
Acclaimed photography duo BIRDHEAD (SONG Tao and JI Weiyu) began their six-month Southeast Asia residency in July 2016, travelling through Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Singapore. The works created during the course of their residency are currently exhibited in ShanghART Gallery Singapore at Gillman Barracks and comprise Birdhead’s first solo exhibition in Southeast Asia. The exhibition will be extended to 26 February 2017.
The performance will be staged in collaboration with filmmaker-turned-chef Chayuti Janrakangtong (Papacurry) from Chiang Mai, recreating the sense of camaraderie and friendship with Chayuti that resulted in the creation of a key series for the exhibition “Welcome to Birdhead World Again – Singapore 2016.” The program also creates a fortuitous cross-cultural triangle between Thailand and Singapore via the Chinese photography duo.
Following the performance, the artists will be present for an autograph session to sign complimentary commemorative prints of a souvenir photograph taken in Robert Zhao Renhui’s studio during Birdhead’s residency in Singapore, which for Birdhead, exemplifies and memorialises the hospitality they experienced during their travels through Southeast Asia.
Japanese curry and refreshments will also be offered to public for no charge. All are welcome.
Venue: ShanghART Singapore, 9 Lock Road, #02-22, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937
When: 13 Jan 2017, 5pm - 8pm