Talks 2012

1 / The Originality of Japanese Contemporary Art* / Thursday, 12 Jan, 5.00pm
The rise of Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara in the 2000s has made the global art market pay attention to contemporary art in Japan. A decade later, the international presence of young emerging artists signals a new stage. Where does the originality of Japanese contemporary art lie, and where is it headed?

Speakers: Tomio Koyama (Director, Tomio Koyama Gallery) / Mr. (Artist) / Daisuke Miyatsu (Art Collector) / Darryl Jingwen Wee (Independent art writer and translator)
Moderated by Teiya Iwabuchi (Editor in chief, Bijutsu Techo / BT)
*Interpreted session

2 / Does Southeast Asian Contemporary Art Exist? / Friday, 13 Jan, 3.00pm
Singapore curator and critic Iola Lenzi highlights the themes and aesthetics shaping contemporary Southeast Asian art today. Illustrating her presentation, Lenzi will compare recent visual art from throughout the region.

3 / The Art of Bernar Venet / Sculptures in Natural and Urban Landscapes
(Artist Talk) / Saturday, 14 Jan, 2.00pm
World renowned French artist Bernar Venet discusses his career and in particular his sculptural work and their installations in different locations worldwide, both rural and urban.

4 / Contemporary Art in the Philippines / Saturday, 14 Jan, 4.30pm
Despite recent auction successes Art in Philippines is rarely seen abroad. Four of the most active figures in the dynamic Manila art scene discuss their work and what makes Filipino art unique.

Speakers: Isabel Ching (Curator) / Geraldine Javier (Artist) / Isa Lorenzo (Gallerist and
Artist), Manuel Ocampo (Artist)
Chaired by Tony Godfrey (Art Historian)

5 / Reflection on Indonesian Contemporary Art / Saturday, 14 Jan, 7.00pm
The commercial success of Indonesian contemporary art is apparent, but what are its
artistic motivations? A discussion on current trends in Indonesian contemporary art
and the unique perspectives behind it.

Speakers: Alia Swastika (Curator) / Agung Hujatnikajenong (Curator) / Agung Kurniawan
(Artist)
Moderated by Haryanto Gunawan (Chief Editor of C-Arts Magazine)

6 / Thai Contemporary Art: Present and Future / Sunday, 15 Jan, 2.00pm
Thai contemporary art, aesthetically refined and thematically layered, illuminates Thailand’s complexity. Specialists Iola Lenzi (Curator and Critic), Manit Sriwanichpoom (Artist), and Luckana Kunavichayanont (Director, Bangkok Art & Cultural Centre) discuss current directions in Thai art.

7 / The Contemporary Art Market in Asia / Sunday, 15 Jan, 4.30pm
What is the place, the possible growth, the future of the art market in Asia? What can
we expect from an economic point of view on the art market for contemporary art?

Speaker: Martin Bremond (Head Economist, Artprice)