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Due to popular demand, we're excited to announce another talk by Mr. Koh Nguang How next Saturday. Hosted by yours truly. Get your tickets now!

A Journey Through Time - Archiving Seok Tin Chng Seok Tin’s practice through the eyes of artist-researcher Koh Nguang How.

This morning, I had the privilege of facilitating a talk titled "ARCHIVING CHNG SEOK TIN BY Koh Nguang How." Mr. Koh, a renowned art archivist in Singapore, shared invaluable insights into Chng Seok Tin's life and career since the 1950s.

We had an enriching 2-hour session listening to Mr. Koh and viewing many precious photo documentations he provided. We explored Seok Tin's career as a young artist, her journey as a curious Chinese-educated student living in the UK, and how these experiences shaped her artistic perspective. Mr. Koh also discussed the evolution of her work after the accident that caused her visual impairment, highlighting her remarkable strength and perseverance in overcoming her disabilities to continue creating art.

He shed light on her collaborations with many artists both in Singapore and abroad, and key works like the Water series, Kim Jiam series, and the latest sensation, the Samsui Woman sculpture.

A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Koh for enriching us with Seok Tin's journey. His expertise greatly aided ARTDIS and me in curating her work for "A Journey Through Time" at Ion. This exhibition wouldn't have been as impactful without his guidance and knowledge. The exhibition at Ion is on till the 15th of July, and the presentation is available onsite for viewing together with Seok Tin's artworks.

Singapore’s first comprehensive art prize which recognises all stages of artistic practice by artists with disabilities, unveiled four remarkable individuals as the winners of the inaugural UOL X ART:DIS Art Prize 2023.

https://www.artitute.com/uol-x-artdis-art-prize-2023-winners-unveiled/

River of Ink by Shubigi Rao @ Art Basel Hong Kong
River of Ink II is a reiteration of River of Ink from 2008 at a much larger scale. The work resonates across time, with ongoing relevance in our contemporary context. Erasure and destruction are considered vehicles for resistance and redemption within this work, which comprises more than 300 destroyed books soaked in fountain-pen ink. The artist considers these texts ‘decaying information and discarded knowledge’, ranging from topics of nationalism, cultural genocide, war, conformity, freedom of speech and expression, as well as consumerism.

You are invited to ARTDIS Arts and Disability Forum, which is co-organised with NAC. ArtDis is proud to have speakers from all over the world, especially Alecia Neo , founder of Brack and Unseen Art Initiative, Gabrielle Mordy, CEO and Artistic Director of Studio A and Tim Corrigan and Katie Taylor from Project Art Works, a collective of neurodivergent artists, activists and carers. And ArtDis very own teacher, Ranae St Lee and Francis P**n ❤️❤️.

Talks and workshops are held on various days at various locations. Please check the link below for more information or to register for a seat.

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Hands-on experience is the best way to learn so why not roll up your sleeves, get your thinking caps on and join our workshops at the Arts & Disability Forum 2023? From creative enabling and access support, to hearing from PwDs themselves on what constitutes meaningful engagement, participate with us to expand thinking on how we can make visible the people who are often invisible in the community.

These workshops are suitable for arts workers, SPED educators, SSA professionals and anyone who works with D/deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, neurodivergent and physically disabled individuals: adf2023.sg/registration

OPEN CALL FOR ART:DIS INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

A one year professional development programme for emerging visual artists with disabilities. Made possible through the Chng Seok Tin Education Fund* and further supported by the SGenable Enabling Lives Grant. For more info and to apply, visit https://www.artdis.org.sg/industry-mentorship-prog-2022/

Application closes on the 31st January 2023, 2359hr.

Jointly presented by ART:DIS and Artcommune Gallery, the exhibition 'Through All Vicissitudes: Prints & Sculptures by Chng Seok Tin' traces the motivations that shaped Chng’s four decade-long creative journey and celebrates a life lived large in spite of obstacles. Featuring over 30 prints and sculptures from Chng’s career in 1976–2010s, this exhibition further supports the establishment of the CST Education Fund to support young artists with disabilities in their learning/training.

On show 12–27 Nov (12–7pm) at artcommune gallery, find out more: artdis.org.sg/through-all-vicissitudes/

Our friends at :Dis are having an Easter Sale! Up to 50% discount on selected merchandise.
Support artists with disabilities by purchasing limited-edition merchandise created by their talented artists.

https://artdis.org.sg/product-category/merchandise/

*Welcome To My World 2022: _FACE TOGETHER_*
https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/sltogether0422

ARTDIS Singapore (formerly known as Very Special Arts Singapore) presents to you their annual production in its first rendition of digital production format.

