This is complemented by our internationally acclaimed art fair, art stage singapore, and worldclass infrastructure such as the singapore freeport which is dedicated to storing fine art and highvalue collectibles. In addition to its visual arts core, gillman barracks will also play host to a series of exciting events and initiatives that complement its existing gallery tenants. Located at the upandcoming art hub, gillman barracks, the u factory meshes a workshop space, popup stores from monocle. Singapore art book fair 2019 arts republic arts events. Get your hands on some of the best contemporary art books and zines at the singapore art book fair. This collaboration follows the centres curatorial programme publishing as expanded form for the 2014. Started in 20, the sabf had at the back of its mind similar art book fairs that were being organised around the world. Its basically a book fair with an artbased bent so while you might not be able to find, say, harry potter there, you can expect scores of interesting illustrations and small, independent.
From 29 june to 1 july 2018, the singapore art book fair sgabf will take place at the ntu centre for contemporary art. Singapore art book fair is an annual book fair specialising in contemporary art books and zines, and returns to gillman barracks centre of contemporary art from 14 to 16 nov 2014 after a successful run last year. Gillman barracks singapore 2020 all you need to know. The surrounding area is also nice you can head up the. I came here while doing the southern ridges walk, having read online about the art book fair being held here time out website. The singapore art book fair serves to capture the energy and vision of artists, and believes in evolving and presenting the diversity of our community, as well as exposing the audience to new and innovative publishing practices. Gillman barracks turns two with a series of events. Gillman barracks singapores contemporary arts cluster housed in a former military camp turns two this september. This collaboration follows the centres curatorial programme publishing as expanded form for the 2014 edition of. Singapore art book fair 2018 events ntu cca singapore. Singapore art book fair is an annual book fair specialising in contemporary art books and zines. It will host exhibitors from around the world including artists, publishers, small presses, and printmakers. Sgabf2018 was from 29 june 1 july at ntu centre for contemporary art singapore in gillman barracks.
Its much smaller than the one held at gillman barracks in 2014. Public hosted by singapore art book fair and ntu centre for contemporary art singapore. Singapore art book fair 2018 will be held in the exhibition hall, block 43 malan road, gillman barracks, and all public programmes will take place in the single screen, block 43 malan road, unless otherwise stated. Gillman barracks is a visual art cluster and home to leading international and homegrown galleries, art rganisations and of course playeum for children. Art stage singapore, singapore art fair, and affordable art fair singapore attract tens of thousands of visitors throughout the year. Set to take part are at least 35 participating publishers, artists and groups, both local and international. More diverse and international exhibitors along with new artists and publishers in the region will be represented at the latest edition of the sabf.
One new headline event to look out for is boutique art fair s. Art after dark, a series of evenings when galleries at contemporary arts cluster gillman barracks stay open till 10pm, launches tonight in conjunction with the singapore art book fair. The singapore art book fair sgabf is an annual event that champions both local and international art and print material. In conjunction with the opening reception of the singapore art book fair at the centre for contemporary art cca, gillman barracks is proud to present our. This edition saw the move to an independently organised and funded fair for the first time in five years.
Armed with a polkadotted brolly, we braved the erratic weather for a session of book therapy at gillman barracks. The annual book fair specializes in contemporary art books and zines. In an intimate afternoon affair for 40 select couples, the restaurant showcased its beautiful architecture and romantic wedding venue possibilities to discerning couples about to tie the knot. Singapore art book fair is where well be this weekend. Mark your calendars, art and literary loverssingapore art book fair returns for its fourth run this thursday at gillman barracks.
Browse through an even bigger collection this year at gillman barracks by ynez wahab what started in 20 eventually became an annual affair, and now, the singapore art book fair sabf is back for its fifth edition, which will be held at gillman barracks from 28 to 30 april 2017. Ntu centre for contemporary art singapore, blk 43 malan road gillman barracks, singapore 109443. Held annually, this event is free and open to the public and hosts exhibitors from around the world including artists, distributors, small presses, institutions, galleries, zines, and printmakers. Yet at gillman barracks, these two differing ideologies have come together as of september 2012, when a total of 15 internationally acclaimed galleries from. Gillman barracks now a hotbed of local contemporary art. An intimate wedding fair at masons at gillman barracks. As per usual, there will be lots of art books, lots of zines, and lots of fringe activities to keep you occupied over the long weekend, courtesy of artists, design studios, independent publishers. The sixth edition of this free event is open to the public and features a selection of art books, art catalogues, monographs, zines, and printed ephemera, as.
