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NOVEMBER E-NEWSLETTER 2014 52 - 54 SAI STREET, CENTRAL, HONG KONG TEL : +852 2858 5072 FAX : + 852 2525 0290 EMAIL: INFO@SINSINFINEART.COM |
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With the end of “THE DANCE OF REMEMBERING” by Putu Sutawijaya, we are all ready to embrace November with our Reach For the HeART programs. 2014 is the 6th year for Sin Sin Fine Art working with Art In Hospital on this program and we would like to invite more of you to join us in this meaningful art project to bring some joy and dignity to elderly patients facing chronic illnesses in public hospitals through free creative arts workshops. This has turned out to be a soulful therapy; not just for the elderly patients, but also for ourselves. Visit www.reachfortheheart.org to find out more. During the months of November and December, a series of heart-warming fundraising events will take place, starting with the much-anticipated photography exhibition “Jean-Michel Basquiat and Friends” by Roland Hagenberg. |
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Jean-Michel Basquiat and Friends Artist: Roland Hagenberg Live Music: Bert Amparado and Friends
Opening Reception + Book Launch: Date: 7 November, 6-9 pm Artist Presents.
Artist Talk “ Basquiat’s New York: Capturing the mood of a bygone era” Date: 8 November, 3 pm (RSVP required for the Talk with info@sinsinfineart.com)
The opening and book launch of our exhibition Roland Hagenberg - “Jean-Michel Basquiat and friends” on 7 November, where Sin Sin, in collaboration with Roland Hagenberg, are publishing the first photographic book about Jean-Michel Basquiat. We will also have an artist talk on 8 November.
Roland Hagenberg - “Jean Michel Basquiat and friends” is the first solo exhibition in Hong Kong presenting images that captured personal moments of the most important artists that shaped the art world in the New York 80s, mainly featuring Jean Michel Basquiat and other renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons and Keith Harring.
Join us at 7 November to enter the world of 80s New York with the swing jazz music by Bert Amparado and Friends!
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Sin Sin Atelier Event Duration: 1 November – 31 December, 2014 Venue: 52 Sai Street, Central, Hong Kong
During the months of November and December, 10% of sales proceeding at Sin Sin Atelier will be donated to Art in Hospital to help expanding their art workshop programs to reach more elderly patients in need. |
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Jean-Michel Basquiat and friends Artist: Roland Hagenberg Event Duration: 7 November - 28 December, 2014
During the 1980s Austrian artist, photographer and writer Roland Hagenberg documented the art world in New York, where he met Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Keith Haring, Louise Bourgeois, Robert Mapplethorpe and dozens of other renowned artists in their studios. Among them was also Jean-Michel Basquiat whom Hagenberg photographed while painting in his Crosby Street studio. The result was a portfolio of black and white photographs depicting Basquiat’s dark-romantic world with a sense of foreboding: A few years later the painter overdosed on heroin at age 28. At auction houses Basquiat’s paintings are now on level with the most expensive contemporary art works worldwide.
A portion of the proceed from this exhibition will be donated to the "Reach for the HeART" programme. |
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Charity Luncheon at The China Club Event Date: 25 Nov 2014, 12:30 pm
This year’s Annual Charity Luncheon will be held at the China Club. As always, a portion of the proceeds from this luncheon will go towards providing free workshops and other art activities exclusively for elderly patients in public hospitals. Price HKD$650 per person, includes a full set menu Beverages will be charged on consumption basis.
Proper attire required. No t-shirts, polo-shirts, short trousers, sandals, trainers and slippers. For RSVP and Payment details please contact info@sinsinfineart.com |
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The Joyful Dance of the Dakini Event Date: 26 November 2014, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Khandro Thrinlay Chodon is a female spiritual practitioner and teacher of Vajaryana Buddhism. She brings to us a unique perspective having been born into a renowned family of spiritual meditation masters and the royalty of Tibet and training and practicing since young, then studying and living in the west with a Master Degree in Psychology. She is devoted to bringing the wisdom of her ancient tradition alive in our modern world.
It is a great honor to have a special feminine evening at Sin Sin Fine Art with the Female Spiritual Teacher Khandro Rinpoche. She will open the evening with meditation and then give a talk on The Feminine Principle in Buddhism. A short film from Dakini land follows, where healing spirit medicine was made from the essence of the feminine. Lianne Hunt will share with us a Sacred feminine Vajra Dance at the end of evening.
Please RSVP by email at info@sinsinfineart.com and bring your own cushion and drinking water to join us. |
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Jewellery Exhibition Event Duration: 27 - 28 November, 2014
A selection of fabulously beautiful one-of-a-kind jewellery designed by various designers is made available at Sin Sin Atelier to help the Reach for the HeART -Art in Hospital fundraising effort. |
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Invoking the Enlightened Feminine Principle: Sacred Dance, Song, Poetry & Feast Event Date: 9 December, 2014
Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the U.S. and occasionally abroad. Through the essential wisdom of Buddhism and his personal experience on the spiritual path, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings and invites everyone to participate
Enjoy a special evening at Sin Sin Fine Art with Anam Thubten who will offer an experiential exploration of the enlightened feminine principle within Vajrayana Buddhism through poetry, dance, song, meditation and ritual feast offering.
Please RSVP by email at info@sinsinfineart.com. |
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Intersections Artist: Yunizar, Putu Sutawijaya and Ugo Private view: 27 October – 6 November 2014 at Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta Exhibition: 29 November -14 December 2014 at Gajah Gallery, Singapore
INTERSECTIONS, a premier 2-part cross-cultural exhibition between selected Southeast Asian contemporary artists and five distinctive Cuban artists who have mainly exhibited in the West. The collective of five Cuban artists’ that include renowned artist Yoan Capote, multidisciplinary artists’ Douglas Arguelles and Adonis Flores, and Europe-based Cuban artist Maykel Linares, constitute the Cuban dialogue of the exhibition. The Southeast Asia selection which comprises of leading contemporary Indonesian artists; Yunizar, Handiwirman Saputra, Ugo Untoro & Putu Sutawijaya, along with acclaimed Malaysian artist Ahmad Zakii Anwar complements the other part of the exhibition. |
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The Future is Here Artist: Abdi Setiawan Exhibition Duration: 30 October – 30 November 2014 Veneue: Ciputra Wold 1, Lv. 12, Jakarta
Redbase Art present the Solo show of Abdi Setiawan. This exhibition will show Abdi’s one of a kind installation work, a re-contextualize his early work since 2008. Long concern to the margined faces of modern Indonesia. Abdi setiawan investigate the psychology and contextual consequences from replicating violence since the early days for his previous figures; the things, prostitutes, and working class people. The future is here is the new chapter of Abdi Setiawan as one of the innovative sculptor in Indonesia Contemporary Art. |
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Dancing
All Around - Dancing IN Dancing OUT Dancing All Around "Hollywood" I
Event Date: 23 November 2014
Live Music: Sze Ka-yan (Hong Kong)
Venue: Sin Sin Atelier, 52 Sai Street, Central
Togetherness
Together I: Exit by CHEN Qiu-yin(Taiwan)
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Galungan and Kuningan Festival Event Duration: 17 December,2014 – 17 January 17, 2015 Galungan is one of Bali’s major festivals, celebrating the return of Gods and ancestor to earth and the victory of good against evil. In every entrance of temples and houses there will be “penjors” - tall bamboo poles beautifully decorated with the coconuts/ palm leaves along with the core is filled with crops (rice, coconut, fruits, cake) and fabrics (white and yellow colour). This is the best time to visit Bali during the Christmas season. |
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