Returning for its third edition this month, National Gallery Singapore will be bringing its popular Children’s Biennale to more children around the world through its first-ever “phygital” experience. Guided by the inquiry “Why Art Matters”, the Gallery Children’s Biennale seeks to empower children to navigate the changing times with empathy and confidence through playful and interactive art experiences that explore topics relevant to the times such as Home, Diversity, Time and Environment.
The Biennale’s online experience launches on 22 May 2021 at www.childrensbiennale.com, making the children’s art programme accessible to local and international audiences. This is followed by on-site art installations at the museum which open to the public from September 2021. By going “phygital,” the Biennale also offers double the fun for local audiences as they get to participate in more and new ways, from creating digital art through a finger swipe to exploring immersive installations at the Gallery. In a time of physical restrictions, the hybrid format also fosters connection between children and artists, with majority of the online works allowing children to co-create with established international artists and connect with peers around the world through the artworks.
The Biennale will feature online works and on-site installations by 9 renowned artists and art groups: Dinh Q Lê (Vietnam), husband-and-wife duo Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan (Philippines/Australia), Jeremy Sharma (Singapore), Joyce Ho (Taiwan), Khvay Samnang (Cambodia), Nandita Mukand (Singapore/India), Nona Garcia (Philippines), Sandra Lee (Singapore), and Speak Cryptic X ADDADDADD (Singapore).
When: 22 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2022,
By: National Gallery Singapore
