Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Art Exhibition Celebrates Viet-Singaporean Friendship

VIETNAM TIMES Zoey Nguyen With more than 40 artworks from 14 Vietnamese and Singaporean artist, the "Huu Nghi: Singapore & Vietnam 50-10 Exhibition" is held on September 9-14 in Hanoi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations and the 10th anniversary of strategic partnership between the two countries.Hosting the opening ceremony of the exhibition on September 9, Singaporean Ambassador to Vietnam Jaya Ratnam stressed that art is a wonderful thing that has the power to transcend languages and borders to bring people together."This exhibition celebrates our strong cultural ties under the theme of "Huu Nghi" (or "Friendship" in Vietnamese). It is the theme of friendship and cooperation that the artists have collaborated and explored the similarities and differences between our peoples and cultures to come up with these artworks," said the Singaporean Ambassador.Singaporean . . .
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Sunday, 10 September 2023

Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Exhibition: The Art of Connecting People

VIETNAM PLUS Minh Anh (Vietnam+) with VIDEO Singapore Ambassador to Vietnam - Mr. Jaya Ratnam affirmed that each work of art not only shows the common ground between artists, breaking all borders, but also helps strengthen relations between the two countries. If you visit the Museum of Fine Arts these days, you will have the opportunity to admire many unique works of artists from both Vietnam and Singapore.These are works of art at the exhibition "Friendship: Singapore and Vietnam 50-10," held on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations (August 1, 1973 – August 1, 2019). 2023) and 10 years of establishing the Vietnam-Singapore strategic partnership (September 11, 2013 – September 11, 2023).The 14 authors and artists selected to participate in the exhibition brought their own creations, based on inspiration from the history and culture of th . . .
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Sunday, 10 September 2023

Vietnam and Singapore: Understand each other better through similarities in culture and art

TU QUOC Thu Mai - Trung Kien, with VIDEO  From September 10 - 14, at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, the exhibition "Friendship: Singapore & Vietnam 50-10" will take place. The exhibition introduces to the public a journey of artistic creation that transcends borders, culture and language barriers.https://toquoc.vn/viet-nam-va-singapore-hieu-nhau-hon-qua-nhung-tuong-dong-ve-van-hoa-nghe-thuat-20230910195428913.htm . . .
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Saturday, 9 September 2023

Commemorating Singapore & Vietnam's 50-10 through Art

The Huu Nghi: Singapore & Vietnam 50-10 Exhibition opens at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi. It was officially launched on Saturday, 9 September 2023, by our Guest of Honour, H.E. Mr Jaya Ratnam, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam, to a crowd of more than 150 art enthusiasts, including esteemed ambassadors from other countries, representatives from prominent Vietnamese organisations, sponsors, and artists.Commemorating the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Singapore and Vietnam, and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership, the exhibition explores the theme of "Huu Nghi"—friendship in Vietnamese—through an array of works that reflect the histories and cultures of both countries. It is also a recognition of the pluralistic art practices and traditions of both countries including various mediums of painting (oil, acrylic, ink, s . . .
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Saturday, 5 August 2023

Embark on a journey to explore concepts of home and belonging

Maya Gallery launches Homeland, an exhibition that explores the concept of home and belonging through contemporary landscapes, on 5 August 2023. This diverse showcase features talented artists from Singapore and beyond, expressing their unique perspectives through their art. Selected from an international open call launched last May, 35 artworks by 27 artists, from emerging to mid-career and established, are on display. Featuring a wide range of styles and mediums, including paintings, photographs, printmaking, digital art and mixed media, the gallery invites viewers to delve into the changing perceptions of home in today's world. The artworks evoke a range of emotions, capturing nostalgia, displacement, and a profound sense of place and belonging. The exhibition encourages you to contemplate the multifaceted connections and cultural experiences that shape our notions of home.Apart from . . .
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Saturday, 5 August 2023

Homeland

SINGAPORE ART GALLERY GUIDE Explore the essence of home at our exhibition of contemporary landscapesMaya Gallery presents Homeland, an exhibition that explores the concept of home and belonging through contemporary landscapes. This diverse showcase features talented artists from Singapore and beyond, expressing their unique perspectives through paintings, photography, digital art, and mixed media. Viewers are invited to delve into the changing perceptions of home in today’s world. The artworks evoke a range of emotions, capturing nostalgia, displacement, and a profound sense of place and belonging. The exhibition encourages you to contemplate the multifaceted connections and cultural experiences that shape our notions of home.ARTISTS: Ali Shazali, Anjum Motiwala, Anna Bogushevskaya, Aparna Chakravarty, Babita Sridhar, Danielle Siauw, Datin Elaine Chew, Elina Romanova, Idris Ali, Jalee . . .
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Monday, 27 March 2023

