Singapore has launched a large-scale festival - Singapore Art Week. Until January 26, the city offers over a hundred cultural events, providing an opportunity to explore the works of local and world-renowned artists. The program includes film screenings, tours, workshops, performances, and exhibitions.
Many events are completely free to attend. For instance, everyone can see the works of street photography master Joel Meyerowitz. This American photographer has captivated the public with his ability to find unusual moments in everyday life and turn fleeting scenes into masterpieces. The exhibition coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Leica M system, which has become an indispensable companion for Meyerowitz in his work.
Admission to a number of exhibitions will also require tickets. At the National Museum of Singapore during the festival, there is a large-scale exhibition by Brazilian photojournalist Sebastião Salgado. It features over 200 photographs dedicated to the Amazon and its ecosystems, which are threatened by deforestation and climate change. The exhibition is accompanied by music by French composer and multi-instrumentalist Jean-Michel Jarre, as well as videos with stories from the leaders of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon.
Additionally, as part of the festival, the Singapore Science and Art Museum is hosting a large-scale exhibition dedicated to the work of the legendary Japanese animation studio Ghibli. Its visitors can immerse themselves in fantastic worlds and embark on an unforgettable adventure with iconic characters.
Immersion into a fantasy world can be experienced at two more multimedia exhibitions. One of them is called "Inside Monet". It is accompanied by music and offers a reinterpretation of the masterpieces of the great artist through the prism of modernity. Visitors can trace Claude Monet's creative path from a budding Impressionist to the creator of the grandiose "Water Lilies" series. Another multimedia exhibition is dedicated to the work of the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Guests will admire shimmering projections and embark on a virtual journey into the world of living masterpieces.
As part of Singapore Art Week, one of the world's oldest auction houses, Sotheby's, presented a rare 19th-century painting by Indonesian artist Raden Saleh. This masterpiece had been in a private collection for the past hundred years and was now presented to the public alongside works by artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The exhibition venues will also host lectures, workshops, and meetings with contemporary artists. Some exhibitions will be available to visitors even after the festival ends.
