Back with his third double-bill exhibition, Singaporean artist Tang Da Wu presents Art School SG: Tang Da Wu. This exhibition highlights the challenges of learning and practising art in our little red dot and how artists engage with the world and beyond. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking site-specific installations, drawings and live performances.
Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2, NAFA Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
When: 20 Aug - 30 Oct 2022,
By: NAFA
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