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FREE :on arrangement

This exhibition showcases the findings of arrangement, through the inquiries of 14 international artists and designers, into the behaviours of our everyday lives. Think that arrangement does not go beyond objects, appointments or meetings? Think again—see how it goes on well beyond death with this exhibition. Jul 24-Aug 6, 11am-8pm daily. The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian St., 6337-7535.

FREE Altar—Photography by Samit Das

Indian artist Samit Das references human-constructed urban environments in his portrayal of an interpretation of the chaos in such a surrounding. Running the gamut from macro-architecture to micro-personal intimacy, the artworks culminate in a form of aesthetic confusion. Jul 9-Aug 31, Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; Closed on public holidays. Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Rd., 6372-1719.

British artist Ann Healey leaves a strong visual impression in this sculptural painting exhibition that mocks the extreme paradoxes presented in mass media. Healey uses contradicting images and words that feature such polar opposites as violence/peace and poverty/wealth, and fuses together into visceral montages. Sep 3-17. Night & Day Gallery, 139 Selegie Rd., 6884-5523.

Whip your appetites with this art installation that features a tasty dining twist! With a three-course menu, drool over the freshest, edgiest contemporary art baking out of the urban scene in this collaboration between House@Dempsey and Project Midas, an international collective of urban contemporary artists. Jul 5-31. House, 8D Dempsey Rd., 6474-5964.

200 pieces of artwork by children aged three to 13 will be on display in this exhibition, depicting the children’s artistic and creative expression of the four seasons and how every child envisages it differently. Jul 3-5. Print Gallery, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900.

Germany-based artist Sanna Myrttinen helms this special environmental art project dedicated to the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation. Inspired by her time volunteering in the heart of Borneo’s rapidly disappearing rainforests, the exhibition brings the audience on a visceral journey from a carefree paradise, to the effects of consumerism, to what hopefully will inspire the start of a sustainable Earth. Jul 2-11. The Substation Gallery, 45 Armenian St., 6337-7535.

This debut solo exhibition by local artist Lim Shengen explores the dilemma of claiming real space through unrealised space, in a world where the lack of space is a problem. A commentary of the social issue, his artworks also propose models of coping in an alternative reality. Watch out for the main highlight Void: Physical, Metaphysical. Jul 25-Aug 8; Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Closed on Sun. SG Private Banking Gallery, 2/F Alliance Française De Singapour, 1 Sarkies Rd., 6737-8422.

The Cats of the World photo exhibition celebrates our furry feline friends for the third year running. Proceeds from the exhibition will be donated to the Cat Welfare Society. Jul 9-28. Print Gallery, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900.

UAE-based artist Tom Baggaley showcases his contemporary artwork in this, his first local solo exhibition that includes etchings, screen prints and drawings. Baggaley shows a fondness for using gaps, lines and numbers, to demonstrate his themes of structure, order and disorder. Jun 27-Jul 6. Forth Gallery, 2/F 69A Pagoda St., 6222-7809.

Anhui-born, China-based artist Li Shuguang engages in a visual language to express a fable-like narrative of his impressions and musings on our solitude. Through paintings of oil on linen, and drawing its influence from bestial imagery, Li Shuguang’s exhibition highlights what life means to him as a whole. Jun 25-Jul 19, Arts Seasons Singapore, Eunos Technolink, #02-12 Block 7 Kaki Bukit Rd. 1, 6741-6366.

In this exciting installation, artist Christine Ay Tjoe dives into refreshing territory – gastronomy, and relates it to our personal make-up and how it can shape our values. In this collection of hers, she focuses her installations on the idea of excess in light of our current global economical turmoil. Jul 18-Aug 8. Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663.

Brought to you by the prestigious Crimson—The Art Resource Gallery in India, this exhibition proudly showcases the works of 20 of India’s finest artists. The diverse range of presentations and inspirations bear testament to the country’s diversity in geography, culture, traditions, people and language. Aug 14-26; Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Closed on Sun. SG Private Banking Gallery, 2/F Alliance Française De Singapour, 1 Sarkies Rd., 6737-8422.

Jeho Bitancor is a Filipino and a migrant observer in the United States. In Lost In Paradise, Bitancos fittingly plunges into his journey as a foreign “Other” and expresses this first-hand experience through this solo art show. Jul 16-26. Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 2/F 229A South Bridge Rd., 6226-2605.

Follow the ethereal tale of a traveller with his open mind, free spirit and voracious curiosity as he anticipates new experiences and adventures, through Argentinian Artist Luis Terán’s interplay of topographical elements and light that brings out the soul of these poignant art pieces. Jul 31-Sep 13. Third Floor Hermès, Liat Towers, 541 Orchard Rd., 6833-4710.

