OFF THE WALL PROGRAMMES @ SAM
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Programmes are free unless otherwise indicated.

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THIS WEEK: 25 – 31 Jul 2005
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Art Enrichment

NEW! Jewellery Of Our Time series: Mixed Media Bead Making*
By Margaret Tang
In conjunction with Art of Our Time exhibitions
Jewellery making has evolved to incorporate the use of new materials and concepts that are a by-product of industrial inventions and urban values. The series introduces participants to non-traditional jewellery making materials, and explores jewellery making as a form of art making by taking inspiration from modern art works of the 20th century. Please visit the Programs & Events section on our website, www.singart.com, for full details on jewellery-making workshops and registration information
Polymer bead basics (includes a 30-minute walkthrough of the exhibition)
      29 Jul (Fri) or 9 Aug (Tue), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $46 inclusive of materials.

Other workshops
Please visit the Programs & Events section on our website, www.singart.com, for full details on jewellery-making workshops and registration information.
       Evening Dazzle
       30 Jul (Sat) or 6 Aug (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Artlab. $46 inclusive of materials.
Loom Bracelet
      Part II: 31 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $56 inclusive of loom and materials.



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UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
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Arttalk

CURATOUR: Stories Behind the Pictures
By Patricia Ong
In conjunction with Art Of Our Time: Unyielding Passions – 8 Masters of Singapore Art exhibition
Curious to learn more about the lives of artists and the creative process that lies behind their art-making? Listen to anecdotes about various artists including a tale of romance involving Singapore's pioneer artist, Georgette Chen.
19 Aug (Fri), 7.00pm – 8.00pm, SAM Lobby (Meeting point). Advance registration required*.


Art 4 Kids

Istana Art Event
Organised by Singapore Art Museum
Come celebrate the nation's 40th birthday with an event that invites children and their families to explore art and heritage while enjoying the beautiful Istana grounds during the Istana's National Day Open House. Join an On-The-Spot Art Competition where you stand to win attractive cash prizes. All winners' works will be exhibited with the prize presentation officiated by President S R Nathan.

To Singapore With Love, a photographic exhibition that highlights the creative energies of Singaporeans is co-presented by Singapore Art Museum and City Developments Limited.

The themes for the On-The-Spot Art Competition are: A Day at The Istana or Peace and Harmony. Registration for the Art Competition is open to all schools as well as members of the public from 22 May 2005 only. Freebies* for early birds.

*Freebies (McDonald's Picnic Pack, Istana Art Event souvenir) to be collected at the Istana upon submission of completed art work for the first 1,000 registrants.  Please note that all winners must be present to receive their prizes at the Istana or forfeit their prize.
           
ISTANA OPEN HOUSE. All day activities, 7 Aug (Sun), Istana grounds. Refreshments sponsored by McDonalds Singapore. For more information, visit www.singart.com. 


Art Enrichment

NEW! Jewellery Of Our Time series: Mixed Media Bead Making*
By Margaret Tang
In conjunction with Art of Our Time exhibitions
Please visit the Programs & Events section on our website, www.singart.com, for full details on jewellery-making workshops and registration information
Paper quill beads (includes a 30-minute walkthrough of the exhibition)
      5 Aug (Fri), 2.00pm – 5.00pm; 20 Aug (Sat), 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Cube. $30 inclusive of materials.
Felt beads (includes a 30-minute walkthrough of the exhibition)
      12 Aug (Fri) or 13 Aug (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $41 inclusive of materials.




*For these programmes, please call 63323220 or email
nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg for full details or to register in advance.

For advance registration via cheque payments, please cross your cheque and address
to "National Heritage Board". Cheques should arrive at least ONE week before the workshop to Santha Anthony, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555.

　

OFF THE WALL PROGRAMMES @ SAM
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Programmes are free unless otherwise indicated.

