p-10 Picks (15 - 28 Feb)

Dear friend,

This instalment of p-10 Picks is for the next 2 weeks as we are taking a break for the holidays:

1. Opening: Fri (16 Feb), 12pm

Feast!

By candidates of MA Fine Arts

Earl Lu Gallery (10 Goodman Rd)

Free



This is an exhibition of works created by the candidates of the MA Fine Arts programme in Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts, as a result of their participation in workshops conducted by renowned artist Rirkrit Tiravanija. The exhibition continues till 28 Feb.





2. Sun (25 Feb), 7pm

FOCAS No-Frills Fundraiser

The Substation Theatre (45 Armenian St)

Free



This is a fundraising event for FOCAS Forum On Contemporary Art & Society – the only English-language publication in Singapore, perhaps in the region, which consistently questions the role of art in Southeast Asian cultural politics. More than S$10,000 is needed to publish the next issue, FOCAS 6 Regional Animalities, which seeks to contribute to a growing awareness of just how critical relationships between humans and nature are to our material and symbolic existence in Southeast Asia. There will be presentations by Lucy Davis (Editor), Alfian Sa’at and Ho Tzu Nyen this evening.





3. Now – 3 Mar

Send Me an Angel

By Tang Ling Nah

Front Row Level 3 (5 Ann Siang Rd)

Mon – Sat: 12 – 7pm (Closed on Sundays and 19 – 20 Feb)

Free



In this solo exhibition by Tang Ling Nah, winner of the NAC’s Young Artist Award in 2004, she explores materials such as charcoal, paint and paper to create a drawing installation in the gallery space.


We wish you all happy Chinese New Year holidays and a wonderful Year of the Pig!

Regards,
Jennifer.

Special Report on Little India (Part 3)

Last part of this Channel 8 Documentary on Little India (Singapore)



The last part also has the "xinghua" zhi cha boss talking about the history of the Race Course road.

Transmission out!
Woon Tien Wei

The documentary featuring Sze-Chin and Kok Boon Part 2

The documentary featuring Ming, Sze-Chin and Kok Boon

Here goes.

Featuring Sze-Chin and Kok Boon (from the p-10 curatorial team) - also note Sze-Chin's permed hair look. Very rare.

Also featuring Ming - on p-10's Little India Residency. ...

Click on Link to see all 3 parts of the documentary.

p-10 Picks (1 - 7 Feb)

Dear friend,

Hope you're having a great first week of February. Here are our recommendations this week:

1. Now on!
The Wire Episode #5
By The Danger Museum (Singapore)
http://www.server-foundation.org/wire/
Free

The Wire: Cultural Podcast of the 21st Century is a cultural podcast initiated by Simon Petre and Woon Tien Wei for The Danger Museum (Singapore) and presented by ArtSingapore. Episode #5 features Episode 5, a 12-hour event by The Artists Village; Countdown at National Museum; and Eye é City Project; as well as New Year resolution for the arts in Singapore. Download this episode: www.server-foundation.org/wire/wire5.mp3.

2. Now – Sun (4 Feb)
Signs, Omens and Relics of Faith
72-13 (72-13 Mohd Sultan Rd)
Tue – Sat: 12 - 8pm, Sun: 12 – 6pm
Free

Signs, Omens and Relics of Faith is an immersive and interactive multi-channel video installation. Filmed on location in Shenton Way, the heart of the Central Business District of Singapore, Brian Gothong Tan’s new work for 72-13’s Creatives-in Residence programme attempts to create a series of strategies for engaging with the city in collaboration with a new generation of performance artists in Singapore. Watch a clip of the installation at www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRCGXOlbIck.

3. Sat (3 Feb), 2 – 4pm
Chen Wen Hsi and His Art
Singapore Art Museum Auditorium (71 Bras Basah Rd)
Free

A discussion on the monographic exhibition currently on display as well as the role of Chen Wen Hsi’s art in Singapore. Held in conjunction with Convergences: Chen Wen Hsi Centennial Exhibition. For more info, see www.singart.com.

Have a good weekend and see you soon!

Regards,
Jennifer.