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Barfdey

2009-01-21T00:18:00.006+08:00

We cows turn three!

With the gloom and doom of the economy (but good weather!)
hopefully people need not resort to this.

This might hurt the ninjas' feelings.

thanks to Dewi for the above ninja-killer.

:) :) :)

Street Spirit #9 - Nizam the Unstoppable Sex Machine

2008-07-10T11:47:00.005+08:00

Street Spirit is back with a contribution from a kind yet not so humble soul who would like to be known as Nizam the Unstoppable Sex Machine.

No urineee and no surpriseeess... silence. . .

This was taken somewhere in Little India.

Thanks Nizam, you the cow!

Heartlanded #2 - Boon "Fine" Lay

2008-06-04T22:01:00.007+08:00

Long time no land heart.. from east coast Marine Parade we suddenly found ourselves at Boon Lay after Gurmit Singh flicked his 80's Rewind hair.

We cows yes, no grass, no car, no money
but still...

bicycle kanna saman.

Fine $5000 , 000 , 00

In an parallel universe, this would have been
Find $500,000,000.

You'd be too confused and scared by the commas,
that this would probably work.

See. Only 2/5 slots taken.
You've been punked, karung guni man.

Sin City Hall 3 - Spartans Were* Retards

2008-05-20T10:42:00.019+08:00

We seem to have a lavatory theme going on here.

Yes kids, if you think Transformers are cool,
check out this machine. Presenting,

The God of War

The god of war, from the epic battle of Diarrhoea.

In battle, this god shoots shit-laden toilet papers at you.

And apparently our photographer, Jeremy,
was in a predicament himself, and was kindly saved
by the grace of his tissue.

Hope you had a smashing long weekend.

And remember to not anger this god.

Abandoned #03 - La Cucaracha Must Die

2008-04-08T11:12:00.010+08:00

Taken by Jeremy at the same mysterious abandoned building as the previous post ($&%#!*&).

This has got to be the most poignant photo for us.

You'll go to hell for what your dirty mind is thinking.

Abandoned #02 - In the Bathroom is Where I Want You

2008-03-18T12:04:00.009+08:00

Another photo taken by Jeremy at somewhere only he knows.
Warning: R-18, You must have gone through puberty
and above 18 years of age.

This reminded us of a very nice song by Nightmare of You.

In the bathroom is where I want cows
Against the graffiti walls
We know, know cows at all
And just to see your cows in a place so tacky
Well, there's no better irony in my own depravity
So go slow,
Go Slow...

- Nightmare of Cows

We want this in our showers and public toilets!
Arts for the masses.

Better this than those tacky, plastic pictures of so-called modern day women, who happen to shop a lot and are white, at the entrances of shopping mall toilets. Bahh.

Abandoned #01 - Wanderwall

2008-03-17T11:23:00.000+08:00

These drawings were found in an abandoned building somewhere by Jeremy. Mr White Cow wants to keep this location a secret. Pfft.

Don't worry, guys. These are not evidences of cavemen roaming around in Singapore.

Like a Tim Burton wall.
We can already picture this as a movie. Anyone wants us to pitch?
Raintree, perhaps?

The Durian Bride.
(purple cow fell asleep during The Corpse Bride.
now she's just confused)

I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid.
Toys R Us sux by the way. Moo.

Bullet Proof (Cows Are)

2008-03-07T14:51:00.013+08:00

Today in history;

- Aristotle died in 322 BC (Greek philosopher)

- Mikhail Bakhtin died in 1975 (Russian philospher)

- Stanley Kubrick died in 1999 (American kick-ass film director)

- In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the telephone.

and P.C.'s personal favourite

- Revolution in Mexico!

Today's photo is for all of the above, taken by Jeremy Sze aka White Cow (venue to be confirmed!!)

Isn't he loveeely...

Behind the mask is an idea ...

.. and ideas are bullet proof.

So are cows.

Tongue-in-cheek aside, we really dig this.

VIVA ZAPATA!

It's Our Barfday and We Moo if We Want To! / Street Spirit #8 - Shaz

2008-02-21T11:59:00.012+08:00

Moo if you want to!

