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NAFA receives largest single donation of artworks
from Cultural Medallion artist Lim Tze Peng |
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The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) is
proud to be the recipient of 45 Chinese ink and colour works by
celebrated local artist and Cultural Medallion winner, Lim Tze Peng
(ÁÖ×Óƽ). |
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This donation is by far the largest single
contribution of a group of works by an artist to the Academy¡¯s permanent
art collection. |
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The paintings will be displayed at Tze Peng
in Paris, an exhibition to be held from 15 ¨C 23 June 2006 at NAFA
Galleries 1 & 2. |
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Among the works are depictions of iconic
landmarks such as the red windmill above the Moulin Rouge, the Arc de
Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, as well as quintessential Parisian scenes
¨C of side streets and caf¨¦s, the various views from the Seine River, and
selected façades of the generic houses of Paris. |
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Says Ms Bridget Tracy Tan, NAFA¡¯s Director
(Gallery & Theatre): ¡°The rich colour and precise marks from Tze Peng¡¯s
brush compare admirably with the fleeting and talented paint strokes of
the Impressionists. Tze Peng¡¯s buildup however, does not create merely
impressions, but produces a cross between plain, agile drawing and the
contouring textures of painting.¡± |
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All the works were produced on-site during
the 82-year-old painter¡¯s two-month visit to the French capital city in
2000, where he stayed at the Cit¨¦ Internationale des Arts
(¡°International City of Arts¡±), occupying one of two apartments
belonging to NAFA. These apartments were acquired by the Academy in the
late 1990s to be used as studios by artists, particularly NAFA alumni,
lecturers, students or artists who have made contributions to NAFA.
(Please refer to ANNEX for more info.) |
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Mr Choo Thiam Siew, President of NAFA,
describes Lim¡¯s donation as ¡°a homecoming of sorts, from the master
painter to his potential erudite, in a learning environment such as NAFA.¡± |
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He adds: ¡°In 2003, Lim Tze Peng was
conferred the Cultural Medallion by the Singapore government. His
contributions to the arts and culture in Singapore go beyond simply
being a practitioner. Through his art, he has not only demonstrated
talent but both strength and dedication. It is an exemplariness that all
students of art and life can all benefit from.¡± |
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Exhibition Details: |
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Exhibition Period :
15 ¨C 23 June 2006
Exhibition Hours :
10am ¨C 7pm daily
Venue :
Galleries 1 & 2, NAFA Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street, S189655
Admission :
FREE
Enquiries :
artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg |
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Annex |
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About the Cit¨¦ Internationale des
Arts (International City of Arts) |
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The Cit¨¦ Internationale des Arts in
Paris, France was established in 1960, under the management of the
International City of Arts Foundation. Members of the Council of
Administration include the President Mdm Felix Brunau and the French
government officials. |
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The City of Arts is located in the
centre of Paris. It consists of 270 studio apartments for artists
(visual and performing arts) and art facilities, such as exhibition
halls, workshops and concert hall. |
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The average area of a studio apartment
is about 40 square metres, with an attached bathroom/toilet and a
kitchenette. All studio premises are fully furnished, including bed
linen and an easel for painters. |
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The City of Arts is subsidised by the
French government and is offered to all arts institutions and
organisations worldwide, in order to create financially affordable
workshops for international artists to interact with a lease of 99
years till 2060. |
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NAFA has leased two units of the above
studio apartments (atelier), located at unit Nos. 2213-A and 2214-A,
with a floor area of 30 and 38 square metres, respectively. Each
unit consists of a studio with two single beds, a kitchenette and an
attached bathroom/toilet. |
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NAFA presents artist candidates to the
Admission Council based on the required criteria (professional
artists, NAFA staff/lecturers, potential graduates), the duration of
the stay in the City of Arts, ranging from two to six months.
Resident artists will also be issued a privilege card by the City of
Arts to visit art museums in Paris via express lane free-of-charge. |
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The service charge for resident artists
is minimal: |
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2213-A: € 263 per month for one person
and € 337.50 for two persons |
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2214-A: € 274.50 per month for one
person and € 348.50 for two persons |
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(A refundable deposit equivalent to one
month service charge is required.) |
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