Writing the Modern Selected Texts On Art & Art History In Singapore, Malaysia & Southeast Asia, 1973 2015

Sabapathy, T. K./ Mashadi, Ahmad (Editor)/ Lingham, Susie (Editor)/ Schoppert, Peter (Editor)/ Toh, Joyce (Editor)

ISBN 10: 9811157634 / ISBN 13: 9789811157639

Published by Singapore Univ Pr, 2018

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1st edition. 448 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing the Modern Selected Texts On Art & Art History In Singapore, Malaysia & Southeast Asia, 1973 2015
• Publisher: Singapore Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811157634
• ISBN 13: 9789811157639
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1 kilogram

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Synopsis

Published by the Singapore Art Museum

T. K. Sabapathy has been writing on the art of Southeast Asia for more than four decades, as a critic, curator, and art historian. He is a penetrating critic and ardent advocate for the art and artists of Singapore and Malaysia. His art historical methods, critical documentation, deep dialogue with artists, and detailed explication of their works have set the course of art discourse in the region.
Writing the Modern is the first collection of Sabapathy’s work, featuring pieces that represent the scope and depth of his output and highlight his most important and influential writings. At the same time, it is a survey of the vast changes in the landscape of art in the region over the period. Sabapathy chronicles the shift in Asian art from a predominantly nationalist/modernist mode to a global contemporary style. Those new to his work will find this the ideal introduction to his oeuvre. And his longtime fans will find this book the perfect opportunity for review and renewed consideration of his work. Ultimately, it’s a collection sure to fuel a new generation of modern and contemporary art writing, research, and exhibition making.

About the Author

T. K. Sabapathy is adjunct associate professor in the Department of Architecture at the National University of Singapore, where he teaches the history of art.