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cellF is the world’s first neuron-driven synthesiser. It is a collaborative project at the cutting-edge of experimental art and music that brings together artists, musicians, designers and scientists to create …

This PhD is a commentary, criticism and critical review of design practice and pedagogy through the experiences and opportunities of Ang Xinwei. The research seeks the emergence of new knowledge …

The Urban Explorations project began in 2012 as an investigation on the ordinary happenings and encounters in the Singapore heartlands, narrated through the retrieval of sensorial data, collections and patterns. …

Abstract This series of video documentation traces the historical development of the therapeutic Arts through the life experiences of early pioneers in the noughties who are instrumental in developing art …

This interdisciplinary pedagogical research residency aspires to open up new avenues for work and ideation revolving around art and design disciplines. By generating a territory of creative investigation outside the …

This research project is the first phase of a larger initiative that aims to position LASALLE as a global reference for digital and remote collaborations in teaching and research in …

Despite a lack of clearly defined policies and funding mechanisms for the development of arts and culture in many countries in Southeast Asia, the arts is seen to thrive in …

While Singapore seeks to be a global city for the arts, the “soft authoritarian” (Ooi, 2010) hand of the government remains evident; culture is seen as a “site for governmentality” …

Throughout the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX, r. 1946-2016) photography gained significance as a means to construct and articulate national identity. During this period, the monarchy has come …

This research concerns the public art museums in Singapore (Singapore Art Museum, National Museum of Singapore and National Gallery Singapore) and their work in the visual arts in Singapore. The …

This research is focused on the lineage and legacy that craft has inherited, and to locate its place within the Singapore context. Increasingly we are seeing artists and designers using …

The research project examines documentation of extreme violence and death in two significant contemporary artworks—The Pixelated Revolution (2012) by Rabih Mroué and Touching Reality (2012) by Thomas Hirschhorn. The resulting …

In 1844-45, the French custom officer Jules Itier travelled around Asia as a member of the Lagrené Mission, the first French diplomatic mission to China. Itier travelled with a daguerreotype …