| 21 Dec 2008 |
Updates from VALENTINE WILLIE FINE ART, SINGAPORE
GREETINGS FROM VWFA SINGAPORE!
We hope this finds you very well and merry.
2008 has been a significant year for VWFA Singapore. We opened our doors in SIngapore in April 2008, and since then we have presented over 10 exciting exhibits showcasing the artistic talents of the Southeast Asia region. Our exhibits have been successful thanks to your continous support in the past 9 months.
We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU and also wish you and your family A MERRY CHRISTMAS + A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A new year brings with it new beginnings ...
In 2009, VWFA is rebranding and welcomes two new galleries into the family – TEMBI Contemporary in Yogyakarta and MANILA Contemporary in Philippines. Opening our programme line up for 2009 is our annual HEADLIGHTS 2009 exhibition where we bring you works from established and emerging artists, providing an overview of our exciting programme ahead.
In the year ahead, artists such as Jalaini Abu Hassan, Stefan Buana, Yusra Martunus, Don Sulabayba, and Dadang Christanto will be presenting their solo shows at our space. Group exhibits by Filipino and Vietnamese artists will also be showcased.
For more information and updates, please do visit us at www.vwfa.net. Besides featuring artworks from our new exhibits, our website features an online stockroom which will be updated with artworks that are currently in stock.
If you have any other enquiries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We also look forward to having you join us for drinks and refreshments at the opening of HEADLIGHTS 2009 (refer to "exhibitions"). It has been a good year and we look forward to seeing you at the gallery again in the year to come. May 2009 bring prosperity for you as it has this year.
Warmest Wishes & Regards from the team at VWFA Singapore
e : vwfa.singapore@gmail.com
t : +65 8133 1760 |
| 12 Dec 2008 |
Valentine Willie Fine Art opens Manila Contemporary
MANILA CONTEMPORARY forms part of a chain of galleries founded by seasoned gallerist Valentine Willie of Valentine Willie Fine Art in Singapore and Malaysia and Tembi Contemporary in Yogyakarta.
With the collaboration of Filipino art advocates, Manila Contemporary opens its doors on Saturday 13 December 2008. Built on a 300-square meter gallery space, Manila Contemporary will be featuring the best of contemporary Southeast Asian art with emphasis on Filipino talent.
Its location couldn’t have been any better. Located in the fastest-growing center of Philippine contemporary art, Manila Contemporary is nestled in the heart of Pasong Tamo Extension, and between two of the soon-to-be most frequented sites for social events—the event hall “Whitespace” and Margarita Fores’ “M”.
Manila Contemporary
Whitespace 2314
Chino Roces Avenue
Pasong Tamo Extension
Makati City, Philippines
T: +63 2906 8712
E: manilacontemporary@gmail.com
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| 11 Sep 2008 |
Bound for Glory: Wong Hoy Cheong @ the NUS MUSEUM, Singapore
NUS Museum presents Bound for Glory: Wong Hoy Cheong – the first comprehensive solo exhibition by the Penang-born Malaysian contemporary artist in Singapore. The exhibition showcases five works by the artist: the photographic series Chronicles of Crime, two-channel video Suburbia: Bukit Beruntung, Subang Jaya, sound and light work Anthem, and the installations Re:Looking and Aman Sulukule, Canim Sulukule/ Oh Sulukule, Darling Sulukule. Curated by Ahmad Mashadi and June Yap, the exhibition opens at NUS Museum on 11 September 2008 and will run till 23 November 2008. For more info, please CLICK HERE
Date: 12 September to 23 November 2008
Venue: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre
50 Kent Ridge Crescent
National University of Singapore
Singapore 119279
Admission: Free
Opening hours: 10am – 7.30pm (Tuesdays – Saturdays) 10am – 6pm (Sundays)
Closed on Mondays & Public Holidays
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| 11 Sep 2008 |
Nadiah Bamadhaj participates in the Singapore Biennale 2008
VWFA is pleased to announce that Nadiah Bamadhaj will be amongst the 50 top renowned international and local artists to participate in the Singapore Biennale (11 September - 16 November 2008). 'WONDER' is the theme for this year.
"Its conceptual scope issues a challenge to the contemporary world, a world that no longer questions choices, nor allows for events and things to touch us at a profound level. Through contemporary art, Wonder serves as a challenging premise that calls for us to be awed, but more importantly, to let people recognise this and allow themselves to be surprised and tantalised. Wonder becomes an education in humanity as it opens stimulating avenues of discussion, dialogue and healthy critiques on issues relevant to mankind." (http://www.singaporebiennale.org/theme.html)
Nadiah Bamadhaj will be showing a series of her most recent collage works and video under the City Hall section of the exhibition. Please visit the official site here for more information. |
| 18 Aug 2008 |
Bombay Sapphire Art Projects 2008
Bombay Sapphire Art Projects 2008 (BSAP08) is a mini art festival with the aim to encourage and support artists in developing ideas and exploring new directions in their practice. This year’s program offers an exciting range of exhibitions and projects that look at various forms of new media practices by emerging artists in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
To view our blog, CLICK HERE. |
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