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SUMMARY:Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) opens Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger\, a solo exhibition by critically acclaimed Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen that features eight major installations\, including a new commission titled T for Time. Co-organised by SAM and Art Sonje Center (ASJC)\, this is the first mid-career survey devoted to Ho’s practice over the past two decades\, drawing largely from SAM’s collection. The exhibition will travel to numerous venues across the world\, after its premiere at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark from 24 November 2023 to 3 March 2024. \nOne of the most internationally recognised contemporary artists from Singapore\, Ho is a visual artist\, writer\, theatre-maker\, and filmmaker whose practice has continuously challenged conventional hierarchies in our understanding of the past. His works are narrated through a constellation of unruly characters\, acting as mediums through which Ho engages with the nature of identity\, storytelling\, and the passage of time in Asia\, particularly since the Second World War. It is through these critical engagements that Ho’s practice has gained an international following. \nT for Time (2023–ongoing)\, as part of Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger. \nThe title of the exhibition\, Time & the Tiger\, alludes to the primary sources of Ho’s work: the fascination with the dispersion of tigers across Asia over time. With glacial shifts and rising sea levels across two million years\, the tiger went from roaming freely across Asia to being on the brink of extinction today. More recently\, tigers also were a potent symbol of power during Japan’s invasion of Southeast and East Asia; while the weretigers of the Malay world serve as a bridge linking humans and ancestral memory. Tigers\, in other words\, allow us to think about time through various scales: from the geological scale of transformation to the Asian continent to the cosmological scale of ancestral memory. For Ho\, time is not just a linear progression\, but a multi-dimensional matrix\, shaped and reshaped by cultural\, ecological\, and historical forces\, where the tiger serves as a powerful emblem of its fluidity and complexities. While shaping this exhibition\, Ho mused\, “The question is\, can all these scales of time co-exist and thrive simultaneously? It is this possibility that fascinates me.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHo Tzu Nyen\, Hotel Aporia (2019)\, as part of Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger.  \n\nPresenting Two Decades of Artistry and Beyond\nTaking over Galleries 1 and 2 at SAM\, with an off-site presentation at the public libraries\, Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger brings together major artworks drawn largely from SAM’s collection\, which holds the largest collection of Ho’s works to date\, including: The Cloud of Unknowing (2011); The Name (2015-2017) and The Nameless (2015); CDOSEA (2017); One or Several Tigers (2017); and Hotel Aporia (2019). These iconic works form the curatorial core of the exhibition\, with Hotel Aporia displayed as a central work. \nFirst commissioned for the 2019 Aichi Triennale as a site-specific installation\, Hotel Aporia is a multi-channel video installation that reimagines a gathering of characters caught up in the heady mix of Japan’s militant nationalism and imperial ambitions. The work considers the long-lasting implications of Japan’s militant nationalism on the region\, as well as the complexities and convoluted relationships that emerged from it. For its presentation at SAM\, a series of pavilions have been constructed\, outfitted with tatami mats and shoji screens\, to create an immersive experience in the architectural style of a Japanese inn. \nCentral to his practice in the past two decades is The Critical Dictionary of Southeast Asia (2012 –)\, an evolving framework under which the artist has produced and organised works such as The Name\, The Nameless and One or Several Tigers. An ongoing project\, Ho continues to utilise it to gather research materials and build a parallel model of the region’s complexities set against a global history of the Left\, of decolonisation and imperialism—a reflection of Ho’s transformative practice over the years. \nAs Eugene Tan\, Director of SAM\, and Lead Curator for Time & the Tiger puts it\, “Ho’s art is emblematic of a radicalism\, perpetually in motion. It sheds its skin when it needs to; it evades easy categorisation and dodges classification. Yet\, one thing remains certain: in a time where complexity is reduced to soundbites\, Ho’s art serves as a reservoir of reflection and a critique. Ho’s research and