Artist’s Proof: Singapore at 60 is a landmark exhibition and a personal tribute to Singapore and her founding leaders, told not through speeches or textbooks, but through art. Over the past decade, private collector Mr. Chong Huai Seng has acquired artworks capturing Singapore’s transformation, from nostalgic street scenes to bold contemporary takes on identity and leadership. In celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, this ambitious exhibition, curated by Mr. Kwok Kian Chow, features over 90 works by more than 50 artists, offering a fresh perspective of the Singapore story through the creative expressions of local artists from different generations. Featuring 11 new commissions by local artists and one brand-new music piece, the exhibition underscores Chong’s commitment to supporting artists, inspiring audiences to embrace local contemporary artists and invest in the growing potential of the future of Singapore’s arts through collecting and patronage.Chong’s love letter to Singapore traces its journey from a struggling young nation to a global city. Scenes of Singapore’s evolving cityscape unfold through paintings and photographs, while works inspired by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and the founding fathers examine their legacy and impact on nation-building. The exhibition also looks inward to examine the relationship between artists, the state, and its people.As a private arts organisation, The Culture Story offers a unique perspective of Singapore’s art history, beyond a state-museum lens. Allowing the artworks to tell their own stories, the exhibition invites visitors from all walks of life to find unique and personal resonances with the works, fostering deeper engagement and understanding of art in context. As Singapore’s art market continues to mature, the exhibition serves as an inflexion point to encourage more to engage and understand art in context, beyond surface appreciation, demonstrating the vibrancy of Singapore’s art scene, young talents, and promoting the collection of Singapore art.
This special London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Alumni Association of Singapore (LSEAAS) private reception will be accompanied by a special exhibition tour by LSE alumna, Ning Chong who is co-founder of Culture Story and FOFA.Presented by The Culture Story Produced by Family Office For Art
Members of both the LSEAAS and the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore will enjoy a special rate for tickets.
