Milan Image Art and Design Fair (MIA&D Fair) kicks off its first
international edition in Singapore
To showcase contemporary works of photography, video and design
SINGAPORE, October 2014 – Milan Image Art Fair is ready to open its first international edition entitled
MIA&D Fair, which will be the first art fair of its kind that showcases a wealth of contemporary art in the form
of photography, video and design in Singapore. The fair will be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo &
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Convention Centre from 24 to 26 October 2014.
Conceived in 2011 by Italian collector Fabio Castelli, MIA&D Fair is set to bring art and design collectors,
artists, curators, along with photography enthusiasts from around the world. The fair, which is held under the
patronage of EXPO Milano 2015, the Embassy of Italy in Singapore and the Italian Institute of Culture, will be
a platform for new encounters and cultural exchanges on photography, video and design between Asian and
Western countries.
For the first time, MIA&D Fair Singapore will present a Design section, which will showcase a curated
selection of collectibles and furniture, which aims to propose a new dialogue between design and
photography, thus distinguishing the fair from other art fairs in Singapore.
MIA&D Fair believes that Photography, Video and Design Art are all expression of profound contemporary
artistic research. In the last twenty years, photography and design have spoken a similar language.
Photography is no longer considered as a mere decorative medium, but it has been regarded as one of the
highest forms of expressions in contemporary art. Similarly, Design is also recognized as an expression of
creativity.
Following the success of this year’s MIA Fair in Milan which saw 20,000 attendees, the fair in Singapore will
feature 120 artists, 50 international art galleries, spanning 30 countries, and will include curatorial sections
such as “MIA Proposal” section, dedicated to emerging artists who are not represented by galleries. The fair
will also showcase “Mekong Platform” entitled WATER/Life Line - Photography and Video art from
Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, curated by Loredana Pazzini Paracciani, which will
highlight diverse stories told by Mekong artists, focusing on their relationship with the river, as an
unconditional source of life and a compelling inspiration.
In addition, MIA&D Fair will offer its visitors wide-ranging cultural programmes including “Collecting
Photography”, a talk to be conducted by Gwen Lee, curator and director of Singapore International
Photography Festival (SIPF). Other programmes include a discussion on the Mekong Platform by Loredana
Pazzini Paracciani, a talk on the connection between photography and design by a panel of speakers
including gallery owner and art director Claudia Pignatale and Singaporean designer Hunn Wai, as well as a
workshop on legal issues concerning images and related rights, chaired by the intellectual property and art
lawyer, avv. Cristina Manasse, who will be joined by Lam Chung Nian, partner at WongPartnership LLP,
Singapore.
“Singapore has established itself as the central arts hub in Asia Pacific and is known as the key connector
for business across Asian cultures, making it the perfect location for our first-ever overseas exhibition,” said
Fabio Castelli, Founder and Director of MIA&D Fair. “We are broadening the exposure of talented artists to
Asia, with the concept of a unique art fair that has never been showcased before in Singapore.”
“With a strong focus on promoting education in collecting photography and design, MIA&D Fair provides a
special platform for young and aspiring art collectors. We will also reach out to more art enthusiasts – artists,
galleries, designers, critics, publishers, collectors, and propose a unique way of visiting an art fair that
emphasizes the pleasure of discovering quality, novelty and innovation”, commented Lorenza Castelli,
Organization Director of MIA&D Fair.
DETAILS
MIA&D Fair – Marina Bay Sands
Expo & Convention Centre | HALL D, B2
10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018956
Thursday 23rd October 2014 Opening (by invitation only)
Open to public 24th – 26th October 2014:
Friday 24 October noon – 8 pm
Saturday 25 October 11 am – 8 pm
Sunday 26 October 11 am – 6 pm
Under the Patronage of: EXPO Milano 2015
Institutional Partners: Embassy of Italy in Singapore, IIC Italian Institute of Culture in Singapore, Italian
Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, ICE Italian Trade Commission
In Conjunction with: Singapore International Photography Festival, Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair 2014
Official Spirits Partner: Martini
Luxury Partner: Montblanc
Legal Advisor: Avv. Cristina Manasse
About Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair
Exclusively endorsed by the Singapore Jewellers Association and the Diamond Exchange of Singapore, the
Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair is the largest fine jewellery event in Singapore and the region, and will see
more than 200 exhibitors from 21 countries, targeting the region’s fastest growing high-net-worth population.
The event is organised by UBM Media (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a member of UBM Asia, organiser of the most
professional international jewellery fairs globally including the world’s number one fine jewellery event, the
September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
Visitors of the Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair will be able to enjoy 50% discount on admission tickets for
MIA&D Fair when they present their Singapore Jewellery & Gem Fair invitation at the ticket booth.
