Singapore platform GOFY want to offer a fresh take on how art is purchased, presented and circulated. They’re doing so through For Art’s Sake, a festival that’s now in its second year, and conceptualised to make art more approachable and accessible to people’s everyday lives – for example, you can expect to encounter works at commercial venues all over Singapore, such as cafes, gyms and bars. Familiar venues include The Projector X: No Spoilers Bar at Orchard Cineleisure, Offtrack bar near Boat Quay, and Two Men Bagel House in Holland Village and Joo Chiat.
There are some 80 works by 63 emerging artists from six countries, including Singapore, and they offer a unique perspective on the Southeast Asian urban art scene through explorations of a variety of themes, including cultural identity, social issues, and personal experiences. Affordability is another big draw – works are priced from $80 – $300 and can be readily bought from GOFY’s website.
“For Art’s Sake began with a desire to fill the gaps in Singapore’s arts and cultural calendar by providing an alternative to what was available in terms of exhibition formats and the ways in which people acquire art. We believe audiences have an appetite for a novel approach and are more willing to engage when the environment is familiar and comfortable,” says Tiffany Soh, co-founder and curator.
More details here.
Oct 14 – Jan 29, various venues
