National Gallery Singapore presents six-artist survey of post-independence Singaporean art
From 7 May to 22 August, the National Gallery Singapore will host 'Something New Must Turn Up: Six Singaporean Artists After 1965.' This exhibition highlights the careers of artists who flourished between the 1960s and 1980s, featuring six distinct retrospectives. Chng Seok Tin (1946–2019) begins with early etchings and progresses to later works like 'Game of Chess' (1997–2001). Mohammad Din Mohammad exhibits paintings and artifacts, including 'Earth Energy' (1994). Goh Beng Kwan presents a range from 1940s abstraction to collages. Eng Tow emphasizes nature-inspired textiles, while Jaafar Latiff features abstract batik. Lin Hsin Hsin showcases both early paintings and contemporary digital pieces. Themes explored include spirituality, cultural hybridity, and technological evolution. The exhibition is also highlighted in ArtReview's Summer 2021 issue.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs 7 May to 22 August at National Gallery Singapore
- Features six Singaporean artists active between 1960s-1980s
- Chng Seok Tin worked across printmaking, sculpture, and installation after becoming 90% blind in 1988
- Mohammad Din Mohammad combines art with ethnographic displays of Southeast Asian artifacts
- Lin Hsin Hsin transitioned from abstract painting to digital art and cybersecurity
- Artists include Goh Beng Kwan, Eng Tow, and Jaafar Latiff
- 1965 reference marks Singapore's independence year
- Exhibition organized as six individual retrospectives rather than unified narrative
Entities
Artists
- Chng Seok Tin
- Mohammad Din Mohammad
- Goh Beng Kwan
- Eng Tow
- Jaafar Latiff
- Lin Hsin Hsin
Institutions
- National Gallery Singapore
- ArtReview
Locations
- Singapore
- Iowa
- Hull