SINGAPORE, Oct 2 — The National Arts Council (NAC) claims in a statement on its website that an article by TODAY about a queer-themed arts performance misreports comments by its...
SINGAPORE, Oct 2 — The National Arts Council claims in a statement on its website that an article byabout a queer-themed arts performance misreports comments by its chief executive officer, Low Eng Teong. The statement also claims that his responses were taken out of context and as a result, the article is misleading.Several hours after publication, NAC asked for the headline to be changed so as not to angle on Low.agreed to use a headline that captured a broader set of views.
Queer-tai was among a series of arts performances commissioned by Nanyang Technological University Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The performance was an alternative version of the traditional heartland “getai” shows, and featured drag queens singing and playing the trombone to the tune of evergreen National Day theme song Home. It was held at Gillman Barracks and was open to the public.Low attended the anniversary event as the guest of honour.
NAC CEO: I think it’s... I think artists explore all types of topics and themes and you know issues in their work so I think that is something that is to be expected, in terms of it could be you know whole broad of — artists will always want to — Artists will want to make work that speaks to our times.
NAC CEO: Hmm, how do I say ah? I think... We, we know.. I mean as I said, we know that... It is for artists to be interested in issues like climate change, environmental, social issues, the different kinds of events, world events happening around the world and how it affects our lives, so I think this part and parcel of the natural process of art.: Right.
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