This event is free and open to the public and will feature art books, art catalogues, monographs, zines, and printed ephemera. The 4th edition of the singapore art book fair sabf will be held at the 7 lock road, gillman barracks from april 28th to 30th this year. It was the inaugural singapore art book fair, jointly organized by booksactually and hjgher. See you guys tomorrow for more of the singapore art book fair.
Singapore art book fair 2016 is held at the artscience museum. Focus is a new boutique art fair that showcases the. Ntu centre for contemporary art singapore ntu cca singapore is proud to collaborate with singapore art book fair 2018 sgabf. Centre for contemporary art singapore, blk 43 malan road gillman barracks. Gillman barracks turns two with a series of exciting events and initiatives singapore, 12 september 2014 gillman barracks singapores contemporary arts cluster. Held annually, this event is free and open to the public. When gillman barracks, a 20minute drive from downtown, lined up its art after dark collateral event during singapore art week in. As the fair celebrated the renaissance of printed material, our back muscles were simultaneously reawakened by the mounting weight of our loot. Art book fair at gillman barracks asian books blog is based in singapore the lion city. Located in a peaceful greenery, gillman barracks is a contemporary arts cluster that is home to 17 international art galleries. A focus, an allnew boutique art fair, is making gillman barracks its home and bringing you the best of southeast asian art from the quirky, pastelcentric work of yeo kaa to artistic takes on your favourite cartoons.
Masons at gillman barracks held their 2014 wedding fair last month. This year, expect more than 90 exhibitors showcasing. The galleries feature diverse and everchanging exhibitions from internationally acclaimed artists, of the region and around the world. This years fair aims to present the best in local arts publishing, showcasing art books, magazines, zines and new publications that will be released over the threeday art book fair. Sgabf serves as a platform that celebrates and represents artists books, zines, monographs, contemporary art editions, and other printed ephemera. See impressive local and international art, participate in creative workshops, eat fresh seafood, drink beer, and sip cocktails at this cool enclave in singapore. I saw my friends alvin mark tan, david tan, michael ng and staff.
The singapore art book fair runs from nov 14 to 16, 10am to 8pm, at centre for contemporary art singapore, gillman barracks, block 43 malan road. Address, malan rd, gillman barracks, block 43, 10944 singapore, singapore. It is a platform for artists, publishers, and zinemaker. The measures include increased frequency in cleaning and sanitising of common areas to staff taking their temperatures daily. As the programme partner of this years sgabf, ntu cca singapore is presenting a curated programme within the fair titled publishing as discourse. The 2019 sgabf was held from 28 30 june at ntu centre for contemporary art singapore. Focus at gillman barracks, from jan 24 to 27, which aims to promote modern and contemporary southeast asian art. Now before you go, me and my family are not the arty farty sort, you can be assured that you dont have to be an art lover to appreciate art. Following a successful run at the cca last year, the fair will return to. Gillman barracks where army history and modern art meet. Just like its namesake, the u factory is a physical manifestation of the u press and underscore magazines dedication to recognizing creativity and handicraft. The annual singapore art book fair 2019 is returning to gillman barracks for its sixth edition.
Come find us at the singapore art book fair tomorrow at gillman barracks its the last day and. Boasting over a hundred events attracting 46,000 visitors over the course of a week, and anchored by art stage singapores 152 galleries and 51,000 visitors over just four days, singapores 3 rd art week was, at least in numerical terms, a success presumably, next years. Gillman barracks lies near to alexandra road, and the 6. Calling all artists, collectors, and art book enthusiasts. Late night art at gillman barracks twice a month starting. Singapore art week to showcase local artists, lifestyle. Art after dark at gillman barracks x singapore art week 2017.
Art after dark x singapore art book fair gillman barracks. Gillman barracks is a contemporary arts cluster in singapore that is home to international art galleries, restaurants and the ntu centre for contemporary art cca singapore, which are all housed in conserved colonial barracks. Singapore art book fair is an annual book fair specialising in contemporary art. Singapore art book fair 2019 will be held at ntu centre for contemporary art singapore block 43, malan road, gillman barracks from june. In the last edition, the fair was located at the artscience museum. Gillman barracks guided tour by friends of the museum gillman barracks is a beautiful heritage site built on a hill, way back in 1936 when singapore was still a british colony.
It hosted the monocle seasonal shop in shop in 20, and is the organiser of the annual singapore art book fair in gillman barracks. Gillman barracks continues to keep a close watch on the situation and has put in place precautionary measures to ensure the wellbeing of visitors and staff alike. The annual singapore art book fair will be happening this year from 29 june to 1 july at ntu centre for contemporary arts singapore in gillman barracks. Ntu centre for contemporary art singapore exhibition hall blk 43 malan road, gillman barracks singapore 109443.