Summary:
Ai Weiwei's list of accolades includes the Vaclav Havel prize for creative dissent, Man of the Year nods from Time magazine and GQ, and ArtReview magazine has twice included him on its list of the top 100 most powerful artists. The dissident Chinese artist is subject to a kind of house arrest in China, but that has not prevented his work from travelling abroad.Ai's politically charged multimedia artworks have raised the ire of China’s government, resulting in him being stripped of his passport. According to What? is one of the most significant exhibitions of contemporary art the AGO has hosted in years and the lengths to which the gallery went to install it are a testament to the artist’s stature. The AGO exhibit also includes a massive white wall lined with the names and birth dates of the 5,212 children killed in the 2008 earthquake in Sichuan province and a sculpture composed of over 38 tonnes of rebar collected from the disaster site. Teahouse, an installation that incorporates three miniature houses made of densely packed dried tea weighing more than one tonne each, required a structural engineer to install.
Opinion:
In my opinion, the world now has more and more talents and a large amount of people fit into the arts category. People who do all these art works and held exhibitions have all dedicated their life to the arts and will continue on. It is their passion for it and drive to allow them to continue putting up great pieces of work. Artists such as Ai Weiwei should be widely recognised rather than be underhouse arrest which restricts the person's actions and mental thoughts.
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013
More funding for youth performing arts in Singapore's North East District. By JunTian
Summary: The North East Community Development Council will help cover the expenses of those who desire to sing, dance, or act, among other things. The Youth Arts Interest Group Fund will help sustain the dreams of those who want to make a difference to society with their talents. The new funding also aims to keep youths off the streets, and in good company as they can be monitored, and ensured that they only do the right things. The funding can be used for competition entry fees, facilities booking costs, or money needed for costumes and props. Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean welcomed the idea and he feels that this can help youths express themselves and allows them to contribute in other ways like helping in the environment or social services.
Opinion: I feel that the new funding is very beneficial especially to youths with artistic talents like
Opinion: I feel that the new funding is very beneficial especially to youths with artistic talents like
dancing, singing and painting. Youths can use the fund to book facilities or purchase necessary items. This allows them to improve their talents, and groom more talents for Singapore. Youths can also make new friends through these activities, and they can be positive influences.
Sunday, 4 August 2013
Sydney sizes up its future by ZhiGang
Sydney sizes up its future o_O
Summary: The art gallery of New South Wales in Sydney recently is planning to put $9.9M to reconstruction of a new building and double the size of the current art gallery. The money will also be used for feasibility and engineering studies and also to launch an international architectural competition. The expansion project aims to form new partnerships with museums in Australia and abroad to more global audiences.
Opinion: In my opinion, I feel that to attract tourists to a country, steps certainly needs to be taken which involves renovating the attractions or creating a new place of attraction. Casino is an example of an attraction which attracts a lot of gamblers, thus earning profit from these people. Art has become one of the top tourist attraction as people around the world flock to the place due to their interests in art.
Summary: The art gallery of New South Wales in Sydney recently is planning to put $9.9M to reconstruction of a new building and double the size of the current art gallery. The money will also be used for feasibility and engineering studies and also to launch an international architectural competition. The expansion project aims to form new partnerships with museums in Australia and abroad to more global audiences.
Opinion: In my opinion, I feel that to attract tourists to a country, steps certainly needs to be taken which involves renovating the attractions or creating a new place of attraction. Casino is an example of an attraction which attracts a lot of gamblers, thus earning profit from these people. Art has become one of the top tourist attraction as people around the world flock to the place due to their interests in art.
Saturday, 3 August 2013
Elderly Article By: Sherman Teo
Summary:
Older people have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease, syndromes, and sickness. At some point in the not too distant future, Baby Boomers will have a large impact on the health care industry in general. As the population ages seniors, or the elderly, are much more likely to suffer mobility health and disability problems thus placing a strain on government finances and health care facilities.
Opinion:
In my opinion, I believe that the population of the older people are getting larger and larger. However, the younger population is getting smaller and smaller at the same time. This will then cause a bigger burden for the children and therefore not want to take care of their parents. Their parents too suffer from illnesses very easily therefore they will need more healthcare.
