It's the time again, after the successful inaugural Singapore Biennale 2006....The Singapore Biennale 2008 starts from 11 Sept - 16 Nov. As a volunteer for this special arts festival, I had the privilege to attend the Sneak Preview of the Singapore Biennale as well as to meet up with some of the international artists involved in the festival...
Background on Singapore Biennale 2008:
With 66 artists and art collectives from more than 35 countries and regions, this tightly curated show presents the best of both Asian and international art practices. From emerging artists to established art icons, it is strongly believe that their presence in Singapore Biennale 2008 will open a whole new dialogue about contemporary art in Singapore as they reflect on this year's theme: WONDER.
"WONDER" is a feeling of surprise and admiration caused by something beautiful, unexpected or unfamiliar and as a verb, it is not only to "feel curious" or "desire to know", but also to "feel doubt".
Keeping to this definition above, the title and theme of WONDER calls for us to question and be curious. Yet at the same time, to let ourselves be surprised, awed, tantalized, challenged or simply informed by what we can experience through contemporary art as an aperture to the world.
Here's a sneak preview at the Singapore Biennale 2008 before it's official opening....
* For more information on the Singapore Biennale 2008, click here
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