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THIS WEEK: 18 - 24 Jul 2005
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Arttalk

Singapore-Jiang Xi Calligraphy Exchange Talk & Demonstration
Co-organised by Singapore Art Museum and the Chinese Calligraphy Society of Singapore
Since 1991, the Chinese Calligraphy Society of Singapore has been promoting and conducting calligraphy exchange programmes jointly with different provinces of China. As a platform for exchange of ideas on calligraphy, four representatives -- Zhang Jian Rui, Zhao Dong Ming, Yu Gui Sen and Cui Ting Yao -- from the Jiang Xi Calligraphy Society, China, will be presenting on their distinctive calligraphy style. This is also in conjunction with The Singapore-Jiang Xi Calligraphy Exchange Exhibition held from 23 July to 31 July 2005 at the Lee Kong Chian Hall, Singapore Calligraphy Centre, 48 Waterloo Street.

The event is in Mandarin.

24 Jul (Sun), 11.00am – 12.30pm, SAM Auditorium. Free.


Art Enrichment

Jewellery Making Workshops*
By Margaret Tang
Please visit the Programs & Events section on our website, www.singart.com, for full details on jewellery-making workshops and registration information.
Creative Stringing (Basic)
            21 Jul (Thu), 10.00am – 1.00pm or 23 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $39 inclusive of materials.
Necklaces, Earrings (Basic)
           21 Jul (Thu) or 23 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $43 inclusive of materials.
Loom Bracelet
      Part I: 24 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. Part II: 31 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $56 inclusive of loom and materials.


Public Art Library @ SAM with NAFA
Jointly organised by SAM and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Bring real art home! Drop by the Public Art Library @ SAM with NAFA, browse through the collection of artworks by local young artists from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, sign up for a one-year membership and you can bring borrow a piece of artwork home!  

23 Jul (Sat), 11.00am – 4.00pm, Gallery 2.6 (Waterloo) Corridor.
Admission to library is free. $60 for one-year membership.  
For more information or to sign up online, visit: www.publicartlibrary.org. 



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UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
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Arttalk

CURATOUR: Stories Behind the Pictures
By Patricia Ong
In conjunction with Art Of Our Time: Unyielding Passions – 8 Masters of Singapore Art exhibition
Curious to learn more about the lives of artists and the creative process that lies behind their art-making? Listen to anecdotes about various artists including a tale of romance involving Singapore's pioneer artist, Georgette Chen.
19 Aug (Fri), 7.00pm – 8.00pm, SAM Lobby (Meeting point). Advance registration required*.


Art 4 Kids

Istana Art Event
Organised by Singapore Art Museum
Come celebrate the nation's 40th birthday with an event that invites children and their families to explore art and heritage while enjoying the beautiful Istana grounds during the Istana's National Day Open House. Join an On-The-Spot Art Competition where you stand to win attractive cash prizes. All winners' works will be exhibited with the prize presentation officiated by President S R Nathan.

To Singapore With Love, a photographic exhibition that highlights the creative energies of Singaporeans is co-presented by Singapore Art Museum and City Developments Limited.

The themes for the On-The-Spot Art Competition are: A Day at The Istana or Peace and Harmony. Registration for the Art Competition is open to all schools as well as members of the public from 22 May 2005 only. Freebies* for early birds. Schools and organisations may request to pre-register by contacting roslee_m_noor@nhb.gov.sg .Closing date for pre-registration: 25 July 2005.

*Freebies (McDonald's Picnic Pack, Istana Art Event souvenir) to be collected at the Istana upon submission of completed art work for the first 1,000 registrants.  Please note that all winners must be present to receive their prizes at the Istana or forfeit their prize.
           
ISTANA OPEN HOUSE. All day activities, 7 Aug (Sun), Istana grounds. Refreshments sponsored by McDonalds Singapore. For more information, visit www.singart.com. 


Art Enrichment

NEW! Jewellery Of Our Time series: Mixed Media Bead Making*
By Margaret Tang
In conjunction with Art of Our Time exhibitions
Jewellery making has evolved to incorporate the use of new materials and concepts that are a by-product of industrial inventions and urban values. The series introduces participants to non-traditional jewellery making materials, and explores jewellery making as a form of art making by taking inspiration from modern art works of the 20th century. Please visit the Programs & Events section on our website, www.singart.com, for full details on jewellery-making workshops and registration information
Polymer bead basics (includes a 30-minute walkthrough of the exhibition)
      29 Jul (Fri) or 9 Aug (Tue), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $46 inclusive of materials.
Paper quill beads
      5 Aug (Fri), 2.00pm – 5.00pm; 20 Aug (Sat), 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Cube. $30 inclusive of materials.
Felt beads
      12 Aug (Fri) or 13 Aug (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $41 inclusive of materials.