Older people have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease, syndromes, and sickness. At some point in the not too distant future, Baby Boomers will have a large impact on the health care industry in general. As the population ages seniors, or the elderly, are much more likely to suffer mobility health and disability problems thus placing a strain on government finances and health care facilities.
Opinion:
In my opinion, I believe that the population of the older people are getting larger and larger. However, the younger population is getting smaller and smaller at the same time. This will then cause a bigger burden for the children and therefore not want to take care of their parents. Their parents too suffer from illnesses very easily therefore they will need more healthcare.
Saturday, 27 July 2013
Elderly article by Ryan
Summary
In singapore many of us desire to live longer but fear the negative aspects that will come as we ages. When we reach our 50s and 60s it's harder to find a job when I need of more money. Due to company unable to view elderly as depositories of experience and skills that can be tapped. If elderly are allowed to display their experience and knowledge for the workforce there would be better productivity and economic. But our culture prejudice them.
Opinion:
In my opinion, elderly in singapore are assets instead of liability. The elderly has survive in the world up till now means that their experience are more than us so if they are allowed to display that experience they can help out the younger ones who are inexperience. If elderly are allowed to work they can reduce the financial burden of younger generation.
In singapore many of us desire to live longer but fear the negative aspects that will come as we ages. When we reach our 50s and 60s it's harder to find a job when I need of more money. Due to company unable to view elderly as depositories of experience and skills that can be tapped. If elderly are allowed to display their experience and knowledge for the workforce there would be better productivity and economic. But our culture prejudice them.
Opinion:
In my opinion, elderly in singapore are assets instead of liability. The elderly has survive in the world up till now means that their experience are more than us so if they are allowed to display that experience they can help out the younger ones who are inexperience. If elderly are allowed to work they can reduce the financial burden of younger generation.
Friday, 26 July 2013
Sportsmanship article by Ryan
Summary:
In the 1988 Olympic Games, in one of the sialing event the weather was so windy that one of the boats carrying two sailors from singapore capsized throwing them in to the churning water. Lawrence Lemieux ,a Canadian sailor who was competing in another sailing competition and who was in second place at the time pulled out of his race and immediately guided his boat over to the capsized Singapore vessel. He rescued the two sailors, and then waited until a patrol boat could arrive to take the men to safety. He finished the 22nd in the race.
Opinion:
In my opinion, what he did was an excellent display of sportsmanship. He sacrifice his position in his race just to help others who was not related to him. I think this should be the kind of sportsmanship that all sportsman should have. I believe what the international yacht association did was right.
In the 1988 Olympic Games, in one of the sialing event the weather was so windy that one of the boats carrying two sailors from singapore capsized throwing them in to the churning water. Lawrence Lemieux ,a Canadian sailor who was competing in another sailing competition and who was in second place at the time pulled out of his race and immediately guided his boat over to the capsized Singapore vessel. He rescued the two sailors, and then waited until a patrol boat could arrive to take the men to safety. He finished the 22nd in the race.
Opinion:
In my opinion, what he did was an excellent display of sportsmanship. He sacrifice his position in his race just to help others who was not related to him. I think this should be the kind of sportsmanship that all sportsman should have. I believe what the international yacht association did was right.
Helping elderly S’poreans live independently. By: JunTian
Summary: Elderly Singaporeans without family support can look forward to more independent, assisted living within the community. The government have started a new project where elderly above the age of 65 live together in a cluster of rental flats. These group homes are meant for seniors too frail to live on their own, but who do not need or want to live in a nursing home. They are also likely to be on public assistance allowance. With this system, it is hoped that residents can provide one another companionship and mutual support. It will also be easier for volunteers to deliver meals and provide regular medical assistance. There will also be full time staff to attend to them. Each resident also wears a wrist device with a panic button, which alerts social workers by phone and SMS in case of emergencies. The homes, except for the bathrooms, are also monitored by CCTV as a safety feature.
Opinion: I feel that this is a very good idea. The elderly usually do not like to live in elderly homes, however, they really do need the help of others. By renting these flats, they can live independently, but at the same time with friends, and regular help from volunteers. I feel that with all the necessary precautions, it is very safe for the elderly too.
Opinion: I feel that this is a very good idea. The elderly usually do not like to live in elderly homes, however, they really do need the help of others. By renting these flats, they can live independently, but at the same time with friends, and regular help from volunteers. I feel that with all the necessary precautions, it is very safe for the elderly too.
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