Joel Yuen (Singapore b.1983) studied at NTU’s School of Art, Design & Media with a major in Photography & Digital Imaging (BFA), and received his MA Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art & Design (London). Yuen has been focusing his practice on social issues within the context of Singapore, and how the work challenges the established norms of visual perception and understanding. His preferred medium is photography, video, and sculpture.
Yuen is a recipient of the Artists and Collectors Exchange Bursaries Award (London), and winner of the 27th UOB Painting Of The Year Competition (Singapore). Notable exhibitions include The Singapore Show: Future Proof at Singapore Art Museum at 8Q (Singapore), Farewell to Experience, Lianzhou Foto (China), and Nouvelles Vagues: File Not Found at Palais de Tokyo (Paris).
