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Rirkrit Tiravanija and Hans Ulrich Obrist in Conversation

Ocula Conversation Rirkrit Tiravanija and Hans Ulrich Obrist in Conversation Singapore Rirkrit Tiravanija's latest exhibition in Singapore, curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, is a dark prophecy of the impending demise of human civilisation.

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Brent Harris on The Other Side

Ocula Conversation Brent Harris on The Other Side By Jane Devery, Auckland Brent Harris discusses his practice through works showing in the major survey Brent Harris: The Other Side at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki—works that address intimacy, desire, spirituality, sexuality, and mortality.

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S.E.A. Focus: 4 Unmissable Booths

Ocula News S.E.A. Focus: 4 Unmissable Booths Singapore, 23 December 2022 S.E.A. Focus returns to Singapore 6–15 January. Founders and directors of Gajah Gallery, STPI, de Sarthe, and SILVERLENS introduce alluring works they'll be showing at the fair.

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Singapore Lowdown: Must-See Exhibitions

Ocula Feature Singapore Lowdown: Must-See Exhibitions By Elaine YJ Zheng, Singapore The Lion City welcomes the new year with the 11th edition of Singapore Art Week. Here are the exhibitions to see.

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Pinaree Sanpitak: Everything is Organic

Ocula Conversation Pinaree Sanpitak: Everything is Organic By Stephanie Bailey, Bangkok Things evolve organically for Pinaree Santipak, whose breast stupas forms explore the body's place in the world.

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Frieze Seoul 2022: 8 Great Galleries Introduce Their Booths

Ocula News Frieze Seoul 2022: 8 Great Galleries Introduce Their Booths Seoul, 26 August 2022 Frieze comes to Seoul for the first time 2–5 September. Take an early look inside the booths of Almine Rech, Empty Gallery, Eva Presenhuber, Hauser & Wirth, Jhaveri Contemporary, Sprüth Magers, STPI, and Yeo Workshop.

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Charles Lim Yi Yong Maps Singapore's Reclaimed Lands

Ocula Insight Charles Lim Yi Yong Maps Singapore's Reclaimed Lands By Arianna Mercado, Singapore At STPI, Charles Lim Yi Yong exposes the invisible nuances and complexities of Singapore's relationship with its shores and territories.

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Singapore Art Week 2022: Exhibitions to See

Ocula Feature Singapore Art Week 2022: Exhibitions to See By Elaine YJ Zheng, Singapore Ocula Magazine presents a selection of must-see exhibitions during the 10^th edition of Singapore Art Week.

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Art Takes Over Singapore Art Week’s 10th Edition

Ocula News Art Takes Over Singapore Art Week’s 10th Edition Singapore, 5 January 2022 Events will take place in unconventional spaces across Singapore, including heritage buildings in the Civic District, a warehouse in Tanjong Pagar Distripark, and the Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.

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A Monumental Show in Athens Raises Questions about Scale

Ocula Feature A Monumental Show in Athens Raises Questions about Scale By Despina Zefkili, Athens Despina Zefkili navigates the vast group exhibition Portals at NEON at the former Public Tobacco Factory in Athens.

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Pacita Abad: World Citizen

Ocula Feature Pacita Abad: World Citizen By Dorian Batycka, Dubai Prolific Filipino artist Pacita Abad drew on the experience of migration as a metaphor for life in dialogue with other cultures.

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Art Basel Partners With Singapore Fair S.E.A. Focus

Ocula News Art Basel Partners With Singapore Fair S.E.A. Focus Singapore, 1 November 2021 It's the third art event Art Basel will work on in the region, in addition to Art Week Tokyo and Art Basel in Hong Kong.

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Korea’s Demilitarised Zone Hosts Major Exhibition

Ocula News Korea’s Demilitarised Zone Hosts Major Exhibition Seoul, 11 October 2021 Works by over 30 artists including Haegue Yang, Francis Alÿs, and Nam June Paik are now showing in a guard post, two train stations, and a dedicated cultural centre.

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Tanya Merrill Introduces the Stories She Paints

Ocula Conversation Tanya Merrill Introduces the Stories She Paints By Paul Laster, Shanghai Tanya Merrill discusses the ideas behind the paintings in her first institutional exhibition at Pond Society

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Singaporean Artists Consider the Lie of the Land

Ocula Insight Singaporean Artists Consider the Lie of the Land By Christine Han, Singapore At FOST Gallery, six Singaporean artists contend with resource use, the built environment, and territorial sovereignty.

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Natalie Rudd on Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women Since 1945

Ocula Conversation Natalie Rudd on Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women Since 1945 By Tessa Moldan, London Natalie Rudd, Senior Curator of the Arts Council Collection, discusses the touring exhibition Breaking the Mould: Sculpture by Women Since 1945.

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Art Basel Hong Kong 2021: Artist Highlights

Ocula Insight Art Basel Hong Kong 2021: Artist Highlights By Stephanie Bailey, Hong Kong Ocula Magazine previews a selection of highlights showing with galleries at Art Basel Hong Kong, running between 19 and 23 May 2021.

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Zona Maco Art Week: Shows to See in 2021

Ocula Feature Zona Maco Art Week: Shows to See in 2021 By Tessa Moldan, Mexico City Running between 27 April and 2 May 2021, Zona Maco Art week brings together a programme of exhibitions across Mexico City.

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Rirkrit Tiravanija Joins David Zwirner, Proffers Pad Thai

Ocula News Rirkrit Tiravanija Joins David Zwirner, Proffers Pad Thai Hong Kong, 21 April 2021 The artist's first solo exhibition with the gallery will show in Hong Kong early next year.

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From Central Eastern Europe to China: Q Contemporary in Hong Kong

Ocula Insight From Central Eastern Europe to China: Q Contemporary in Hong Kong By Sarah Wei, Hong Kong From Central Eastern Europe comes a group show in Hong Kong that tracks the passage of time in personal stories and interpretations of connection.

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Shiga Lieko and Takeuchi Kota Win Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2021–2023

Ocula News Shiga Lieko and Takeuchi Kota Win Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2021–2023 Tokyo, 11 February 2021 The 3 million yen prize is a catapult for mid-career Japanese artists.

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Heman Chong's First Show at STPI is a Spy Thriller

Ocula News Heman Chong's First Show at STPI is a Spy Thriller Singapore, 11 February 2021 The exhibition includes redacted texts and photos of embassies' unmarked back doors.

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Matthew Barney and Kara Walker Join Upcoming Frieze Festival

Ocula News Matthew Barney and Kara Walker Join Upcoming Frieze Festival London, 4 February 2021 The three-day event celebrates the magazine's 30th anniversary.

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S.E.A. Focus Connects Southeast Asia With Hybrid Format

Ocula Insight S.E.A. Focus Connects Southeast Asia With Hybrid Format By Tessa Moldan, Singapore S.E.A. Focus embraces a hybrid format for its third edition.

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