Author Archives: Kim Tay

Yinka Shonibare Returns to Singapore with "Justice For All"

The Artling had the opportunity to interview acclaimed British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare CBE, RA about his latest work "Justice For All" and the inspiration behind it.

January 15, 2020

City Art Guide: Chengdu

There's more to Chengdu than just pandas!

March 01, 2019

City Art Guide: Manila

Manila Art Guide: An art lover's guide to top contemporary art picks in the Filipino capital. The Artling's curated list of where to go, what to see, and when to go.

February 19, 2019

City Art Guide: Manila

The Philippines is one of the biggest up-and-coming markets in Asian contemporary art, and Manila is the centre of this growing scene. There are galleries, museums, design shops and other art spaces scattered around the city, all with something different to offer. Keep reading for The Artling’s top art picks in the Filipino capital…

May 30, 2018

City Art Guide: Chengdu

There's more to Chengdu than just pandas!

April 24, 2018

Endless Forms & Possibilities - An Interview with Zhang Zhoujie

You'll want to keep an eye on this designer... Zhang Zhoujie is an independent designer and digital artist who founded his eponymous Digital Lab in 2014, and formally launched his furniture brand, EndlessForm, earlier this year.

April 23, 2018

Beyond the Fairs: Hong Kong Exhibitions & Events this March

Hong Kong Art Week has no shortage of exhibitions and events happening, and there's often a huge gap in between what you want to attend, and what you actually manage to see. We tried our best to see as many exhibitions featuring Asian artists while we were in Hong Kong this March, keep reading for a summary of some of the exhibitions and events we caught!  

April 04, 2018

City Art Guide: Singapore

One degree north of the equator, the island nation of Singapore has established itself as an economic hub in Southeast Asia, excelling in finance, technology, and commerce, and is now looking to conquer the world of art.

January 19, 2018

City Art Guide: Doha

Doha is an art oasis found in the midst of a desert. With the highest GDP per capita in the world, the Middle Eastern sovereign state has made a strong bid as an arts and cultural capital within the region. Since the mid 2000s, the Qatari royal family has actively fostered and enhanced the small country’s cultural infrastructure. The majority of the current art institutions in Doha are government-sponsored, nested under the Qatar Museums (QM) umbrella, with very few commercial galleries.

January 15, 2018

Ho Tzu Nyen & the Treachery of Southeast Asia

We caught up with artist Ho Tzu Nyen on the occasion of Ghosts and Spectres -- Shadows of History, a recent exhibition at NTU CCA, as well as his performance as a part of CCA's Fourth Anniversary Party, involving his ongoing project The Critical Dictionary of Southeast Asia (cdosea). Ho, known for his video and theatrical works, tells us more about the Dictionary, the two works included in the exhibition, The Name and The Nameless, and how they all relate to his overall practice as an artist.

December 08, 2017

Art021 Shanghai 2017: Highlights

Art021 Shanghai returns this year for its fifth edition from the 8th to 12th November 2017. Keep reading for The Artling's highlights from the fair!

November 09, 2017

Lawrence van Hagen & His Top Picks from ASIA NOW 2017

On the occasion of ASIA NOW 2017, we chat with international art dealer and curator Lawrence Van Hagen about his top picks from the boutique Paris fair, and his series of 'What's Up' exhibitions presented around the world.

October 23, 2017