8 October, 2023

The owner of Prestige Art Gallery Audrey Zhang introduced the current art exchange project between Singapore and China to the guests present

Inaugural Cross-Border Forum Spotlights Sino-Singapore Art Exchanges: Insights from Prestige Art Gallery’s Audrey Zhang

The inaugural Cross-Border Forum hosted by the New China International Economic and Trade Science and Technology Education Association took place in grand fashion at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre on the afternoon of October 8th. It drew the attention of elites and scholars from various fields. Notably, Audrey Zhang, the curator of Prestige Art Gallery, served as one of the key speakers and introduced the gallery along with its new initiatives in Sino-Singapore art exchanges.

The owner of Prestige Art Gallery Audrey Zhang introduced the gallery

Documentary The Bonds of Art: Reviving the ‘Golden Age’ of Art Exchanges Between Singapore and China”

During her presentation, Audrey Zhang played a trailer for a documentary titled The Bonds of Art as a milestone progress report. This initiative garnered unanimous appreciation and encouragement from the audience. The trailer employed oral history techniques and documentary narrative to interview several Singaporean artists and art researchers, reminiscing about the “golden age” of art exchanges between Singapore and China during the 1980s and 1990s. Presented from their first-hand experiences, it vividly narrated heartwarming stories of friendship between the two countries.

The forum’s guests watching documentary trailer The Bonds of Art together

Art’s Unifying Power: Audrey Zhang’s Reflection on the Enduring Bonds Between Singaporean Artists and China’s Cultural Heritage

Throughout the research and production of this project, Audrey Zhang was deeply moved by the genuine emotional connections the older generation of Singaporean artists have with China. She emphasised that in today’s complex and ever-changing geopolitical landscape, the power of art lies not only in its ability to evoke emotions but also in its capacity to inspire our aspirations and strength for the future. She hopes that through collective efforts, art can continue to be an indispensable bridge between Singapore and China, fostering more cultural exchanges and cooperation.

Forum guests dialog scene

About The Cross-Border Forum 

The Cross-Border Forum organised by the New China International Economic and Trade Science and Technology Education Association marks a new starting point for cross-border collaborations, providing valuable opportunities to promote cultural and artistic exchanges. The enthusiastic participation and support from various sectors will undoubtedly enhance cooperation and friendship in Sino-Singapore bilateral relations.