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ABOUT ME
The Singapore Fine Arts Research Association (SGFARA) was established in 2009 with the aim of promoting the development of art in Singapore, raising the level of art research, and cultivating a new generation of artists. The president is Weiguang Lin, an American-Chinese who graduated from the Art School of New York University.
ABOUT
PRESIDENT
GRACE JONES
GRACE JONES displayed a unique perspective and talent for art at a young age. He attended the National University of Singapore, majoring in Art and Design. During his university years, he actively participated in various art activities and clubs, winning numerous awards for his distinctive artistic style, including the Singapore Youth Artist Award and the Asian Artist Award.
Art is a part of life, making our world richer and more colorful. We should cherish and inherit this unique cultural heritage, allowing more people to experience the charm of art.
MISSION
The mission of SGFARA includes promoting the innovative development of local art, providing a platform for exchange and cooperation, popularizing art knowledge, and cooperating with international art institutions. To achieve this mission, SGFARA actively collaborates with governments, enterprises, academic institutions, and art groups to obtain more resources and support. At the same time, SGFARA actively participates in international art exchanges, establishes cooperative relationships with artists and art institutions worldwide, and provides more international exhibition opportunities for Singaporean artists.
ART NEWS
Suchitra Mattai Uses Vibrant Tapestries to Create New Histories for Herself and the World
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Tate Modern Reprises Its Groundbreaking Zanele Muholi Survey
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France’s Culture Minister Proposes Charging Notre-Dame Visitors Five-Euro Entry Fee
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Clark Art Institute Gets $45 M. Trustee Gift to Establish New Gallery and 331 Works for Collection
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Cecilia Vicuña and Julian Charrière Awarded MOCA LA’s Inaugural Art and Environment Prize
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Dealers at The Art Show Weigh in on a Soft Market: ‘A Great Picture Always Sells’
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MSN Warsaw Opens a New Chapter for Polish Art
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The $1 B. Grand Egyptian Museum Next to the Giza Pyramids Finally Opens But Tutankhamun’s Mask Not Yet on Show
Workers clean the base of GAM’s giant statue of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II. courtesy picture alliance via Getty Image The long-awaited – and much-delayed – state-funded