YAYYYY. We is 1 year old! Time is running out! Old liao!!

(apologies for the hiatus!)

Now we're back with a parang and a bang or two, so do keep the photos coming (dont be lazy!).

And we have a resident photographer now, so feng shui for consistent posts is looking good.

Say hello to Mr Jeremy Sze, proud contributor of Street Spirit #1 turned white cow.

MOOOOO.

__________________________________________________________

Street Spirit is back!

Thanks to Shaz, who "Saw this pasted on the side of a vending machine at a bus stop in City Hall".

We guess this resident felt that Speakers Corner do not speak much, and figured out a better way to reach out to people - vending machines.

In this horrendous humidity (to say with a british accent), more Singaporeans would be stretching their fingers to buy Lychee Tea than to visit Speakers Corner.

Quality and dissent you can taste.
Mmmm...

This guy/gal can never make it in The Apprentice.
Too emotional lah.

Well, what's not political nowadays?

We cows are just excited at the slightest idea that wrigleys and bubble gummers might show up once again. Wee~

Are you kidding me?!
We are so gamblers enough, i tell you.

We are so gamblers, that some uncle would have seen this
at city hall, and quickly rush to buy 4D with the (only) numbers up;

1,2,3,... 0.

Then he'll buy the 24 system thingy (not sure what it's called).
So if the number comes out in different variations (0321.3210, etc),
they can win some moo-lah.

Here at Public Artroar, us cows understand your frustration. Really.

We got Starhub, Sports Idol, Sports Complex,
but no Sports Hub by Singaporeans.

SIAN.

Thanks, Shaz!

Oops We Did it Again

2007-11-19T21:33:00.001+08:00

Britney is a cow too.

It's been a month since the last post,
apologies and milkshakes for the hiatus.

Us cows were just taking a break after the WDNNE exhibition, and our day jobs at the farm have been chaotic (old Mcdonald had a seizure after overdosing).

So bear and graze with us, we'll be back before you can say
"What?! Cab fares are going up again?!"

Street Spirit #7 - Hafiz Bastard says F*ck the Junta!

2007-10-21T15:32:00.000+08:00

And we cows totally agree!

Many thanks to the Bastard for graciously sending these in.

Photos from the BURMA embassy taken a few weeks back.

Is it that difficult?
Make love not war.

Spot on.

Aung San Suu Kyi .

Free Burma, Peace.

We Dig Traffic Lights 2

2007-10-03T23:09:00.000+08:00

Happy Belated Childrens/Calves Day to all...

The following shots, which were taken long long time,
have been resurrected for your viewing plaisur.

Mostly taken around Bencoolen and Bugis yet again.

Fancy,
but hoops are passe liao.

Mr Cryptic says "Subscribe for life.."
to Yun Nam haircare (while hair stocks last)!

Crankyyyy..

It's special ok.
Retail outlets are the happiest, next are your girlfriends,
even if you give carved stones or semi-destroyed origami stars.

But we cows believe that everyday should be Valentines day..

Sorry but we dropped out from Chinese classes :(

but we think it says; I *hearts* Chow Yun Fat!
(before you sue us, please note that we can only
pay you with our milk-money)

More traffic lights and cheese coming soon!

P.S. Please do check out the "We Dont Need No Education"
link on your right!

Brought to you by Purper Cow & Familia (tastes+RED inc.)
Public ArtRoar is officially under tastes+RED inc.,
but we are too lazy to update. Well, now you know!

HeartLanded #1.1 - Marine Parade

2007-09-19T14:11:00.000+08:00

Only in Marine Parade can you find art-bins.

All the intensity of M. Night Shyamalan, with the fuss of 2-mins instant noodles.

Sounds like GST...
Any other guesses to what the bins could be referring to?

Male testosterones?

(we know the real answer, but its no fun. Mooo)

We Dig Traffic Lights & Krusty the Clown

2007-09-04T00:36:00.000+08:00

Heart-stopping, we tell yer..

