Ming Wong
Ming Wong (Chinese: 黄汉明; pinyin: Huáng Hànmíng) is a Singaporean contemporary artist who lives and works in Berlin, known for his re-interpretations of iconic films and performances from world cinema in his video installations, often featuring "miscastings" of himself in roles of varied identities.
Ming Wong (黄汉明) | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Education | Diploma in Fine Arts (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 1995); MFA (Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, 1999) |
| Known for | Video art, film, installation art, performance art |
| Movement | Contemporary art |
| Awards | 2009: Special Mention (Expanding Worlds), 53rd Venice Biennale |
| Website | http://www.mingwong.org/ |
In 2009, at the Singapore Pavilion of the 53rd Venice Biennale, Wong represented Singapore with the body of work, Life of Imitation, for which he was awarded the Special Mention (Expanding Worlds) during the Biennale's Opening Ceremony, the first time a Singaporean artist would receive an award at the Venice Biennale.
Wong is currently a Professor in Performance in the Expanded Field at Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm.
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