interest in the construction of history\, especially within the region of Southeast Asia\, is aligned with SAM’s focus on spotlighting how global and contemporary issues can be understood through a Southeast Asian perspective. We look forward to audiences immersing themselves in the worlds and narratives he has created over the past two decades.” \nAbout the New Commission: T for Time\nAs part of SAM’s efforts to champion Singaporean artists\, the museum has collaborated with Ho on artwork commissions over the years\, with the most recent installation H for Humidity (2022) presented as part of SAM’s group exhibition Lonely Vectors. For this survey exhibition\, the museum has commissioned the new work T for Time (2023)—a two-channel video installation that engages with the cultural histories of time and time-keeping traditions across Asia. Time is a critical dimension that underlies most\, if not all\, of Ho’s works produced over the last two decades. \nArtist Ho Tzu Nyen says: “T for Time is\, in a certain sense\, the most personal work I have made\, and yet nothing of my person is in the work at all. I would say there are parallels here and there that are embedded in it. Much of its foundations lies in the transformative 1980s\, a pivotal decade in my rather middle-class and relatively comfortable childhood in Singapore. The 1980s symbolized a significant shift on a grander scale too; as Southeast and East Asian economies thrived\, giving rise to the term ‘Tiger Economies’. Essentially\, T for Time is a collection of many anecdotes about time\, and it comes from different historical moments\, cultures\, but it makes no claim to be universal. In the end\, the work still became a subjective work\, rooted very much in my specific moment\, in my specific trajectory.” \nThe work is co-commissioned with the exhibition’s co-organisers ASJC\, and in collaboration with international partners including M+\, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo\, and Sharjah Art Foundation. This partnership across institutions for the new commission is emblematic of SAM’s effort to broaden and globalise the production and curatorial support given to contemporary artists from Singapore and the region. \n\n\n\n\nT for Time: Timepieces (2023 – ongoing)\, as part of Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger.\nOne or Several Tigers (2017)\, as part of Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger\n\n\n\n\nConnecting audiences with Ho’s practice and body of works\nAs a leading institution in Singapore and Southeast Asian contemporary art scene\, SAM is working closely with art institutions across the globe to profile Ho on the international stage and provide opportunities for international audiences to engage with his body of works. Led by Eugene Tan\, Director of SAM and Sunjung Kim\, Artistic Director of Art Sonje Center\, the exhibition’s curatorium is comprised of Shabbir Hussain Mustafa\, Kenneth Tay\, Selene Yap and Angela Pinto (from SAM)\, as well as Jang Un Kim and Je Yun Moon (from ASJC). Time & the Tiger will travel to ASJC (Seoul)\, before moving to Hessel Museum of Art (New York) by June 2024. Both SAM and ASJC are also currently in discussions with various international partners across Asia and Europe to further travel the exhibition. \nWhile key works of Ho Tzu Nyen from SAM’s collection will continue to form the core of Time & the Tiger\, the presentations overseas will each be further tailored according to the curatorial interests and institutional contexts of the respective partners. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue featuring critical texts by the exhibition’s curators and the artist’s writings. \nIn Singapore\, as SAM continues to bring contemporary art closer to local communities by presenting art programming in everyday spaces\, visitors can also look forward to catching 4×4 – Episodes of Singapore Art (2005)—a television series on pivotal moments in Singapore’s art history that Ho had originally created for broadcast on national television—at the public libraries of Jurong\, Queenstown\, Tampines and Woodlands. \nAt Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, there will be complementary public programmes available daily alongside the exhibition\, running until March 2024. These include an artist’s keynote lecture\, storytelling sessions\, family-friendly activations and puzzle games\, and curator tours. \nThe exhibition will be showing at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark in Singapore from 24 November 2023 to 3 March 2024\, ASJC in Seoul from 3 June to 4 August 2024\, and Hessel Museum of Art in New York from 29 June to 1 December 2024. General Admission (free for Singaporeans and PRs) applies for SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. More information on Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger can be found at . \n\nImages: Singapore Art Museum
