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Spectacular large works announced at Art Stage Singapore 2012

SINGAPORE.- For its sophomore edition, Art Stage Singapore 2012 presents even more significant and stunning large installation works than before. From intricately detailed sculptures to huge paintings, there is a wide spectrum of awe-inspiring pieces to experience at this year’s fair. Here are a few of the highlights that visitors can expect at the fairgrounds. In a poetic way, the “Artificial Moon” has been described to “draw attention to the collision between the ‘natural’ and the ‘artificial’, commenting on how the timeless phenomena of the stars and the moon are becoming increasingly obscured by the light pollution common in many contemporary cities”. Made from over 4,500 energy-saving bulbs, this stunning installation measures 4m in diameter and its bulbs were strategically designed to mimic the real moon’s craters and surface features. Located in the VIP Lounge of the Art St