With over one hundred different events and attractions, the upcoming Singapore Art Week will truly have something for everyone. After all, that’s the goal for the event, organizers said — bringing art to more people and raising interest in the art scene in Singapore. The last event saw nearly 200,000 people attending at least one program during Singapore Art Week. Organizers look to increase that number for the upcoming weeklong festival.
One of the most interactive and immersive experiences planned is the chance to play with an oversized version of Jenga, a block stacking game. This version, made from balsa wood, puts participants in the shoes of first world leaders. Each of the blocks features a different idea, including globalization, a military option, or some other kind of societal advancement. The point, the artist said of her work, was to show people just how difficult it is to make all of the right decisions. If people try to stack only blocks with positive things, the tower will eventually fall. With the object of the interaction to build the tower as high as possible, players need to also use less attractive options to support other blocks. The artist added that selecting decisions like this was a way of reflecting on choices that looked good in the moment but might not be so good down the line.
Another artist will present a comical take on Chinese wedding customs in a new art film. The film will be available for screening at one of the many venues taking part in Singapore Art Week. More than a wedding, the film examines all the different ways in which a person grows up, advancing their understanding of the world around them and how they fit into it.
There will be walking tours chock full of history, art, information, and dramatic storytelling throughout the neighborhoods of Singapore, organized by galleries and students. Another special feature of Singapore Art Week will be a nighttime installation that projects different works of arts on the facades of buildings throughout Singapore. Visitors to Singapore Art Week can also look forward to brand new indoor artworks in National Gallery Singapore, along with other museums and galleries.
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To get a sneak peek at all the events that will take place during Singapore Art Week, go to http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/more-than-100-events-at-singapore-art-week.