Nokia Singapore Art 2001 (NSA01) is an evolution of the Singapore Art series which has its roots in the National Day Art Exhibition series dating from 1969. After several transformations and permutations from the 1980s to the 1990s, the event was given a new identity as Nokia Singapore Art. The name change signalled not only the entry of Nokia as a major sponsor of the event, but also heralded a change in the direction of the project. While still remaining a national platform for the exhibition by Singapore’s artists, Nokia Singapore Art was extended to become a two-month long visual arts festival encompassing not only exhibitions but talks, workshops and an international arts symposium. Its objective is to reflect the diversity of visual arts practices, including the latest development in contemporary practice, and to encourage art discourses and boost the critical appreciation and awareness of the visual arts among Singaporeans.[...]
In summary, NSA01 takes another bold step in consolidating its strengths to build a platform not only to showcase the dynamic and progressive art practices in Singapore but also to provoke new creative energies, perceptions, and discourse through a wide range of exhibitions and activities.