Ho Rui An's Lecture-Performances Critique Neoliberal Logic Through Asian Economic History

Ho Rui An, a Singaporean artist, delves into the effects of neoliberalism on various domains such as politics, film, art, and human consciousness through his performance-lectures. His project 'The Economy Enters The People' from 2021 to 2022 explores the interactions of Chinese delegations in Singapore during the 1970s amidst Deng Xiaoping's reforms, featuring images of vacant conference tables. He critiques the intertwining of Singapore's governance with China's socialist market economy in 'Workers Never Leaving the Chinese Socialist Factory', highlighting the encroachment on personal life. His extensive work encompasses video installations and publications, including 'Dash' (2016–18) and the lecture-performance 'Asia the Unmiraculous' (2018–20), which challenge economic narratives and media representations. Ho advocates for the importance of art in fostering discussions about economic equity globally.