Upcoming Programmes

  • Opening reception

    20 December 2024, 3:30 - 6:30 PM

    Introduction by Curator Nim Nyomsin and Artists

  • Artist Tour

    21 December 2024, 2 - 3:30 PM

    Led by Nurrachmat Widyasena and Maharani Mancanagara

    Artist Tour | 2  - 3 PM

    Susur Leluri Card Game with Artist | 3 - 3:30 PM

    Join us for an artist-led tour of this group exhibition, guided by curator Nim Niyomsin, artists Nurrachmat Widyasena (Mas Ito) and Maharani Mancanagara (Rani).

    Mas Ito, celebrated for his retro-futuristic explorations through printmaking, installation, and painting, navigates the intersections of reality and fantasy. Rani, whose multidisciplinary practice includes printmaking, woodworking, and installation, crafts fictional narratives that reflect Indonesia's modern sociopolitical and cultural histories.

    Together, they will provide unique insights into their works and creative inspirations. After the tour, participate in Susur Leluri, a card game facilitated by both artists to enhance and deepen your engagement with the exhibition.

  • Why Not?

    18 January 2025, 2 - 4 PM 

    Artist Talk by Chen Sai Hua Kuan

    Artist Talk | 2 - 3 PM

    Q&A | 3 - 3:30 PM

    Artist tour | 3:30 - 4 PM

    Artist Sai, also known as Chen Sai Hua Kuan, is known for his bold and witty style, using minimalist setups that engage audiences with playful, creative twists. In his talk, "Why Not?" he will explore how the art-making process challenges traditional norms and conventions.

  • Ludotopia - Playing Psychogeographical Games in Virtual Worlds

    1 February 2025, 2 - 3:30 PM

    An Artist Talk/Performance Lecture by Debbie Ding

    Artist Talk / Performance Lecture | 2 - 3:30 PM

    Ludotopia is an artist talk / performance lecture by Debbie Ding exploring emotional terrains, imaginary cities, and public space in games. The artist will take the audience on a walking tour of public virtual worlds on existing game platforms, as well as game worlds entirely created by the artist.

  • Between Borders

    15 February 2025, 2 - 3:30 PM

    Artist Talk by Anthony Chin Tze Wee

    Artist Talk | 2 - 3 PM

    Q&A | 3 - 3:30 PM

    Anthony Chin will be sharing historical & contemporary geographical realities pertaining to the two works currently shown at the New Art Museum - 'Air Doa Selamat' & 'Point 20 Sliver'. He will be touching on how these works reflect on ideas of nation, borders and nationhood, while simultaneously addressing his personal experiences. The talk will also touch on long-term research projects and artworks that outlines his artistic practice.

  • Ecological Imaginaries

    1 March 2025, 2 - 4 PM

    Artist Workshop by Ong Kian Peng (Est. 20 Pax)

    Artist Workshop | 2 - 4 PM

    How can we understand and feel the ecological crisis that is intangible, abstract, and yet-to-come? In this workshop, participants will collectively speculate and harness AI tools such as Dall-E and Runway ML to create future scenarios based on spatial references, data, and personal memories.