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Dr Simon Soon: “'Contemporary' is having one idea ricocheting through a field of possible connections, unsure of what forms it might land on.”
Art educator and curator Dr Simon Soon offers insights on the evolution of Southeast Asian art from the modern era into the contemporary.
Patrick Flores: “The diplomatic impulse is a relational impulse and underlies much of artistic and curatorial work.”
Deborah Iskandar: “Living with art you love is the most rewarding return on investment you can achieve.”
Robert Zhao Renhui: “Nature is not what we can dominate, but what comes through when we cannot control it.”
Phi Phi Oanh: “I view 'sơn ta', Vietnamese lacquer, as not merely a painting medium but a framework of intersecting relationships.”
Yee I-Lann: “Maybe a socially-engaged art practice entails not turning away, making space for others and 'letting go'…”
Leong Puiyee: “Being a part of Southeast Asia, it is only natural to highlight the stories from the region.”
