Contents Page About SAM Page 4 Director’s Message Page 5 Calendar Page 6 Exhibitions Page 8 Acquisitions Page 18 Public Programmes Page 28 Education Programmes Page 34 Support SAM Page 38 Dining Page 40 Shopping Page 41 Rental Page 41 SAM Moments Page 42 General Information Page 47 Cover image: Vincent Leow, White Portrait, 2009, oil on canvas, 100 x 80 cm, artist collection All information is correct at the time of print. Please refer to www.singaporeartmuseum.sg for the latest updates. 02 03
About SAM Director’s Message Dawn Ng, Walter, 2010, PVC helium float, 6.7 x 10 m, artist collection Opened in January 1996, the mission of the <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> (SAM) is to preserve and present the art histories and contemporary art practices of <strong>Singapore</strong> and the Southeast Asian region. To date, SAM has amassed one of the world’s largest public collections of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian artworks, with a growing component in international contemporary art. The museum showcases both local and international art practices, traditional and cutting edge art expressions. Through strategic alliances with international arts and cultural institutions, SAM facilitates visual arts education, exchange, research and development within the region and internationally. We enter the second half of the year where, as we build a stellar collection of contemporary Southeast Asian art for the nation, we also expand avenues to share them with people in <strong>Singapore</strong> and enhance the learning opportunities that can be gained from these works. Not many people are privy to the building of a national art collection. As custodians of <strong>Singapore</strong>’s art collection, SAM is also responsible for presenting these works as much as possible. In this issue, we take a look at how works are acquired and added to the national collection, and highlight some of our recent key acquisitions. SAM Board Chair Ms. Jane Ittogi, Partner, Shook Lin & Bok LLP Members Dr. Winston Ang Wee Kern, Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing <strong>Art</strong>s Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University Mr. Kenneth Choe, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs (<strong>Singapore</strong>) Dr. Kwok Kian Woon, Associate Chair (Academic), School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University Mr. Qi Yu Wu, MediaCorp <strong>Art</strong>ist, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures Dr. George Quek, Chairman, BreadTalk Group Limited Mr. Quek Tse Kwang, Partner, RT & Q Architects Mr. Ronny C T Tan, Chief Country Officer and General Manger, Deutsche Bank AG Mr. Suhaimi Sukiyar, Angkatan Pelukis Aneka Daya (Association of <strong>Art</strong>ists of Various Resources) Mr. Wee Teng Wen, Founder and Principle Partner, The Lo & Behold Group Pte Ltd The national collection possesses works that enable a number of entry points to understanding contemporary art, as well as offer insights into the socio-political issues, histories and cultural identities of our region. We have opened the Learning Gallery, designed for young visitors to better appreciate works in the SAM collection and get involved in contemporary art making. The Programme Space on the second level of SAM at 8Q offers a new location for people and artists alike to gather and embark on an art activity together. We continue our push to present seminal exhibitions by individual artists. Tags and Treats: Works by Vincent Leow offers a mid-career survey of a prolific and pivotal artist who has helped shape contemporary and performance art practice in <strong>Singapore</strong>. Preparations for the third <strong>Singapore</strong> Biennale, which opens to the public on 6 March 2011, are gearing up. If you haven’t already heard, we share with you the first ten artists. They will be creating works especially for the Biennale. Contemporary art is about the here and now. At SAM, we work with contemporary artists and the world around us – and that includes you, our valued patrons. So pop by once more and see what else is in store this quarter! Ms. Audrey Wong, Nominated Member of Parliament and Associate Director, The Substation Tan Boon Hui Director <strong>Singapore</strong> <strong>Art</strong> <strong>Museum</strong> 04 05
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