FREE Ngalla Marraaju Wuuju Dulka Kilwanmaruthu (We’ll Show You Our Country)

This show features the very best from a group of the Kaiadilt women who paint on Mornington Island in Australia, using local themes like salt pans, mangroves, mussels, oysters, fish traps, shells and sand from the casuarinas lined beaches, and the ceremonial scars made when someone related dies. Jul 8-Aug 22. ReDot Gallery, 11 Everton Rd., 6222-1039

Self-taught Singaporean artist Martin Loh allows his overactive imagination to take center-stage when it comes to his artworks, and creates pieces inspired by heritage and pa/matriarchal impressions. Richly featuring nostalgia and long gone days, Loh manages to reconstruct the past into a web of paintings and deliver a sense of familiarity along with a renowned admiration for culture. Jul 2-12. Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 2/F 229A South Bridge Rd., 6226-2605.

Ode To Art and the Mercedes-Benz Centre bring you an exhibition by artists Lim Tze Peng, Liu Chun Hai, Gao Xiaowu and Fan Shao Hua, whose works incline towards politics or a mere interpretation of a landscape, Through Jun 30. Mercedes-Benz Centre, 301 Alexandra Rd., 6866-1784.

This initiative between tcc and the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts sees 10 student-artists expressing their thoughts via various art forms—focusing on issues like the relationship between man and civilization. Ongoing. tcc-NAFA art boutique cafe, #01-17/18, 80 Bencoolen St., 6334-4380.

Five local artists Choy Ka Fai, Ming Wong, Zulkiflie Mahmod, Jason Lim and Ang Soo Koon bring home works that were previously shown and produced for international audiences. Through Jul 26. 8Q sam, 8 Queen St., 6332-3200. $3 (adult); $1.50 (children and senior citizens).

Artist-in-residence Arnewaty features in her first solo exhibition a captivating series of acrylic and spray paint on canvas. Inspired by what the open sea embodies, faint brush strokes and dissolving forms are combined to form a mystical dimension that signifies the behaviour of organisms within. Through Jul 5. Show Room, Post-Museum, 107+109 Rowell Rd., 6396-3598.

Frankie Chang’s second series of black-and-white drawings at The Arts House will showcase famous and influential political figures and individuals. Through Jun 29. Print Gallery, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900.

This collaboration between Yang Gallery and Pan Pacific Singapore features a collection of watercolor on paper and lithography works that depicts traditions and new hope via blooming buds and old world scenes, in a direct contrast of conventional and contemporary views of the artists. Through Aug 17. Public Art Space, 2/F, Pan Pacific Singapore, Marina Square, 7 Raffles Blvd., 6721-8888.

Posing the question “How should one look at the 21st century?” to the viewers, Filipino painter Jose Tence Ruiz reworks the commonplace definition of the ballroom in his new series of artworks. He reconfigures it from the center of celebration and merry-making normally to the symbol a extravagance and artificial glee against a blu-skreen. Jun 19-Jul 10. Artesan Gallery + Studio, #02-01, 793 Bukit Timah Rd., 6469-7818.

Marc Riboud is best known for his extensive reports of Eastern conflicts like in Vietnam and China. Here, he presents a collection of 28 photographs he took during his extensive travels within China since 1957. Through Jul 19. Cathay Gallery, 2/F, The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd., 6732-7332

Internationally known for his famous Panton Chair, Danish architect and designer Verner Panton is counted among the most innovative designers in the second half of the 20th century. Here in this exhibition, you can expect to see more than 100 of his chairs, lamps, textiles and sculptures, seeking to capture the diversity of his works. Through Jul 12. Exhibition Gallery 2, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd., 6332-3659. $6 at the door.

Constantine Popov’s whimsical oil paintings have long been celebrated for their whimsical and theatrical qualities. Art critics have lauded his compositions as fantastic, inventive and unique. Ongoing. Artfolio, Raffles Hotel Arcade, #02-25, 328 North Bridge Rd., 6334-4677.

FREE...   Divergences

Don’t miss this upcoming new solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Namiko Chan Takahashi. Comprising a series of double portraits, it seeks to explore the relationship between parallel lives. In each pair of paintings, two women face each other in a mirror-like reflection, each regarding the other almost as if peering into her life. Through Jun 27. FOST Gallery, 65 Kim Yam Rd., 6836-2661.

One of the world’s great reportage photographers, Francoise Huguier presents her latest series of photographs which raises the question of the process of modernization and the notion of modernity in Singapore. Through Jul 19. Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art, LASALLE College of The Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000.

