Tag Archives: old city hall

Alvinology Award 2010

Following past years tradition in 2007, 2008 and 2009 where I round-up the year with an “Alvinology Award”; here’s my slightly belated list for 2010. I always love to compile summary listings – how can I miss out the chance … Continue reading

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Operation Supermarket

Read the labels on the innocent looking supermarket products carefully. There’s more than meet the eyes. These digital images are made by Iranian artist, Farhad Moshiri for the Singapore Biennale 2008 and are exhibited in the Old City Hall. Operation … Continue reading

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Blackfield

Among all the installations for this year’s Singapore Biennale 2008, Rachel and I liked Blackfield the most. It is at the same time, beautiful as well as sad, beyond words. You have to go down and see it for yourself … Continue reading

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Real-life Google Earth

Titled simply as “Singapore”, this is an installation piece by Thai artist, Wit Pimkanchanapong, created for the Singapore Biennale 2008. The interactive artwork allows visitors to write their own notes on stickers provided by the artist and paste them onto … Continue reading

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Cermelang, Gemilang, Terbilang (Excellence, Glory, Distinction)

No, this is not the latest Truly Asia promotional billboard from the our friendly neighbour, Malaysia. It is an installation artwork at Old City Hall, part of the Singapore Biennale 2008. The work is titled “Cermelang, Gemilang, Terbilang (Excellence, Glory, … Continue reading

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