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | artcommune gallery, 76 Bras Basah Rd, #01-01, Singapore 189558, Singapore, Singapore, 189558, Singapore
Happening from 5 to 21 April 2024, artcommune is pleased to present Cheong Soo Pieng: 1970s Mature Abstract Works, a showcase of over 10 significant abstract and mixed media works by the Singapore pioneer master!
Soo Pieng’s mature abstract output in the 1970s is synonymous with the most accomplished artistic period of his career. However, due to the scarcity of oral and written materials left behind by the artist, the abstract series of this period are amongst his least understood works, and scholars and audience have struggled to contextualise their complex forms and meanings. The 1970s mature abstract works featured in this exhibition range from mixed media metal relief works to abstract ink on paper, throwing the spotlight on Soo Pieng’s exploration of a new artistic discourse and his continuous strive for original expressions during this period.

The 1st Ho Chi Minh City International Film Festival
2024-04-06 08:00 - 2024-04-13 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
The HCMC International Film Festival (HIFF) is an annual cinematic extravaganza that celebrates the art of storytelling through film. Nestled in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, HIFF serves as a global platform for filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts to come together, share their love for cinema, and explore the magic of storytelling through the lens.
Held at various locations in downtown Ho Chi Minh City from 6/4 – 14/3/2024, HIFF’s programme consists of screenings of various genres from powerful documentaries to heartwarming dramas, mind-bending thrillers, and much more; as many exciting industry events such as panel discussions, masterclasses, and workshops. Also, during this inaugural edition, HIFF hopes to introduce its audience to the rich cultural and history of the city.

Making Movies: TMTCS-FDCP Film School Workshop Series
2024-04-06 08:00 - 2024-04-27 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Manila Times College Subic Campus, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and The Manila Times College Subic are holding the second year of its Film School Workshop Series entitled “Making Movies” to be held from April to April 27 2024 at the TMTCS Campus in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City. Young Filipino students and filmmakers from Central Luzon have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals such as Ruel Bayani, Tim Rone Villanueva, Ralston Javier, Martika Escobar, Rolando Inocencio, Neil Daza, Sam Manacsa, Pepe Manikan, Tara Illenberger, and Butch Ibañez.
The workshop is open to all students of TMTCS and students based in Central Luzon. You can apply through this link.

Aporia - “Nan đề”
2024-04-06 17:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | ATH Theatre, 102/47 Quang Khanh, Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam
Aporia (“Nan đề”) is a play written and directed by Laura Butler Rivera and translated by Pham Thu Uyen with an ensemble of actors from ACA’s actor lab and training. Aporia is a philosophical celebration of creativity and the process of unleashing it against all odds.

“Aporia” (“Nan đề”) is a captivating and philosophical play that follows the protagonist, Mejendra, through a series of surreal and thought-provoking scenarios. The play explores consumerism, societal challenges, and the pursuit of meaning. As Mejendra embarks on a symbolic journey, “Aporia” encourages reflection on life’s absurdities and challenges the audience to find hope amidst adversity. With a mix of whimsicality, philosophy, and celebration, “Aporia” offers a unique and engaging experience that invites viewers to ponder the intricacies of existence.

Free Open Studio - The Classical Guitar Life
2024-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | singapore city,singapore, Singapore City, Singapore City, --Choose One--, 520147, Singapore
Singaporean classical guitarist Ivan Lim will launch a series of free Open Studio sessions, starting with the first one – The Classical Guitar Life – on April 6. At the upcoming session, newbies to the classical guitar can expect to learn more about the instrument. The session also offers a supportive space to explore the instrument and develop an interest for its rich and diverse repertoire. They are open to enthusiasts from 12 years old.
Spreading the Joy of the Classical Guitar
Ivan says: “Whether you’re looking to pursue the classical guitar as a serious discipline or simply wish to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of playing music, the open studio sessions are designed to cater to your needs and aspirations.”
The musician will share his artistic work by way of a short performance, while the audience – limited to 10 people per session – gets to experience the performance and to participate in a discussion thereafter. During the discussion segment, Ivan will also discuss the repertoire as well as share practical aspects of being a musician, whether as a professional or a hobbyist, both of which can be very rewarding.
Non-intimadating setting
The Open Studio sessions, which will be held at the artist’s residence located in the west of Singapore, will provide an intimate yet comfortable setting with works that demonstrate the range of the guitar. Ivan says: “The setting is much like a soiree – the way the great master Francisco Tarrega would have done in his day – for a small audience who appreciate good music.”
“These sessions make it possible to share the music in a personal way that’s not intimidating to newbies. It also puts them in an environment where it is safe to ask questions about the music, or even the approach and interpretation.”

