Art Stage Singapore proves the strength of the country’s recent emphasis on art, though there could be still some room for growth and improvement.
Art Stage is a way for multiple galleries, museums, and other art spaces to shine on an international stage. However, one art critic finds that the most recent festival lacked a global scope. Only the most famous artists from the Western Hemisphere had a good showing at the event, which remained stubbornly regional. Bringing in more Western artists might also bring in a greater variety of international visitors for such events.
However, the art on hand did have a strong showing this year.
The institutions bolstered by such art events include the nation’s recently opened National Gallery Singapore. The venue unites two historical buildings — the supreme court and the city hall — and makes them into an impressive facility showcasing loads of art. While curation and collections are still in their infancies, National Gallery Singapore still has an incredible amount to offer visitors.
The Singapore Art Museum is another favorite for purveyors of art in the country. The institution, which houses contemporary art, has hosted a number of memorable installations and exhibitions. One of these incredible sights was a very large quilt made up entirely of gas lenses containing single drops of blood. Each drop of blood was from someone who is integral to Singapore itself, whether from doctors or artists. The overall effect of the installation was dazzling — a quilt that draped down from the ceiling and covered the walls in a large exhibition space, each square glittering and catching the light.
Other showings of note during Art Stage Singapore was a competition for younger artists in the country, showing just how seriously Singapore is taking its development of creativity and art education in the country. A number of young artists really embraced the freedom of expression for an impressive showing.
Another memorable exhibition was one made of dead skin. The artist collected the shed skin and formed them into highly realistic and beautiful flowers, creating an unsettling and otherworldly entry into the creative canon.
Singapore also celebrated a variety of promising artists with a presentation of awards that honored memorable and important works. The country will remain a creative hub in the region in the near future, especially if it continues to emphasize the importance of art.
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For more on art from around Singapore, go to http://www.artlyst.com/articles/singapore-art-week-beyond-the-art-fair-lies-an-international-contender.