tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-02-25T16:03:59+08:00 Peatix Asian Civilisations Museum tag:peatix.com,2024:event-3825028 2024-02-24T13:30:00SGT 2024-02-24T13:30:00SGT

ACM Conversations Craft and Voices: Collaboration and Community Engagement (Manila Galleon Symposium) Saturday, 24 February 20241.30-4pmNgee Ann AuditoriumAsian Civilisations MuseumTHIS TALK IS FREE.Registration (with a $10 refundable deposit) is required.The installations organised in conjunction with Manila Galleon: From Asia to the Americas involved contributions from many communities, from maestros in Mexico to volunteers from the Filipino and Mexican communities in Singapore. In this panel discussion, Cándida Fernández de Calderón, director of the Fomento Cultural Citibanamex. A.C., discusses her work with craftsmen to preserve and promote Mexican heritage. Cándida is a researcher and historian dedicated to honouring the great masters of Mexican folk art. She has curated over 47 exhibitions, overseen the restoration of historic buildings and archaeological sites, and contributed to 40 award-winning publications that promote Mexican artistic traditions. The talk will be followed by a panel discussion with Lidia Riveros, Tracy Tang, and Denisonde Simbol, who worked with diverse communities to amplify their voices in the Manila Galleon exhibition.Light refreshements will be served during the session.   About the speaker Cándida Fernández de Calderón has been the director of Fomento Cultural Citibanamex since 1992. She promotes Mexican heritage both nationally and internationally and has coordinated major museography projects around the world, including presentations at the Prado Museum, Madrid, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. She received the Covarrubias Prize in 2013 for the Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya project. In 2014 she was awarded the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise by the government of Spain. About the panel Lidia Riveros is an independent curator who specialises in Mexican culture and folk art. She received the prestigious Ohtli Award from the government of Mexico in 2022 for her contributions to the promotion of Mexican culture. She has organised numerous art installations to preserve Mexican culture through storytelling and curation. Tracy Tang worked in the design and media industry for six years before entering show business. Her interest in creative and design thinking has allowed her to work in a broad spectrum of fields, including film, animation, fashion, interior design, magazines, styling and UI/UX design. She runs Production55, a holistic production house that provides multimedia services in Singapore and Cebu. Denisonde Simbol is the Senior Manager (Research & Library) at ACM. She supports the research needs of the museum and coordinates research programmes, such as the ACM Research Fellowship and curatorial lectures and conferences. This talk is generously sponsored by Royal Insignia.Key Supporter FAQ Before registering, please read the following:  1. Why is there a refundable deposit of $10? The deposit ensures that all registered participants attend. The deposit will be refunded 24-hours after the event. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be given. Please write to us on Peatix or email us at NHB_ACM_Conference@nhb.gov.sg 24 hours before the event start time if you need to cancel your ticket. Late cancellations and no-shows will be subject to the $10 fee.2. Where is the meeting point and what time should I be there?The meeting point is the Ngee Ann Auditorium on the basement level of the museum. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the talk for registration. The talk begins at 1.30pm. Light refreshments will be served from during the session at the basement foyer.3. Visiting the Manila Galleon: From Asia to the Americas special exhibitionYou can visit the special exhibition before the talk; the galleries close at 7pm. Tickets to the exhibition are available at the Front Desk. 4. Further enquiriesWe’d be happy to answer them for you! Drop us a note via Peatix or email us at NHB_ACM_Conference@nhb.gov.sg.