Monkeys in the House, 3 Imitate Monkeys, Desk, Cabinet, Books, Dimensions Variable, 2014 by Thai artist Sakarin Krue-On
Now in its third year, the Prudential Eye Awards – happening at the MasterCard Theatres – Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands on 19 January – will showcase the best emerging artists and art works from across Greater Asia, with representing artists from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Japan, India and Bangladesh and Singapore.
At Prudential Eye Awards, some 10 awards will be given out, including that of the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognises internationally recognised Thai artist Sakarin Krue-On for his lifetime contribution to Asian contemporary art and for inspiring others to pursue careers in this field.
Accompanying the awards is a public exhibition at ArtScience Museum which will run from 16 January to 27 March 2016. The exhibition will shine the spotlight on 39 works from the 15 shortlisted artists for the Prudential Eye Awards in the following categories: Digital/Video, Installation, Painting, Sculpture and Photography. This is the second year that Marina Bay Sands is hosting the prestigious awards ceremony and the exhibition.
For the first time ever, the Prudential Eye Awards Ceremony on 19 January is open to the public. Admission is complimentary, and tickets can be redeemed at http://entertainment.marinabaysands.com/events/eye0116.
When: 19 Jan 2016,
