SIPF 2010 Ongoing Now...Open Call Submission for Photography Festival Exhibition…

The Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) committee would like to thank everyone for their support and enthusiastic participation in last 3 months. As we move into the second week of March, we would like to remind you that the worldwide open call for submission for SIPF 2010 will close on 31 March 2010.

Once again, please take note the submission fees cover the administrative cost and the travel subsidies for selected participants from developing countries to participate in the festival on 15 October 2010.

If selected, artists will be notified by the festival office to send in their high resolution files of images in DVD format for exhibition printing by the SIPF official printer. All applicants must submit a project submission online at www.sipf.sg and fill in your details accurately to ensure a successful submission. For those without access to Paypal, please contact info@sipf.sg for alternative choices.

From all of us at the festival office, we look forward to your receiving your submissions and wish you all the best.

Thank you!

SIPF 2010
info@sipf.com.sg
(65) 6339 8655
www.sipf.sg

Festival Office: 11b Mount Sophia, OldSchool,
#B2-09,Singapore 228466

German Artist: Volker Hamann

German Artist: Volker Hamann

Artist in Residence

4th to 30th November 2009

Lost Generation Space

Volker Hamann is well know to the Malaysian Art Community through his exhibition with Chin Kong Yee in April/May 2007 at Wei-Ling Gallery in Kuala Lumpur.

Volker Haman was trained as a stone-sculptor, but soon after his apprentice-sphip he decided to work as an artistic sculptor. Photography soon became the second leg of his artistic search. He has exhibited his work in various galleries in Europe.

During his Residency at Lost Generation Space he will offer workshops and search for the essence of Kuala Lumpur in new photographs.

Goethe-Institut

Malaysia

Suite 06-07, 6th Floor,

No 374, Jalan Tun Razak

50400 Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia

Tel. + 60 3 21642011

Directions here

General Info : nfo@kualalumpur.goethe.org

Bombay Sapphire Art Projects 2009 (BSAP09)

Bombay Sapphire Art Projects 2009 (BSAP09) is a mini art festival with the aim to encourage and support artists in developing ideas and exploring new directions in their practice. This year’s programme offers an exciting range of exhibitions and projects that look at various forms of new media practices by emerging artists from Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

As they continue to push the boundaries of art making, this pool of young artistic talent have also sought alternative means and strategies for expressing and responding to their contemporary experience. The programme hopes to promote the exchange of ideas, cultures and practices among artists and their audience.

PROJECT 1 : LAST CALL
Farah Azizan, Irman Hilmi, Liew Kwai Fei
11 - 28 November 2009

PROJECT 2 : SIMPANG
Daniel Dorall
3 - 19 December 2009

* both exhibitions are curated by SIMON SOON
RECOVERT RECORDS will be performing LIVE for both openings.

BSAP09 is made possible by BOMBAY SAPPHIRE

media partner : TIME OUT KL
with thanks to : DOOF INDUSTRIES & RECOVERT RECORDS

Open Call Starts Now!!! - Singapore International Photography Festival 2010

In 2008, Singapore International Photography Festival attracted a whopping 6,600 public submissions of photographic work from photographers around the world. 12% of the total submissions were the most outstanding prints, which were shortlisted and exhibited across Singapore. The submissions were not restricted to any fixed subject or theme but selected works were grouped according to various themes by the Festival’s four curators.

Now, the 2nd SIPF 2008 commences with two categories for open call. The open-ended theme category continues with the purpose of unearthing new works and talents. This year’s festival incorporates a brand new themed category titled, ‘HUMAN: NATURE’ to address universal concerns faced by the world. The duality in the theme can be freely interpreted either as ‘Human Nature’ or ‘Human & Nature’. The ‘colon’ represents a relationship and a balanced ratio between Human and Nature. Thematically, this category is an ambitious call for creative interpretation on HUMAN: NATURE.

For more information, please visit www.sipf.sg

About Singapore International Photography Festival

The Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) is the first event of its kind in Southeast Asia. This biennial festival strives to provide a platform for Southeast Asian artists to showcase their works alongside their international peers at various venues across Singapore. The three main festival components are the official exhibitions, workshops and a 2-day portfolio review session for 50 selected Southeast Asian photographers. This will be followed by a series of workshops facilitated by curators and senior photographers for 40 participants. Alongside the official exhibitions and programmes, the SIPF Fringe activities will be carried out at various arts galleries, arts spaces and education institutions to promote photography across Singapore.

