Voices & Vision #4 - Present and Away

Voices & Vision – Art Thought Leadership Symposium

Presented by Mastercard

Sat and Sun, 26 – 27 July 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Voices & Vision is a 2-day art thought leadership programme on the occasion of AP60 that creates a space for meaningful exchange and deeper engagement with real-world issues. Join us in shaping the dialogue on our shared past, present, and future.

Panel #4 - Present and Away

Sun, 27 July, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

This panel explores the complex realities of artists who live and create across borders—physically, emotionally, and culturally. In an era marked by movement—whether voluntary, economic, or forced—artists increasingly embody multiplicity. “Present and Away” is a recognition of the tension between here and there, now and then, and the art that arises in that in-between space. These are not just stories of presence or loss, navigating places or distances, but also of reinvention and reconnection. We invite artists to reflect on how displacement, duality, and radical redefinition have shaped their artistic identity and practice.

Speakers:

1. Dr Adele Tan (Moderator) | Senior Curator at National Gallery Singapore
2. Sonny Liew | Artist and Author of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
3. Suzann Victor | Artist and SG Representative for 49th Venice Biennale
4. Zulkhairi Zulkiflee | Artist-Curator

This ticket only allows entry to Panel #4 - Present and Away.

Explore the various discussions within Voices & Vision by clicking the links below. This is one of four panel discussions.

1. Proof of Concept: The Artist's Role in a New Nation
2. The Power of Patronage: Shaping Art, Culture, and Lasting Legacies
3. Changing Skylines: Evolving Practices in Urban Planning and Cultural Stewardship
4. Present and Away