Anthony Chin
February 29 – April 28, 2020
Artist Talk and Reception
Saturday, February 29 | 4 PM – 6 PM
Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas Boulevard, 1302 Manila, Philippines
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Anthony Chin (b. 1969) lives and works between Singapore and Thailand. He previously worked in the field of industrial design, before travelling the region extensively to focus on visual arts. His field work and excursions eventually led him into creating immersive site-specific works that poetically and conceptually respond to the architectural presence and history of sites. His production process is a result of both extensive historical research, and the utilization of common materials to invoke particular places with attention to their geopolitical implications. Chin graduated from the Royal College of Art in the United Kingdom, and has participated and exhibited in various local and overseas art shows, including his first solo art show in Beijing’s 798 art district (MoShang Experimental Space), Residency and show at Taipei International Artsits Village and three editions of Singapore’s OH! OpenHouse.
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Launched this 2020, the MET – NAC Artist Residence Program provides a platform for artists to engage in an open process of research and knowledge exchange, situated mainly in Manila, Philippines. The residency assists the artists in advancing and developing critical perspectives on their practice by connecting with local communities and building meaningful relationships to address key issues at stake in the local context of the Philippines and beyond. The open studio and exhibition space of the MET will present the artist’s research findings, experiences, and insights.
See you at the MET!