Phantom of the Traffic Opera

p.s. these pics were taken a LONG time ago.
Are these still there?

This guy is on various traffic lights around the area.
Definitely making his presence felt.

Macam Krusty meets Gold Dust. Power.

Far-fetched but maybe,

just maybe...

We do not know for sure, the truth is out there.

So are the cows.

"But you cant handle the truth!"

P.O. Box U. Sux #2

2007-08-20T19:00:00.000+08:00

Yes we know this is not really a P.O. Box..
But who cares?

Spotted along Bugis, opposite the national library.
We f*cking love this.

This freak of a dude is way too hot.

With all the psychedelia, pink bubbles and butterflies

every cow dream of (yeah ok maybe not all).

Stand talk on bridge
Lay dumb in water

Mr Suffer Well.

**//\\^-^//\\**

Street Spirit #6 - Vanessa Ho!

2007-08-04T11:17:00.000+08:00

Yes, we are feeling the much needed love from Ms Vanessa this week..

This self-proclaimed pink pig was trotting around Arab Street on 15th July, snapping all these pics for us. *gets teary-eyed*

Ladies & Gentlemen, we have a teenage mutant.
Bart Simpson + Teletubby + 1/4 Marge's Hair

Err.. This one looks like
the white thing from Ghostbusters the Movie..?
Yeah, you know what we're talking about.

Help!! What's SVC?

She found this guy outside the Sultan Mosque.
He was probably there because he got high.

We think this is just a homage to Taufik Batisah really.

Help!! What's OSA?
It seems like the new cool thing to say...
Y'know.. like instead of "Wazzzzupp..",
we now say "Ossaaaaaa..."

What the hell is up with Singaporeans and abbreviations, ah?

The cows favourite at the moment is TITO (tap in, tap out).
It's a SBS thing, but it sounds so dirrrtttyyy.

"Whatcha looking at you stupid cow, you wanna suck on me tito?!"
"Hey baby, you up for some TITO tonight?"

Yes, kill us.

Oh, thanks Vanessa! Much love, Oink Oink!

P.O. Box U. Sux

2007-07-30T23:13:00.000+08:00

This was taken next to NAFA, in front of Sculpture Square,
many, many, many months back.

Jason oh Jason...
We were all here!!

Yes yes we cows love to suck on lollipop.

What do you like to suck on?

HeartLanded #1 - Marine Parade

2007-07-20T22:59:00.000+08:00

Hello!
We are pleased to introduce our new series - HeartLanded!

This series will feature public art in residential areas (HDB only) from all over Singapore. We encourage aunties and uncles to go crazy with their handphone cameras and send us photos of anything worth mooing for (instead of just using it to check 4D and Toto).

First up is the very magical Marine Parade, where reclaimed land and imported sand come to life.

Two mischievious nymphs had toyed with the signs.

We believe that if you follow the arrow,
it will lead you to their trap...

And there they will force you
to buy outrageously overpriced D24 durians.

1. stoked (from urbandictionary.com)

"stoked" - adjective - to be "stoked" is to be completely and intensely enthusiastic, exhilirated, or excited about something. those who are stoked all of the time know this; being stoked is the epitome of all being. when one is stoked, there is no limit to what one can do.

"Man oh man am i stoked for getting splashed at during NDP!"

Street Spirit #5 - Rebel Rani Strikes Again!

2007-07-08T23:40:00.000+08:00

Rebel Rani was waiting for the lights at an Ochard Road Junction,
when a certain man's gaze was felt.

She turned to her left and found...
a shrivelled Ethan Hawke on a bad hair day.

Mr Hawke was prolly referring to the

"we are not exaggerating, climate change is for real" ads.

That was not what you said ten years ago, assholes.

SFAVFE TFHFE EARFTFHF,
MFOO... *speaking cryptic*

Dont Go Chasing Waterfalls

2007-06-30T23:13:00.000+08:00

This is at the Bras Basah outlet of Popular bookstore.

In between higher levels./?

This

is a

continuation of

this.

It's pretty cool because it's blue and water,
and water is naturally cool.