Small Matter

KLOOK Maya Gallery is delighted to present Small Matter, showcasing a diverse collection of small works by a talented group of artists from Singapore.Discover the beauty and creativity of these miniature masterpieces as you explore the gallery space. The exhibition features a wide range of styles and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and more. From intricate paintings to delicate sculptures, Our aim is to showcase how the smallest of artworks can come together to create something truly remarkable. Each piece may be small, but mighty in its own way; each work represents a unique perspective and creative vision. This is a great opportunity to support our local artists, add to your art collection or to find that special piece for your home or office, and experience the magic of small art!We are happy to announce that close to 50 artists have been selected from a nationw . . .
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Saturday, 18 March 2023

Celebrate the magic of small art

Maya Gallery launches Small Matter, an exhibition showing a diverse collection of small artworks by a group of talented artists in Singapore, on 18 March 2023.Selected from an open call launched last October, more than 100 works by close to 50 artists, from emerging to mid-career and established, are on display. Featuring a wide range of styles and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photographs and digital art, the gallery aims to show how the smallest of artworks can come together to create something truly remarkable. Each piece may be small, but mighty in its own way; each work represents a unique perspective and creative vision. The exhibition also provides art lovers with the opportunity to discover the beauty and creativity of these miniature masterpieces as they explore the gallery space. "We are thrilled to present this exhibition of small artworks, which showcases the tal . . .
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Thursday, 16 March 2023

Small Matter – An Exhibition of Small Works

SINGAPORE ART GALLERY GUIDE Small Matter is an exhibition of small works, on view from March 18 through April 18, 2023. The exhibition will show a diverse collection of work by close to 50 artists in Singapore, feature a wide range of styles and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, digital art and ceramics.Participating artists: Abu Jalal Sarimon, Anjum Motiwala, Aparna Chakravarty, Azri Alwi, Dana Goh, Danielle Siauw, Danielle Poon, Dgers, Dino Hafian, Dominic Thian, Edmund Low, Erzan Adam, Faith Fadilah Ali, Fazelah Abas, Grace See, Hiroko Mita, Idris Ali, Iffah Qistina, Intan Junadi, Irina Forrester, Jaleela Niaz, Jaslin Poh, Jeffrey Wandly, Jessica Tan, Karto, Kassim Bachik, Kavita Issar Batra, Kee, Lee Shen Lung, Masturah Sha’ari, Mona Malhotra, Nancy Noe, OUTSIDER, Pooja Bhusari, Rajul Shah, Rosihan Dahim, Saiman Ismail, Salleh Japar, Samantha Redfern, Sangeeta . . .
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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Maya Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary

Maya celebrates its 10th anniversary with an art exhibition! Entitled Heart and Soul, it will feature works by selected prominent Singapore Malay artists: Dr. Iskandar Jalil, Sarkasi Said, Idris Ali, Aziza Ali, Jeffrey Wandly and Masturah Sha’ari. Covering ceramics, paintings and batik artworks, the exhibition will run from 15th to 30th November 2022, at Maya Gallery.Heart and Soul exemplifies Maya Gallery's dedication in promoting both local and international artists since 2012, when it was officially opened by Ms Janice Koh, then Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) for the Arts. For the past 10 years, Maya Gallery has held close to 80 exhibitions here and abroad, by more than 100 artists from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Turkey and the United States. Artists include Cultural Medallion recipients Dr. Iskandar Jalil, Sarkasi Said and Chng Seok Tin; Had . . .
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Thursday, 17 May 2018

Commemorating 45 Years of Singapore-Vietnam Relations through Art

Perspectives: Commemorating 45 years of Singapore-Vietnam Relations, organised by The Singapore Embassy in Hanoi, opens on May 17, 2018 at the Cultural Exchange Centre in Hanoi, Vietnam. Officiated by H.E. Ms Catherine Wong, Singapore Ambassador to Vietnam, the exhibition showcases 20 paintings by Vietnamese artist Pham Luan and Singaporean artist Jeffrey Wandly. The artworks displayed not only depict the landscapes in Singapore and Vietnam as viewed through the unique lens and experiences of the two artists, but capture the artists’ thoughts and feelings of attachment towards each other’s country.Pham Luan has a special affinity to Singapore and has extensively used Singapore’s landmarks and landscapes as inspiration for his paintings. Through his works, guests will be able to appreciate the beauty of some of Singapore’s iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, the Botanical . . .
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