URL:https://thewellnessinsider.asia/event/ho-tzu-nyen-time-the-tiger/
LOCATION:SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark\, 39 Keppel Road #01-02\, Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Clockenflap 2023
DESCRIPTION:Clockenflap\, Hong Kong’s biggest international outdoor music and arts festival\, has a massive lineup drop today for its next event\, giving fans their first taste of what they can expect to see at Central Harbourfront from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 December 2023. Following on from its sold-out three-day show in March 2023\, the 13th edition of the festival will feature a forward-thinking lineup showcasing a truly distinctive and diverse array of artists. From internationally acclaimed acts to regional and local gems\, this lineup promises an unparalleled experience that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. \nThe festival lineup includes Britpop legends and Saturday night headliners PULP\, Japanese rising superstar and Sunday headliner Joji\, J-pop superduo and Friday headliners Yoasobi\, American singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek\, and U.K. post-punk heroes IDLES. \nShowcasing the full\, world-class festival experience that music fans in the city have come to know and love\, December’s edition of Clockenflap will feature a spectacular outdoor environment featuring multiple stages\, a tempting array of irresistible F&B outlets\, and an eclectic lineup of must-see international\, regional and local acts. \nStar Power\nSome of music’s biggest names are set to grace the festival this year\, including Jarvis Cocker-fronted Britpop icons PULP\, who will be headlining on Saturday; Australian-Japanese singer-songwriter\, rapper and YouTube trailblazer Joji\, who will be headlining on Sunday with a performance that will also be the last show of his Pandemonium world tour; and Yoasobi\, the Japanese chart-toppers composed of producer Ayase and singer-songwriter Ikura\, who will be headlining on Friday. \nBest of Asia\nThe festival’s commitment to showcasing the region’s leading lights continues with a roster of acts that have helped put Asia on the musical map. Formed in Hebei in 1996\, alternative rockers Omnipotent Youth Society are one of the most influential bands in the history of Chinese rock. This rare opportunity for fans in Hong Kong to see the band live is going to be made even more special as they are playing back-to-back with seminal Chinese punk band The Fly\, with the lead singer and guitarist of Omnipotent Youth Society guesting with The Fly as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Described as “generation-defining” by NME\, Taiwanese indie rockers No Party For Cao Dong are set to be one of this year’s must-sees. Regarded by fans as the voice for a pessimistic generation of Taiwanese youth\, the band surpassed singer-songwriter Jay Chou for most nominations during the 28th Golden Melody Awards\, and dethroned Mandopop institution Mayday to win Best Band in the same run. Having released their highly anticipated sophomore album The Clod 瓦合 in 2023\, their appearance at Clockenflap marks their first performance in Hong Kong since 2018. A big hit at Clockenflap in 2017\, J-pop mavericks Wednesday Campanella will perform their energetic live show with new lead singer Utaha at the festival for the first time\, Taiwan-based Hong Kong duo Running Youth make their Clockenflap debut with their distinctive blend of electronica and dreamy indie-pop\, while Taipei-born\, New York-based R&B chanteuse 9m88 returns to Clockenflap for the first time since her memorable set in 2018. And talented Chinese singer-songwriter Leah Dou makes a triumphant return to the Clockenflap stage to play the festival for the first time since 2015. \nSo Hot Right Now\nShowcasing artists that are riding the crest of a wave or set to explode is coded into Clockenflap’s DNA\, and fans can look forward to seeing a succession of acts that are ready to ignite the global zeitgeist. American singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek has turned heads with her critically acclaimed 2023 album Desire\, I Want to Turn Into You\, and U.S. teen sensation D4vd is another hot talent who’s been making waves this year. High-energy Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! are destined to be one of the festival’s most-talked-about acts\, while other highlights include American singer-songwriter Alex G\, Chinese singer/rapper Lexie Liu\, Welsh multi-instrumentalist Novo Amor and Canadian rapper singer and songwriter BBNO$. \nIndie Trailblazers\nClockenflap has an unrivalled reputation for bringing the world’s top indie acts to Hong Kong\, and this year is