Cultural Medallion 2020: Vincent Leow wants his art to trigger conversations

Multimedia artist Vincent Leow once made an entire outfit - including matching hat and shoes - out of fake American dollars. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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SINGAPORE - The Cultural Medallion, regarded as the highest arts honour in Singapore, is conferred on recipients by the President.

The pandemic has delayed the announcement, which traditionally comes in October, and there is no star-studded ceremony at the Istana.

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