An exhibition’s relentless authenticity expands our ideas of art
June 18, 2023, Plural Art Mag
Welcome to A Piece of Home, presented by Singaporean arts charity ART:DIS and curated by John Tung. The show features 26 young artists with disabilities, most of whom are neurodiverse, with their works responding to the complex concept of ‘home’. Many of them have been working with the organisation since their…
Anniversary exhibition features 26 artists with disabilities
June 13, 2023, Lianhe Zaobao
Held in conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration and with the aim of building a more inclusive arts ecosystem, non-profit organisation ART:DIS features 26 artists with disabilities in an exhibition of over 60 artworks at Objectifs – Centre for Photography & Film. Titled A Piece Of Home, the exhibition is…
A visually impaired singer’s incredible journey to the stage
June 4, 2023, Channel News Asia
Wan Wai Yee is a singer for hire. Some days, you may find her belting out Celine Dion or Taylor Swift hits at dinner and dances, weddings and birthday parties. To make ends meet, she also busks on the streets. This may seem like a typical scenario for many aspiring…
ART:DIS debuts lifestyle collection by artists with disabilities for everybody
May 20, 2023, Press Release
2023 marks 30 years of ART:DIS efforts in advancing disability inclusion in Singapore. Since its founding in 1993 by Ambassador-at-large Professor Tommy Koh, ART:DIS continues to champion the learning and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in and through the arts. Together with UNESCO and the Nippon Foundation, it…