Broaden your mind with experimental art that spans decades. After its successful run in Japan and Korea, Awakenings: Art in Society in Asia 1960s to 1990s makes its way to Singapore to showcase 142 thought-provoking artworks by more than 100 artists from 12 countries across Asia. These innovative displays explore the various experimental practices influenced by the social and political landscapes in the region.
Highlights include Reptiles (1989, remade in 2013) by Huang Yong Ping and Eceng Gondok Berbunga Emas (Water Hyacinth with Golden Roses) (1979, remade in 2017 and 2019) by Siti Adiyati. Tang Da Wu’s seminal work, They Poach the Rhino, Chop Off His Horn and Make This Drink (1989) is also set to debut in this exhibition.