Events: Singapore Art Week 2017
About Singapore Art Week
A joint initiative by the National Arts Council, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board, Singapore Art Week reinforces Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading arts destination. In its fifth edition in 2017, the twelve-day celebration of the visual arts takes place in venues across Singapore, from galleries and museums to art precincts and non-profit spaces.
Reaching out to both Singapore residents and international visitors to promote art appreciation, Singapore Art Week offers a myriad of quality art experiences which span the visual arts, from traditional to modern to contemporary practices. Audiences can look forward to art fairs, gallery openings, exhibitions, lifestyle events, public art walks, and enriching discussions on art and culture. Singapore Art Week also aims to galvanise the arts sector to launch innovative art and lifestyle concepts and events in conjunction with art events during this period.
Some of the events at Singapore Art Week
Super Future at MAD Museum
As we put 2016 to sleep and embark on a New Year ahead, MAD Museum of Art & Design presents an exciting and thought-provoking group show, SUPER FUTURE, which reflects on the current state of the world (be it political, social, economical or anthropological) whilst utilizing the most cutting edge of technological possibilities to dazzling effect. This exhibition is one of the satellite events that will take place during Singapore Art Week 2017.
Featuring the works of more than 10 contemporary European artists making their debut in Singapore, the show is a colorful and funky hodgepodge of original paintings, prints and high- end furnishings sourced and curated by MAD Museum’s founder Jasmine Tay, in collaboration with Manfredi Moretti, founder and creative director of Manfredi Style, that will evoke the senses with their often humorous, clever yet satirical nature. Highlights at this mammoth group show include the works of Alessandro Rabatti, whose Facebank series of prints reflect on the tumultuous state of world currency with a playful eye, juxtaposing images of bank notes from all over the world with motifs from comic book superheroes (a wry commentary on today’s opportunistic globalization), as well as the state-of-the- art furniture by Leonardo Di Caprio, who incidentally, share the same name as the famous Hollywood actor. Di Caprio’s stunning marquetry-inspired works are all individually assembled and lacquered by hand, featuring cutting-edge geometric designs inspired by Brazilian jewelry motifs.
here will also be special collaborative street art works by artists Uriginal and Btoy (the latter whom was also previously invited by Banksy for a special collaboration) which touch on political and social matters; the space-like modular designs by Niccolo Poggi which evoke futuristic landscapes; intricate and genre-pushing furniture works by Nynke Koster, which are made out of customized rubber and evoke architectural fragments from the past; antique-inspired by artist Bianco Bianchi and designer Sara Ricciardi which evoke 17th-18th century Europe; special coffee table collaborations by furniture makers Carrara Design Factory and five up-and-coming designers; colorful sculptures by Dario Tironi which reimagines the human body in future times; and even more state-of-the- art street artworks by duo Orticanoodles, who have been hailed by Banksy as the future of street art. With so many glorious European art stars under one roof, the future of art and design is certainly looking very bright indeed.
Date
12 - 15 Mar 2017
Area
MAD Museum of Art & Design
Address
Admission
Admission Free
Website
http://www.madmuseumsingapore.com
Other Information
Monday to Sunday: 11pm – 8pm
Art Stage Singapore
Water Dripping—Splashing, Zheng Lu. Image courtesy of Zheng Lu. Art Stage Singapore 2016. Image courtesy of Art Stage Singapore.
Art Stage Singapore is the leading Asian art fair connecting the world to the best of Asian contemporary art. With a deep understanding of Asia’s dynamic visual arts scene, Art Stage Singapore represents the diversity of contemporary art rising from the region.
Occupying a crossroads of the various regional and international art markets of Southeast Asia, China, India, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, Art Stage Singapore is the catalyst for igniting heightened market activity in the Southeast Asia region, by attracting the world’s most influential private art collectors, corporate buyers, and VIPs.
Date
12 - 15 Jan 2017
Area
Civic District & Marina Bay
Address
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Admission
Admission Fees Apply
Website
http://www.artstage.com
Other Information
Thursday to Saturday: 12pm – 8pm Sunday: 11am – 6pm
Art After Dark x SAW 2017
Art After Dark. Images courtesy of Gillman Barracks.
