Artist’s Proof: Singapore at 60
Presented by The Culture Story
Produced by Family Office For Art
13 July – 17 August 2025
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Free admission
Venue: Artspace @ Helutrans, 39 Keppel Road, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065
Singapore at 60 is an artist’s proof—concurrently a moment of completion and a moment of beginning. Reflecting on the continuous work of Singapore as a nation, seen in broader historical and geographical contexts, over 90 works from Chong Huai Seng’s extensive private art collection have been chosen to celebrate this significant moment in Singapore.
At the heart of this seminal exhibition is the artist’s proof of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew’s bronze bust (1982) by Royal Academician Sydney Harpley —the impetus of Chong’s ambitious project. Artist’s Proof: Singapore at 60 (AP60) features works created from the 1940s through 2025 by over 50 mostly Singaporean artists who also have extensive overseas experiences, making themes such as worlding, diaspora, and trans-locality integral to the inclusive Singapore identity. Through the exhibition, Chong Huai Seng (b. 1951) pays a heartfelt tribute to Singapore and its visionary founding leaders, just as the reflexivity in the artworks is part of a love story for Singapore.
Transcending a state-focused lens, AP60, curated by Kwok Kian Chow (b. 1955), offers a fresh perspective on the Singapore story, inviting viewers to reflect on Singapore’s past, present, and future through Singapore’s multifaceted cultural landscape and ongoing conversations. The feature of 11 new commissions, including one original music composition, further underscores Chong’s commitment to supporting both emerging and established artists who exemplify artistic excellence.
AP60 is proudly produced by Family Office For Art, a premier independent advisory dedicated to supporting collectors in areas of art management, collection amplification, estate planning, and legacy building.
Join us from 13 July as we celebrate our nation’s 60th year of independence with this seminal exhibition.
We offer a free 1-hour guided tour every Saturday and Sunday at 1PM (English) and 4:30PM (Mandarin) during the duration of the exhibition.
Click the links above to register online via Eventbrite. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability.
展览时期,我们将会在每周星期六、星期天提供中文导览。
请通过这个链接注册。
Look out for more programmes to come:
19 July: Catalogue Launch and Chinese Exhibition Talk
26–27 July: Voices & Vision – Art Thought Leadership Symposium
9 – 10 and 16 – 17 August: Fresh Impressions Children’s Workshop – Weekend Activation
Artists:
David Chan, Jon Chan, Lavender Chang, Cheo Chai-Hiang, Cheong Soo Pieng, Chng Seok Tin, Chow and Lin, Chua Mia Tee, Anthony Chua Say Hua, John Clang, Foo Kwee Horng, Foo Tee Jun, Kanchana Gupta, Han Sai Por, Sydney Harpley (United Kingdom), Hilmi Johandi, Ho Chee Lick, Hong Sek Chern, Hor Kwok Kin, Hua Chai Yong, Israfil Ridhwan, Rajesh P. Kargutkar (India), Khairulddin Wahab, Koh Cheng Jin, Koh Nguang How, Raymond Lau Poo Seng, Lee Wen, Leo Hee Tong, Sonny Liew, Lim Hwee Tiong, Kim Lim, Lim Soo Ngee, Lim Yew Kuan, Loi Cai Xiang, Loke Hong Seng, Nan Qi (China), Dawn Ng, Ng Joon Kiat, Milenko Prvački, Joel Seow, Siew Hock Meng, Darren Soh, Sujak Rahman, Tang Da Wu, Tay Boon Pin, Teng Nee Cheong, Tong Chin Sye, Suzann Victor, Wong Keen, Ming Wong, Shavonne Wong, Yang Zhongda, Yeo Tze Yang, Yong Mun Sen (Malaysia), Zhuang Shengtao, Zulkhairi Zulkiflee
If you would like to book a group guided tour, please email: admin@theculturestory.co
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