Author Archives: Jenevieve Kok

The Artling Appointed Art Consultant for Capella Sydney!

Capella Hotels and Resorts has just announced the highly anticipated opening of its first Australian property in March 2023. Capella Sydney is the culmination of a stunning transformation of the heritage-listed Department of Education Building into a luxury hotel that will welcome guests and patrons for the first time in the building's history. The Artling is thrilled to be involved in the project as the appointed art consultant, which will involve an Australian-focused collection.  The Artling's Director Talenia Phua Gajardo, says "Australia is full to the brim with talented artists and this project is an amazing opportunity to showcase many of these creatives throughout the various spaces of these sprawling heritage properties. It is so great to be working with the visionary team at Pontiac Land Group again - we all have a clear vision of integrating the important history of the building with the new life it will take on, with art playing an extremely vital role in its identity." Occupying an entire city block, encircled by Loftus, Bridge, and Young Streets, this historic building is nestled in close proximity to Sydney's commercial, arts, and cultural districts and at the heart of Sydney's latest retail and hospitality precinct. Paying homage to the city's rich history, the re-imagined stylish and contemporary interiors juxtapose the old-world heritage charm, creating a serene atmosphere and a peaceful escape from the bustling surrounds of Circular Quay and the northern Sydney CBD.

September 09, 2022

John Young's Solo Exhibition at MOORE CONTEMPORARY

MOORE CONTEMPORARY will be presenting a solo exhibition by John Young from 8 October - 12 November 2022 in Perth, "John Young at MOORE CONTEMPORARY". This will be the first time that John will be exhibiting a new body of work here in fifteen years. He will be showcasing a suite of new works from two projects, None Living Knows and The Shiva Paintings from two cycles of works - History Projects (2007-2022) and Abstract Paintings (2006-present), which have occupied him since 2007. 

September 08, 2022

Interview: Shasha Tittmann on Her Perspectives on the Asian Art Market

Shasha Tittmann is the Director of the internationally renowned gallery Lehmann Maupin. The gallery was founded by Rachel Lehmann and David Maupin 1996, and they represent a diverse range of contemporary artists and estates from around the world. Since its inception, Lehmann Maupin has been instrumental in introducing international artists to new geographies. This mission has resulted in historic first exhibitions in New York, Hong Kong, and Seoul. The gallery opened its newest location in London in October 2020. Shasha has been managing the gallery's branch in Hong Kong since 2017 and focuses on working with collectors and institutions in Asia. She has held positions at Tang Contemporary Art (Hong Kong and Beijing) and Opera Gallery (Hong Kong). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in art history from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.  This week, The Artling had the opportunity to speak to Shasha about her experience as a gallerist and her perspectives on the future of the art market in Asia. 

September 02, 2022

Sydney Design Week 2022: Making Now

Sydney Design Week is back this year with "Making Now", a seven-day programme from 15-22 September 2022! The fair, presented with the support of Principal Partner Holdmark, will be filled with exhibitions, talks, film screenings, and workshops across the city's design hubs. Curated by writer, editor and Creative Director Stephen Todd, the 2022 edition, "Making Now",  examines the role of design across a range of disciplines, from industrial and interior design to graphics, scenography, restaurant design, and more. The fair is also supported by its University Partner Western Sydney University and Venue Partner Ace Hotel Sydney. 

September 01, 2022

Sydney Contemporary is Back!

Sydney Contemporary is back from 8-11 September 2022 with an ambitious four-day programme of curated exhibitions, large-scale installations, performance art, tours, and talks. Australia's premier art fair, in partnership with MA Financial Group, will be held at Carriageworks, the largest contemporary multi-arts centre in Australia. Over 90 leading galleries will be presenting the works by over 450 artists from around the globe. 

September 01, 2022

Silverlens Opens in New York with Martha Atienza and Yee I-Lann

Silverlens will be opening its new doors at 505 W 24th Street in Chelsea in New York on 8 September 2022! The established Manila-based gallery, known for its robust roster of Asian diaspora artists, is kicking off their opening with inaugural exhibitions by artists Martha Atienza and Yee I-Lann in their new space.  The trans-continental expansion from Manila to New York marks the beginning of a new chapter in the gallery's eighteen-year existence. The expansion is necessitated by the growth of the gallery's programme, and the drive to bring a broader representation of Southeast Asian, Asia Pacific, and diasporic artists into a wider framework of the contemporary art dialogue. Silverlens plans to activate their New York gallery with gallery-curated and curator-led exhibitions, artist talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and a variety of events.

