WOMEN IN FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY 2016
Presented by Objectifs Chapel & Lower Galleries, Objectifs 20 Oct to 20 Nov 2016
The Women in Film & Photography Showcase celebrates extraordinary and groundbreaking works by women photographers …
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WOMEN IN FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY 2017
Presented by Objectifs Chapel & Lower Galleries, Objectifs 13 Oct to 19 Nov 2017
The Women in Film & Photography Showcase celebrates extraordinary and groundbreaking works by women photographers …
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WOMEN IN FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY 2024: ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
From 24 Sep to 2 Nov 2024, Objectifs’ new Residency Space (located in our Annexe) welcomes its first group of five women artists-in-residence for our annual Women in Film & …
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Science of the Secondary – Floor
“Very few things in our everyday thrive by doing absolutely nothing. The floor might just be a rare exception; devoid of any vitality or ambition—characteristics at odds with a society obsessed with progress—it remains unapologetically passive. Yet, despite its unyielding commitment to inertia, the floor remains largely ignored and relegated to the background. One would think that its sheer size alone, comparable to that of the lesser tamed ground that we trample upon outdoors, ought to make it a subject of wide interest. As the only building element that we physically contact with the most, our expectations of the floor are disappointingly pragmatic; it should not shake, give way, or tilt. Mostly, it should be flat as we all know of those amongst us, who descend into melodramatic despair each time they encounter an uneven floor, though the rationale behind such obsession with flat-ness is beyond us here…”
Science of the Secondary: Floor is the fifteenth edition in the series of ongoing research conceived and developed by Atelier HOKO.
About Atelier HOKO
Atelier HOKO (2002) is an independent research lab that focuses on the study of the growing disengagement between people, things and space. The atelier hopes to cultivate in people, an open-ness and ability to un-know, bringing about a heightened curiosity towards all phenomena by taking a fresh look at reality. Founded by Alvin Ho and Clara Koh.
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Batch ’81 — The Making of a Mike De Leon Film
The book documents the making of the award-winning film Batch ’81, about a group of young men who join a college fraternity. In the process, they discover their mental and physical limitations, and the meaning of brotherhood and identity.
Presenting a portrait of filmmaking in the Philippines during a period of authoritarian rule, it is packed with photographs taken during the making of the film, recollections of the director Mike de Leon, his creative team, and the actors. Readers will also find the first draft of the screenplay and international media reviews.
About the Asian Film Archive
The Asian Film Archive was founded in January 2005 as a non-profit organisation to preserve the rich film heritage of Singapore and Asian Cinema, to encourage scholarly research on film, and to promote a wider critical appreciation of this art form.
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Condiments Catalogue by Ng Xin Lui
Browse through ‘Condiments Catalogue’, a photo series that captures the essence of a simple yet relatable aspect of modern life – the accumulation of sauce packets from countless food takeaways. In this series, the Ng’s, a family of four invites you to rediscover the treasure trove of sauce packets stashed away in the nooks and crannies of their kitchen – from the fridge to the cupboards and even the dining table.
This collection of photographs playfully blends nostalgia and humour to shed light on the often-overlooked culinary artefacts that hide in plain sight. The vibrant colours and textures of the sauce packets come to life in each frame, revealing their unique designs. Each photograph is a window into the family’s collective culinary journey, showcasing the diversity of flavours they’ve savoured over time and evoking memories of each meal.
About Ng Xin Lui
Ng Xin Lui is an image maker that uses photos to explore the ephemeral nature of existence and life. With her field of study being engineering and sciences, her works are inspired by the natural world, capturing the beauty found in impermanence and the intricate depths of humanity.
MOMO Caps
About MOMO FILM CO
MOMO FILM CO, part of Beach House Pictures and Fremantle, is a Singapore-based film and TV company founded in 2018. We are committed to producing high-quality asian drama for viewers around the world, telling new and authentic asian stories with taste and ambition, and collaborating with established media partners along with new creators.
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Time and Tide by Foo Tee Jun – Workers construct boats at shipyard along Kallang River, c. 1960s
Workers construct boats at a shipyard along the banks of the Kallang River, c. 1960s. 加冷河边的木船维修厂.
This print is from Time and Tide, an exhibition presented by Objectifs that featured the work of Singaporean photographer Foo Tee Jun (b. 1935). One of the nation’s foremost image makers, Foo Tee Jun’s works have shaped the visual lexicon of modern photography in Singapore. This exhibition features his images from the 1960s and 1970s, a time when a newly independent Singapore was just coming into its own.
In Time and Tide, scenes of kampong life and traditional crafts sit alongside vistas of busy shipyards and skyscrapers. They speak of a rapidly industrialising country in the process of shedding the old for the new, when its people were mobilised towards the pursuit of modernity.
Throughout his professional and personal life, Foo has pursued his love for photography with a singular passion, honing a masterful eye that has captured the everyday with a sensitive and elegant vision. As documents, his images serve as reminders of a Singapore that has endured immense generational change; in their artistry, they form an essential part of the country’s cultural legacy.
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Time and Tide by Foo Tee Jun – Worker through concrete pipe at construction site, c. 1960s
A worker is photographed through the end of a concrete pipe at a construction site, c. 1960s. 施工前的地下水泥管道.
This print is from Time and Tide, an exhibition presented by Objectifs that featured the work of Singaporean photographer Foo Tee Jun (b. 1935). One of the nation’s foremost image makers, Foo Tee Jun’s works have shaped the visual lexicon of modern photography in Singapore. This exhibition features his images from the 1960s and 1970s, a time when a newly independent Singapore was just coming into its own.
In Time and Tide, scenes of kampong life and traditional crafts sit alongside vistas of busy shipyards and skyscrapers. They speak of a rapidly industrialising country in the process of shedding the old for the new, when its people were mobilised towards the pursuit of modernity.
Throughout his professional and personal life, Foo has pursued his love for photography with a singular passion, honing a masterful eye that has captured the everyday with a sensitive and elegant vision. As documents, his images serve as reminders of a Singapore that has endured immense generational change; in their artistry, they form an essential part of the country’s cultural legacy.
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Science of the Secondary – T-Shirt
What happens when a plain T-shirt is worn? What kind of hyper-awareness is produced in the wearer? How are the sensory organs roused and poised to ensure that no foreign substances of any form shall stain the pristine white fabric of the plain T-shirt? While some will find this super-sensitivity brought on by a humble piece of clothing refreshing, others consider it unnecessary paranoia and would rather not wear plain, light-colored T-shirts at all. Those who do have probably come to terms with the fact that with great plain-ness, comes great responsibility…
Science of the Secondary: T-shirt is the fourteenth edition in the series of ongoing research conceived and developed by Atelier HOKO.
About Atelier HOKO
Atelier HOKO (2002) is an independent research lab that focuses on the study of the growing disengagement between people, things and space. The atelier hopes to cultivate in people, an open-ness and ability to un-know, bringing about a heightened curiosity towards all phenomena by taking a fresh look at reality. Founded by Alvin Ho and Clara Koh.