By AikBeng Chia | Curated by John Tung
11 – 26 January 2025
Art Outreach Singapore | Gillman Barracks
Part of Singapore Art Week 2025, Singkarpor REMIXED by celebrated Singaporean photographer Aik Beng Chia (ABC) reimagines over 15 years of iconic street photography in a series of large-scale photographic collages. Blending humor, candid moments, and the unmistakable energy of Singapore, ABC's works move beyond individual snapshots to present a panoramic view of the nation's evolving urban landscape. From the bustling streets of Chinatown and Little India to the quiet corners of Punggol and Sengkang, these collages encapsulate the vibrancy and multicultural identity of a city where traditions intermingle and cultures converge.
Drawing from his extensive archive, ABC weaves moments of joy, resilience, and everyday life into unfiltered glimpses of Singapore's soul. In his vision, every face and every scene shines, honoring the uniqueness of its people and the essence of a nation in constant flux. Singkarpor REMIXED is a love letter to Singapore, told through the lens of one of its most passionate chroniclers.
DATE
11 - 26 January 2025
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OPENING HOURS
11:00am - 7:00pm daily
Free admission
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VENUE
5 Lock Road, #01-06 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108933
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NEAREST BUS STOP*
Opp Alexandra Pt 15059
Alexandra Pt 15051
*Multiple buses (Bus 57, 61, 97, 100, 166) available from Vivocity
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NEAREST MRT STATION
Labrador Park MRT Station CC27
About the artist:
AikBeng Chia
Aik Beng Chia is a celebrated photographer and visual artist from Singapore. His work is distinguished by its vibrant and dynamic portrayal of urban life that focuses on capturing the essence of everyday moments, often highlighting the interplay of light, shadow, and colour to transform mundane scenes into visually striking compositions.
ABC, as he is popularly known, is the creator of Tonight the Streets are Ours and SingKarPor, along with many acclaimed zines since 2010. He's collaborated with notable brands such as Apple, Leica, and Singapore Tourism Board. His internationally recognized works have been both exhibited and published.
Chia's work invites viewers to see the beauty in the ordinary and appreciate the overlooked aspects of daily life. His photography is a testament to his ability to find and create art in the everyday, making him a significant figure in the world of photography.
About the curator:
John Z.W. Tung
John Z.W. Tung is an independent curator and exhibition-maker. To date, his close work with artists has realised more than 50 artwork commissions and site-specific adaptations ranging from the minute to monumental.
Serving as a co-curator for the Singapore Biennale 2016 and Singapore Biennale 2019, three of the artwork commissions he curated were finalists for the Benesse Prize, with one work winning the prestigious award. His recent appointments as an independent curator include Festival Curator for the 7th & 8th Singapore International Photography Festival (2020 & 2022) and Associate Curator for the Open House programme, For the House; Against the House (2021, 2022 & 2023), and The Forest Institute, a large-scale architectural art installation dedicated to secondary forest ecologies.
In 2023, he was the recipient of the inaugural Tan Boon Hui Curatorial Prize.
Through Our Eyes
Community Collage Feature
In light of SG60, Singkarpor REMIXED invites visitors to contribute to the "Through Our Eyes" at SingKarPor REMIXED that captures the diverse and vibrant spirit of Singapore! Share your photos, symbols, and phrases that represent Singapore to you.
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This collaborative artwork highlights the essence of community and connection, allowing visitors to witness a constantly changing mosaic that mirrors Singapore's multicultural identity and our stories.
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Please kindly submit by 27 Dec 2024 to be featured and credited in a collective artwork within Singkarpor REMIXED during Singapore Art Week 2025.
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