STAR Artists-in-Residence The Observatory exploring electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation in rocks from the collection of NTU EOS Observatory, September 2025. Courtesy NTU CCA Singapore.

Exhibition

STAR RESIDENCIES OPEN

NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore

24 January 2026 to 31 January 2026

Saturdays, 24 and 31 January 2026, 2.00 - 5.00pm, no registration

Free admission

Synopsis

Delve into the ongoing research of Artists-in-Residence Ng Hui Hsien, The Observatory, and Zarina Muhammad. Working across volcanic terrains, subterranean pulses, and intertidal zones, the artists navigate the Earth's shifting matters through interdisciplinary and polysensory approaches. STAR Residencies OPEN offers a unique entry point to encounter the non-linear trajectory of creative inquiries inspired by scientific research. Developed with NTU Earth Observatory of Singapore, STAR Residencies nurtures interdisciplinary exchange to address ecological complexities.
Artists: Ng Hui Hsien, Zarina Muhammad, The Observatory
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