But a masterpiece? (read 3rd pic (if you can (if not, then ask)))

Moo.

**Ya lah, all cannot see but all lazy to ask. Bluek.
It says:

"GRAFITTI: A form of scribbling art on wall.
This masterpiece is a continuation of the waterfall (on the right wall), with "blue" representing the coolness and calmness of water."

Street Spirit #4 - Banned in the Singapura (Has)

2007-06-18T23:52:00.000+08:00

At the back of every door (like this one at International Plaza),

lies a secret...

WARNING: Explicit content!

Due to its dangerous nature and possible defamation suits,

we had to censor the party involved.

Translations:

Line 1: Gan ni lao mu - to screw one's own birth-giver

Line 2: Lao fu zi - the adorable old man from a renowned Manga

Much love to our conspiracy theorist of the week - Has, for sending this photo in.

Same Old Excuses

2007-06-18T01:36:00.000+08:00

We, the cowtizens of Singapore,
apologize for the late uploads.

More exciting stuff coming to a patch of grass near you soon.

The stop along Prinsep Street, Dhoby Ghaut.

Keep sending us your photos of loveeee...

P.S. More Street Spirit tomorrow!

Project Eden: Maximize Thy Toilet Brushes

2007-06-06T10:55:00.000+08:00

The cows were looking for a sweet spot to graze on,
and we came across a patch of grass that came straight from the loo.

Donna Ong's work at Raffles City, a part of Singapore Arts Festival Outreach Programme;

Project Eden: The Festival Nest

As said by the festival's holy website;
"Childhood memories, storybook gardens, lost hours of play... these come to mind as the membrane between the present and the past, reality and daydream, is perforated. An opening into a parallel world beckons and who can resist an opening?"

It's pretty open...

We were expecting some random

witch to grab a one of these and fly off.

We were hoping the swing was made out of recycled materials too.

Y'know...
toilet bowls and stuff.

Diet of the Future.

Up above, in a trailer far, far away,
there was a secret garden.

With a little contrast and maybe a few gnomes,
we definitely do not mind lazing here.

We came across another lady when we were up there,
and she was simply ecstatic,

"So clever! Who would have thought that normal things like these can become a garden!"

Street Spirit #3 - Rebel Rani aka Sha

2007-05-28T20:56:00.001+08:00

Rebel Rani was having Moroccan tea at Arab Street when she spotted this;

It's one thing to be a rascist, another to be a homophobe.
Or maybe this is like a secret code...

We think this could have been an inside job *gasp*

Informer,
You know say daddy me snow me-a gon blame
A licky boom-boom down
'Tective man he say, say Daddy Me Snow me
stab someone down the lane
A licky boom-boom down

Oh my cow.

Maybe Snow did this.

Sin City Hall 2

2007-05-28T14:02:00.000+08:00

Sin City Hall 1 shots were taken at the junction on Bras Basah Road.
The last time we checked, Wrath was gone, replaced by an even bigger wrath.

The following were taken around Raffles City;

4. Greed NOKIA presents Julian Something.

5. Sloth Tie a yellow bunny round the old pink tree.

6. Lust

Wild. Very wild.

To be continued...

Sin City Hall 1

2007-05-16T22:51:00.000+08:00

No super yellow, yucky villain nor leather-bound Jessica Alba,
but these were spotted around City Hall ...

(we kinda forgot to get the exact road name/junction;
to be moo-ed shortly)

1. Envy

You forgot to say Hello to this kitty.

2. Wrath Can the clutches of Man's progress on Nature
bring about its own doom?

3. Pride Beyond any reasonable doubt?

To be continued...

Back to School #2.4 - On the Walls

2007-05-09T10:36:00.000+08:00

We have been busy grazing grass but we have not forgotten you.

Blogspot's bugs are as irritating as live bugs.

Due to the untimely bug attack, we shall leave you intimately alone with the pictures below, and deprive you of the cows' cheery, inspirational, thought-provoking (aka bullshit) chatter beneath each box of life-altering work of art.

Street Spirit #2 - Charan / Lim Chee Han

2007-04-25T22:11:00.000+08:00

Creamy goodness.

