Not until today, one never thought that a hug could be so luxurious. One never thought that the distance between people is limited to one meter. Who would have known mask can become a fashion item and a wardrobe staple! Pandemics to wars erode the capital on which capitalism is built, Covid-19 is showing to be no exception. Historically, capital destruction caused large losses to jobs, damaged the lives and livelihoods of people, and depressed living standard. Covid-19 knows no borders and has had a disastrous impact on health throughout the world, yet, beyond the grim and gloom, good things still prevailed in our society, in this world. We see this daily through small acts of neighbourly kindness. We see daily appearances of white knights in-time of needs. We see it in the activities of community groups, charities and philanthropic organisations. We see it too in the increased numbers of people volunteering to help. We see it in the Covid-19 frontline heroes; their blood, sweat, tears and sacrifices. All are showing the ever-presence and importance of our social capital. The Covid-19 quickly became one of the most talked-bout things on the internet, that lead to a spike in trendy keyword used on the social media, such as lockdown, social distancing, #stayhome, toilet paper and many more.

Participating Artists:
1. David Chan, Singapore
2. Justin Lee
3. Kenny Low
4. Liu Xuanqi, Leo
5. PHUNK
6. Yeo Tze Yang
7. Umi Baizurah Mahir Ismail, Malaysia
8. Ahmad Shukri Mohamed
9. Gatot Indrajati, Indonesia
10. Nano Warsono
11. Komkrit Tepthian, Thailand
12. Patipat Chaiwitesh
13. Min Zaw, Myanmar
14. Muu Muu
15. He Jian, China
16. Shi Mohan
17. Choi Xooang, South Korea
18. Keiji Ito, Japan
19. dbstr

https://www.artsphere.net/gallery/art-seasons/Art-is-Non-Essential/

When: 15 Aug - 13 Oct 2020,

Venue/Organizer: Art Seasons Singapore