Kohler and the Arts Exhibition

The Singapore Art Scene is delighted to have Kohler Co. launched their ‘Kohler and the Arts’ exhibition.  A global leader in kitchen and bath products manufacturer  with artistic roots way back as early as in 1929 where Kohler products were selected to become part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

There are three sections, showcasing different aspects of art within the company. Kohler Bold, Art, a sculpture exhibition with the theme ‘Asian Contemporary Art: Rooted in the Past, Looking into the future’ featuring the works of six Southeast Asian artists from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia.

The second section of the exhibition  features Arts/Industry, which the company launched a program artists-in-residence in 1974 in USA.  Until now, more than 500 local and international artists have participated in this program.

The final section of the exhibition exhibited a selection of Kohler’ Artist Editions products.

The exhibition was launched on 10 September 2015 by Ms. Angel Yang, VP & General Manager, Kohler Kitchen & Bath Group, South-East Asia $ Australasia with James Seet, the Malaysian artist featured in Kohler Bold Art  and together with 80 guests from the architectural, interior design and media community.

The six asian artists are :

James Seet ( Malaysia )

Thomas Cheong ( Singapore )

Nguyen Ngoc Lam ( Vietnam )

Dr. Ahadiat Joedawinata ( Indonesia )

Sudsiri Pui-Ock ( Thailand )

Hadrian Mendoza ( The Philippines )

Here are the related websites : 

http://blog.kohlerboldart.com/

http://www.jmkac.org/

https://www.facebook.com/jmkac

http://www.kohler.com.sg/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXfmf0T5QSXZgB-G9YeZCw

The Exhibition is

Admission is free and open to public

12 – 19 September 2015

Art Seasons Gallery

BIG Hotel

200 Middle Road #01-02

Singapore 188980

11am to 7pm ( Mon-Sat )

12pm to 6pm (Sun)

Blogged / Photo by Derrick See