The second of the Street Spirit series, courtesy of Channi Bal a.k.a Tangkap Sux of the cows' favourite local radio station - Unpopular Radio.

This Is a Smoke-Free Campus
by Mr Lim Chee Han
(philosopher, not artist)

Charan said, "This wud mean a lot for everyone who has ever been around the dungeon... Including (insertnameofsomeoneinveryhighposition)'s son."

So we are guessing that the dungeon is like a smoking corner?

And the smokers are the dragons?

NEAT.

Corporate Art?

2007-04-17T20:12:00.000+08:00

A.k.a the sometimes-brainless-just-there-to-fill-up-space-or-make-the-shareholders-look-good art.

Centrepoint. Some time back. Outside.

(We're trying to elude as much enthusiasm as possible here...
is it working?)

Killer heels...
Literally.

Giant shoe immediately signals a cam-whoring opportunity.

Hmm.. the more we look at this,
the more we feel that they were taken from
"Honey! I Shrunk the Kids" set.

This is boring. Instead, maybe someone
should do a giant bottle filled with vodka...

For the homeless, the thirsty and the alcoholics.

Performance art -
"Girl Puts Leg on the Bottle to Look Rebellious".

This was taken early this month.

And this was the caption for the giant teddy bear above;

"Teddy bear celebrates the child in us. It brings together a delightful selections of leisure pursuits, such as computer games, ballet, soccer and shopping."

READ: shopping

Huh?

And we thought teddy bears give children (and some adults) a sense of security and warmth.

Back to School #2.3 - Lasalle (Emo-meter) / Good Friday Special

2007-04-06T12:25:00.000+08:00

Happy PH to all, young and old...

Jesus was Emo. So was Vader.

Someone went NipTuck on the wall...

So here's the Emo-Meter.

It did not come with any instructions on the side

So we figured it works like this;

X = (a+b) x (3a*2+6z) x 7X - 5rgb

It's my birthday and everyone forgot -

I show others my journal -

My mom doesnt love me -

Lock self in room, crying -

I'm going to hell when I die -

My life is empty -

I write bad poetry -

Everybody hates me but I can tell you about it -

Why must I exist? -

We think all schools should have emo-meters.

It would come in handy in lowering the rising number of emo kids...

"Come here, let's measure your emo-ness...
Ouhh David, that's a dangerous level of emo you got in you.
Better stop listening to MCR before I cut your stupid hair off..."

Street Spirit #1 - Jeremy

2007-03-30T00:44:00.000+08:00

Very special entry for us, our very first photo submission from the PUBLIC!

You love us.. you.. you really love us.. *gets teary-eyed*

Thanks to Mr. Jeremy from _________ .

The first two photos were taken in Singapore Polytechnic...

Nothing strange in SP..
Engineering Block, Business Block,
Toilet Block.

Jeremy told us that this is on
"the floor above the KFC and Pizza Hut in SP.
Its's a drive to save and recycle paper... "

If only the lecturers thought of this sooner...
Save paper and use your accounting lecture notes to make art!

The next one Jeremy took around Beat Merchants studio, Bugis.

Art-core!

Note: If you noticed, we have recurring titles for the different type of entries. Tonight is the birth of Street Spirit series; featuring photos from YOU, the public. (Yes, cows listen to Radiohead too)

Public Art is no art if there is no Public.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Jeremy the Man.

The Art of Marketing Farts #3 - Outram

2007-03-27T14:35:00.000+08:00

You might not think much of Outram...

But with a little imagination, it is Singapore's very own Hollywood.

This is NOT a normal toilet sign.
Obviously, this is the sign for Spiderman's way
to the little boy's room - this way up, Spidey!

They even added a special effect colouring to
give it the gritty feel of the real thing.

Real-life drama in our own backyard.
Extreme Makeover's casting call.

Mouth Odor. Ketiak Amis. Palm Sweat.
Reality TV has never been this good.

We noticed a couple of paintings...

Now showing...

