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Singapore Youth Festival Art and Crafts Exhibition 23 July to 22 August 2010 SAM Cheong Soo Pieng: Bridging Worlds 16 September to 26 December 2010 SAM Uraiwan Songmunstaporn, Simple Wonder, 2010, paper, 545 x 220 cm, artist collection The annual Singapore Youth Festival Art and Crafts Exhibition is a national school event that aims to showcase artistic talents of students and promote art appreciation in schools. Co-organised by the Ministry of Education and The National Art Gallery, Singapore, the 2010 exhibition features selected artworks from secondary schools, Integrated Programme schools, junior colleges and centralised institutes. This year, the theme of the exhibition Torch of Friendship exemplifies our youths’ desire to propagate what is best for oneself as well as others through the metaphor of the torch. The torch represents the ideals of the Olympics. It connotes friendship, a harmonious relationship of mutual respect and trust, and signifies the inner drive to do one’s best and to improve oneself. Cheong Soo Pieng, Drying Salted Fish, (detail) 1978, Chinese ink and colour on cloth, 55.5 x 88.5 cm, collection of National Heritage Board One of the most experimental and influential Southeast Asian artists of his generation, Cheong Soo Pieng produced works that pushed the boundaries of art-making throughout his lifetime. The exhibition Cheong Soo Pieng: Bridging Worlds celebrates the remarkable achievements of this master artist, and examines his process of art-making as well as his sources of influence and inspiration. Characterised by a constant search for new materials and impressions, Cheong was influenced by a wide variety of cultural sources from the East and Southeast Asia, as well as the West. The desire to experiment shaped and marked Cheong’s artistic practice. It influenced how he developed new styles, pictorial motifs and symbols, breaking new ground in abstract and figurative art. Jointly Organised With As part of the Singapore Youth Festival Through an extensive display of more than 300 of his drawings, sketches and artworks, many shown publicly for the first time, Cheong Soo Pieng: Bridging Worlds chronicles the journey of a man who lived and breathed art. Visitors can explore the mind of one of Singapore’s finest artists, understand the impact he made on modern and contemporary art, and appreciate why his artistic influence continues to resonate today. This show is a special research exhibition by The National Art Gallery, Singapore, held on the premises of SAM. Sponsor LEE KIM TAH HOLDINGS LIMITED Exhibition Design studioMilou singapore 14 15
Credit Suisse: Innovation In Art Series Realism in Asian Art Runs through 4 July 2010 Jointly organised by The National Art Gallery, Singapore and the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea, Realism in Asian Art explores the impact of Realism in the development of 20thcentury Asian art. Unlike the way the Realist movement evolved in 19th century Europe, Realism in Asia applied the same concepts to a different context - expressing Asia’s grapple with modernity, independence and nationhood. The powerful images produced during this period often inspired and incited action, and were even at times, suppressed and banned. Through the display of a select group of paintings from eight Asian countries, Realism in Asian Art examines how this important art movement touched Asia, weaving together a fascinating tale of heroism, valour and hope, in a time of turmoil that plagued Asia during the 20thcentury. Presenting Sponsor Jointly Organised With Seeing the Kites Again 又见风筝 : 吴冠中捐赠作品展 Runs through 14 December 2010 In 2008, Chinese artist Wu Guanzhong donated 113 of his most important works to the National Heritage Board, Singapore. This is the highest-value donation ever given to a public museum institution in Singapore. An internationally eminent artist, Wu is best known for marrying the distinct art form of traditional Chinese ink with modern concepts in Western art. Wu’s writings, recently published as a seven-volume anthology, provide deep insights into his aesthetics and art practice. Showcasing 22 paintings from the donation, Seeing the Kites Again is an exhibition inspired by Wu’s metaphor of the kite. Since the 1960s, Wu Guanzhong has produced a great number of works, based on his personal recollections. These works are centred around his home in the South of China, his childhood, as well as the villages and towns he has been to. His interest in life and his attention to ordinary scenes infuse his art with an aesthetic quality that demonstrates a return to simplicity. The Story of Yeh Chi Wei Runs through 12 September 2010 The Story of Yeh Chi Wei is about the life and works of an important artist, Yeh Chi Wei. Yeh drew inspiration from a wide range of cultural sources, such as ancient Chinese rubbings, carvings and Javanese batik. He created highly distinctive oil paintings, works that bear witness to a powerful interweaving of his responses to Asian and Western art histories, cultural sources and travels around Southeast Asia. Inspired by the tonal variations of the ink medium, Yeh worked within a limited colour palette for subtle effects. His signature robust outlines delineate form while being suggestive of abstract calligraphic strokes. Yeh was a Singaporean artist, a well-respected art educator and leader in Singapore’s 20th century art scene. He led the Ten Men Group on painting exhibitions to Southeast Asian countries and was a great source of inspiration and encouragement to many other artists. Many consider him to be a true Nanyang artist. This exhibition showcases Yeh’s artistic achievements, contributions to Singapore, and celebration of Southeast Asia through art. Earth and Water: Mapping Art in Southeast Asia Runs through 1 January 2011 Southeast Asia comprises two broad geographical regions – the Mainland and the Archipelago. The former refers to Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Peninsular Malaysia. The latter is made up of the island arcs and archipelagos of the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore and West Malaysia. The diverse region of Southeast Asia is home to about 500 million people. The history and society of Southeast Asia have been shaped by a confluence of geographical, historical and cultural forces. With exhibits drawn from the National Heritage Board’s permanent collection, the theme Earth and Water conjoins two of life’s basic elements with the Mainland and the Archipelago. These works by the region’s best-known artists further offer multiple manifestations of life, society and traditions of Southeast Asia. These shows are special research exhibitions organised by the National Art Gallery, Singapore, held on the premises of SAM. These shows are special research exhibitions organised by the National Art Gallery, Singapore, held on the premises of SAM. 16 17
Page 1 and 2: COMING SOON Credit Suisse: Innovati
Page 3 and 4: About SAM Director’s Message Dawn
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