Moving Picture Experiment Group

18/12/2022

Revolutions Per Minute

18 Dec 2022 (Sun), 2.30PM
Online / Zoom

An Artist Roundtable with Jon Cuyson and Moe Myat May Zarchi

In this artist roundtable, the artists and curator of the exhibition Heavy Rotations come together to discuss strategies of survival and commemoration through possibilities of the moving image.



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ANALOGUE TRANSMISSIONS
A Public Programme for HEAVY ROTATIONS
17 – 18 Dec 2022
library@esplanade and Online

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HEAVY ROTATIONS
16 Sep 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall

Whatever does the archival mean, and how can one think of the archive beyond the (imagined) spaces of climate-controlled vaults and dusty libraries? Through the works of artists Jon Cuyson, Moe Myat May Zarchi, and Miti Ruangkritya, HEAVY ROTATIONS is a group exhibition that explores larger questions of how historical consciousness, social memories, and private accounts are shaped and created in contemporary Southeast Asia. These lines of inquiry endeavour to propose a new vocabulary for rethinking the archive in this age of hyper-networked digital media.

A reference to a practice in the radio broadcast industry—where stations maintain a list of songs that get the most airplay to play throughout the day—the exhibition title parallels the processes by which archival images have been adapted, remixed, and propagated to speculate on the possibilities of collective narratives, past and present.

This exhibition is co-curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), led by artists Alfonse Chiu, Adar Ng, and Dave Lim, and Esplanade Visual Arts.

16/12/2022

Materialising Histories: Legibilities, Convivialities, and Definitions in Archival Visual Cultures

17 Dec 2022 (Sat), 3.30PM
library@esplanade

A Panel Discussion with Fajrina Razak and Kebaya Societé

Moving away from the paradigm of officiality that is embedded in the legitimation of archival materials, this panel discussion seeks to expand understandings of what could constitute the archival, from positions that are firmly situated in specific cultural and historical contexts of embodiment. Through the works of artist-curator Fajrina Razak, and Kebaya Societé—a duo project by Sufiyanto A.S. (Sufi) and Afiq Juana exploring the fashion history of the Nusantara—this conversation traces the emergence of resistance tactics in their respective practices.
razak .societe

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ANALOGUE TRANSMISSIONS
A Public Programme for HEAVY ROTATIONS
17 – 18 Dec 2022
library@esplanade and Online

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HEAVY ROTATIONS
16 Sep 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall

Whatever does the archival mean, and how can one think of the archive beyond the (imagined) spaces of climate-controlled vaults and dusty libraries? Through the works of artists Jon Cuyson, Moe Myat May Zarchi, and Miti Ruangkritya, HEAVY ROTATIONS is a group exhibition that explores larger questions of how historical consciousness, social memories, and private accounts are shaped and created in contemporary Southeast Asia. These lines of inquiry endeavour to propose a new vocabulary for rethinking the archive in this age of hyper-networked digital media.

A reference to a practice in the radio broadcast industry—where stations maintain a list of songs that get the most airplay to play throughout the day—the exhibition title parallels the processes by which archival images have been adapted, remixed, and propagated to speculate on the possibilities of collective narratives, past and present.

This exhibition is co-curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), led by artists Alfonse Chiu, Adar Ng, and Dave Lim, and Esplanade Visual Arts.

15/12/2022

The Past as the Exotic Other: How Not to Remember Vernacular Heritages in Singapore

17 Dec 2022 (Sat), 2.30PM
library@esplanade

A Public Talk by Dr. Wong Chee Meng

As a heritage area officially demarcated and promoted to represent history and identity of the Chinese community in Singapore, Chinatown has long been associated with cliches. However, these cliches are a reflection of our selective understanding of the past. In this talk, Wong Chee Meng will share his journey in rediscovering the historical development of Kreta Ayer beyond the usual narratives of squalor and chaos—through archival research and participatory fieldwork that seek to recapture forgotten sounds and perspectives beyond simplistic notions of Chinese-ness.

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ANALOGUE TRANSMISSIONS
A Public Programme for HEAVY ROTATIONS
17 – 18 Dec 2022
library@esplanade and Online

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HEAVY ROTATIONS
16 Sep 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall

Whatever does the archival mean, and how can one think of the archive beyond the (imagined) spaces of climate-controlled vaults and dusty libraries? Through the works of artists Jon Cuyson, Moe Myat May Zarchi, and Miti Ruangkritya, HEAVY ROTATIONS is a group exhibition that explores larger questions of how historical consciousness, social memories, and private accounts are shaped and created in contemporary Southeast Asia. These lines of inquiry endeavour to propose a new vocabulary for rethinking the archive in this age of hyper-networked digital media.

A reference to a practice in the radio broadcast industry—where stations maintain a list of songs that get the most airplay to play throughout the day—the exhibition title parallels the processes by which archival images have been adapted, remixed, and propagated to speculate on the possibilities of collective narratives, past and present.

This exhibition is co-curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), led by artists Alfonse Chiu, Adar Ng, and Dave Lim, and Esplanade Visual Arts.

13/12/2022

📢PLAY THIS ON REPEAT📢

HEAVY ROTATIONS
16 Sep 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall

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Join us this weekend both offline and online for our programme series, ANALOGUE TRANSMISSIONS, featuring a diverse roster of speakers working through/with the archive!