Kiss Me a Killer (R21)

Indecent Behaviour 3 (R21)

If you were wondering about the movie banner in the middle,
it says something about being "raped by an angel".

Things You Can Do With Poles Other Than Dance

2007-03-26T00:28:00.000+08:00

Now you do not need to pee to mark your territories.

Back to School #2.2 - Lasalle (Sculptures)

2007-03-22T10:28:00.000+08:00

There is just sooo many at Lasalle for us to show everyone
(thus the .1, .2 system).

Now the other schools, if you want to be featured extensively on Public ArtRoar, kindly sacrifice a young virgin to be our guide.

This time around we bring you the stony sculptures, robots-in-disguise pieces.

The Shining.

The guide told us that these were actually students' wire projects.
They just left it there and now the wires
are one with nature. Amen.

This is the FOUNDER of Lasalle.

He does not look too happy, aye?
Check out the fancy leaves on his lower half.

This is us cows' favourite - 1/6 of an ancient Roman battle tower.

This could possibly have been used for the soldiers' pleasure.

"Black Hawk down, we've got a Black Hawk down.."

You put your left hand in, you put your left hand out,
You put your left hand in and you shake it all about.

We were wondering what would happen to these structures when the school shifts to its new building.

Are they going to move all these as well?

The Art of Marketing Farts #2

2007-03-19T15:08:00.000+08:00

Clever and witty marketing...

Well, at least these are more original then Forever Diva.

No, not the cab.

This would definitely work if your customers are ants and mice.
They must be quite an affluent group.
You may now consider them as a target market for future endeavours.

Oooh.. Sale.

Fatima comes to Singapore.

So is The Rapture.

Back to School #2.1 - Lasalle (Hotcakes)

2007-03-19T14:44:00.000+08:00

Don't pee in your pants, boys..

The hottest girl in Lasalle.

She's a little shy.

The Posse.

Rumour has it that if you stare into her eyes long enough,
she will make you cross-eyed.

A few students said that the best way to get her number is
to sit on one of those benches alone between 12am - 3am.

Back to School #2 - LaSalle (Don't Bedek)

2007-03-15T11:54:00.000+08:00

Ladies & Gentlemen, the cows proudly present to you...

THE DON'T BEDEK REVOLUTION

Note: The movement was massive. A few months back when we first stepped into Lasalle, we were ecstatic to find these words pasted on every single f**king thing you can find - posters, signs, doors, etc.

Unfortunately, by the time us cows got to Lasalle to snap evidence, it seemed that vandals had already gotten to most of the stickers - only a small fraction of what was initially put up are left. Public ArtRoar! are still seeking more scandolous photos or information on Don't Bedek and its creator. So if you have any stuff on this, do mail us at public.art.roar@gmail.com. But make sure you don't bedek.

Can you see it?

You are almost there...

Scary skull on lamp post... Don't Bedek.

Keep Clear: 24Hr Access Required... Don't Bedek.

Even numbers were not spared.

Don't Trip Nigga, you dig?...
DON'T BEDEK lah mat.

Fire extinguishers lie too.

Gwen Stefani would have covered his mouth too so that he
Don't Speak No Bedek.

Hoe-Reel: To turn on the inlet valve before running out the hose...
Don't Bedek ah.

We're sorry, Zul.

Again Public ArtRoar! would like to appeal to the public to send us any
photos or information on Don't Bedek.

We are considering launching an ad campaign - Who Is Don't Bedek?

Back to School (Sorta) #1.5 - The Art of Marketing Farts

2007-03-06T09:55:00.001+08:00

We were grazing around the National Library at Bugis when we came upon an exhibition by chance. It was Singapore Polytechnic graduating Design students showcase.

There were good works, and then there were interesting works.

Take a look...

No, actually he would have had to shout LOUDER
because TV Mobile adds more noise pollution.

Yea... He would have killed himself sooner with all that irritating
noise blasting on the way home from killing millions.

We don't even know where to begin.
WTF??

We do not know how everyone else feels about this, but us cows found it offensive that Hitler's and Mao's escapades are used as advertising catchlines. We were horrified.

