Hiroshi Sugimoto's first major Southeast Asian survey at Singapore Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum is showcasing "Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form Is Emptiness," marking the artist's inaugural extensive exhibition in Southeast Asia. This display features over 60 pieces from 11 different series, reflecting more than 50 years of Sugimoto's work in photography, video, sculpture, and installation. The exhibition's title draws inspiration from the Heart Sutra, emphasizing the concept that perception shapes what appears to be constant. Designed by Sugimoto himself, the exhibition is arranged like a mandala, representing the cosmos. It includes renowned series such as Seascapes, Theaters, and Dioramas, aiming to place Sugimoto's investigation of time and reality within an Asian context. Organized by the Singapore Art Museum, the exhibition will be available for viewing from [dates not provided in source]. Sugimoto was born in Tokyo in 1948.
Key facts
- First major survey of Hiroshi Sugimoto in Southeast Asia
- Over 60 works across 11 series
- Title derived from Heart Sutra
- Exhibition designed by Sugimoto as a mandala
- Spans photography, video, sculpture, installation
- Organized by Singapore Art Museum
- Sugimoto born 1948 in Tokyo
- Includes Seascapes, Theaters, Dioramas series
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- Singapore