For his first GRC piece, Ng Yi-Sheng unearths the history and power subsoil of our very own Padang—from its early colonial beginnings to the steroidal spectacle catchment area that it is today. Making comparison to Persian and Indonesian models of public squares to project a future for assembly.
Read MoreIn his inaugural piece for GRC, Alfonse Chiu observes public space, and the public’s place within—or without it. Drawing lines of sight between the visible and permissible, the democratised street view and the panoptic eye, to map attitudes towards the ostensibly public and subtly private.
Read MoreThrough her review of the exhibition Chinternet Ugly, Reena Devi delves into the layers and domains of the seemingly endless space known as the Internet. Exploring how the artists navigate and negotiate contemporary life in relation to the complexities of China’s digital realm, she projects artistic possibilities in a future perfect Singapore.
Read MoreFor her first GRC piece, Akanksha Raja explores Hidden People, Hidden Spaces, an experiential journey into the spaces of disabled communities, and delves into the struggles faced by neuroatypical individuals—even when navigating places they call home. She speaks with Debra Lam, co-founder of event organiser Society Staples, a social enterprise focusing on inclusive futures for PWD (Persons with Disabilities).
Read MoreFor his first GRC piece, Sharaad Kuttan muses on the circumstance for conversation—through his work, political context, and life—and how its curation sets the scene for the forum of the public. In a world devoid long of objective truth, Sharaad posits how one—individual or institution, alike—might bridge the yawning distances between us by considering the hows and whys of talking to each other.
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