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Art
As Singapore has become more affluent, the interest in art has also grown. There are now about 200 visual arts companies and societies in Singapore including photographic societies, art galleries, art auctioneers and other arts-related business. Reports have put the number of exhibitions held here at about 600 per year. The good news is that prices are relatively reasonable here too, ranging from about $1,000 up.
Many specialist galleries have popped up to represent local and regional artists. For example, Utterly Art – one of the more active galleries on the scene – has exhibited established local artists, popular young artists from the region and the photography of Ansel Adams and Robert Freeman. Then there’s the Singapore Tyler Print Institute which made a splash when it opened in 2002. Established under the guidance of American master printer Ken Tyler and supported by Singapore’s government bodies, STPI collaborates with outstanding artists from around the world to create limited edition prints and unique works on paper.
For original Asian pop art, check out Ketna Patel’s multimedia creations. The effervescent Kenyan-born Indian was raised in England and now resides in Singapore. She exhibits her work and that of fellow artists in her own gallery in Singapore’s Bohemian neighbourhood of Holland Village. You can find out more on www.ketnapatel.com. Ketna prefers appointments to walk-ins, so please call before you head on over.
The MITA Building opposite Clarke Quay near Chinatown must have the highest concentration of art galleries in Singapore. The old national armoury has been converted into a bit of an art hub and is occupied by some good galleries specialising in Asian art. The Soo Bin Art Gallery and the Gajah Gallery in particular are well established.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an artist, some galleries conduct weekend classes or short five to six-week courses. For more details, see Art Classes in the Activities chapter on p.244, or check out Red Sea Gallery’s website (www.redseagallery.com) for what they offer.
Many specialist galleries have popped up to represent local and regional artists. For example, Utterly Art – one of the more active galleries on the scene – has exhibited established local artists, popular young artists from the region and the photography of Ansel Adams and Robert Freeman. Then there’s the Singapore Tyler Print Institute which made a splash when it opened in 2002. Established under the guidance of American master printer Ken Tyler and supported by Singapore’s government bodies, STPI collaborates with outstanding artists from around the world to create limited edition prints and unique works on paper.
For original Asian pop art, check out Ketna Patel’s multimedia creations. The effervescent Kenyan-born Indian was raised in England and now resides in Singapore. She exhibits her work and that of fellow artists in her own gallery in Singapore’s Bohemian neighbourhood of Holland Village. You can find out more on www.ketnapatel.com. Ketna prefers appointments to walk-ins, so please call before you head on over.
The MITA Building opposite Clarke Quay near Chinatown must have the highest concentration of art galleries in Singapore. The old national armoury has been converted into a bit of an art hub and is occupied by some good galleries specialising in Asian art. The Soo Bin Art Gallery and the Gajah Gallery in particular are well established.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an artist, some galleries conduct weekend classes or short five to six-week courses. For more details, see Art Classes in the Activities chapter on p.244, or check out Red Sea Gallery’s website (www.redseagallery.com) for what they offer.
