The Colours of Belonging
14 June 2025 1 - 7PM
Catalogue Launch Registration
Visual Arts Centre (Dhoby Ghaut)
10 Penang Road 01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore 238469
About our Event
The Colours of Belonging is a pop-up gallery and launch event celebrating our latest catalogue of wildlife and nature photography by Southeast Asian artists.
Explore vibrant prints of wildlife, landscapes, and starscapes, and join us for intimate panel discussions with Alamaya photographers, special booths by collaborators, and the Singapore premiere of Madame Margaux the film and panel.
This event marks Alamaya’s first step into the physical world — and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Event Details
Date: 14 June 2025
Catalogue Launch: 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Gallery Opening: 3:30PM - 7:00PM
Film Screening: 4:15 - 5:15PM
Tickets: Complimentary
Location: Visual Arts Centre (Dhoby Ghaut), 10 Penang Road 01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore 238469
Event Schedule
1:00 PM
Stage 1
Opening Remarks
Opening remarks by the Founder of Alamaya Asia, Evangelista Wan.
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1:30 PM
Stage 1
Insights Behind the Lens
Presentation & Expert Dialogue
Join Alamaya Asia Photographers Tan Yong Lin, Shinto K Anto, and Raphael Loh as they discuss the beauty of finding colours in nature and what goes on behind the scenes. Moderated by Evangelista Wan, they will share unique stories, techniques, and mindsets in capturing our natural wonders.
Stage 2
Finding Community in Alam
Expert Dialogue
“Alam” means “natural world” in Melayu. This panel explores how nature helps people find connection, identity, and community. Moderated by Movin Nyanasengeran, it features marine filmmaker Nikki Tan—director of a film on drag and indigenous relations with nature, 15-year-old wildlife photographer Kaeden Sim, and forest therapy guide Ding Kian Seng. Together, they’ll share how nature opens doors to friendship, chosen families, and self-discovery across age, gender, and culture.
2:15PM
Stage 1
Stories from Analog Film to Digital Photography
Interactive Storytelling & Presentation
Moderated by Steven Wong, join former wildlife film photographer Morton Strange and Alamaya photographer-filmmaker Terence Szeto as they discuss whether analog wildlife film photography is still relevant, and what lessons we can take away from each medium.
Stage 2
The Nature Effect and Kids
Presentation & Expert Dialogue
Join Biophilia Expert Dr Denise Dillon, and Nature Educator, Noelle Ong in discussing the benefits of incorporating natural elements inside and outside our homes in early childhood development.
3:00 PM
Stage 1
The Colours of Belonging Catalogue Launch!
“The Colours of Belonging” is an artistic wildlife photography catalogue by Alamaya Asia that celebrates the vibrant spectrum of nature’s palette. In a world that often feels muted, these images invite colour back into our lives—reminding us of the wild’s quiet joy, beauty, and complexity. Rooted in themes of diversity, and inclusivity, this collection honours the richness of life in all its forms, where every hue has a place and every being belongs.
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3:30 PM
Stage 1
Gallery Viewing
Free and Easy Browsing
Discover stunning wildlife and nature prints by Southeast Asian photographers — and take one home to transform your space. Each artwork is available for purchase, professionally printed and framed, perfect for any home or office.
4:15 PM
Stage 1
Madame Margaux Film Premiere
Film Screening & Panel Discussion
Commissioned by Wildscreen Festival and selected by major international film festivals, Madame Margaux is a 20-minute short film celebrating queerness, nature, and indigenous pride through the story of a drag queen whose performance is inspired by the Tboli leaf warbler. This Singapore premiere will be followed by a panel with the filmmakers, Nikki Tan, Bambby Cheuk, and Movin Nyanasengeran, diving into the creative process and production journey.
7:00 PM
Stage 1
Gallery Closes
It's sad, we know :(
This is a special pop-up gallery — so don’t miss your chance to experience it in person. While we hope to launch a permanent space in the future, you can still explore and purchase our full collection of prints anytime from our online store.