Strawberry Fields…

Category - exhibitions
Strawberry Fields Graffiti and Graphic Works by Yuree Kensaku, May-T, Rukkit and P7 1-30 September 2013, RMA Institute Bangkok In our “civilized” world, with seemingly endless urban possibilities, do we value nature as the beginning of all things? The witty reference of Strawberry Fields… to the legendary song “Strawberry Fields Forever” by the Beatles owes its relevance Read more....

Terms and Conditions

Category - exhibitions
Terms and Conditions 28 June 2013 to 8 September 2013, Singapore Art Museum The phrase “terms & conditions” often refers to the fixed set of guidelines at the basis of any official contract or agreement. While these extensive specifications are sometimes overlooked in everyday practice, their implementation can powerfully dictate the representation and interaction between people, entities Read more....

The Arab World on its Terms and Conditions

Category - exhibition reviews
by Durriya Dohadwala - Singapore’s link with the Arab world dates back to the early 19th century when Arab traders plied the sea routes between Asia and Europe. Some of the traders settled here, bringing their culture and customs with them which today we see amalgamated into Singapore’s multi cultural community. Arab art however, is something that is rarely seen here, especially in a contemporary Read more....

Understanding Vietnam’s Contemporary Art : A Study Trip to Hanoi, Vietnam

Category - overseas study trips
by Durriya Dohadwala - The MA in Asian Art Histories programme includes in its curriculum a study trip to a regional country to understand ways in which the cultural and social environment shapes its art production as well as provide networking opportunities with the local art community. For the cohort of 2012, the study trip was to Hanoi, Vietnam and took place from June 6-10, 2013. Our group Read more....