Class Acts is a feature-length documentary tracing the genesis of Singapore's creative scene in the '90s through intimate conversations with its pioneering personalities.
From Singapore's 'godfather of design' and the frontman of Singapore's first hardcore band Stompin' Ground to the founder of one of Singapore's earliest graffiti crews ZNC and the street wear visionary behind 77th Street, these are the stories of icons and legends navigating uncharted paths, government regulations, and limited finances to make their mark on culture.
Controversial headlines, arrests, and measures to "clean up" backfired and further stoked the passion of individuals who took things into their own hands, opening the floodgates for a wave of independent design studios, self-published zines, and safe sanctuaries in the form of cultural landmarks The Substation and Zouk.
These are the stories of individuals who started creating with nothing, who push Sing
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As Phunk enters its 25th year, the strength of this collective still remains steadfast and strong. “We learned through our ups and downs, and we also had our pivotal moments where we argued,” says Tan. “But we’re also able to catch each other’s thoughts quite well. Before we speak, we can sort of pre-empt what the other person will say; thus we can also pre-empt how we work with each other in a harmonious sense.”
Besides launching an exhibition and an exclusive robot collection at The Artling in celebration of their 25th anniversary, the homegrown design collective has also released a monograph that offers an arresting insight into Phunk’s works over the years. Authored by Justin Zhuang, a local design writer and researcher, the book allows readers to gaze into Phunk’s perspective via their works and in-depth interviews.