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Art of the Second Generation: Beyond Fact & Fiction
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Source:
www.nafa.edu.sg |
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Art of the Second Generation:
Beyond Fact & Fiction |
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23 Sep - 23 Oct 2005 |
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About Singapore Art Show 2005 |
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Art of the Second Generation, a curated
exhibition of the Singapore Art Show 2005 and co-organised by the
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), will feature recent works by 10
artists whose contributions highlight their relevance and vibrancy in
Singapore art today. |
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Artists of that generation, which include
Anthony Poon, Chieu Shuey Fook, Eng Tow and Tay Chee Toh, among others,
started practising in the late 50s and 60s, following their education in
the tradition of NAFA and its foremost pioneers, such as Chen Wen Hsi,
Cheong Soo Pieng and Georgette Chen. |
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The artists of their time explored medium
and thought in innovative and meaningful ways. That they continue to
practice today testifies to their dedication and an infinite and
involved dialogue with art. There is something in the spirit of
discovery and notion of strength that reinforces their artistic lineage. |
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Says Ms Bridget Tracy Tan, NAFA¡¯s Director
(Gallery & Theatre): ¡°The artists of the Second Generation in Singapore
are, very broadly speaking, a group of practitioners specific to a time
and artistic education after a fashion." |
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"These artists would have been born in the
1930s and the 1940s, evolving their careers and practices between the
50s and the 70s. In a young and developing country like Singapore, this
infers a very specific environment in which these artists were born and
bred. By the 1950s, the only arts academy (NAFA) was in full swing,
having established a strong base and reputation following the Second
World War.¡± |
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¡°The local artistic community was thriving,
while the pinnacles reached in Europe and a little later, America, would
echo around the world. If there was ever a precursor to a kind of
globalisation sparring with the tenets of modern culture, the 60s was
such a precocious decade of audacity and liberation. It might have been
an age of rock and reflection, unashamed and unafraid,¡± she adds. |
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Exhibition Details: |
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Official
Opening : 30 September 2005 (Friday), 6.30pm, NAFA Gallery 3
Exhibition
Period : 23 September ¨C 23 October 2005
Opening
Hours : 10am ¨C 7pm (Mon ¨C Sat); closed on Sundays & public holidays
Venue : Gallery 3, NAFA Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street,
S189655 |
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Enquiries :
artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg
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About Singapore Art Show 2005 |
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Organised by the National Arts Council, the
Singapore Art Show 2005 is a newly dedicated national platform to
showcase a wide range of distinctive and outstanding artworks by
Singapore artists. Taking place over four weeks from 23 September, the
events held at various locations across the island will showcase a wide
range of distinctive and outstanding artworks by Singapore artists
through a series of exhibitions and participatory activities. |
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