Singapore International Photography Festival Office:

OldSchool, 11b Mount Sophia, #B2-09, Singapore 228466.

Tel: +65 6339 8655/ +65 6339 2355 Fax: +65 6339 5030

For general enquiries: info@sipf.com.sg

For press enquiries: mary@sipf.com.sg

For exhibition enquiries: exhibition@sipf.com.sg

Photograph by Simon Wheatley.

NO REFUGE: BURMESE REFUGEES IN MALAYSIA

Photography Exhibition

Featuring photos by Greg Constantine, Halim Berbar, Rahman Roslan, Simon Wheatley & Zhuang Wubin

Thu 15 to Sun 25 Oct

Sun to Thu, 11am to 8pm

Fri & Sat, 11am to 9.30pm

Presented By SUARAM and The Annexe Gallery

Admission Free

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When one complains about human rights abuses in Malaysia, many Malaysians like to claim that at least we are better off than Burma. That is however not true for Burmese refugees in Malaysia. They may have escaped the horrors of living under the military rule of the junta in Burma, but here in Malaysia they live a life of fear all over again. As Malaysia is not a signatory of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, Burmese refugees do not have rights in this country. Because of this, they are subject to all sorts of abuses, both by the authorities and fellow Malaysians.

Forced to hide in crammed apartments or makeshift encampments in forests, refugees live in constant fear of being detained by the Malaysian police, immigration officers and RELA volunteers. When caught, they are often abused, extorted for money, or sent to overcrowded and unhygienic detention centres. Sometimes they are even sold to human traffickers as slave labour or prostitutes. As the deplorable situation of Burmese refugees in Malaysia gains international attention, it’s high time for us to examine the human suffering we are causing.

NO REFUGE, presented by SUARAM and The Annexe Gallery, aims to highlight the plight of Burmese refugees through the works of five photographers: Greg Constantine (USA), Halim Berbar (France), Rahman Roslan (Malaysia), Simon Wheatley (UK), and Zhuang Wubin (Singapore). The works are photojournalistic documents of the living conditions of a people who are forced to flee to our hospitable country, but have yet to find refuge or hope here.

The exhibition will also mark the launch of a petition to the Malaysian Government to recognise refugees and to sign the 1951 UN Convention Relation to the Status of Refugees.

Parts of the proceeds of the sale of the photographs will be channeled to SUARAM's campaign to advocate for the rights of Burmese refugees.

For more information: http://www.annexegallery.com

FURTHER READING

http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c125.html
http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/07/14/a-burmese-familys-story-of-multiple-arrests-weekly-bribes/6299/
http://worldfocus.org/blog/2009/08/25/qa-detainee-tells-of-squalor-beatings-in-malaysian-camp/6928/
http://www.pleasedontsaymyname.org/

2nd Singapore International Photography Festival is back!

In 2008, Singapore International Photography Festival attracted a whopping 6,600 public submissions of photographic work from photographers around the world. 12% of the total submissions were the most outstanding prints, which were shortlisted and exhibited across Singapore. The submissions were not restricted to any fixed subject or theme but selected works were grouped according to various themes by the Festival’s four curators.

Now, the 2nd SIPF 2008 commences with two categories for open call. The open-ended theme category continues with the purpose of unearthing new works and talents. This year’s festival incorporates a brand new themed category titled, ‘HUMAN: NATURE’ to address universal concerns faced by the world. The duality in the theme can be freely interpreted either as ‘Human Nature’ or ‘Human & Nature’.

The ‘colon’ represents a relationship and a balanced ratio between Human and Nature. Thematically, this category is an ambitious call for creative interpretation on HUMAN: NATURE.

For more information, please visit www.sipf.sg

About Singapore International Photography Festival

The Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) is the first event of its kind in Southeast Asia. This biennial festival strives to provide a platform for Southeast Asian artists to showcase their works alongside their international peers at various venues across Singapore.

The three main festival components are the official exhibitions, workshops and a 2-day portfolio review session for 50 selected Southeast Asian photographers. This will be followed by a series of workshops facilitated by curators and senior photographers for 40 participants. Alongside the official exhibitions and programmes, the SIPF Fringe activities will be carried out at various arts galleries, arts spaces and education institutions to promote photography across Singapore.

Singapore International Photography Festival Office:

OldSchool, 11b Mount Sophia, #B2-09, Singapore 228466.

