LORONGS OF WISDOM
A Coordinates Project of Singapore Biennale 2019
(16 November 2019 - 21 March 2020)
(all Lorongs of wisdom Tours have Concluded by Mar 2020, join us for the other tours!)
Set against opulent skyscrapers and all that glitters in Singapore, this is a journey through its’ contrasting underbelly. Google Geylang and you will find stereotypical adjectives giving clues to its reputation- from multiple mentions of crime to listicles of delicious late night offerings.
With the help of different stakeholders on the ground, Geylang Adventures presents a mixed medium interpretation of the neighbourhood and the changes over the years. From the cleaning up of the streets to overcrowded migrant worker dormitories, be captivated by the shared narratives that emerge through resident lenses. In line with the Singapore Biennale theme of “Every step in the right direction”, may you find your own perspective emerge.
Program Schedule
Start Point: 1 Lorong 23 Geylang S388352
18:50 Registration
19:00 Geylang starter pack
19:20 the wishing tree
19:40 nameless
20:00 We Found Love in a Hopeless Place
20:30 pRAYER, POTTERY, PLANTS
21:15 Tea Break
21:30 Snipping Social BarrierS
22:00 Performance ends
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Disclaimer:
- This experience contains mature themes advisable for participants above 16 years old
- Optimal experiences require minimum of 5 pax to start. In the event of postponement, we will contact you directly.
About Singapore Biennale 2019
The Singapore Biennale was established in 2006 as the country’s pre-eminent platform for international dialogue in contemporary art. It presents and reflects the vigour of artistic practices in Singapore and the region within a global context, and fosters productive collaborations and deep engagement with artists, arts organisations, and the international arts community.
The Singapore Biennale cultivates public engagement with contemporary art through a four- month exhibition, and its accompanying public engagement and education programmes that include artist and curator talks and tours, school visits and workshops, and community days. It complements achievements in other areas of arts and culture, collectively enhancing Singapore’s international profile as a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.
The 2006 and 2008 editions of the Biennale were organised by the National Arts Council. The NAC commissioned the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) to organise the 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2019 editions.
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January - 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11
February - 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
March - 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
Singapore Biennale 2019 Media
Underscore Magazine | Steps in the Right Direction: Interview with Patrick Flores, Artistic Director
The Business Times | Weekend Interview with Patrick Flores
The Straits Times | Singapore Biennale to make a hopeful case for change in the face of pressing challenges
The Peak Magazine | Singapore Biennale 2019 aims to effect positive change