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Imagination unleashed in joint exhibition by four artists with disabilities
January 24, 2025, Lianhe Zaobao
After graduating from Nanyang Polytechnic with her classmates, 23-year-old Amelia Tan felt that the road ahead was uncertain. She used a triptych The Robin’s Song to convey her anxieties on the next leg in her life. In an interview, she said the first painting Guide Me Through The Dark conveyed…
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More inclusion and representation in the arts
January 18, 2025, CNA938
With growing representation at Singapore Art Week 2025, CNA938 learns how ART:DIS (Arts & Disability) Singapore nurtures talent, fosters inclusivity, and elevates the artistry of persons with disabilities through mentorships, exhibitions, and groundbreaking initiatives. As part of their efforts to increase patronage of disabled artists, Executive Director of ART:DIS Angela…
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Disabled artists add fresh perspectives at Singapore Art Week 2025
January 7, 2025, Press Release
Singapore Art Week continues to champion diversity by showcasing the best of visual arts from Singapore and Southeast Asia. This year, flagship events such as the National Gallery Singapore’s Light to Night Festival and STPI’s S.E.A. Focus shine a spotlight on the works and contributions of disabled artists Claire Teo…
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Drawing a vision of a more inclusive Singapore
December 30, 2024, Lianhe Zaobao
Disablity labels aside, 25-year-old Abraham Koh is a painter who, like many others, is eager to explore life and the future ahead. Even though he has been creating art for a long time, this year-end will be Abraham’s first time creating projection art. At this year’s Marina Bay New Year’s…