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Discover the brilliance of T.K. Sabapathy's critical writings in 'Writing the Modern', an essential anthology that chronicles over four decades of significant contributions to Southeast Asian art history. This expertly curated collection presents a diverse array of texts, showcasing Sabapathy's influential insights as a historian, educator, and advocate for the visual arts. The anthology features 57 meticulously selected pieces—including exhibition reviews, artist interviews, and conference papers—arranged into four thematic sections, each prefaced with thoughtful editorial overviews to enhance your understanding of contemporary art narratives. Ideal for artists, curators, and anyone passionate about modern art, this publication serves not just as a resource but as a source of inspiration for future art writing and research. By revisiting these foundational texts, readers can dive deeper into the evolution of modern and contemporary art in Southeast Asia and grasp the complex interactions between artists and art history. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, 'Writing the Modern' will enrich your perspective and fuel your passion for the evolving art landscape. Order now, as shipping for this item is free; please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This product is brand new, published by Power Publications, ISBN 9789811157639, published in 2018.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789811157639
Year: 2018
Publisher: Power Publications
Description:
This anthology of eminent Singaporean
art historian T.K. Sabapathy's texts, selected from over four decades (1973 –
2015) of art critical and historical texts, brings together, for the first
time, a cogent selection of the most important and influential writings of one
of the region's foremost art historians, selected to represent the scope and
depth of Sabapathy's work. From the early 1970s, T.K. Sabapathy has been a tireless historian and educator, penetrating critic and ardent advocate and advisor of
the visual arts and culture, and his vast output has been foundational in the building
of the modern and contemporary art history of Southeast Asia. This publication
provides an opportunity for more focused (re)reading, review and renewed consideration
of T.K. Sabapathy's rich body of work, to further fuel modern and contemporary
art writing, research and exhibition-making.
For many artists, curators,
writers and art institutions in Southeast Asia, Sabapathy has been and
continues to be a leading and an inspiring thinker, mentor and interlocutor. Writing the Modern will long serve as an
index to the future mappings of the art histories of the region.
Writing the Modern brings
together 57 texts of varying forms and lengths – from exhibition reviews,
catalogue essays, artist interviews, conference papers, speeches, lectures,
extracts of monographic studies, personal correspondence – organised within four thematic sections, each
preceded by editorial overviews:
Section
1: 'The Southeast Asian Artist in Relation to Art History,' edited with
overview by Joyce Toh;
Section 2: 'A
Mind for
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9789811157639
Year: 2018
Publisher: Power Publications
Description:
This anthology of eminent Singaporean
art historian T.K. Sabapathy's texts, selected from over four decades (1973 –
2015) of art critical and historical texts, brings together, for the first
time, a cogent selection of the most important and influential writings of one
of the region's foremost art historians, selected to represent the scope and
depth of Sabapathy's work. From the early 1970s, T.K. Sabapathy has been a tireless historian and educator, penetrating critic and ardent advocate and advisor of
the visual arts and culture, and his vast output has been foundational in the building
of the modern and contemporary art history of Southeast Asia. This publication
provides an opportunity for more focused (re)reading, review and renewed consideration
of T.K. Sabapathy's rich body of work, to further fuel modern and contemporary
art writing, research and exhibition-making.
For many artists, curators,
writers and art institutions in Southeast Asia, Sabapathy has been and
continues to be a leading and an inspiring thinker, mentor and interlocutor. Writing the Modern will long serve as an
index to the future mappings of the art histories of the region.
Writing the Modern brings
together 57 texts of varying forms and lengths – from exhibition reviews,
catalogue essays, artist interviews, conference papers, speeches, lectures,
extracts of monographic studies, personal correspondence – organised within four thematic sections, each
preceded by editorial overviews:
Section
1: 'The Southeast Asian Artist in Relation to Art History,' edited with
overview by Joyce Toh;
Section 2: 'A
Mind for