Turning Old Lights Into New Art

IN its tenuous attempt to continue to remain relevant to global events, this year’s Formula One race in Singapore will feature eco-friendly LED floodlights. While still delivering blindingly bright light,...

An Ode To Changes

Changes Having seen changes galore I now rest my case: embrace- Not just change/s but the consequences… Hard, especially for us who want to remain firm For we were brought up to have backbones That...

TeamLab — Bytes Of Art

WHILE NOT wholeheartedly embraced by the mainstream art world, virtual art is steadily building its reputation, pixel by pixel. The patterns repeat over a period of time; colourful amorphous hues that...

Mounting A Hunt For Genius

LOVING back is the reason artist Tan Swie Hian is setting up a $10 million fund that will be the seed from which an award for artists will be...

Peter Wants Ai To Be A Big Draw

PETER Draw does things out of love. The basis of his existence is rooted in the core value that love conquers all and offers hope for society. The jovial bachelor...

Dick Lee – Greatest Hits With Wit

Dick Lee turns on the tap as he lets his hits flow, along with wit, senior moments, and liberal jibes at the powers that be. By Kannan Chandran Dick Lee...
When The Moon Is Orbed, Tan Swie Hian

Master Strokes Of Tan Swie Hian

FROM a bad student to a record-breaking artist, Tan Swie Hian has let nothing fetter his imagination. From poems to philosophy, sculpture to art, this gifted septuagenarian still burns...

The Ink Of Life

A ONCE common scene, coconut trees in Singapore are not found in abundance anymore. Despite their prevalence in the past — dotting the coastline and a regular sight in the...
Yayoi Kusama, National Gallery Singapore

Connecting The Varied Dots

YAYOI KUSAMA connected the cosmic dots in her life and turned adversity into opportunity. Battling inner demons gets the better of most people, but Kusama turned this into a platform to...
Gabriel Fratini Doorway series

Painting Open The Door To Happiness

CHEF, artist, cyclist, marathoner. It's a fine mix of ingredients that shape Gabriel Fratini's life. Gabriel packs a lot of energy into his lean frame. Most of the time, he's a...