no different. Loved by critics and fans alike\, IDLES are set to bring their ferocious live show to Central Harbourfront\, as are fellow British post-punkers Squid. They’ll be joined by acclaimed U.K. alternative-indie band PREP\, Yorkshire rockers Yard Act and Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf. \nMusic For Connoisseurs\nFans searching for something new or looking to satisfy their music geek tendencies will be spoiled for choice at the December 2023 edition of Clockenflap. China’s post-rock standard bearers Wang Wen and U.S. post-rock veterans Caspian will be demonstrating why they’re considered masters of the genre. Beijing-based post-punk duo Gong Gong Gong are sure to win legions of new fans with their distinctive stripped-back sound\, as will Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver. And lovers of Japanese rock won’t want to miss the enduring envy\, who have been hugely influential in the country’s post-hardcore\, screamo and post-rock scenes for more than 30 years. \nElectrifying Electronica\nAs ever\, Clockenflap will have an eclectic lineup of DJs and top electronic acts that are guaranteed to get the dancefloor rocking and your feet moving. Legendary DJ/producer and former Underworld member Darren Emerson makes his long-awaited Clockenflap debut\, while Australian electro-house hellraisers Peking Duk return to the festival for the first time since 2018. Other highlights include UK champions of bass-drenched slammers Deekline & Ed Solo\, Berlin-based DJ/producer and owner of the 803 Crystal Grooves label Cinthie and Hong Kong-based classical and jazz violinist turned DJ/producer Xiaolin. \nFestival Favourites\nSome acts are just made for festivals\, with an uncanny ability to create magical moments that unite the crowd\, and Clockenflap wouldn’t be Clockenflap without a few of those on the lineup. Tearaway troubadours Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls will be on hand to serve up their distinctive blend of indie\, punk and folk\, multi-award winning Korean traditional music group ADG7 are jetting in to deliver their unique fusion of folk and offbeat pop\, and British-Taiwanese musician/producer Kamaal Williams will be blurring the boundaries between jazz\, hip-hop\, R&B and EDM. \nHong Kong Heroes\nShowcasing the depth and breadth of the local indie scene\, the festival welcomes cerebral local hip-hop collective Yack Studio for their debut live performance at the festival. Featuring members from both Hong Kong and Taiwan\, Science Noodles capture the essence of old-school lo-fi with their dreamy songs and catchy hooks. Other local acts playing the festival this year include producer DJ duo JVSY and dynamic composer/ Singer-Songwriter/ Music Producer Subyub Lee. \nTicketing Details\nTickets are available now\, priced HK$1\,990 for three-day weekend tickets and HK$1\,280 for single-day tickets. Children aged under three years old can attend the festival for free (pre-registration for children aged under three is not required). Children aged between three and 17 years old require their own ticket\, which are priced HK$1\,580 for three-day weekend tickets and HK$880 for single-day tickets. \nTickets can be purchased exclusively at www.ticketflap.com/clockenflapdec2023 \n\nImages: Clockenflap 2023
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LOCATION:Central Harbourfront\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Arts,Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Prime Planet Inflatable Park: Singapore’s First NFT Inflatable Park
DESCRIPTION:Ready\, set\, lift off! Get ready to let your imagination take flight and bounce your way into a world of fun at Prime Planet Inflatable Park\, the world’s first NFT inflatable park\, presented by Trip.com. Happening from 8 December 2023 to 1 January 2024\, be immersed in the world of Prime Planet\, one of the OG NFT projects and one of the first 3D NFT projects launched since 2021. \nExplore the 5 unique collections from the project on extravagant inflatables and try your hand at exciting games happening at the buzzing Prime Carnival\, which will boast specially created Prime Planet digital games and carnival rides\, and stand a chance to win NFT-inspired plushies! