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The Straits Times reports Singaporean and South-east Asian art displayed in corporate spaces in Singapore, including UOB Bank's collection of David Chan’s The Grand History
UOB hosts the longest-running art contest in Singapore, UOB Painting of the Year, that has since become one of the most prestigious regional art prizes. Over the years, this dedication …
Sept. 11, 2025, midnight
Lianhe Zaobao interviews David Chan 逆旅中的艺术家 陈建伟个展探问新加坡性
尽管遭遇父亲反对，艺术家陈建伟义无反顾地踏上艺术创作之路，21年不曾懈怠。他以超现实具象油画和雕塑为媒，深切关注人类生存状态和社会评论。最新个展“国家认同4.0”作为一项历时三至五年的艺术探索，思考何谓“新加坡性”。 46岁的新加坡艺术家陈建伟（David Chan）对艺术创作充满坚定信念，能在这条道路上坚持21年，与对抗家里的意志力有关。
Sept. 2, 2025, midnight
Lianhe Zaobao interviews Jackson Tan for PHUNK's 30 years anniversary 创意双面手 陈俊达弄潮不忘童心
本地创意人陈俊达与好友共创的设计公司Phunk，从本土文化中发掘先锋潮味，糅合东西元素，让“小红点”的创意在国际上放光芒。为圆儿时梦想，陈俊达另创艺术游乐设施Art-Zoo，透过彷如艺术雕塑的游乐场，让不同年龄的“孩子”一起玩。两种身份，相同目标——以根植于本地文化的设计，引领世界潮流。
Jan. 26, 2025, midnight
The Star reports veteran artist Awang Damit donates new artwork for Make-A-Wish Malaysia auction
Renowned Malaysian artist Awang Damit Ahmad is extending his legacy of generosity by donating a new artwork to Make-A-Wish Malaysia, a non-profit that brings transformative wishes to children facing critical …
Nov. 6, 2024, midnight
The Guardian reports on Singaporean photographer Chia Aik Beng on fulfilling the dream of art and design collective Phunk to be shot in the style of rock bank Kiss
Art and design collective Phunk had long dreamed of being photographed in the style of the rock band Kiss, so when fellow Singaporean creative AikBeng Chia approached them about his …
Oct. 26, 2024, 6 p.m.
The Straits Times reports David Chan’s Lee And Raffles – 5 Stars Rising (2024) tops Art SG: Five artworks that drew crowds, including an LKY and Raffles double portrait
Undoubtedly one of the most talked-about pieces at Art SG, the shared intimacy of two founders of Singapore on a single canvas is rich enough in its surreal composition to …
Jan. 24, 2024, midnight
Lianhe Zaobao interviews Desmond Mah 马福民个展 述说个人“移民语言”
马福民认为混合媒材的创作过程，近似集剪纸、彩绘、裱糊和纸塑等行为于一体的中国传统纸扎工艺。他以亚克力颜料、宣纸、耳机和行李箱等混合媒材，探讨移民的身份认同，为离散背景下的身份认同提供另一种叙事声音。
Dec. 29, 2023, midnight
The Straits Times spotlights Umibaizurah Mahir's Afterwork #5 for Arts picks: Exhibitions by three women artists spotlight the environment, the female gaze and mental health
By creating art inspired by urban waste, Malaysian artist Umibaizurah Mahir addresses the over-consumption of natural resources in many societies today. In her solo exhibition at the Art Seasons gallery, …