Other workshops        
Evening Dazzle
30 Jul (Sat) or 6 Aug (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Artlab. $46 inclusive of materials.


*For these programmes, please call 63323220 or email
nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg for full details or to register in advance.

For advance registration via cheque payments, please cross your cheque and address
to "National Heritage Board". Cheques should arrive at least ONE week before the workshop to Santha Anthony, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555.
　

OFF THE WALL PROGRAMMES @ SAM
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Programmes are free unless otherwise indicated.

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THIS WEEK: 11-17 Jul 2005
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Arttalk

CURATOUR: A Singapore Art Story
By Patricia Ong
In conjunction with Art Of Our Time: Unyielding Passions – 8 Masters of Singapore Art exhibition
In the run-up to the nation's 40th birthday, learn more about the different experiences of Singapore artists during the early years of nation-building that may have influenced their work. With a focus on these artists - Liu Kang, Georgette Chen, Cheong Soo Pieng, Chen Wen Hsi and Chua Mia Tee, Patricia Ong will look at seminal works such as National Language Class (Chua Mia Tee) and Chin Nam Street (Liu Kang).

Patricia Ong is Assistant Manager (Exhibitions) at Singapore Art Museum. Recent exhibitions she has curated include China Art NOW! (2001), Huang Yao Retrospective (2001) and Liu Kang: Drawn From Life (2002). She continues to research in contemporary Chinese art and pioneer artists of Singapore.

15 Jul (Fri), 7.00pm – 8.00pm, SAM Lobby (Meeting point). Advance registration required*.


Panic Acid and Contemporary Indian Art
By Jitish Kallat
Presented by Singapore Art Museum and Bodhi Art
In this talk, Jitish Kallat will speak about the creation of his works for current exhibition, Panic Acid as well as share insights into contemporary Indian Art. Panic Acid is Jitish Kallat's twelfth solo exhibition comprising of four distinct bodies of work, which includes a suite of 12 paintings on canvas, a multi-part photographic work and a portfolio of 75 intimate drawings on paper.

About the artist
Born in 1974, Mumbai-based artist Jitish Kallat was educated at the Sir J.J School of Art. While at art school, he was invited to represent India amongst older and mid-career artists at Innenseite, an international conference in Kassel, Germany. He has participated in over a hundred exhibitions internationally with exhibitions at major museums and institutions such as the Tate Modern (London), Henie Onstad Kultursenter (Oslo), Culturgest Museum (Lisbon), National Art Gallery (Malaysia), Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Japan) and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Jitish has also exhibited at art fairs such as the Armory Show (New York) and Kunstrai (Amsterdam) and will be participating at the LOOP (Seoul), House of World Culture (Berlin), the Ecole des Beaux Arts (Paris) and the Chicago Cultural Center amongst others. In addition, he is an active commentator on Contemporary Art from the region, contributing to art journals, exhibition catalogues and the local press.  

Panic Acid is held at Bodhi Art at 139 Neil Road from 15-30 July 2005.

17 Jul (Sun), 11.00am – 12.30pm, SAM Auditorium. Free. All are welcome.



Art Enrichment

Jewellery Making Workshops*
By Margaret Tang
       
        Design Principles
        Learn the fundamentals of colour, shape, texture and other design elements and how to put it all together. Apply what you learn by selecting your own beads to
        create your own piece.
        Prior attendance of Creative Stringing and/or Necklaces, Earrings and Rings is recommended but not required.
        14 Jul (Thu) or 3 Sep (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube/Artlab.
        $23 excludes materials. Cost of materials depends on the type and quantity of beads used and may range from $5-$35 for
        glass beads and $15 onwards for semi-precious stones, jades and freshwater pearls.

