In Uncanny Cuteness: Aesthetic Dynamics and Social Impact in Contemporary Art, participating artists harness this disarming charm to explore fundamental questions of identity, examine global consumption patterns, and offer their distinctive interpretations of endearing aesthetics. The exhibition brings together established and emerging artists including Arkiv Vilmansa, Dennis Osadebe, Jonathan Hadipranata, Ruo-Hsin Wu, Tania Marmolejo, Yasuhito Kawasaki, Yokoteen, and Mie Olise kjærgaard, each contributing their unique perspective to this dialogue.
Through their works, these artists demonstrate how cuteness can be wielded as a powerful medium to explore themes of diversity, inclusion, and global economic relationships, while examining art’s complex role within capitalist structures. The exhibition reveals how this seemingly simple aesthetic can illuminate profound perspectives on identity, global commerce, and art’s position in contemporary society, challenging traditional notions of aesthetic appeal and cultural significance.
Venue: Tang Contemporary Art, 402 Orchard Road, Delfi #06-01/02, Singapore 238876
When: 2 Nov - 7 Dec 2024,
By: Tang Contemporary Art Gallery
