Author Archives: Jenevieve Kok

"TOGETHER" at DESIGNART Tokyo 2022

DESIGNART Tokyo 2022 is back with this year's theme of "TOGETHER". This fair is one of Japan’s largest design and art festivals where leading creators from art, design, interior design, and fashion converge in Tokyo to hold exhibitions across the city from 21 - 30 October 2022. The entire district will be turned into a museum, bridging invaluable encounters and inspirations through interaction with creators. 

October 14, 2022

Asia Art Archive's Annual Fundraiser 2022

Asia Art Archive (AAA) returns with their annual fundraiser from 19 October - 3 November 2022 with an auction of over fifty works, generously donated by artists, galleries, estates, and individuals. This auction supports free public access to programmes, education, and research about important histories of contemporary art in Asia. This year AAA expanded and upgraded its physical library to accommodate its growing collections and support more diverse programming. The fundraiser is therefore an essential source of funding for AAA to continue building collections on histories of contemporary art in Asia, as well as to provide free public access to resources and programmes for research and education. This fundraiser and auction is in partnership with Christie's Hong Kong. A preview of the artworks on auction will be open to the public from 19 - 21 October and bidding will be available online from 19 October - 3 November.

October 14, 2022

New Artists to Watch Out For: October 2022

The Artling features 10 new and exciting artists who made it to the monthly artists to watch out list. These artists come from around the globe and specialize in a wide variety of materials, techniques, and styles.

October 13, 2022

New Designers to Watch Out For in October 2022

The Artling's curated selection of 10 designers to watch out for in October 2022

October 13, 2022

The Artling's 2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Design Items

The Artling's curated collection of Design gifts under $1,000 and $2,500 to get you into the holiday spirit of gift-giving.

October 12, 2022

The Artling's 2022 Holiday Guide: Artwork Gift Ideas

Give the perfect gift this holiday season with The Artling's holiday gift guide of artworks under $1,000 and $2,500!

October 12, 2022

The Artling's Corporate Gift Guide 2022

Unique corporate gift ideas that will build loyalty & impress your clients and employees. Original artwork & design gifts that break through the noise.

October 11, 2022

New and Noteworthy: October 2022

With Summer gone and Autumn upon us, there's a chill in the air as the season of Fall begins. But The Artling's latest artworks in October are filled with warm yellow, orange, and red hues to warm up your walls. From abstract paintings to surrealist photography and geometric NFTs, we present some of our newest noteworthy artworks for October 2022.  Scroll down to find out more about our top picks!  Martin Ecker

October 06, 2022

Art Day Out: Gillman Barracks Celebrates their 10th Anniversary!

On 24 September, Gillman Barracks will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary! Ten years since the development of the space as an arts precinct, ten art galleries, non-profit organisation Art Outreach, and the National Technological University Centre for Contemporary Art will be commemorating Singapore's contemporary arts cluster with a host of exhibition openings, tours, and other programmes.  A decade before, 13 galleries launched their maiden exhibitions in the area this time of the year, signalling the launch of a new contemporary art cluster in Singapore. Identified by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) as a site for the arts with its unique traits, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), JTC Corporation (JTC), and the National Arts Council (NAC) jointly developed the site to be an international destination for contemporary art. Now established as a distinctive destination where contemporary art meets colonial history against the backdrop of nature in the surrounding secondary forest, Gillman Barracks continues to position itself as a one-of-a-kind enclave in Singapore. Its presence as an arts precinct also saw the rise of other arts clusters across the island, pointing to an increasingly vibrant arts scene that has seen more galleries, museums, and independent art spaces pop up over the years. This milestone of the first ten years is a noteworthy effort by the various stakeholders, especially in a land-scarce nation with many other priorities to balance with.  Scroll down to see some of the highlights!  Mizuma Gallery

September 16, 2022

Samson Young's Upcoming Solo Exhibition at Kiang Malingue

Kiang Malingue will be presenting Samson Young's first solo exhibition from 24 September to 5 November at the gallery's Hong Kong space. The exhibition is titled "Music for selective hearing, or assisted living" and will feature five sets of artworks created by the artist in the last two years. Known for exploring the fabric of the sociopolitical by examining the history and contemporary conditions of sound and music, Samsom considers the complicated nature of "sound conditioning" - the active control of ambient sounds exemplified by devices such as white-noise sleep aids - as self-care and recuperation as well as self-imposed isolation, control, and wilful disengagement. 

September 15, 2022

"As Wild As We Come" by Wawi Navarroza at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery

From 19 August to 17 September 2022, "As Wild as We Come" is on view at Kristin Hjellerjerde Gallery. This exhibition comprises Wawi Navarroza's latest collection of self-portraits, continuing the artist's vivid layered explorations into identity, place, and belonging with a specific focus on the female experience, motherhood, and bodily transformation. She contemplates the neverending formation and flux of the self and crosses geographical, corporeal, and spiritual thresholds. Weaving together a multitude of references from ancient and contemporary cultures, this exhibition is Wawi's first solo show at Kristin Hjellerjerde Gallery's London Bridge space.

September 14, 2022

Interview: Jan Ernst on His Journey as a Designer

Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structures such as corals, fungi, and rock formations. His organic designs stem from his abstract understanding of form and space influenced by his background in architecture, his connection with the natural world, and his South African heritage.  This week, we had the opportunity to speak to Jan to learn more about his journey as a designer, his inspirations, and vision for the future!  

September 13, 2022