Tel: +65 6339 8655/ +65 6339 2355 Fax: +65 6339 5030

For general enquiries: info@sipf.com.sg

For exhibition enquiries: exhibition@sipf.com.sg

I MISS HIM SO MUCH : Our Hearts For Yours

Art Charity Fundraiser
Opens to public from 30 September - 12 october 2009

"I miss him so much"

Five small words that together, tell a heart-wrenching story of a mother who has lost a beloved son. A son who thought there was no other avenue for him to take, except to give his beating, living soul to the one who gave him life, so she and others he loved might find their way out of the predicament they were in.

I Miss Him So Much

Five words that stand for hope and promise of a better future, through the provision of school boarding facilities for the children of rural Sabah. Words that demonstrate the collective will, compassion and care of those who seek a better life not just for themselves, but for those less privileged than they. Words that say, "Never again."

Asrama Donni

Asrama Donni is a hostel currently under construction in Kiulu, Sabah that will house 100 students so they don't have to walk daily through the jungle for up to 4 hours to get to school. This art sale is one of several initiatives to raise the RM251,000 that is needed to complete the hostel. It stands for one less concern that the underprivileged rural students of Kiulu, Sabah need to face; a stronger foothold that they can stand on to face the challenges of their lives tomorrow. Works from celebrated Malaysian artists including Awang Damit, Fauzin Mustafa, Wong Seng Tong, Romli Mahmud, Rafiee Ghani, MATAHATI, Fauzul Yusri and Jasmine Kok will be sold to help raise funds for Asrama Donni.

For its part, Galeri Chandan will host the artwork and donate all proceeds due to the gallery towards the construction and completion of Asrama Donni.

Join us for the launch of the “I Miss Him So Much – Our Hearts For Yours” charity art sale
On Wednesday, September 30 2009, 8pm

For further details log on to www.imisshimsomuch.com

CORBIS CREATIVES BEHIND THE LENS ASIA 2009

"Exhibition of photography by Asia's best industry talents"

Start Time: Wednesday, September 30 at 11:00am
End Time: Thursday, October 1 at 3:00pm
Where: The Annexe Gallery, Central Market Annexe

Regional Winners of the competition include:

➢ Rocky Huang, Art Director of Saatchi & Ssaatchi Guangzhou, photograph titled "Summer"

➢ Jeremy Guo, Art Director of McCann SGM Works, Photograph titled "Mirror"

➢ Yanzhen Guo, Designer of GDAD Hakuhodo, photograph titled "Beneath the Blue Sky"

➢ Rupert England, Regional Creative Director of Lowe Worldwide, photograph titled "Havana Man Enjoys Rum and Cigar"

➢ Lam Tin, Art Director of TEAM, photograph titled "China Flower"

➢ Eddie Wong, Head of Art of Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore, photograph titled "Camel Boy"

➢ Mike Chin, Senior Copywriter of TBWA/Tequila Malaysia, photograph titled " Pray"

➢ Mosquito, Artist of The A Team Taiwan, photograph titled " A Praying Mantis"

➢ Human Kwok, Designer of Monopoly Hong Kong, photograph titled "Victoria Harbour"

➢ Sze Mei, Planner of Mindshare Malaysia, photograph titled "The Weight of This Morning"

➢ Sam Shen, Creative Director of Sun Communications Beijing, photograph titled "European Impressions"

➢ Leslie Neo, Art Director of Paperclip Communication Singapore, photograph titled "Rustic Charm"

The Creatives Behind the Lens competition attracted non-professional photographers working in the creative industries across Asia Pacific, receiving over 900 entries. The competition is supported by several prominent media partners including AdAsia, Campaign Brief Asia, China Advertising, Milk X Magazine, Best X Club and Longyin Review.

The pictures were judged first by a local panel of esteemed industry professionals in China, Hong Kong, and South Asia, and then by a regional panel including Jens de Gruyter, Vice President of Creative Photography, Corbis; Bentham Liu, Chairman, Greater China of Conde Nast; Ng Fan of Saatchi & Saatchi Guanzhou, Ken Tao of Energy Source China, Tif Wu of Euro RSCG Shanghai and Jason Zhao of Publicis Beijing.

"The work submitted to our first competition in Asia was fantastic - some of the best we've received around the world," said Sophia Yu, Vice President, Sales & Services, for Corbis in Asia Pacific. "The creative community has so many talented individuals, and it's great to be able to recognize their creativity."

More information...