  Traditional Stringing (Basic)
        Learn techniques of using beading thread for stringing such as pearl knotting, fastening of multiple strings, use of end caps, multi-strand clasps and spacer bars.
        You will also learn plaiting, multi-strand collar and multi-strand choker designs.
        16 Jul (Sat), 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Cube; 27 Aug (Sat) or 8 Sep (Thu), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Artlab/The Cube.
        $46 inclusive of materials.


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UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
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Arttalk

CURATOUR: Stories Behind the Pictures
By Patricia Ong
In conjunction with Art Of Our Time: Unyielding Passions – 8 Masters of Singapore Art exhibition
Curious to learn more about the lives of artists and the creative process that lies behind their art-making? Listen to anecdotes about various artists including a tale of romance involving Singapore's pioneer artist, Georgette Chen.
19 Aug (Fri), 7.00pm – 8.00pm, SAM Lobby (Meeting point). Advance registration required*.


Art 4 Kids

Istana Art Event
Organised by Singapore Art Museum
Come celebrate the nation's 40th birthday with an event that invites children and their families to explore art and heritage while enjoying the beautiful Istana grounds during the Istana's National Day Open House. Join an On-The-Spot Art Competition where you stand to win attractive cash prizes. All winners' works will be exhibited with the prize presentation officiated by President S R Nathan.

To Singapore With Love, a photographic exhibition that highlights the creative energies of Singaporeans is co-presented by Singapore Art Museum and City Developments Limited.

The themes for the On-The-Spot Art Competition are: A Day at The Istana or Peace and Harmony. Registration for the Art Competition is open to all schools as well as members of the public from 22 May 2005 only. Freebies* for early birds. Schools and organisations may request to pre-register by contacting roslee_m_noor@nhb.gov.sg. Closing date for pre-registration: 25 July 2005.

*Freebies (McDonald's Picnic Pack, Istana Art Event souvenir) to be collected at the Istana upon submission of completed art work for the first 1,000 registrants.  Please note that all winners must be present to receive their prizes at the Istana or forfeit their prize.
           
ISTANA OPEN HOUSE. All day activities, 7 Aug (Sun), Istana grounds. Refreshments sponsored by McDonalds Singapore. For more information, visit www.singart.com. 


Art Enrichment

NEW! Jewellery Of Our Time series: Mixed Media Bead Making*
By Margaret Tang
In conjunction with Art of Our Time exhibitions
Jewellery making has evolved to incorporate the use of new materials and concepts that are a by-product of industrial inventions and urban values. The series introduces participants to non-traditional jewellery making materials, and explores jewellery making as a form of art making by taking inspiration from modern art works of the 20th century.

  Polymer bead basics
        Polymer clay was originally developed 30 years ago as a doll-making medium but has gained immense popularity among bead artists because of its creative
        potential. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of working with polymer clay as well as how to create "canes". Through the use of "canes", participants will learn how to create traditional millefiori designs as well as batik-inspired designs in your beads. The first session will also incorporate a 30 minute walkthrough of
        Art of Our Time while the polymer clay beads are baking.
        29 Jul (Fri) or 9 Aug (Tue), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $46 inclusive of materials.

        Other workshops        
  Creative Stringing (Basic)
        You will learn the techniques of stringing necklaces and bracelets using tigertail and how to use crimps, callottes and clasps. You will also learn how to string
        modern designs such as the illusion design, the happy weave and pendant chokers.
        21 Jul (Thu), 10.00am – 1.00pm or 23 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $39 inclusive of materials.

   Necklaces, Earrings (Basic)
        This foundation workshop in wirework will equip you with skills that enable you to make an endless variety of jewellery out of metal wires. In class, you will complete a necklace, earring and ring set of your own design and unique colour combination.
        21 Jul (Thu) or 23 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $43 inclusive of materials.

   Loom Bracelet
        In this two-session workshop, you will create a pretty bracelet woven on the loom using glass seed beads and thread.
   Part I: 24 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube.
   Part II: 31 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube. $56 inclusive of loom and materials.

  Evening Dazzle
        You will learn the 4-string technique which can be used to make a wide variety of designs by completing a 1-inch wide bracelet completely woven in crystals and seed beads. The same technique can be extended into a choker.
  30 Jul (Sat) or 6 Aug (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Artlab. $46 inclusive of materials.

