The Substation, a well-known location for Singapore arts and cultures, is undergoing something of an identity crisis. Missing a person in its primary leadership position for nearly a year, the new artistic director of the space was looking to make a complete revamp of what The Substation has to offer until the surrounding art community used to using the space rebelled. The new chief of the facility had wanted to limit the rental space available and influence regular programs. He also wanted to organize a program that would stretch out for an entire year and adhere to only one theme.
However, perhaps inspired by the vehement protests, he has turned over the reins of The Substation to another art group for an examination on what The Substation itself means to the art community in Singapore.
The other art group, Post-Museum, has been moved from location to location so often that its most consistent spot is a Facebook group wistfully described as ghosts drifting around, haunting different buildings around the country. Now, though, that group has an outlet in The Substation, and organizers and taking full advantage of the opportunity to really explore the importance of the space.
Perhaps the most simple but profound change is the remodeling of the entrance. Before, people walked into The Substation through the front door, located at the building’s front facade. However, people now walk down an alley to enter through a side door. This simple change has enabled a makeover inside, causing people to believe that The Substation is something quite new. The exhibit space inside has changed, offering a chaotic but natural space for punk art to sprawl, waiting for viewers to make meaning of it. Other programs included in this examination include everything from yoga classes to ghost storytelling, spoken word poetry to forums on a wide range of topics. People even have the opportunity to play or watch a war-themed video game being played while discussing the effects of war and violence on society. The programs taking place at The Substation right now will truly interest a wide range of people, and this current iteration of the space is not to be missed by the broader art community.
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To read more about the events and projects on tap for The Substation, go to http://www.todayonline.com/entertainment/arts/art-review-survey-space-sharing-haunting-making-sense-arts-and-culture.