The Last Gardener《身后的微光》
2024-04-10 20:00 - 2024-04-14 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Practice Space, 54 Waterloo Street, 187953, Singapore
The state of the garden tells you a lot about the person who owns it.
Eve returns to her childhood home to find her father’s beloved garden in disarray.
When will the flower bloom again?
In its own time. In its own time.
A compelling mix of heart and humour, Isabella Chiam’s The Last Gardener is a tender portrayal of the maddening, beautifully complex relationship between parent and child. This is a story about growth, grief and good gardening.
A first version was staged at Practice’s It’s Not About The Numbers series in 2021 to rave reviews, and has been brilliantly reimagined in collaboration with director Tan Shou Chen and co-writer Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips.

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The Last Gardener 《身后的微光》
2024-04-10 20:00 - 2024-04-14 15:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Practice Space, 54 Waterloo Street, 187953, Singapore
The state of the garden tells you a lot about the person who owns it.
Eve returns to her childhood home to find her father’s beloved garden in disarray.
When will the flower bloom again?
In its own time. In its own time.
A compelling mix of heart and humour, Isabella Chiam’s The Last Gardener is a tender portrayal of the maddening, beautifully complex relationship between parent and child. This is a story about growth, grief and good gardening.
A first version was staged at Practice’s It’s Not About The Numbers series in 2021 to rave reviews, and has been brilliantly reimagined in collaboration with director Tan Shou Chen and co-writer Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips.

The Vault: The TRUE Awards
2024-04-11 19:30 - 2024-04-12 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Black Box, 42 Waterloo Street, 42 Waterloo Street, Singapore, 187951, Singapore
The Vault: The TRUE Awards comprises a performance-response and a reading of excerpts from the original text.
First staged sixty years ago in 1964, Lim Chor Pee’s A White Rose at Midnight centres around disillusioned English-educated scholar Lee Hua Min, and his tumultous relationship with his flatmate Wong’s sister, the Chinese-educated ex-nightclub singer Ching Mei. Written and staged in the uncertain, volatile years pre-independence, A White Rose at Midnight was a humorous, witty and prescient portrait of both a soul and a nation divided.
A White Rose at Midnight was first performed by the Experimental Theatre Club at the Cultural Centre Theatre in National University of Singapore, and received a partial dramatised reading in 2014 as part of Centre 42’s lecture-performance, The Vault 1.1 – Nineteen Sixty-Four.
This year, seven students from the National University of Singapore’s Theatre & Performance Studies TS3103 Theatre Lab will present a fully-staged response to A White Rose at Midnight. In accompaniment to this performance-response, excerpts of the original text will be read by selected alumni of the Theatre & Performance Studies programme.
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Join us to experience this performance-response and celebrate the nominees of The TRUE Awards.

Drawn to Life
2024-04-12 18:00 - 2024-04-14 19:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Arts House, Gallery II, 1 Old Parliament Ln, 179429, Singapore
Drawn to Life is a captivating group show that celebrates the profound beauty in life that fascinates and attracts us.
In a world saturated with the grand and the dazzling, the exhibition seeks to redirect our gaze towards the beauty within and around us, sometimes in unexpected places.
The mix of eighteen local and international artists – hailing from Malaysia, Thailand, India, Australia, UK, USA & South Africa, offers a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives, further enhancing the exhibition’s exploration and appreciation of life.
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Participating Artists:
Le Matt (Artist Mentor)
Antonio Bravo, Bhavana R Kapur, 蔡佩珊 / Cai Peishan, Chan Mi Ki, Elison Lim, Helen Tsao Bernardo, Jennifer Chong, Khushnam Patel / Khush, Michelle Goh (Miya), Nokie, Shallu Sansanwal (Dr), Sue Olivier, Tracy Ng, Vian, Viola Brandwood-Qiu, Woei Tyng, Wong Lee Phing
Curated by Shaun Teo

