The prestigious photography award that recognises the Singapore best of the best in photography, the ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu, returns for a fifth year. As with the award of the previous years, an exhibition of works of the award nominees will be held, this time around in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival at the Stamford Gallery of the National Museum of Singapore from 20 August to 5 September.
Lavender Chang: Eldest Daughter (2011)
An additional highlight of the exhibition will be an interactive room on which Martell and ICON de Martell Cordon Bleu 2013 winner Sarah Choo have collaborated on. The presentation will attempt to draw parallels between both photography and cognac making and is intended to convey the message of how discernment in the details is important to both.
Wilfred Lim: Superhero (From the series ‘Self Portraits’, 2013)
Jeannie Ho: Brunch Is The Order Of The Day (From the series ‘All In Between’, 2012)
Also to look forward to during the period of the exhibition is the visit of Martell Heritage Ambassador Christophe Pienkowksi, formerly a chef at the Chateau de Chanteloup (where Martell entertains its guests). Pienkowski’s gastronomic expertise and knowledge of Martell cognacs lends to the expert pairing of different cuisines with the various marques of Martell cognacs for which he will share and make recommendations.
Eugene Soh: Venus & Grace Edition 30 (2012)
During the period of the exhibition, visitors will also be able to complete the Martell experience at a pop-up bar that will serve Martell cognacs and cocktails.
Ang Song Nian: Detour No. 3 (From the series ‘Many Detours : Washed-‐out & Interrupted’, 2011)
The nominees for the award this year are:
- Ang Song Nian
- Eugene Soh
- Jeannie Ho
- Ken Cheong
- Lavender Chang
- Neo Xiaobin
- Wilfred Lim
More information on last year’s awards and winners can be found at this link.
The Long and Winding Road 