In pictures: Singapore Art Week 2024's Light To Night festival, art exhibits and more
Singapore Art Week returns for its 12th edition from Jan 19 to 28. Here's a quick look at some of the things you can expect.
Photos were taken using the new Oppo Find N3.
This year's iteration of Singapore Art Week comprises multiple events, artworks and installations throughout Singapore. (Photos: CNA/Hazeeq Sukri, shot on an Oppo Find N3)
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CNA Lifestyle recently got a sneak peek at some of the exciting activities at the upcoming Singapore Art Week (SAW). From unique exhibitions – such as a bioart project that incorporates capsule vending machines – to dazzling installations at the Light To Night festival, here's what you can expect at SAW 2024.
1. LIGHT TO NIGHT FESTIVAL
Back for its eighth edition, this year's Light To Night festival features over 60 artworks and programmes, including interactive art installations and mesmerising light projections. You can start at National Gallery Singapore which will have two sets of light projections illuminating its facade.
The first is Teo Eng Seng: Living The Life. This marks Cultural Medallion recipient Teo Eng Seng's maiden light projection artwork, following an illustrious career in the art of paperdyesculp. Through vivid compositions and spontaneous arrangements, the projection aims to get festival-goers to embrace the sheer rawness of everyday life.
The second is Temple Of Love. Presented by Indonesian artist Arahmaiani, this light projection depicts the rejuvenating powers of Mother Nature.
Of course, festival-goers can also expect exciting things inside National Gallery Singapore.
After you've explored every inch of National Gallery Singapore, head to the Padang just across the museum to catch Wings Of Change by Singaporean artist Kumari Nahappan.
Those who want to marvel at even more light projections can head down the street to buildings such as The Arts House and Asian Civilisations Museum. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for Instagram-worthy installations.
National Gallery Singapore's Deputy Director of Audience Engagement and Light To Night's Festival Artistic Director Dee Chia explained the festival's theme, Reimagine, and how organisers have innovated the festival which is now in its eighth iteration.
"We want (festival-goers) to understand art is not just what you see being hung on museum walls. You can interact with art in unconventional and interactive ways. For instance, (in the case of Ping Pong Go-Round), (festival-goers) would not have imagined that an artwork could take the form of play," she told CNA Lifestyle.
"Essentially, we are looking at how we can bridge the gap between art and people by reimagining the ways of encountering art.
"For every edition of Light To Night, we try to outdo ourselves. How do we do that? We ask ourselves: 'What can we do differently?' In this case, we look at how we can work with artists to push their artistic practice... We also work with our partners in the Civic District and think about how we can collectively provide more immersive and interactive works for the members of public."
Light To Night Singapore 2024 will run from Jan 19 to Feb 8.
2. ACKNOWLEDGING INTUITION (AI) EXHIBITION
Date: Jan 19 to 28
Venue: 42 Waterloo Street, Centre 42 Level 1, Singapore 187951
Ticket: Free
3. IMMORTAL WORDS
Date: Jan 19 to Feb 20
Venue: 42 Waterloo Street, Centre 42 Black Box, Singapore 187951
Ticket: Free
4. A RESERVOIR OF TIME
Date: Jan 20 to Mar 2
Venue: 155 Middle Road, Objectifs, Singapore 188977
Ticket: Free
5. THE PIERRE LORINET COLLECTION PRESENTS ROUGH
Date: Jan 12 to 28
Venue: 22 Lock Road, #01-33, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933
Ticket: Free
6. OUR CHILDREN
Date: Jan 19 to 28
Venue: 5 Lock Road, #01-06, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933
Ticket: Free
In a press statement, National Arts Council's Director of Sector Development (Visual Arts) Tay Tong said: "Singapore Art Week is the moment in our annual calendar when the visual arts ecosystem comes together to present its best. Into its 12th edition, SAW 2024 brings together artists, curators, cultural institutions, galleries and industry partners from Singapore and the region to present a wide range of art experiences to diverse audiences, across the city centre and heartlands.
"From art fairs and exhibitions to innovative projects, we hope to provide a platform for our visual arts ecosystem to thrive while encouraging the curious public to join us on a journey of discovery as art takes over."
