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Writing the Modern|T. K. Sabapathy

Writing the Modern : Selected Texts on Art & Art History in Singapore, Malaysia & Southeast Asia, 1973-2015

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Published by the Singapore Art Museum T. K. Sabapathy has been writing on the art of Southeast Asia for more than four decades, as a critic, curator, and art historian. He is a penetrating critic and ardent advocate for the art and artists of Singapore and Malaysia. His art historical methods, critical documentation, deep dialogue with artists, and detailed explication of their works have set the course of art discourse in the region.
Writing the Modern is the first collection of Sabapathy's work, featuring pieces that represent the scope and depth of his output and highlight his most important and influential writings. At the same time, it is a survey of the vast changes in the landscape of art in the region over the period. Sabapathy chronicles the shift in Asian art from a predominantly nationalist/modernist mode to a global contemporary style. Those new to his work will find this the ideal introduction to his oeuvre. And his longtime fans will find this book the perfect opportunity for review and renewed consideration of his work. Ultimately, it's a collection sure to fuel a new generation of modern and contemporary art writing, research, and exhibition making.

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  • ISBN-13: 9789811157639
  • ISBN-10: 9811157634
  • Publisher: National University of Singapore Press
  • Publish Date: August 2018
  • Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Page Count: 448

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