ART CALENDAR
Robb Report Malaysia presents this month’s most aesthetically pleasing picks for your viewing pleasure.
SINGAPORE CONTEMPORARY
In its second year, this is a key event of Singapore Art Week. The exhibition showcases accessible and collectable works by a range of artists represented by over 90 galleries. On display are original paintings, limited editions, sculptures and photographs. Exhibitors include Artredot, Maya Gallery and Utterly Art from Singapore, The Dragon Year Gallery and Ling Art from China, and Gallery Miz from South Korea. Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre When: 19 - 22 Jan Tickets: From S$25 (RM77)
ART STAGE SINGAPORE
This flagship art fair of South-east Asia presents the diversity of contemporary art by artists in the region. This year, visitors can look forward to exhibitors like Art Porters and Gnani Arts from Singapore, Juliana Gallery from Seoul, Kodama Gallery from Tokyo, G13 Gallery from Kuala Lumpur, Blink Gallery from Hong Kong, and Galerie Ovo from Taipei. Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre When: 12 - 15 Jan Tickets: From S$26 (RM81)
IMPRESSING THE CZAR
This epic four-part performance by the Dresden Semperoper Ballet is one of choreographer William Forsythe’s best-known works. First performed in 1988, it spans the history of dance, from the Renaissance to the present day. This is Dresden Semperoper Ballet’s first visit to the Paris Opera. Comprised of some 60 dancers, the company is directed by Aaron S Watkin, a former dancer of the Frankfurt Ballet. Where: Palais Garnier, Paris When: 4 - 8 Jan Tickets: From €50 (RM233)
BOUNDLESS: CONTEMPORARY ART
This auction presents Western and Asian modern, contemporary and design artworks, photographs and rare artist- designed jewellery. Special guest, French designer Guy de Rougemont will present a selection of his signature design pieces. An untitled work by American artist and social activist Keith Haring is expected to fetch between HK$1.8 million (RM1.04 million) and HK$2.8 million. Where: Sotheby’s, Hong Kong When: 19 Jan Tickets: Free