艺术家版：新加坡60年 • 展览讲座 (中)
Presented by The Culture Story
Sat, 19 July 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Speakers: Kwok Kian Chow, Dr Seng Yu Jin
What happens when two visionary curators pull back the curtain on their respective exhibitions for 2025. How does one curate works from a private collection vs a state collection to tell a nation’s story? What is the role of art and artists in our nation state as seen through the exhibitions? Join us for an unfiltered, dynamic conversation between former Director of Singapore Art Museum, Kwok Kian Chow and Dr Seng Yu Jin, Director (Curatorial, Research & Exhibitions) of the National Gallery Singapore, as AP60 forms the anchor to compare with the refresh of the DBS Singapore Gallery exhibition Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art – what were the gaps, unspoken challenges and unexpected breakthroughs that both exhibitions reveal.
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当两位具远见卓识的策展人，共同揭示他们在2025年各自展览的幕后策展思路时，会激发出怎样的火花？从私人收藏与国家典藏出发，如何讲述一个国家的故事？艺术与艺术家在国家叙事中扮演什么角色？
我们邀请《艺术家版：新加坡六十年》（AP60）的策展人兼新加坡美术馆创馆馆长郭建超，与新加坡国家美术馆策展、研究与展览部副馆长辛友仁博士展开一场深度对话。以AP60为切入，与国家美术馆全新常设展《新加坡艺事：曲径通幽》对照，探讨两大展览揭示的策展空白、未明说的挑战，以及意想不到的突破。
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Artist’s Proof: Singapore at 60 Catalogue Launch
Presented by The Culture Story
Saturday, 19 July 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Speakers: Helmi Yusof (moderator), Chong Huai Seng, Ning Chong, Kwok Kian Chow
This engaging panel offers insights into the dynamic and complex process and behind-the-scenes stories, and provides a rare glance into conversations between an art collector, curator and producer. They will share their experiences, challenges and creative decisions that shaped the exhibition. Attendees will gain insights into the artistic vision, collaborative effort and strategic planning that go into presenting an exhibition of this scale and take away a deeper understanding of what it takes to curate from a private collection and share it with the public. The panel is moderated by Helmi Yusof, the Deputy Editor of lifestyle news at The Business Times.
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National Heritage Board Thought-Leadership Event on NFTs
14 April 2022
The Culture Story co-founder Ning Chong was invited by the National Heritage Board Singapore to participate in a closed-door discussion on the emergence of NFTs and their role in shaping the National Collection. The event brought together representatives from Singapore’s leading art institutions and museums.
Joining a panel of experts—including Dr David Tan (Professor at NUS Law and Deputy Director of the Centre for Technology, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and the Law), technologist Carlos Nicholas Fernandes, art writer and @NFTAsia founder Clara Peh, and NFT artist Speak Cryptic—Ning shared her insights on NFTs from her perspective as a collector, art consultant, and gallerist.
SAW Dialogues 2022 – In Retrospect: 10 Years of SAW
SAW 2022 Dialogues
21 January 2022
The Culture Story co-founder Ning Chong moderated the panel “In Retrospect: 10 Years of SAW” as part of the SAW 2022 Dialogues. She was joined by Emi Eu (Executive Director, STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery Singapore and Project Director, S.E.A. Focus), Low Eng Teong (Deputy Chief Executive Officer, National Arts Council), and Magnus Renfrew (Founder of ARTHQ Group, Co-Founder of ART SG).
The panel reflected on a decade of SAW, examining Singapore’s position as a vibrant arts hub within the region. From a commercial perspective, the speakers shared insights on what makes a successful art week—who benefits most, how to balance artistic quality with programme quantity, and whether the current model is sustainable. In the context of the pandemic, they also discussed how Art Week might evolve and what the future holds.
The official opening of FLESH MATTERS took place on Saturday, 14 July 2018, including a special VIP dinner for artist’s friends and family, art collectors, patrons and supporters of The Culture Story and artcommune gallery. There were good food and good conversations including heartfelt sharing by pioneers like Mr Koh Seow Chuan and Mr Choy Weng Yang. Over 250 guests turned out on Saturday, so a big thank you to everyone!
The Collector Series – Art on MONEY 89.3FM The Breakfast Huddle
18 April 2018
‘The Collector’ is a series on alternative investments where we find out what unique items people are investing their money in, and what are the profit margins.
On this episode, MONEY 89.3FM Elliott Danker and Yasmin Jonkers spoke with Chairman of Larasati Auctioneers, Daniel Komala and Art Collector and Founder of ‘The Culture Story’, Ning Chong.
They discussed art market trends, tips on collecting art and why some people consider art acquisition as an alternative investment asset class. Ning also shared her tips for new budding collectors and why street art has gained huge popularity with top international collectors and celebrities.
Listen to the podcase on this link.
Singapore: Starting Young
27 January 2018
The Culture Story co-founder Ning Chong spoke at “Singapore: Starting Young”, part of Singapore Art Week Conversations held at The Fullerton Hotel. This year’s theme, Considering Collecting, explored perspectives on the art market, buying, collecting, and artistic production from a Southeast Asian lens.
Alongside Ning, the panel featured gallerist Stephanie Fong, collectors Bryan Tan, and artist Ruben Pang. Over 40 guests attended the lively discussion on collecting practices and fostering the next generation of collectors in Singapore.
Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Singapore (OGSS) Annual Oration
Presented by The Culture Story
1 November 2017
On 1 November 2017, founders of The Culture Story, Ning and Mr. Chong were invited to be Orators for the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Singapore (OGSS) Annual Oration held at Regent Hotel Singapore.
Ning and Mr. Chong shared their vast knowledge and experience about the art world with the audience, introducing important historical moments and works in art history, the significant milestones in the evolution of Singapore’s art scene, as well as discussing their personal experience in collecting and the vision for The Culture Story.
The OGSS is a professional society representing all obstetricians and gynaecologists in Singapore and aims to promote and maintain high standards of professional conduct and practice for the profession. It is also serves to promote the social integration of members and colleagues through events incorporating education, sports, politics, arts and culture. Every year, OGSS invites an outstanding individual(s) who has made a significant impact on the profession or on society to deliver the oration at the OGSS Annual Oration and Banquet.