Name: Alison Marrinan Thesis Title: Water and Society through the Eco-aesthetics of Contemporary Art in the Mekong Region Thesis Abstract This thesis investigates, through a political ecology lens, how contemporary artists Lim Sokchanlina, Khvay Samnang, Bounpaul Phothyzan and Korakrit Arunanondchai variously question three prominent realms of power – neoliberalism, anthropogenic climate change Read more....

Name: Abdul Hafiiz Bin Abdul Karim Thesis Title: What the Hack? A Queer Exploration of New Media Art Collectives in Indonesia Thesis Abstract: Technological progress in Indonesia raises questions regarding the extent to which Indonesians are dealing with the impact of new media. This dissertation aims to develop a queer lens through which we can engage with the complexities of digital culture. By Read more....

Name: Albert Lim Thesis Title: Reimaging “Malayness” through the artworks of Fyerool Darma Thesis Abstract: Having graduated in 2012 from LASALLE College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Fyerool Darma began experimenting with a “self-absorbed” body of work entitled, “The Muted”. It was a series of paintings of oppressed peoples. However, dissatisfied with the paintings Read more....

Name: Candice Li Year: 2017 Thesis Title: The significance of independent arts spaces on contemporary art practice in Singapore Thesis Abstract: This thesis is a study on the significance of independent art spaces for the development of contemporary art practice in Singapore. It is in response to the demise of these spaces despite the surge of activity within the arts scene in recent years. Read more....

Name: Yeow Ju Li Year: 2016 Thesis Title: Problematising the Malay Artist in Singapore: Impact of Identity, Socio-Politics and the Art World on Art Making Thesis Abstract This thesis seeks to re-examine the contributions of Malays, with particular focus on post-second generation practitioners, to document their practice and methodologies, and the influences behind their work. Through four case Read more....