Singapore Artwork Week (17-26 January) brings collectively over 160 occasions for the town’s largest celebration of the visible arts. Learn our particular complement right here
The Artwork Newspaper: What challenge are you engaged on for the time being?
Robert Zhao Renhui: I’m at present exploring how nature thrives in several cities, analyzing the contrasts between densely populated city areas and deserted areas. These tales reveal themes of hope, resilience and loss, intricately tied to human histories. This work will characteristic in Singapore Artwork Week 2025 and different upcoming exhibitions, providing new views on the coexistence of nature and concrete life.
In your expertise, how has Singapore’s artwork scene developed during the last decade?Over the previous decade, Singapore’s artwork scene has grow to be more and more dynamic and outward-looking whereas retaining its distinctive cultural specificity. There’s been a noticeable rise in interdisciplinary collaborations, progressive curatorial approaches and platforms that help rising and established artists. The concentrate on sustainability and ecological themes additionally displays the town’s evolving relationship with its setting.
What do you suppose is essentially the most distinctive factor about Singapore’s artwork scene?Singapore’s artwork scene stands out for its potential to mix numerous cultural influences into compelling narratives. It displays the town’s place as a world crossroads whereas staying deeply rooted in native histories and identities. The intersection of urbanisation and ecology can be a recurring theme, providing a definite perspective on artwork and nature.
What would you suggest to first-time guests to Singapore?First-time guests ought to discover the Singapore Artwork Museum, because it offerscompelling exhibitions that showcase modern artwork from the area and past. For extra intimate and experimental areas, DECK [Photography Art Centre] and Objectifs are wonderful locations to find progressive exhibitions and rising artists. And for a real native expertise, don’t miss eating at a hawker centre—Lau Pa Sat and Maxwell Meals Centre are private favourites.
What occasions or exhibitions are you trying ahead to attending throughout Singapore Artwork Week?I’m notably excited by Con-Momentary Artwork, a roving miniature artwork gallery that might be making its rounds at varied websites throughout Singapore Artwork Week (17-26 January). It’s a singular and dynamic approach of experiencing artwork in several city contexts. I’m additionally trying ahead to the night efficiency by [electronic duo] HAEPAARY from Korea (a part of Sonic Classes at The Backbone, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 18 January, 9.30pm), which guarantees to be a strong and thought-provoking expertise.