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Whatever does the archival mean, and how can one think of the archive beyond the (imagined) spaces of climate-controlled vaults and dusty libraries? Through the works of artists Jon Cuyson, Moe Myat May Zarchi, and Miti Ruangkritya, HEAVY ROTATIONS is a group exhibition that explores larger questions of how historical consciousness, social memories, and private accounts are shaped and created in contemporary Southeast Asia. These lines of inquiry endeavour to propose a new vocabulary for rethinking the archive in this age of hyper-networked digital media.

A reference to a practice in the radio broadcast industry—where stations maintain a list of songs that get the most airplay to play throughout the day—the exhibition title parallels the processes by which archival images have been adapted, remixed, and propagated to speculate on the possibilities of collective narratives, past and present.

This exhibition is co-curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), led by artists Alfonse Chiu, Adar Ng, and Dave Lim, and Esplanade Visual Arts.

13/12/2022

📢PLAY THIS ON REPEAT📢

HEAVY ROTATIONS
16 Sep 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall

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Get a copy of the
Visual Arts programme booklet and read our curatorial essay!

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Whatever does the archival mean, and how can one think of the archive beyond the (imagined) spaces of climate-controlled vaults and dusty libraries? Through the works of artists Jon Cuyson, Moe Myat May Zarchi, and Miti Ruangkritya, HEAVY ROTATIONS is a group exhibition that explores larger questions of how historical consciousness, social memories, and private accounts are shaped and created in contemporary Southeast Asia. These lines of inquiry endeavour to propose a new vocabulary for rethinking the archive in this age of hyper-networked digital media.

A reference to a practice in the radio broadcast industry—where stations maintain a list of songs that get the most airplay to play throughout the day—the exhibition title parallels the processes by which archival images have been adapted, remixed, and propagated to speculate on the possibilities of collective narratives, past and present.

This exhibition is co-curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), led by artists Alfonse Chiu, Adar Ng, and Dave Lim, and Esplanade Visual Arts.

13/12/2022

📢PLAY THIS ON REPEAT📢

HEAVY ROTATIONS
16 Sep 2022 – 2 Jan 2023
Esplanade Mall Level 3 Community Wall

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Whatever does the archival mean, and how can one think of the archive beyond the (imagined) spaces of climate-controlled vaults and dusty libraries? Through the works of artists Jon Cuyson ( ), Moe Myat May Zarchi ( ), and Miti Ruangkritya, HEAVY ROTATIONS is a group exhibition that explores larger questions of how historical consciousness, social memories, and private accounts are shaped and created in contemporary Southeast Asia. These lines of inquiry endeavour to propose a new vocabulary for rethinking the archive in this age of hyper-networked digital media.

A reference to a practice in the radio broadcast industry—where stations maintain a list of songs that get the most airplay to play throughout the day—the exhibition title parallels the processes by which archival images have been adapted, remixed, and propagated to speculate on the possibilities of collective narratives, past and present.

This exhibition is co-curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), led by artists Alfonse Chiu ( .chiu ), Adar Ng ( .ng ), and Dave Lim ( .art ), and Esplanade Visual Arts.

31/01/2021

we're happy to premiere these 8 exciting student short films as part of ON/OFF/SCREEN !

these films will be available for a 48hour period until 2 Feb, 1930h. :)

ON/OFF/SCREENING 31 Jan 2021, Sunday, 0730PM - 2 Feb 2021, Tuesday, 0730PM The programme features: 1. Samsara (dir. Jaya Khidir) 2. Fever Dream (dir. Vanoha...

14/01/2021

Here's an easy way to access all our programmes for ON/OFF/SCREEN!

Hope to see you there!

The Moving Picture Experiment Group (MEPG) is pleased to present ON/OFF/SCREEN, a group exhibition showcasing the works of 8 artists exploring new possibilities of moving image and screen-based media. Curated by MPEG, an experimental art and curatorial collective founded by and comprising artist-cur...

09/01/2021

a little sneak peek of the 8 brilliant student films that we have for ON/OFF/SCREENING.

the eight films that are going to be screened:

1. Samsara (dir. Jaya Khidir)
2. Fever Dream (dir. Vanoha Chiam)
3. Now is When (Tanah Air Suci Kami) (dir. Syahrul Anuar)
4. 年年有 (Nian Nian You) (dir. Jana Tay)
5. Analogue is Dead (dir. Jake Tan)
6. Osmosis in Infiniteye (dir. Matthias Choo)
7. I tried hard to remember but I can't (dir. Nur Athirah Annissaa)
8. All Around You (dir. Low)

limited tickets! do get your tickets at:
https://ofs-onoffscreening.peatix.com/

25/11/2020

Contemplating the possibilities of an expanded cinematic practice in
contemporary image-making, ON/OFF/SCREEN features works from 8 artists (Piyarat Piyapongwiwat, Salty Thunder, Ila, Farizi Noorfauzi, Ashley Hi, Lynette Quek, Jevon Chandra, and Huijun Lu) whose inter-disciplinary practices blur the formal and conceptual boundaries between , , and the .

ON/OFF/SCREEN is curated by the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG), an experimental art and curatorial collective comprising Alfonse Chiu, Adar Ng, and Dave Lim.

ON/OFF/SCREEN will take place as part of Singapore Art Week 2021, held from 22 to 30 January 2021.

18/11/2020

ℂ𝕆𝕄𝕀ℕ𝔾 𝕊𝕆𝕆ℕ

Initiated by Alfonse Chiu, Dave Lim, and Adar Ng, the Moving Picture Experiment Group (MPEG) is an itinerant curatorial and research collective exploring the polyvalency of the moving image medium in contemporary practices. MPEG seeks to investigate and instigate hybridised modes of image-making in domains as diverse as architecture, film, performance, and visual art.