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Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Post by concernedartist » Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:54 am

been looking for art pieces from local artist...can't seem to find any. Anyone knows where i can find them? Thanks.

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Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Post by tiktok » Tue, 19 Oct 2021 1:27 pm

Yes this will sound like trolling, but there seems very little art of any kind in Singapore. Probably because the government has never encouraged it and many of its policies discourage creativity and original thought. On the other hand, pursuit of money, food and frivolous internet entertainment keeps everyone's attention focused elsewhere.
I not troll/wacko/spammer.
Me no expat. Me foreigner.

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Post by Lisafuller » Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:40 am

Not trolling at all, you’re absolutely right. The government has made its focuses clear- the lack of funding for the arts tells you all you need to know.

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Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Post by Myasis Dragon » Tue, 26 Oct 2021 7:47 am

Try La Salle College of the Arts.

https://www.lasalle.edu.sg/

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Post by Lisafuller » Wed, 27 Oct 2021 2:17 am

Nice opportunity to support local student artists.

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Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Post by stencilloart » Wed, 10 Jul 2024 3:54 am

Look for local artists at galleries, art shows, cafes, online marketplaces, and artist guilds. Follow them on social media for updates.

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Post by Lisafuller » Sun, 14 Jul 2024 6:30 am

I've also found garage sales to be a good way to find hidden gems. These are rare but rewarding. Carousell is also a great option.

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Post by stencilloart » Sat, 20 Jul 2024 6:09 pm

Depends! Garage sales for unique finds, Carousell for wider selection & browsing ease.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Sun, 21 Jul 2024 2:10 pm

stencilloart wrote:
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 6:09 pm
Depends! Garage sales for unique finds, Carousell for wider selection & browsing ease.
Carousell also leads the way in con jobs and rip offs. Stay away unless you are a "real" expert when it comes to arts and antiquities (or anything else for that matter just for the safety of any purchases, not whether they are authentic or not.
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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Sun, 21 Jul 2024 2:22 pm

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Post by Lisafuller » Sun, 28 Jul 2024 1:26 am

sundaymorningstaple wrote:
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 2:10 pm
stencilloart wrote:
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 6:09 pm
Depends! Garage sales for unique finds, Carousell for wider selection & browsing ease.
Carousell also leads the way in con jobs and rip offs. Stay away unless you are a "real" expert when it comes to arts and antiquities (or anything else for that matter just for the safety of any purchases, not whether they are authentic or not.
The best thing to do is to visit local exhibitions to get a sense of which artists' work you appreciate, then look them up and purchase from them directly. They are often open to commissions and tend to price their work lower as they don't have to hand a cut to a middleman.

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Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Post by stencilloart » Sun, 28 Jul 2024 4:01 am

Soory

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Post by YYCole » Sun, 11 Aug 2024 1:21 pm

I used to learn painting at the studio opposite plaza singapura and Istana, the glass building. the artist who operate the studio Chankerk has a unique painting style and his painting of Singapore building and landscape is in his own style.

http://chankerk.com/

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Re: Art pieces from local artist...where can I find them?

Post by stencilloart » Tue, 24 Sep 2024 8:28 pm

Nice

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