The Cultural Medallion ceremony took place at the National Gallery Singapore on Nov 27, marking the first time it did not take place at Istana since 2002 due to renovation works. The recipients for the 2024 Cultural Medallion are composer Ghanavenothan Retnam and portraitist Siew Hock Meng, recognizing their significant contributions to the arts community.
SINGAPORE – The Cultural Medallion ceremony took place at the National Gallery Singapore on Nov 27, the first time it has not been held at the Istana since 2002 due to renovation works.
For most musicians, stage performances are the end-goal, the culmination of behind-the-scenes effort. “Without practice, I wouldn’t get my breakfast,” says the 63-year-old Cultural Medallion 2024 recipient.Unlike many of his generation, pioneer portraitist Siew Hock Meng came to painting late, almost as a last resort at the age of 37. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
The four 2024 Young Artist Award recipients have made waves internationally. PHOTOS: NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
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