September 01, 2022

City Insider: Teo Yang's Top 10 Picks for Seoul

Teo Yang is the founder of Teo Yang Studio, a design studio that specialises in high-end residential and branding commercial projects, with an emphasis on modern architecture. His mix of high art and personal treasures creates moments of timeless beauty in the spaces he creates, and this is reflected in his favourite places in Seoul. This week, The Artling had the opportunity to learn more about Teo Yang's favourite places in Seoul, South Korea. From museums and contemporary galleries to speakeasy-themed cocktail bars and Michelin-star restaurants, scroll down to find out more about his top ten places!    Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

August 26, 2022

N*thing is Possible by Potato Head and OMA

From 16 September - 25 December 2022, Desa Potato Head and OMA will be presenting their collaborative exhibition, 'N*thing is Possible', at the National Design Centre as part of Singapore Design Week! In a collaborative curation, Potato Head and OMA are teaming up with an array of internationally esteemed design and creative talents to reflect a journey to zero waste. This exhibition demonstrates everything that they've learnt, the mistakes made, the solutions discovered, and the resources used to get there. By sharing their blueprint, they want to inspire and create awareness in people and in the industry; what matters is not the final goal, but a commitment to doing better.  New materials will be unveiled, which have been created out of waste to provide new possibilities in the future of architecture and design. Potato Head and OMA have already shown that sustainability can be beautiful, but they want to demonstrate that the opportunities to do good are ever-evolving. The international designers featured in this exhibition are Andra Martin, Andreu Carulla, BYO Living, Dom Hammond, Eco Mantra, Futura, Kengo Kuma, Max Lamb, Toogood, and Thibaut Grevet.   

August 23, 2022

Highlights From The 2022 Edition of Gallery Weekend Beijing

Gallery Weekend Beijing held its sixth edition this past June in China's capital. Galleries and non-profit organisations from China and around the world gathered on 24 June to celebrate innovation in various art spaces in Beijing, such as the 798 Art District. Gallery Weekend Beijing is a culturally cohesive platform – initiated and managed by art professionals – that seeks to bundle and share cutting-edge contemporary art in Beijing. During the fair, galleries and institutions worked closely alongside each other to present the most striking exhibitions of the year to a national and international audience. On a global level where boundaries increasingly blur into new fields of opportunities, this exciting venture sought to eliminate creative limits and connect Beijing’s artistic potential to the global contemporary art hubs. An attractive framework programme, including relevant talks, panel discussions, and workshops accompanied the week-long event. Scroll down to view some of the programme highlights!   Tang Contemporary Art

July 28, 2022

ARTJOG 2022 is Back with "Expanding Awareness"

The largest annual contemporary art event in Indonesia, ARTJOG, is back at the Jogja National Museum (JNM) from 7 July to 4 September 2022! With Expanding Awareness as its title, this year's edition is the estuary of the ARTJOG arts-in-common series, which has been held since 2019 in triplet thematic: 'space', 'time', and 'awareness'. The idea of expanding awareness is an entry point to reflect on things that are happening around us and the actual condition we live in today as well as to understand that which has not happened. 

July 18, 2022

The Artling's Latest NFT Artworks: Our Fourth Drop!

The Artling is pleased to announce the fourth drop our curated NFT collection! We have selected another series of works by a diverse range of artists. From still images, videos, and GIFs, scroll down to check out our latest NFT artworks from our fourth drop! Gabriela Tolomei

July 07, 2022

Winners of the Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2022

The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) has announced Iranian artist Azin Zolfaghari as the Grand Prize winner of The 2022 Sovereign Asian Art Prize with a cash prize of US$30,000 for her work, "Density"  (2021), a mixed media work of a desolate building façade. Zolfaghari’s practice is characterised by unusual cityscapes depicting muted slabs of bleak façades with minimal signs of life. Her ambiguous works leave audiences wondering what the inside of the structure may hold. Density is an embodiment of the complicated definition of “home” which according to the artist, despite its objective clarity, is a fluid concept that does not fit neatly into any physical form.

June 30, 2022