*For these programmes, please call 63323220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg for full details or to register in advance.

For advance registration via cheque payments, please cross your cheque and address to "National Heritage Board". Cheques should arrive at least ONE week before the workshop to Santha Anthony, Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555.
　

OFF THE WALL PROGRAMMES @ SAM
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Programmes are free unless otherwise indicated.
Call 6332 3220 or email nhb_sam_programmes@nhb.gov.sg for programme enquiries

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WEEK: 4-10 Jul 2005
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Live!

Swingtime!
By Lindy Hop Ensemble
Learn easy and stylish dance steps in this 45-minute workshop. Get your kicks with the Charleston – the iconic, flamboyant dance of the Roaring Twenties. Add on the slick grooves of 6-count Swing. Perfect your moves after the workshop as all-time favourite jazz tunes are spun. Impress your friends with your newfound confidence on the dance floor! No prior dance experience is required.

8 Jul (Fri), 7.00pm – 9.00pm, SAM Auditorium. $5.


String as Strong
By alapana arts
Enjoy an evening of Indian music where neo-classical pieces conforming to the algorithm of classical Carnatic music are given a new twist! Watch these multi-talented artists from alapana arts as they switch effortlessly from dancing to playing the violin, from playing the veena to singing. Be enthralled by the smooth percussion skills displayed by the drummers as they try their hands on various instruments. Be enchanted by a story, told through dance, of a grand wedding ceremony in a black sparrow's home. Be treated to a sensorial experience of music followed by a traditional Indian vegetarian buffet dinner after the show. An intoxicating night of rhythm, songs and dance that's not to be missed!
10 Jul (Sun), 7.00pm, SAM Glass Hall. $15 (including Indian vegetarian buffet dinner).
Tickets are available at the door or advance tickets upon payment at alapana office, 375 Serangoon Rd, S(218122). For more information please email alapana@pacific.net.sg, call 63963296 / 98280418 or log on to http://alapana.netfirms.com. 


Arttalk

Tang Da Wu and his Performance Works: The Tiger's Whip
In conjunction with Art of Our Time: Unyielding Passions – 8 Masters of Singapore Art exhibition
By Koh Nguang How
Since 1987, Koh Nguang How has been photographing Tang Da Wu's performance art works and activities. In 1999, Koh co-curated the exhibition, The Documentation of Tang Da Wu and His Works: 1970-1999, The Commemorative Exhibition for the 10th Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes, in Fukuoka, Japan, which was based on Koh's own photographic documentation on Tang Da Wu.

Koh Nguang How is currently an independent researcher on Singapore art. He started off as Museum Assistant at the National Museum Art Gallery and also had an active career as an artist since 1988. His work as a researcher became more formal with his appointment as Researcher-in-Residence at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in Japan (1999), which led to further institutional collaboration projects.
9 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 4.00pm, SAM Auditorium.


Art Enrichment

Public Art Library @ SAM with NAFA
Jointly organised by SAM and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Bring real art home! Drop by the Public Art Library @ SAM with NAFA, browse through the collection of artworks by local young artists from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, sign up for a one-year membership and you can bring borrow a piece of artwork home!  
9 Jul (Sat), 11.00am – 4.00pm, Gallery 2.6 (Waterloo) Corridor. Admission to library is free. $60 for one-year membership.  
For more information or to sign up online, visit: www.publicartlibrary.org.

Jewellery Making Workshops*
By Margaret Tang
        CHINESE KNOTS SET B
        In this 2-session workshop, you will continue to learn new Chinese knots for jewellery making. Thin cords known as "Jade Thread" will be used for the project of a         traditional style necklace. The knots covered are good luck cord, wrap knot, flat knot, double connection knot and pan chang. More may be covered if time                 permits.
        Part I: 9 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube.
        Part II: 16 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Artlab.
        $57 including jade beads and cord.  

        ROMANCE: WOVEN CHOKER
        In this 2-session workshop, you will complete an elaborate and romantic choker using a technique of weaving circular patterns.  
        Part I: 10 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Cube.
        Part II: 17 Jul (Sun), 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Artlab.
        $79 includes 288 crystals and other materials.  


