STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery


STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery, Singapore is a creative workshop and contemporary art gallery based in Singapore that specialises in artistic experimentation in the medium of print and paper. To date, STPI has collaborated with over 90 artists from all over the world.
Situated in a restored 19th century warehouse by the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, the 4,000-square metre facility houses specialised printmaking presses and equipment, a paper mill, 400-square metre gallery, guest workshop, artist studio, artist apartments, staff offices and The Corner Shop.
STPI is near the National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Art Museum. STPI is also a member of the Art Galleries Association of Singapore, a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of gallery owners and operators in Singapore.
S.E.A. Focus is a showcase of contemporary art from Southeast Asia, an initiative led by STPI since its inaugural edition in 2019.
WWW stpi.com.sg

History

STPI is a not-for-profit organisation established with the support of the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts, Singapore Tourism Board, and Singapore Totalisator Board.
The concept of establishing a large print workshop and paper mill in Singapore was first proposed in the mid-1990s to Kenneth E. Tyler. On 10 April 2002, STPI was officially opened by Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Tony Tan.

Artist collaborations

Visiting artists live in the guest apartments at STPI, with access to the artist’s studio and workshop. They are also invited to give public talks to introduce their practice and studio work, and share their collaboration experience. At the end of each collaboration, works produced are exhibited and catalogued.

Activities

STPI Gallery hosts exhibitions of works produced in the Creative Workshop and regularly participates in local and international art fairs. The gallery holds 6-8 exhibitions a year, following successive artist collaborations, artist talks, panel discussions, regular docent-led tours, film screenings, performances and coffee & conversations. STPI organises print and papermaking workshops, guided tours, and an annual open house.
The STPI Creative Workshop comprises facilities such with industry-grade print presses and a paper mill, as well as a team of print and papermakers.
Techniques offered include: lithography, screen print. intaglio, and relief print.

Annual special exhibitions

The annual special exhibition is a yearly segment that presents works from the Singapore Art Museum Collection that were previously under the ownership of Kenneth E. Tyler, as well as various private collections and artist estates.

Art fairs

Art fair participations include: S.E.A. Focus, Art Stage Singapore, Art Basel, The Armory Show, FIAC Paris, Frieze Art Fair, IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair, Art Fair Philippines, Korean International Art Fair, Art Paris Art Fair, Print Basel, Pulse and SH Contemporary.

Biennales

YearBiennaleArtist
202110th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary ArtGenevieve Chua
2021Asian Art BiennialGenevieve Chua
2018Le Locle Triennial of Contemporary Prints 2018Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, Carsten Höller, Kim Beom, Dinh Q. Lê, Tobias Rehberger, Anri Sala, Tabaimo, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Suzann Victor, Haegue Yang
2017Yokohama TriennaleCarsten Höller, Tobias Rehberger, Anri Sala, Rirkrit Tiravanija
20163rd Shenzhen Independent Animation BiennaleSun Xun
2015Holland Animation Film FestivalSun Xun
2015Asian Art Biennale, Taichung, TaiwanSun Xun
2015Venice BiennaleCarsten Höller