Earth and Water: Mapping Art in Southeast Asia

This exhibition takes the two basic elements of life, earth and water, as a theme unifying the two broad geographical regions of Southeast Asia—the mainland and the archipelago. Featuring works from the best of the region’s artists, the diversity of life in Southeast Asia is showcased in this exhibition. Ongoing. Through Mar 28, 2010. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222. $8 (adult); $4 (children and senior citizens).

Indonesian artist Diah Yulianti draws inspiration from the cultural, social and spiritual richness of her native Kalimantan, and incorporates these traditional symbols into her vibrant paintings that illustrate her connection with the land and its people. Through Jul 19. Galerie Waterton, #02-01 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd., 9783-2144.

This exhibition shows artist Dick Lim’s oil and acrylic paintings that, figuratively speaking, are symbolic and allow each person to draw his own inspirations and hypothesis as to the artist’s intent. Through Jun 30. d’Art Studio, #02-03 Blenheim Court, 5 Westbourne Rd., 6479-7906.

This solo exhibition showcases artist Yogi Setyawan, well known for his caricatured reflections of day-to-day life and its people. His medium of expression is largely acrylic on canvas combined with joyously bright palettes. Fifteen paintings with humorous angles on our social challenges today are featured in this exhibition in the aim of bringing smiles to viewers’ faces. Though Jul 15. 8/F, National Library, 100 Victoria St., 6332-3255.

Check out some of the latest artworks now at this gallery—including pieces by Luddy, Nellie Crawford and Utin Reni. Ongoing. Red Sea Gallery, #01-10 Blk. 9, Dempsey Rd., 6732-6711.

Pulp Stories II pays tribute to monumental and complex pulp works by American contemporary art giants James Rosenquist and Frank Stella, showing the critical role paper pulp played in the artists’ work with master printer Ken Tyler. Through Jul 11. Singapore Tyler Print Institute,41 Robertson Quay, 6336-3663.

Revel in the works of master pop artists like Roy Lichstenstein, David Hockney and Jasper Johns, among others, in this massive retrospective. Through Jul 26. 8Q sam, 8 Queen St., 6332-3200. $3 (adult); $1.50 (children and senior citizens).

Don’t miss this contemporary art exhibition that explores the use of fabric and fibers in art making. Through Aug 16. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222. $8 (adult); $4 (children and senior citizens)

Centred on the themes of “transport” and “Asia,” TransportASIAN boasts works in mediums such as prints, installations and multimedia by photographers such as Shannon Castelman, Chua Chye Teck, John Clang, Xavi Comas, Mark R. Kauffman, Dominic Khoo, Ko Aung, Tung Mai, Nge Lay, Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, Rich Streitmatter-Tran, Samantha Tio, Gilles Massot and students from Lasalle College of the Arts. Through Aug 11. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222. $8 (adult); $4 (children and senior citizens).

An Unbroken Line: The Wu Guanzhong Donation Collection

This exhibition showcases all 113 works that art luminary Wu Guanzhong donated to the museum, representing five decades of the artist’s creative oeuvre. Through Aug 16. Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd., 6332-3222. $8 (adult); $5 (children and senior citizens).

Shutterbugs wouldn’t want to miss this exhibition by one of the photographic world’s most celebrated photographer, Steve McCurry. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into some of Steve McCurry’s unpublished works as well as his most iconic images that have defined photography today. The exhibition will include, among others, the “Afghan Girl,” the world’s most recognized photograph. Through Jul 19. Shaw Foundation Foyer, 2/F. Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, 6332-2982.

Australian artist Tony Twigg, known for his fascination with space and experimental constructions has a solo exhibition at TAKSU featuring over 15 of his artworks. Through Jul 18. TAKSU Singapore, #02-74 Blk. 43 Workloft@Chip Bee, Jalan Merah Saga, 6476-4788.

Featuring over 200 objects such as ceramics, jades and bronzes from the Lee Kong Chian Collection, this exhibition is a trip into the rich history of Chinese ceramic art. Ongoing. NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, 6516-2492.

Part of Sculpture Square’s annual community outreach initiative, the exhibition of children’s sculptures, targeted at children between the ages of four and 12, aims to inculcate an awareness and appreciation for art in young Singaporeans. Through Jun 28. Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Road, 6333-1055.

This exhibition is the development of Heartspace@St Marys where the emotional, mental and physical well-being of individuals is being nurtured through expression in art. Art pieces of a variety of mediums by 20 individuals are on display here, focused on expressing the power of grace. Through Jun 28. Foyer of University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent, 6516-2492.