The First Conference on Curating in Vietnam
2024-04-13 09:00 - 2024-04-14 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Contemporary Art Center – Vietnam Fine Arts Association, 621 De La Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam
The First Conference on Curating in Vietnam brings together 18 curators, art practitioners, researchers, as well as representatives from public and private art organizations from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hue, who have been actively contributing to the development of contemporary art in the country. Intending to become a platform for open discussion and critical thinking, the first conference, themed “Curatorial Practices in Vietnam since the 2000s: Opportunities and Challenges,” focuses on addressing immediate issues – practical challenges that curators in Vietnam have identified and encountered over the past two decades. The conference aims to identify opportunities and possibilities to expand and develop this profession in Vietnam while laying the groundwork for future curatorial practice-focused programs.
The conference consists of 5 symposiums, each presented by 3 panelists with specific case studies of art projects in Vietnam. Following the three presentations, the moderator will pose questions to encourage further discussion among panelists and the audience on the presented topics. The conference begins with historical reflections to provide an overview of the development of curatorial practice in Vietnam with Symposium 1: The genealogy of the term “curator” in Vietnam over the years and perspectives on curating. It then delves into practical issues specific to the context of the Vietnamese art scene with Symposium 2: Institution, infrastructure, and community building as curatorial practice, Symposium 3: “Authorship” in curating, Symposium 4: Writing as a curatorial strategy, and Symposium 5: Exhibition as a site for historiography.

Open Call 2024: DECK Associate Creative Programme
2024-04-15 - 2024-05-12
The DECK Associate Creative Programme offers creative thinkers from around the world an opportunity to create and disseminate new knowledge pertaining to the photographic medium, its associated practices, and its transformations. Taking photography as both vantage point and point of departure, the programme seeks to connect voices in the global exchange of visual culture through the development of new research and programming.
DECK welcomes Singapore and internationally-based artists, curators, cultural producers, collectives and creative thinkers from around the world to participate in the Open Call. For more information, please head to: deck.sg/happening/acp24-opencall/

And the Cats Dance by the Light
2024-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Drama Centre Black Box, Singapore, Select a Country:
Harry and Mary live alone with their cat. Their son and granddaughter visit occasionally, coming and going, their lives shifting further from the family home. As Mary’s primary caregiver, Harry has shouldered his responsibilities with cheerfulness and optimism, but when his health reaches a critical point – he finds himself struggling. Can he still choose his life with Mary? Can he accept the reality of change? And will the cat ever help? Life continues to bring the unexpected, and the family must make their way.
Through devised movement and puppetry, with humour and gentle observation, And the Cats Dance by the Light invites audiences to reflect on the intricate tapestry of human connection. From the original script, The Wind Came Home (2014) written by Kok Heng Leun and adapted together with Tan Wei Ting, this reimagined play is directed by Tan Beng Tian and performed by the ITI graduating class of 2024.
And the Cats Dance by the Light was adapted from The Wind Came Home (2014), written and staged as part of ‘Both Sides, Now’, originally co-presented by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

Admission for ages 12 and above.
This performance features the use of creative captioning.

Production Credits:
Director: Tan Beng Tian
Playwrights: Kok Heng Leun & Tan Wei Ting
Sound Designer: Bennett Bay
Lighting Designer: Tai Zi Feng
Set Designer: Lim Chin Huat
Caption Designer: Joanna Ong
Costume Designer: Eve Tan
Production Manager: Clarisse Ng
Stage Manager: Cindy Sng
Cast:
Adam Guevarra Almeniana, Akshay Sharma, Karthik S., Krys Yuan, Lam Man Yik
