Artists Unpack the Power of 'Uncanny Cuteness'

Cuteness has taken the world by storm. Whether it takes the shape of beloved icons like Hello Kitty, wide-eyed Superflat characters or internet starlet Moo Deng, it is clear that this pervasive aesthetic has become somewhat of a cultural force. This power of cuteness is the central idea behind a new group show at Tang Contemporary Art in Singapore, as artists come together to explore the push and pull of universal charm.Uncanny Cuteness examines how a visual language of round figures and pastel ...