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(From left to right) Prime Ape Planet NFT Collection\, Trekki NFT Collection \n\nOver at the curated Prime Planet Shop\, you can also cop exclusive Prime Planet merchandise to bring home a piece of the action\, and plunge yourself into the extensive digital world of NFTs at the digital NFT exhibition. Have a bouncing good time on an unforgettable journey where the digital and physical worlds collide in an explosion of creativity and fun! \n“We are thrilled to be the presenting sponsor and exclusive ticketing partner for the much-anticipated PrimePlanet Inflatable Park\, enabling visitors to bounce and play with giant NFT characters at Singapore’s first-ever inflatable pop-up event of its kind. These NFT IPs include Trip.com’s very own NFT collection “Trekki”\, which bridges the Web3 universe with the world of travel. This event is a prime example of Trip.com’s efforts to continually bring fresh experiences to our users\,” said Kelvin Ong\, Senior Manager\, Business Development\, Trip.com Group. \nJump around on Prime Planet inflatables\n\n(From left to right) Monsters of the Sea\, Dessert Paradise\, Perilous Dungeon \nFrom 8 December 2023 to 1 January 2024\, watch the open-air carpark beside Leisure Park Kallang transform into a massive inflatable playground\, where the young and young at heart can bounce to your heart’s content in one of 15 giant inflatables measuring over 10m in length and up to 7.5m in height! Inspired by the collections from Prime Planet NFTverse as well as the Trekki collection\, Trip.com’s very own NFTs\, let your imaginations run wild and create memorable moments as you slide into the Trekki inflatable ball pit filled with over 150\,000 balls\, or chill out with Prime Kongs in their natural habitat to catch a breath from the action happening around you. \n\n(From left to right) Digital GameVerse\, Trip Around The World\, Glacier Subterrane \nThe fully inflatable park is fully sheltered with over 5\,000 sqm of tentage\, with a full linkway that connects to Leisure Park Kallang. So come rain or shine\, spend hours of unadulterated fun bouncing away without any worries! \nPrime Carnival\n \nCarnival enthusiasts can try their luck at the Prime Carnival\, which is located in Leisure Park Kallang from 19 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. Enjoy classic carnival games from your childhood such as Goblet Toss and Rebound\, as well as sure win games like Can Toss and Hook A Duck. While you’re there\, don’t miss out on the Flappy Dragon: Flight of Survival digital carnival game\, where Prime Dragon morphs into crowd favourite nostalgic digital game and tests your gaming skills! As a reward for their valiant efforts\, lucky participants also stand a chance to walk home with Prime Planet NFT-inspired plushies.\n\n[From Left to Right] Amusement Rides\, LED Water Boat Ride \nThe fun doesn’t just end there! Discover amusement rides and games such as the LED Water Boat\, Jungle Treehouse Bouncer\, MerryGoRound\, Timezone Arcade Machines and more for the little ones in your group. \nTicketing information and opening hours\nThe Prime Planet Inflatable Park is open from 11am to 9pm daily\, and tickets are now available for purchase from $25 to $98 on Trip.com. Alternatively\, simply scan the QR code below to purchase your tickets today. \n\nhttps://sg.trip.com/w/PPInflatable \nWhat’s more\, Prime Ape Planet and Trekki holders\, alongside holders of a few other notable NFT collections*\, will get to enjoy complimentary access to the inflatable park. \nSo what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now and join us for an exhilaratingly good time! \n* NFT collections include BAYC\, MAYC\, Azuki\, The Captainz\, Pudgy Penguins. \nPartner deals and exclusives\nThe festive season has never been more exciting! This year end\, enjoy a list of deals and steals not to be missed\, only at Prime Planet Inflatable Park and Leisure Park Kallang. \n\n\n[From now to 1 Jan 2024] Enhance your festive shopping experience at Leisure Park Kallang and redeem a Croissant & Coffee set from Au Croissant with a minimum of $120 spent*\, or a bottle of Gourmet Mixed Nuts with a minimum of $220 spent*. \n\n\n[From 8 Dec 2023 to 1 Jan 2024] Flash your Prime Planet Inflatable Park Tickets at participating F&B outlets* within Leisure Park Kallang to enjoy 10% off your orders. \n\n\n* Terms & conditions apply. Please visit www.leisurepark.com.sg for more information. \nPrime Planet Inflatable Park is open to the public from 8 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. The inflatable park is open from 11am to 9pm daily\, and it is located at the Open Air Carpark beside Leisure Park Kallang (5 Stadium Walk\, Singapore 397693\, Nearest MRT: Stadium). The Prime Planet Inflatable Park will be taking over parts of Leisure Park Kallang’s outdoor car park area from 7 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. For more information on alternative parking options\, kindly refer to Annex B. \nFor more information and for the latest updates on Prime Planet Inflatable Park\, visit The X Agency’s website here. \n\nImages: The X Agency
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LOCATION:Leisure Park Kallang\, 5 Stadium Walk\, Singapore\, 397693\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lifestyle
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