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Exhibition

Redefining Modern (MASS 60th Annual Exhibition 2025)

Modern Art Society (Singapore)

12 January 2025 to 19 January 2025

Daily inclusive of Weekends and PH, 11am to 5pm

Free admission

Wheelchair accessibility

Synopsis

Redefining Modern is an exhibition by Modern Art Society to reinvestigate the idea of modernity for the past, present and future. The exhibition curated by Dr Seng Yu Jin, Deputy Director, Curatorial and Research, National Gallery Singapore will showcase a total of more than 30 prolific artists from Singapore with over 100 pieces of artworks on display. The artworks ranges from painting, sculpture, installation to digital works. Participating artists includes award winning artists who are Young Artist Award and Cultural Medallion Recipients, Best Graduates from Art Schools, International Art Awards Shortlisted and Top Prize Winners.

Participating artists/curators:

Dr Seng Yu Jin, Curator

William Goh, Artist
Ck Kum, Artist
Ng Siok Hoon, Artist
Yeo Siak Goon, Artist
Fan Shao Hua, Artist
Lim Leong Seng, Artist
Leo Hee Tong, Artist
Hubert Loi, Artist
Eileen He Shu, Artist
Lim Poh Teck, Artist
Liu Wen Chao, Artist
Robert Teo, Artist
Ang Teck Ee, Artist
Tan Chee Teck, Artist
Terrence Tan, Artist
Boo Sze Yang, Artist
Baet Yeok Kuan, Artist
Ler Hock Chuan, Artist
Lyn Wei, Artist
Chieu Shuey Fook, Artist
Ng Yak Whee, Artist
Mark Luo, Artist
Sun Yu-li, Artist
Abu Jalal, Artist
Miau Wong, Artist
Tan Seng Kok, Artist

Koh Kai Ting, Guest Artist
Lam Fung, Guest Artist
Leo Liu, Guest Artist
Ling Yang Chang, Guest Artist

 

Public programmes:

Redefining Modern in Singapore
Public Forum
19 January 2025, 3pm
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Level 7 Multipurpose Hall
1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906

Moderator:
Dr Seng Yu Jin (Deputy Director, Curatorial and Research, National Gallery Singapore)

Speakers:
William Goh (Visual Artist, President Modern Art Society)
Dr Lim Poh Teck (Visual Artist, Senior Lecturer, NAFA)
Hubert Loi (Visual Artist)

Guest Speaker:
Lim Hui Yi (Visual Artist, Chow and Lin)

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