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UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
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Arttalk

Panic Acid and Contemporary Indian Art by Jitish Kallat
Presented by Singapore Art Museum and Bodhi Art Gallery
In this talk, Jitish Kallat will speak about the creation of his works for current exhibition, Panic Acid as well as share insights into contemporary Indian Art.

About the artist
Born in 1974, Mumbai-based artist Jitish Kallat was educated at the Sir J.J School of Art. While at art school, he was invited to represent India amongst older and mid-career artists at Innenseite, an international conference in Kassel, Germany. He has participated in over a hundred exhibitions internationally with exhibitions at major museums and institutions such as the Tate Modern (London), Henie Onstad Kultursenter (Oslo), Culturgest Museum (Lisbon), National Art Gallery (Malaysia), Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Japan) and Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Jitish has also exhibited at art fairs such as the Armory Show (New York) and Kunstrai (Amsterdam) and will be participating at the LOOP (Seoul), House of World Culture (Berlin), the Ecole de Beaux Art (Paris) and the Chicago Cultural Center amongst others. In addition, he is an active commentator on Contemporary Art from the region, contributing to art journals, exhibition catalogues and the local press.  

Panic Acid is Jitish Kallat's twelfth solo exhibition comprising of four distinct bodies of work, which includes a suite of 12 paintings on canvas, a multi-part photographic work and a portfolio of 75 intimate drawings on paper. It is held at Bodhi Art at 139 Neil Road from 15-30 July 2005.
17 Jul (Sun), 11.00am – 12.30pm, SAM Auditorium. Free. All are welcome.


Art 4 Kids

Istana Art Event
Organised by Singapore Art Museum
Come celebrate the nation's 40th birthday with an event that invites children and their families to explore art and heritage while enjoying the beautiful Istana grounds during the Istana's National Day Open House. Join an On-The-Spot Art Competition where you stand to win attractive cash prizes. All winners' works will be exhibited with the prize presentation officiated by President S R Nathan.

To Singapore With Love, a photographic exhibition that highlights the creative energies of Singaporeans is co-presented by Singapore Art Museum and City Developments Limited.

Registration for the On-The-Spot Art Competition is open to all schools as well as members of the public from 22 May 2005 only. Freebies* for early birds. Schools and organisations may request to pre-register by contacting roslee_m_noor@nhb.gov.sg. Closing date for pre-registration: 25 July 2005.

*Freebies (McDonald's Picnic Pack, Istana Art Event souvenir) to be collected at the Istana upon submission of completed art work for the first 1,000 registrants.  Please note that all winners must be present to receive their prizes at the Istana or forfeit their prize.
           
ISTANA OPEN HOUSE. All day activities, 7 Aug (Sun), Istana grounds. Free.
Refreshments sponsored by McDonald's Singapore. For full programme details, please visit www.singart.com 


*For these programmes, please call 63323220 or email nhb_sam_programs@nhb.gov.sg for full details or to register in advance.        
　

OFF THE WALL PROGRAMMES @ SAM
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Programmes are free unless otherwise indicated.

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WEEK: 27 Jun – 3 Jul 2005
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Live!

Poetic License: A Double Bill
Presented by STAGES and directed by Jonathan Lim

Poetry in the Flesh
Never has poetry been this fun, funny, and funky! A selection of local poems leap to life through our young and spunky ensemble cast. Meet gossipy neighbours, a drowned queen, love goddesses, and chicken slaughterers as we unleash the power and drama in poetry! Come experience words made flesh! Throw in some bloody feathers, torchlights and live fishes, and you'll never look at poems the same way again.

Hentak Kaki: Green Days of Our Lives
National Service casts its shadow across the lives of all Singaporeans. On this island, if you are not a soldier, you are at least married to one, sibling of one, parent of one, or child of one. Join our boys in jungle green, on a march through the NS experience – from enlistment to passing-out, via trench digging, field camp, stand-by-bed and more – as our all-male cast performs explosive army poems by some of Singapore's best-loved poets.

