2019 Theses

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Name: Abdul Hafiiz Bin Abdul Karim Thesis Title: What the Hack? A Queer Exploration of New Media Art Collectives in Indonesia Thesis Abstract: Technological progress in Indonesia raises questions regarding the extent to which Indonesians are dealing with the impact of new media. This dissertation aims to develop a queer lens through which we can engage with the complexities of digital culture. By Read more....

2018 Theses

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Name: Albert Lim Thesis Title: Reimaging “Malayness” through the artworks of Fyerool Darma Thesis Abstract: Having graduated in 2012 from LASALLE College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Fyerool Darma began experimenting with a “self-absorbed” body of work entitled, “The Muted”. It was a series of paintings of oppressed peoples. However, dissatisfied with the paintings Read more....

2017 Theses

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Name: Candice Li Year: 2017 Thesis Title: The significance of independent arts spaces on contemporary art practice in Singapore Thesis Abstract: This thesis is a study on the significance of independent art spaces for the development of contemporary art practice in Singapore. It is in response to the demise of these spaces despite the surge of activity within the arts scene in recent years. Read more....

2016 Theses

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Name: Yeow Ju Li Year: 2016 Thesis Title: Problematising the Malay Artist in Singapore: Impact of Identity, Socio-Politics and the Art World on Art Making Thesis Abstract This thesis seeks to re-examine the contributions of Malays, with particular focus on post-second generation practitioners, to document their practice and methodologies, and the influences behind their work. Through four case Read more....

2015 Theses

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Name: Lucia Cordeschi Year: 2015 Thesis Title: Roberto Chabet’s Influence in Philippine Contemporary Art Thesis Abstract Conceptual artist Roberto Chabet has been a pivotal figure in the transition from modern to contemporary art in the Philippines. He was also a curator and for over thirty years he taught and mentored hundreds of aspiring artists, providing them with an alternative way of thinking Read more....