C15/ Taipei World Trade Center
Road to Beijing Art Exhibition was one mind-blowing experience with its deliberate layout and setting, coupled with the good response from art purists and press media. Held at the Shangri-La Hotel on 15 - 28 May 2008, local actor Qi Yu Wu was one of the special guests appearing in the event. The empathetic actor initiated a charity movement on 19 May 2008 for the Sichuan Earthquake victims; for which the artworks were generously donated by personnels from all walks of life: Professor Arthur Lim, Mr. Lee Khoon Choy, Mr. Jeffrey Tan, Mr. Hadi Tanaga, Mr. Daniel Yun, Mr. John Erdos and Ms Jasmine Tay from MAD.
Zeng Fanzhi: Idealism is a visual journey into the realms we ourselves are never willing to encounter. It also provides an insight into the works of one of China’s leading artists in the Contemporary Asian art scene. The exhibition held in July 2007 was organized by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in collaboration with our previous infamous brand Jasmine Fine Arts.
This exhibition of 36 major works includes those from his celebrated series Hospital, Meat, Mask and Portraits. The exhibition also features new works from the Untitled (Night) series that have never been exhibited. Idealism is an exhibition that captures the tension between greatness and emptiness, joyousness and alienation, sentiments echoed in Zeng's powerful expressionist style.
Zeng said, “The gallery spaces at the Singapore Art Museum were unique to me in that they resonate with history as they were once classrooms of a school. I feel that as an institution of learning, the notions of idealism must have been held in high esteem by the teachers and students of the school working towards a future that would be filled with both ups and downs. But despite this uncertainty, idealism was still a spark that fired many imaginations. These new works I created for the exhibition is an expression of my self towards the gallery spaces at the Singapore Art Museum.”
Held by MAD's former establishment, Jasmine Fine Art curated an exhibition of Chinese contemporary artist Yang JinSong(b. 1971) in 2007.
The artwork showcased included the artist's major work of painting lotus, watermelon, ashtray, gourd and more.
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In the Singapore Artfair 2006, Jasmine Fine Art showcased the major paintings and sculptures of Chinese contemporary artists- Zhou ChunYa, He Sen, Wang GuangYi, Yue MinJun, Tang ZhiGang and more. The space provided an altogether enriching experience to those who held apprehensive thoughts for this upcoming sensation in the art world. Ms Jasmine Tay wanted the cosy setting and atmosphere to bring evoking feelings to art lovers who could appreciate art's pureness and genuinity and be able to share their experience and collections with fellow purists and friends.
The famous 'green dog' sculpture of Zhou ChunYa was displayed at a corner giving out strong and ferocious vibes of the artist's passed away pet.
MAD wishes everyone a prosperous tiger year in 2010. May all your wishes come true!
MAD will be closing on 13th February at 5pm and resume operating on 17th February.
Thank you for your consistent support!
Welcoming the year of tiger, MAD Museum of Art & Design combines graffiti artist, John "Crash" Matos' artwork with the traditional Chinese practices - giving away the calendar for year 2010; red packets and Chinese New Year card.
For more information, please visit us:
MAD Museum of Art & Design
333A Orchard Road
#03-01 Mandarin Gallery
Singapore 238897
Press Release: 1 December 2009
The Soul Sits Quietly in Her Room: "Deep Inside" Exhibition of Sohn Jinah
A new art exhibition that breathes life into chairs is now showing at the newly minted MAD Museum of Art & Design. Seated in the heart of Orchard road at the Mandarin Gallery, MAD is the new multi sensory space that celebrates art and life. In conjunction with its festive soft launch, the quietly intense work by Korean artist Sohn Jinah will open the doors for the pre-inauguration in an exhibition dubbed "Deep Inside".
Press Release: 1 December 2009
Living Art in the Heart of Town - MAD Museum of Art & Design
Come December this year, a new art space with a twist will officially open its doors in the heart of Orchard Road. Called the Museum of Art & Design or MAD in short, this living art space is a holistic look at the appreciation of beauty in the way we live and express our thoughts.