The Best Art Show in the Univers

ARTERI : Art + Culture | Malaysia and Southeast Asia

Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit

Network: Global

Price: Free

Start Time: Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 8:00pm

End Time: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:00pm

Location: 67, Jalan Tempinis Satu

Street: Bangsar Baru 59100

City/Town: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It's not everyday you get to see the most exciting and deranged young talents - chi too, Dill Malik and Munkao - strut their stuff.

THE BEST ART SHOW IN THE UNIVERS, conceived as an irreverent and humorous affront on the delicate good taste of the Malaysian art world, brings together three overly sensitive creative new age souls who hope to impart light and truth through the 'incestuous amplification' of their intellectually stimulating artworks.

Be prepared to experience the most intense, electrifying, life-changing, soul-satisfying, cerebrally-engaging exhibition ever put together in our universe as these artists present new works in video, photography, performance, installation, conceptual painting and many other mediums that they hope will one day make it into the collection of our very own National Art Gallery.

Come join us in the upper middle class part of town on our opening night 1 October 2009 at 8PM. There will be a special radical socio-political conceptual vegetarian cooking show hosted by Munkao at 8.30PM.

Peace!

EYES WIDE OPEN

Selected Photos From the
1st Singapore International Photography Festival

Presented by the SIPF & The Annexe Gallery

EYES WIDE OPEN

The Annexe Gallery is proud to host EYES WIDE OPEN, a showcase of works by 28 notable photographers from Africa, England, Switzerland, China, Thailand, Japan, Germany, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Taiwan, Korea, Australia, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Singapore and Malaysia (Azril K Ismail & Eiffel Chong). The selection comes from the inaugural Singapore International Photography Festival held (SIPF) last year which featured 900 images culled from a total number of 6,600 submissions from all over the world. The exhibition presents a wide-ranging kaleidoscope of unforgettable images – from portrait to landscape, from artistic to journalistic – that documents each photographer’s search for the real and the sublime.

Photos are for sale. A catalogue of selected photographs featured in the SIPF will be available for sale during the exhibition for RM40 per copy.

ABOUT SIPF
“Through the SIPF, we hope to showcase the photographic talents in Southeast Asia and Singapore, and highlight their outstanding works to a wider audience, beyond their respective countries,” said Festival Director Gwen Lee. “There are many talented individuals right in our own backyards waiting to be discovered. We don’t have to look far and wide. SIPF wants to be the platform to draw them out and bring them to prominence.”

"Michal Macku - Glass (and) Gellages"

An upcoming Exhibition at WeiLing Gallery will feature a Czech Photographer for the first time in Malaysia. A current known contemporary artist and highly anticipated for his visual narrations... he had brought forward a new way in approaching photography techniques beyond traditional prints...

*Michal Macku (*1963), Czech photographer creates his works using his own photographic technique named Gellage and his discovery of this unique process has cemented his name in the history of contemporary photography. The technique ‘Gellage’ consists of the transfer of exposed and fixed photographic emulsion onto paper. This transparent and plastic material makes it possible to reshape and reform the original images, changing their relationships and endowing them with new meanings during the transfer.

Michal Macku began to make photographs in 1978. He graduated from the Technological Faculty of the Polytechnic Institute in Brno and the Institute of Art Photography, Prague; and after working for a number of years in research he taught at the Pedagogical Faculty of Palacky University in Olomouc.

Michal has been working as a full-time artist since 1992. He continues to explore and research the endless possibilities in photography. As he says in his own words:

“I am always seeking new means of expression and, step by step, I am discovering almost unlimited possibilities through my work with loosened gelatin. Photographic pictures mean specific touch with concrete reality for me, one captured level of real time. The technique of Gellage which I am using helps me to take one of these “time sheets” and release a figure, a human body, from it, causing it to depend on time again. Its charm is similar to that of cartoon animation, but it is not a trick. It is very important for me to be aware of the history of a picture and to have a sense of direct contact with its reality. My work places “body pictures” in new situations, new contexts, new realities, causing their “authentic” reality to become relative. I am interested in questions of moral and inner freedom. I do what I feel, and only then do I begin to meditate on what the result is. I am often surprised by the new connections I find in it. Naturally, I start out with a concrete intention, but the result is often very different. And there, I believe, lies a hitch. One creates to communicate what can not be expressed in any other way. Then comes the need to describe, to define.”

This will be the first time that Michal Macku will be showing in Malaysia and Asia.

Michal Macku’s first exhibition in Malaysia entitiled, "Michal Macku - Glass (and) Gellages" takes place at Wei-Ling Gallery from 6th April-30th April 2009.

*excerpt from WeiLing Gallery | retrieved 6th Apr 2009