It's fine for Eric Cartman to be Hitler (Southpark) because that is FUNNY. But using Hitler and Mao to sell and promote something?

Then there were rip-offs...

Dashing Divas, anyone?

One of the students was really friendly and nice. She was the only one who had a painting up on her booth, even though it was a Design exhibition, and we like it.

For Good

2007-02-27T12:35:00.000+08:00

Before we bring you the 2nd edition of Back to School and the "Don't Bedek" Revolution, we present something close to our hearts (and asses) - public toilets.

Although this work of art totally lack any aesthetic principles (bad colours, font, etc), we believe the good intentions of the people who did this to spread a good cause deserve a mention.

Please refrain from sending us hate-mail.

So remember kids..

Fun yes, drugs no.

And..

ROCK AGAINTS RACISM.

Peace.

Back to School #1 - N.A.F.A.

2007-02-21T19:28:00.000+08:00

We checked out the grass patch and the public art at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Yeah... we were her. It wasn't easy.

Upclose and personal with the dudes on the wall;

I spy a strong statement.

Whatever rocks your boat, we say.

We like this "to-frame-or-not-to-frame" thing.

Tim Burton would have been proud.

Of course we are.

Kitty wanna fly too.

THIS is our favourite - "Honourable Tofu Master/Jet Li"

Stay tuned. We will be trotting over to a school near you.

The Beginning

2007-02-21T17:45:00.000+08:00

Here we go..

Mooo..

This is the part where you should go "Whhaaatt?"

We dig traffic lights.

These photos were taken around the Picturehouse, Dhoby Ghaut.

Do let us know what you think.

Greetings Earthlings!!

2007-02-21T17:37:00.000+08:00

As you may not see, I am truly excited to launch this project.

To make things easier, let's do this in FAQ style..
(although nothing has been frequently-asked yet)

1. What is Public ArtRoar?

Public ArtRoar is a homage to all things arty, public and free in Singapore. True to the deep-rooted traits of the people - if it ain't free, it ain't Sg.

Kindly note that the choice of works featured in this site is strictly up to the discretion of the webmaster. Healthy debates and discussions are encouraged. Quirky remarks and cheesy one-liners are welcomed too!

2. Art got free, meh?

GOT!!! Let's not restrict art to art students or the "atas" community.

3. What is Public Art?

I have no intention of starting a discussion on this. If you could kindly refer to dictionary.com, a long list of definitions for "art" is provided. Add the free and publicly-available aspect to it and you have public art. However, I would like to limit Public ArtRoar to the following;

(a) the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of
more than ordinary significance.
(b) any field using the skills or techniques of art
(c) the principles or methods governing any craft or branch of learning
(d) an artifice or artful device

From one internet source to another, Wikipedia states this:

"The term public art properly refers to works of art in any media that has been planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited or staged in the public domain, usually outside and accessible to all."

4. Who the hell are you?

I am an interrupting purple cow.

MOOOOO

5. How can I contribute?

You can generously contribute by sending in photographs of any interesting public art found in Singapore to public.art.roar@gmail.com. Please include your name, email address and the exact location and date where the photograph was taken.

However, if you are too lazy to snap a shot, you can also email tip-offs, stating clearly where and when you have seen that particular exciting piece of work. For performance art, please do inform us a week ahead of the actual event for us cows are busy creatures.

Disclaimer:
Public ArtRoar is not in any way encouraging vandalism. We are simply documenting these "works" and providing a channel for discussion. We do however encourage an art-literate, expressive and vibrant society.

We would also like to think of ourselves as a non-profit marketing company; we are creating buzz for local places, lamp posts, companies, etc. If there is any corporate entity who is not willing for their "works" to be displayed on this site, kindly drop us an email stating your dissent. Please bear in mind that this website is indirectly building public relations and word-of-mouth for you or your organisation.

Note:
By submitting your photo(s) to Public ArtRoar, your submission becomes property of the site owner, granting us royalty-free rights to reproduce, distribute, modify and/or publish your submission in any form (online, print, or otherwise) without limitation.