The flagship edition of Art After Dark at Gillman Barracks returns as a highlight event of Singapore Art Week 2017, Singapore’s annual celebration of the visual arts.
At Art After Dark, enjoy an unforgettable evening at Gillman Barracks—Singapore’s visual arts cluster, where our galleries, the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) Singapore, and other visual art tenants will premiere their new exhibitions and open their doors till late in celebration of Singapore Art Week. There will also be the launch of Gillman Barracks public art project, outdoor F&B pop-ups, and a showcase of live music acts throughout the night.
So come down for an unforgettable evening of live music, food, and of course, contemporary art.
Date
13 Jan 2017
Area
Gillman Barracks
Address
Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
Admission
Free Admission
Website
http://www.gillmanbarracks.com
Other Information
Friday: 7pm – 11pm
Aliwal Urban Art Festival
Aliwal Urban Art Festival. Image courtesy of Aliwal Arts Centre.
Aliwal Arts Centre sees the return of this annual celebration of Singapore cool, with a carefully-curated selection of art inspired by international street culture—from contemporary art to graffiti, punk to disco, skateboarding to street dancing. Trade skills for assorted items at the Barter Workshop Market, cop works from Singapore artists, or party to some of the best bands, DJs, producers and turntablists from the island. Organised alongside the one-day festival is No Regrets For Our Youth—an artistic yet functional urban gymnasium examining the cult of #gymlife, by Singapore art collective DXXXXD, whose members are interested in relations between contemporary visual art and the vernacular. Everyone is invited to get fit here!
Date
14 - 15 Jan 2017
Area
Kampong Glam
Address
Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199918
Admission
Free Admission
Website
http://www.aliwalartscentre.sg
Other Information
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Singapore Art Week(end) at SAM
Singapore Biennale 2016: An Atlas of Mirrors. SONIcreflection, Zulkifle Mahmod. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.
Singapore Art Museum celebrates Singapore Art Week 2017 with a festive party in the courtyards, a weekend chock-full of community activities, and extended opening hours! There’s no better time to get your contemporary art fix, especially now, when you can visit the Singapore Biennale 2016 and our current exhibitions—after office hours, and with a bit of a party.
Join artists, designers, musicians, dancers, art-lovers and other creative folk for an art-filled weekend.
Date
20 - 22 Jan 2017
Area
Bras Basah & Bugis
Address
Singapore Art Museum, 61 Stamford Road, #02-02 Stamford Court, Singapore 178892
Admission
Free Admission
Website
https://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg
Other Information
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 9pm Sunday: 10am – 7pm
Singapore Contemporary
Relatos de la Floresta III/Tales of the Forest III, Sergio Camporeale. Image courtesy of ENLACE Contemporary Art, Peru & Singapore Contemporary.
The highly-anticipated 2nd edition of Singapore Contemporary returns in January 2017 with an extended line-up of leading galleries and artists from Asia and the world. Curated over 6,000 square meters of state-of- the-art space, the 2nd edition will again present the popular ‘Artist Dialogues’, ‘China Encounters’, and ‘Gallery Projects’ sectors, as well as unveiling ‘Photo 17’—an exciting photography-centred sector that reflects growing Southeast Asian interest in contemporary photography. In its commitment to promote engagement with, and knowledge of the arts, Singapore Contemporary will offer both children and adults a wide array of enriching complimentary programs, including art tours, art talks, a children’s art studio, and live painting demonstrations.
Date
20 - 22 Jan 2017
Area
Civic District & Marina Bay
Address
Halls 401, 402, and 403, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Admission
Admission Fees Apply
Website
http://www.singaporecontemporary.com
Other Information
Friday: 12pm – 9pm Saturday: 11am – 7pm Sunday: 11am – 6pm $25 for a 1-day pass; $48 for a 3-day pass
Tickets via www.singaporecontemporary.com/ or www.sistic.com.sg
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