For more information, please contact:
MIA&D Fair
Organization Office
[email protected]
Via San Vincenzo 22, 20123 Milano, Italy
+39 02 83241412
www.miafair.it/singapore
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Exhibitors List
29 Arts in Progress | UK
Gian Paolo Barbieri (Italy
2902 Gallery | Singapore
Eiffel Chong (Malaysia), John Clang (Singapore/ USA), Yuki Onodera (Japan),
Robert Zhao Renhui (Singapore), Zen Teh (Singapore)
Admira | Italy
Charlotte Perriand (France)
Arionte Arte Contemporanea | Italy
Rossella Pezzino De Geronimo (Italy)
ART re.FLEX Gallery | Russia
Sasha Frolova (Russia), Tatiana Krol (Russia), Anders Schönborg (Sweden)
Galleria Blanchaert | Italy
Candido Baldacchino (Italy), Diane Henin Safra (Israel), Iyvone Khoo
(Singapore), Meira Meisler (Israel), Claudio Montecucco (Italy), Paolo Solari
Bozzi (Italy)
°Clair Gallery | France/Germany
Chien Chi Chang (Taiwan), Philippe Halsman (USA), Petr Lovigin (Russia), Lee
Miller (USA)
Riccardo Costantini Contemporary | Italy
Piero Mollica (Italy)
DadaEast | Italy
Maurizio Galimberti (Italy)
Database / Galleria Duomo | Italy
Stefano Canto (Italy), Nadja Frank (USA, Germany), Juan Pablo Macìas(Italy,
Mexico), Santiago Morilla (Spain), Robert Pettena (Italy), Silvio Santini (Italy)
Deodato Arte | Italy
Marco Lodola (Italy), Libero Maggini (Italy)
Design Gallery Milano | Italy
Andrea Branzi (Italy)
Flux Laboratory | Switzerland
Special project
FMR | Italy
Aurelio Amendola (Italy), Pino Musi (Italy)
FOST Gallery | Singapore
Rodney Smith (USA)
Goldmann Inc | Singapore
John Baldessari (USA), Matthew G. Johnson (UK), Dali Zhang (China), Aw
Zinkie (Singapore)
Guidi & Schoen | Italy
Matteo Basilé (Italy), Giacomo Costa (Italy)
Immagini Art Gallery | Singapore
Billy Mork (Singapore)
Lalin Gallery and Design | Singapore
Jinasena Lalin (Sri Lanka)
Leica Gallery | Poland
Kacper Kowalski (Poland), Adam Lach Lunaris (Poland), Pawel Zak (Poland)
Little Birds Gallery | France
Thierry Konarzewski (France), Domitille Ortès (France)
mc2 gallery | Italy
Chan Hyo Bae (South Korea)
Meno Parkas | Lithuania
Patricija Gilyté (Lithuania), Rimas Sakalausakas (Lithuania), Gintautas Trimakas
(Lithuania)
Mizuma Gallery | Japan/Singapore
Agan Harahap (Indonesia), Masao Yamamoto (Japan), Angki Purbandono
(Indonesia), Dhanank Pambayun (Indonesia)
Opiom Gallery | France
Jee Young Lee (South Korea)
Poggiali & Forconi | Italy
Davide Bramante (Italy)
Podbielski Contemporary | Germany
Leonora Hamill (France), Francesco Jodice (Italy),Thomas Jorion (France), Won
Seoung Won (South Korea)
Preteen Gallery | Mexico
Carlos Laszlo (USA), Abdul Vas (Belgium)
Richard Koh Fine Art | Malaysia/Singapore
Krisada Suvichakonpong (Thailand)
Sabrina Raffaghello Arte Contemporanea |
Italy/The Netherlands
Michael Kenna (UK), Franco Fontana (Italy), Luciano Romano (Italy)
Savina Gallery | Russia
SecondoMe | Italy
Shtager Gallery | Russia
SILVERLENS | Philippines/Singapore
Spazioborgogno | Italy
Spazio Nuovo | Italy
Studio Akka | South Korea
Sundaram Tagore Gallery |
Karim Borjas (Venezuela), Shalvak (France)
Emmanuel Babled (France), Sam Baron (France), Formafantasma (Italy), Luca
Gilli (Italy), Lanzavecchia+Wai (Italy, Singapore), Nucleo (Italy), Servomuto
(Italy), Zaven (Italy)
Leroy Brothers (Belgium), Olga Tobreluts (Russia)
I-Lann Yee (Malaysia), Wawi Navarroza (Philippines)
Carlo Ferraris (Italy), Tancredi Mangano (Italy)
Camilla Borghese (Italy), Aldo Chaparro (Mexico), Santiago Espeche
(Argentina), Olivier Roller (France)
Bohnchang Koo (South Korea), Christian Zucconi (Italy)
USA/Singapore/China
Edward Burtynsky (Canada), Annie Leibovitz (USA), Steve McCurry (USA),
Robert Polidori (Canada), Sebastião Salgado (Brazil)
Visionairs Gallery | France/Singapore
Park Seung Hoon (South Korea), Seb Janiak (France), Phillippe Maniccaci
(France),
Ahn Sun Mi (South Korea), Pier Paolo Pitacco (Italy)
Washi | Italy
Max Coppeta (Italy)
WHITE ROOM | Liquid art system | Italy
Andrea Pacanowski (Italy)
ZOTT’S ART SPACE | Germany/Singapore
Mauro Fiorese (Italy), Hans-Joachim Ellerbrock (Germany), Beth Moon (USA)
Area Mekong - Curatorial Project by Loredana Pazzini Paracciani
Anida Yoeu Ali represented by Java Arts
Bounpaul Phothyzan represented by MG gallery
Lim Sokchanlina represented by Sa Sa BASSAC Gallery
Nge Lay represented by YONE Arts
Piyatat Hemmatat, Sutthirat Supaparinya
Thao Nguyen Phan
Cambodia
Laos
Cambodia
Myanmar
Thailand
Vietnam
MIA&D Fair Proposal
Sealey Brandt
Marco Carnaroli
Alberto Fanelli
Marcel Heijnen
Francesco Paglia
Marshall Vernet
Fernando Zaccaria
Singapore
Italy
Italy
Singapore / The Netherlands
Italy
USA
Italy
Media / Publishing
Harper’s Bazaar
Heart Media
International New York Times
Ocula
Taschen Books
The Artling
thebookshow
Singapore
Singapore
USA
Hong Kong
Germany
Singapore
Singapore