29 Jun (Wed) – 6 Jul (Wed), no performance on 2 & 4 Jul, 8.00pm, SAM Auditorium.
$8 (students & NSF), $12. Tickets are available from www.GateCrash.com.sg. For school bookings (with discount) and to arrange for post-show discussions for students, please email Pierre at custService@gatecrash.com.sg or call 63386550.


Arttalk

OneZeroSeven Talk: Brothers & Sisters
By Teresa Hsu Chih, Sharana Rao and Ray Tan

Teresa Hsu Chih is the oldest social worker in Singapore celebrating her 107th birthday on 1 July.  To celebrate this happy occasion and to provide the public with a glimpse into her life, OneZeroSeven Photography Exhibition was conceived. In this pre-exhibition talk, Teresa Hsu and Sharana Rao will share their experience and joy of helping the poor and needy and Ray Tan will speak about his experience of photographing Teresa.

About the speakers
Born in 1898 in Swatow, China, Teresa Hsu has worked in diverse capacities in China, Hong Kong and Paraguay. In 1965, with the help of her sister, she set up the Home for the Aged Sick in Singapore and was its matron till her retirement in 1985.

Sharana Rao is a qualified osteopath, acupuncturist and yoga and meditation instructor. He assists Teresa with the running of her Heart To Heart Service.

Ray Tan is a freelance photographer who was awarded the top prize in the Painted Faces, Present Memories photography competition organised by the Singapore History Museum.

OneZeroSeven Photography Exhibition is held at The Photographers' Gallery at MICA Building from 6-18 July 2005 and features photographs of Teresa Hsu and her work in Singapore and Vietnam.

30 Jun (Thu), 7.30pm – 9.30pm, SAM Glass Hall.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
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Live!

Swingtime!
By Lindy Hop Ensemble

Learn easy and stylish dance steps in this 45-minute workshop. Get your kicks with the Charleston – the iconic, flamboyant dance of the Roaring Twenties. Add on the slick grooves of 6-count Swing. Perfect your moves after the workshop as all-time favourite jazz tunes are spun. Impress your friends with your newfound confidence on the dance floor! No prior dance experience is required.

8 Jul (Fri), 7.00pm – 9.00pm, SAM Auditorium. $5.

String as Strong
By alapana arts

Enjoy an evening of Indian music where neo-classical pieces conforming to the algorithm of classical Carnatic music are given a new twist! Watch these multi-talented artists from alapana arts as they switch effortlessly from dancing to playing the violin, from playing the veena to singing. Be enthralled by the smooth percussion skills displayed by the drummers as they try their hands on various instruments. Be enchanted by a story, told through dance, of a grand wedding ceremony in a black sparrow's home. Be treated to a sensorial experience of music followed by a traditional Indian vegetarian buffet dinner after the show.

An intoxicating night of rhythm, songs and dance that's not to be missed!

10 Jul (Sun), 7.00pm, SAM Glass Hall. $15 (including Indian vegetarian buffet dinner). Tickets are available at the door or advance tickets upon payment at alapana office, 375 Serangoon Rd, S(218122). For more information please email alapana@pacific.net.sg, call 63963296 / 98280418 or log on to http://alapana.netfirms.com. 


Arttalk

Tang Da Wu and his Performance Works: The Tiger's Whip
In conjunction with Art of Our Time: Unyielding Passions – 8 Masters of Singapore Art exhibition

By Koh Nguang How

Since 1987, Koh Nguang How has been photographing Tang Da Wu's performance art works and activities. In 1999, Koh co-curated the exhibition, The Documentation of Tang Da Wu and His Works: 1970-1999, The Commemorative Exhibition for the 10th Fukuoka Asian Culture Prizes, in Fukuoka, Japan, which was based on Koh's own photographic documentation on Tang Da Wu.

Koh Nguang How is currently an independent researcher on Singapore art. He was Assistant Curator in the National Museum Art Gallery (1992) and also had an active career as an artist since 1988. His work as a researcher became more formal with his appointment as Researcher-in-Residence at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in Japan (1999), which led to further institutional collaboration projects.

9 Jul (Sat), 2.00pm – 4.00pm, SAM Auditorium.
       
　

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