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Start of the Season
The first stop in the art circuit in Asia is always Singapore Art Week, held in January. Most of the galleries that participated in Art Stage this year were regional... -
NORDIC Nature
Aregion of mythical beauty, Northern Europe is well-known for snowy tundras and never-ending green forests. In this region, nature is not only valued for its beauty, but also considered as... -
Time and Time Again
Art Basel just finished its 10th edition in Hong Kong earlier this year. Most people think that Art Basel is just about strolling the aisles looking at consecutive booths of... -
Floating on Air
DoctorSHARE’s floating hospital is a foundation established in 2009. Its vision is to bring world class, holistic health care to the remote, outer islands of Indonesia that are struggling for... -
Lost and Found
As individuals, we are all looking for an identity in life, be it in our work, our family, our hobbies. But what about an artist? How do they find an... -
A Timely Review
As we look back on the holy month of Ramadhan, we reflect on the history and meaning of Islam and our culture. This leads to the question of how do... -
Artistic Maestros
The opening of the National Gallery in Singapore at the end of 2015 highlights the importance of documenting the history of modern art in Asia. While each country has its... -
A Year in Review
Keeping up with the happenings in the art world is a full-time job, both for collectors and professionals. As 2017 ends, we review the most influential and memorable artist’s records,... -
The 21st Century Paintbrush
Many people as how to look at photography and is it collectible? Never before have photographs been more accesible and viewed. Photos are posted on social media, shared, transferred, snapchatted:... -
Influences of Islam
Evidence suggests that since the early 8th century, there have been Islamic merchants trading in Indonesia. However, the spread of Islam was gradual and it only began to really spread... -
A Collector's Journey
May 2, 2018After visiting countless art fairs and shows, I firmly believe that Art Basel Hong Kong is proving to be one of the highlights of the art tour in Asia. This... -
More Than Words
September 1, 2018Photography has been around since the 1820s. The first permanent photo etching was an image produced in 1822 by a French inventor, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Sadly, it got accidentally destroyed... -
30 Under 30
July 1, 2020What is 'Intersubjectivity'? In simple terms, it is the relationship between people. The notion of intersubjectivity has been studied and explored thoroughly by scholars and academic professionals in the context... -
Perpetual Wanderer
November 20, 2020We currently stand at the peak of globalism, and with that, it presents an increasingly pressing question towards our identity. However, we shall not assume that globalism is a concept... -
Going Digital
September 3, 2020Who would have thought that something as direct and embodied as performance art could be presented digitally in an online exhibition? Although the combination seems unlikely, due to COVID-19, many... -
Mothers of Indonesian Art
March 25, 2021Women's role in art history has been shrouded in anonymity, confined in the realm of craft and kitsch, sidelined in many cultures, including Indonesia. We know of Raden Saleh, the... -
Art in the Everyday
January 7, 2021What comes to mind when you think about art? Do you think about a grand landscape, maybe a beautiful portrait, or even abstract splatters and brush-strokes? Have you ever considered... -
Bringing Art to Life
July 21, 2021Sculptures have made a major impact throughout human history, from the earliest known prehistoric sculpture Venus of Tan-Tan to the modern sculptures of today's contemporary art scene. They depict the... -
Woven Connections
August 13, 2021Alexander Sebastianus Hartanto - artist, writer, and ethnographer - explores the notion of decontextualising material cultures, with a focus on traditional Indonesian arts. Having learned from master traditional weavers, Hartanto... -
Beauty in Paradox
November 23, 2021The world of arts has evolved over time. They are no longer defined merely for their beauty, but also for their meaning. Art has become a medium for artists to... -
Through the Lens
December 27, 2021The phrase 'Silver Linings' originated from John Milton's classic poem, 'Comus', written in 1634: 'Was I deceived? or did a sable cloud/Turn forth her silver lining on the night?'
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