*Synopsis* :

*_Struck by a pandemic, a city sink into chaos. Contact. Disconnect. Combat the virus in your head._*

Featuring ART:DIS's pioneer cohort of Beyond Dis:play, a pan-disability cast of D/deaf and disabled performers, this performance is filled with exciting drama, songs and dance that integrates creative narration and captioning, and is accessible to those who are visually impaired or D/deaf, or hard of hearing.

Family friendly.
Free admission.

Live tonight! 2nd April 2022, Saturday, 8pm through SISTIC Live.

You may also download a copy of the e-programme booklet to know more about the show.

To find out more details of the show, please visit https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/sltogether0422

OPENCALL: Exhibition at the Arts House. Organised by ArtZillion.
Scan the QR code in the poster for more info.

The Yurei X SEANLAM: Featuring Southeast Asian Horror Comic.

Get your fill of Asian horrors, comics and toys at the upcoming SG ToyCon at the Visual Arts Centre Singapore!!

https://www.artitute.com/the-yurei-x-seanlam-featuring-southeast-asian-horror-comic/

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OPEN CALL: ViArt AWARD, A CHILDREN RECYCLED ART COMPETITION. Dateline 19 Nov 2021
https://www.artitute.com/open-call-viart-award/

OPEN CALL: ARTISTS-IN-STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAMME BY ART WONDERLAND (2022)
Applications for the residency will be open till 31st October 2021, 2359hrs.
Click here for more info. https://www.artitute.com/open-call-art-wonderland-2022/

Ancient Future Myths: Works by Chua Chon Hee and Ben Loong
now showing at Ac43 Gallery
15 - 31 Oct 2021

#山海经

Saddened to learn about the passing of Pak Sarkasi Said. He was a pioneer of batik artworks, and a Cultural Medallion award winner in Singapore. Our deepest condolences to his family. RIP Pak Sarkasi Said.

Deeply saddened that Pak Sarkasi Said has passed away. He was a pioneer of batik artworks, and has showcased his Singapore brand of art in many countries, including the US, France, Japan, Brunei, and Indonesia. One artwork that sported an orchid theme earned him the Guinness World Record in 2003 for the longest batik painting.

Pak Sarkasi never forgot his roots, and made every effort to groom the next generation of artists. He was committed to developing our local arts and culture scene. In recognition of his lifelong contribution to the arts, he was conferred the Cultural Medallion in 2020.

I will always gratefully remember Pak Sarkasi for personally designing several batik shirts I wore for national events.

Pak Sarkasi will be deeply missed by generations of artists and the many Singaporeans that he has inspired. My thoughts are with his family in this time of loss and grief. – LHL

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Amat terkesan menerima berita pemergian Pak Sarkasi Said. Beliau adalah pengasas seni batik di Singapura, dan karya-karyanya telah dipamerkan di banyak negara termasuk Amerika Syarikat, Perancis, Jepun, Brunei, dan Indonesia. Karya seni beliau yang bertemakan orkid mencipta Rekod Dunia Guinness pada 2003 bagi lukisan batik terpanjang.

Pak Sarkasi tidak pernah lupa asal usulnya, dan berusaha sedaya upaya untuk memupuk barisan pelapis penggiat seni batik di kalangan generasi seterusnya. Beliau komited untuk membangunkan landskap kesenian dan kebudayaan tempatan kita. Sebagai penghargaan atas pengabdian beliau kepada bidang seni, beliau dianugerahkan Pingat Budaya pada tahun 2020.

Saya akan sentiasa mengingati Pak Sarkasi kerana beliau menghasilkan beberapa baju batik yang saya kenakan bagi acara-acara kebangsaan.

Pemergian beliau akan sangat-sangat dirasakan oleh golongan seniman dan rakyat Singapura yang menjadikan beliau sebagai sumber inspirasi. Ucapan takziah buat keluarga Pak Sarkasi. Kita turut berdukacita atas pemergian beliau. – LHL

(Photo: Berita Harian © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction)

OPEN CALL: LOEWE FOUNDATION CRAFT PRIZE (2022)
https://www.artitute.com/open-call-loewe-foundation-craft-prize-2022/

OPEN CALL: IMPART ART PRIZE (2022)
Applications close 15 Oct 2021


https://www.artitute.com/open-call-impart-art-prize-2022/

This looks like fun! So excited to see AR art in our void decks.

National Gallery Singapore

Drowning girl statue causes a stir in Bilbao

Drowning girl statue causes a stir in Bilbao Staring impassively out from the murky waters of Bilbao's River Nervion, the eerily lifelike face of a young girl drowning in the tide has been unsettling people in the Spanish city since she appeared unannounced last week.

INNATE: AKI HASSAN, Filippo Sciascia, FYEROOL DARMA, JONATHAN NICHOLS AND Xue Mu

Interview with the artists by Cassie Sim from Yeo Workshop

https://www.artitute.com/innate-aki-hassan-filippo-sciascia-fyerool-darma-jonathan-nichols-and-xue-mu/