ART CALENDAR
AGENDA Robb Report Malaysia presents this month’s most aesthetically pleasing picks for your viewing pleasure.
HUBERT LE GALL: WELCOME TO MY WORLD
If you are in need of design inspiration, whimsical furniture pieces by French artist- designer Hubert Le Gall might just tickle your fancy. Le Gall’s iconic works such as the Ferriere commode (a chest of drawers covered with flowers), rabbit ear armchairs and limitededition flower tables inspired by Andy Warhol’s daisies will feature at Mazel Galerie in Singapore. The 57-year-old has also designed for luxury brands such as Dior and Ruinart. Where: Mazel Galerie, Singapore When: Now – 25 Mar Tickets: Free
ASIAN ART BIENNIAL
Amid today’s political conundrum in Asia, does contemporary art have a role to play in the decisions we make? Curators of the sixth Asian Art Biennial invited 30 artists/collectives to participate in the event’s theme – Negotiating the Future. The participating artists seek to address recent events and latent tension in Asia. Daily programmes include performance art and workshops. Where: National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung When: Now – 25 Feb Tickets: Free
CHANEL MADEMOISELLE PRIVE
Following its successful chapters in London 2015 and Seoul 2016, this four-week exhibition offers an immersive experience of the brand’s collections by capturing the irreverent spirits of the house’s two creative forces – Gabrielle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld. An accompanying smartphone app for IOS and Android provides updates on the exhibition as well as teaser content. Where: PMQ, Hong Kong When: Now – 10 Feb Tickets: Free
FASHIONED FROM NATURE
Emma Watson made recycling look chic – especially at a fashionable event like the Met Gala. In 2016, she took a striking black and white Calvin Klein gown made completely out of repurposed plastic bottles to the red carpet. The gown is being showcased at this exhibition, alongside 300 other exceptional pieces such as a bag crafted from pineapple fibre and a cockerel feather cape. Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, London When: Now – 21 Apr Tickets: £12 (RM66)