Singaporean artist Ian Woo’s latest work is a psychedelic showcase of colors in seemingly free-form improvisations that belie a highly-disciplined structure. Venture into a realm of imaginary worlds, landscapes and allegories that just might bring you closer to utopia. Through Jun 28. HT Contemporary Space, #02-04 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd., 9382-1700.

The third solo exhibition of Singapore-based artist Clare Gaylard, Heaven Above Earth Below is an exhibition of flamework glass and paintings. The exhibition reflects both the ethereal and the celestial, combined with the artist’s passion for the physical act of creating and a love of storytelling. Through Jun 30. Glass Studio @ Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Rd., 6883-1091.

FREE...   MONO

Filipino artist Kiko Escora removes the copious layers of life—information access, instant gratification and other modern paradoxes—to reveal the delicately bare essence of life in this solo exhibition. Be reminded of the simple joys of being alone in a thought-provoking exhibition that will surely change your outlook on life. Through Jun 28. Utterly Art Exhibition Space, 2/F, 229A South Bridge Rd.,6226-2605.

Indigo Blue Art presents an exhibition that aims to promote inter-religious harmony and a better understanding of Buddhism and Buddhist culture. Featuring an extensive collection of photography and 18th and 19th century Buddhist artifacts. Through Jun 30. Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Rd., 6372-1719.

FREE Ochre Dreaming: Stories from the East Kimberley

Catch the natural ochre artworks by Aboriginal artists of the Northeast of Western Australia. Through Jul 27. 11 Everton Rd., 6222-1039.

The husband-and-wife team who run the Moo Moo Oink Oink Computer Workshop will be screening their first animated showcase, SuperMoo, which brings to life the popular animal characters from the workshop. Through Jun 29. Foyer, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, 6332-6900.

LaSalle lecturer Khiew Huey Chian makes a fond revisit to his experiences at the school as a student, lecturer and alumnus in this site-specific installation that transcends time and space, past and present, evoking notions of the meaning of space. Through Jun 28, 10am-11pm. Between Blk C & Blk D, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000.

 

Embracing Asia through the art of photography.

Through Jul 19, rub shoulders with the who’s who of photography at the 7th edition of the Month of Photography Asia (MOPAsia)! The annual Singapore-based photography festival will please photography buffs with its scintillating display of works on the theme of “Emerging Asia.”

Be charmed by the multi-faceted interpretations of the sheer heterogeneity of the continent—the myriad geographical landscapes, identities, cultures, politics and social issues that shape the entity called Asia is mind-boggling and insightful. Headlining this festival is the award-winning Steve McCurry—a superstar in photography. Here’s a quick snapshot of MOPAsia events:

In his first solo exhibition here, McCurry presents the beauty and wonder he is confronted with during his travels of over 30 years throughout Asia. A highlight is his famed “Afghan Girl” among other never-before-seen photographs. Through Jul 19, Shaw Foundation Foyer, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl., 6332-2982.

This documentary of the legacy of hospice patients and the terminally ill is both heartwarming and poignant, as the subjects’ lives are celebrated through photographs that catch them in their lives’ moments. Through Jul 19. Earl Lu Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art, LASALLE College of the Arts,
1 McNally St., 6496-5000.

Does Uniquely Singapore exist in a landscape persistently marked by mono-commercialization? The French photographer attempts to answer the question. Through Jul 19. Brother Joseph McNally Gallery, Institute of Contemporary Art, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000.

Changing Asia—Photography from the FNAC Collection,
Centre national des arts plastiques

Eight French and Chinese photographers, a series of 26 photographs, and an exhibition of the changing landscapes of emerging forces in China and India. This exhibition highlights the polarity that the nations battle between tradition and modernity. Through Jul 18. SG Private Banking Gallery, Alliance Francaise de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Rd., 6737-8422.

Out of Focus by Dyn, Jean Loo and Then Chih Wey

The three up-and-coming photographers feature their works in this launchpad for budding local talent. While Loo’s work features Myanmar’s minority children, Dyn takes a step back and observes the surroundings around his home, while Then reflects on an eight-month trip across South and Central Asia. Through Jul 19. SMU Gallery,
1/F, School of Economics & School of Social Sciences, 90 Stamford Rd., 6828-0855.

Driven by poverty, waves of Asians become maids or construction workers every year. What exactly are their untold stories, and what inspires them? Through Jul 19. The Project Space, Institute of Contemporary Art, LASALLE College of the Arts, 1 McNally St., 6496-5000.—Walter Sim

For more information, visit the MOPAsia website at www.mopasia.com.sg.