Singapore Art Museum, or SAM, was the first art museum in Singapore. They are known for housing contemporary art for art lovers. Recently, they have added three new contemporary art exhibitions. Further, the exhibition features both local and international artists! It explores important issues related to how we see the world today and push the limits of modern art through different artistic endeavours.
Singapore Art Museum Adds 3 New Contemporary Art Exhibitions!
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As per their website, three new contemporary art exhibitions by national and international artists are on display at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. This exhibition is being showcased from 18th May through September and invites everyone to experience unique artistic encounters. In order to provide visceral art experiences in contemporary art, they will experiment with scale, perception, and presentation styles.
According to the Director of SAM, Eugene Tan, the three new shows at SAM demonstrate the variety of presentations made there. And they continue to spotlight contemporary artists from Singapore and elsewhere. Further, the museum urges visitors to reevaluate their preconceived views of art. Moreover, they also invite you to interact with the multisensorial installations that offer fresh viewpoints on a variety of topics.
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What To Expect At The New Installation?
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1. Lila: Unending Play by Jane Lee
Lila, a Sanskrit term that means play and spontaneity, is the name of Jane Lee’s first solo exhibition in a museum. Visitors can expect to be fully immersed in Lee’s universe and her playful method of making and presenting her works.
2. SAM Contemporaries: Residues & Remixes
A biennial initiative called SAM Contemporaries highlights cutting-edge techniques and innovative ideas in Singapore’s contemporary art. The first volume, Residues & Remixes, examines how historical relics affect the present as well as how modern technologies affect how we perceive, experience, and comprehend the world.
3. Hito Steyerl: Factory of the Sun
Hito Steyerl, one of today’s most influential artists, presents the iconic video installation Factory of the Sun, on display for the first time in Southeast Asia. The installation’s centrepiece, the titular film, blurs the lines between reality and fiction.
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So, when are you going to visit these new installations at SAM?
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