I Can Buy Myself Flowers
Art Outreach Singapore 5 Lock Road, #01-06 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933, Singapore
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I Can Buy Myself Flowers
I Can Buy Myself Flowers Group exhibition | Featuring selections from the DRAT Collection Opening Hours: 11am—7pm | 6 to 17 Aug 2025 Location: Art Outreach Singapore About: Titled after the lyrics of a pop song celebrating independence and self-sufficiency, I Can Buy Myself Flowers brings together works drawn from a private collection and focused […]
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David Chan’s National Identity 4.0: Singapore-ness as Art-Object
"Singapore-ness" as an art-object is a complex, evolving construct shaped by the nation's unique intersection of multiculturalism, pragmatism, and a deeply rooted desire for social cohesion. It reflects a nation still negotiating its identity, balancing between modern global influences and traditional Asian values. Unlike the West's historical arc through movements and "isms," Singapore's artistic sensibility […]
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Fireside chat on “Singapore-ness as Art-Object” with artists Sam Lo, Robert Zhao and David Chan
Fireside chat on “Singapore-ness as Art-Object” with artists Sam Lo, Robert Zhao and David Chan
"Singapore-ness" as an art-object is a fluid concept shaped by the nation's blend of multiculturalism, pragmatism, and a drive for social cohesion. Unlike Western art traditions rooted in ideological movements, Singapore’s aesthetic leans toward heritage, symbolism, and harmonious functionality. Art that resonates with the public often features familiar local imagery HDB flats, kopitiams, multicultural symbols, […]