55N1 is initiated in Denmark by Architect Season Ho and Designer Letitia Zhu, and established in Singapore in 2023.It focuses on contemporary art, design, cultural events, and intercultural communication.55N1, as a multi-functional intercultural hub, is devoted to promoting and fostering contemporary art and culture across both Asia and the Nordic region through exhibitions and cultural events. It operates on the principle of exploring cultural dimensions across visual, independent, and academic spheres, making contemporary art accessible to all.
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What We Do
Mission
55N1 is initiated in Denmark by Architect Season Ho and Designer Letitia Zhu, and established in Singapore in 2023.It focuses on contemporary art, design, cultural events and intercultural communication.55N1, as a multi-functional intercultural hub, is devoted to promoting and fostering contemporary art and culture across both Asia and Nordic region through exhibitions and cultural events. It operates on the principle of exploring cultural dimensions across visual, independent, and academic spheres, making contemporary art accessible to all.
Vision
55N1 creates possibilities of head-on communication and collaboration between artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds, fostering meaningful exchange and dialogue.
By advocating new perspectives and concepts in the field of art and culture, 55°N1° endeavours to weave a vibrant network among global curators, artists, creatives and collectors.Discovering Artists, Creatives with potential, attitude, and innovation. Striving to build a youthful, professional platform for Art consulting, Collection development, Curatorial, Interior Spatial Design and Culture Exchange Services.
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The Team
Season HeManaging Director
SINGAPORE
Andreas Gybel KirstMarketing Director
DENMARK
Crystal LiFinancial Director
SAIPAN/US
Letitia ZhuExecutive Director
CANADA
April YeOperations Director
CHINA
Jiatong HanMedia Director
FRANCE
Serena ZhangArt Director
SINGAPORE
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Contact Us
Denmark +45 2913 0088 Singapore +65 8065 8553 China +86 13269012525
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Cultural Exploration Series：Culture of the Dead
"Death is not the end of life; forgetting is."
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Cultural Exploration Series：Paper Culture
Alone by my window, I gaze upon a sheet lying across my desk. Sunlight slants through the lattice, illuminating the paper...
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55N1 Artists Archive
Jin Xiaofeng
Nationality: Chinese｜Field: Chinese
Jin Xiaofeng is a prominent Chinese artist, designer, and collector. A graduate of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, he now works with the Shaanxi Academy of Chinese Painting. Jin has emerged as a notable figure in contemporary Chinese art, known for blending traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. His work spans blue-and-white porcelain designs, ink paintings, and digital art, each infusing classical Chinese aesthetics with a contemporary spirit.
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Dialogues with Jin Xiaofeng
Jin Xiaofeng is a prominent Chinese artist, designer, art collector and investor. A graduate of Xi'an Academy of Fine Arts, he now works with the Shaanxi Traditional Chinese painting institute.Jin knowns for blending traditional techniques with modern sensibilities. His work spans blue-and-white porcelain designs, ink paintings, and digital art, each infusing classical Chinese aesthetics with a contemporary spirit.Step into artist Jin Xiaofeng's studio through 55N1 lens. Here, tradition meets modernity in a seamless blend. Jin's work bridges classical elegance and digital innovation, creating a timeless artistic dialogue.
Rosa Tiedje Løkken
Nationality: Danish | Field: Photography
Rosa Tiedje Løkken is a Danish photographer whose work explores youth and growth, often capturing intimate moments of self-discovery and belonging. She has exhibited at Fabrikken for Kunst og Design, Artarea Gallery, KLUB 22, and other spaces across Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Tbilisi.Her book Vinterdun (Winterfuzz) (2022) mixes colourful collages and black-and-white snapshots to evoke the feeling of growing up with a conflicted sense of the body. In De spirende (The Sprouting) (2023), Rosa documents life at a Danish boarding school, revealing how students create a safe space for identity, gender, and culture to flourish freely.Rosa studied at the Copenhagen Film- and Photoschool and took part in Chai Khana’s photojournalism mentorship. Her work continues to reflect the quiet yet powerful shifts of youth.
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Art Journal
Exhibition: Art Basel Paris
From October 18 to 20, 2024, Art Basel was held in Paris, featuring 194 participating galleries from 42 countries and regions. They will present unique artistic treasures, cultural heritage, and meticulously curated exhibitions to both local and international audiences.The main venue is divided into three sections: the "Galeries" sector, featuring 170 galleries as the core exhibition area; the "Emergence" sector, providing a platform for emerging artists and galleries; and the "Premise" collaborative project, which expands its scope to include nine galleries showcasing works predating 1900. Among them, 51 galleries are first-time participants, while 64 galleries operate in France.The "Galeries" sector shines with masterpieces from 20th-century icons—works by René Magritte, Joan Miró, and Jean Dubuffet are showcased at Landau Fine Art, while Van de Weghe presents pieces by Keith Haring, Picasso, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.The "Emergence" section features 16 artist projects exploring themes such as identity, colonial history, the internet, migration, and cultural diversity.Meanwhile, the "Premise" sector brings together nine galleries to highlight groundbreaking artistic creations from before 1900.Journalist：Han Jiatong
Exhibition: Le Louvre Figures Du Fou
"The fool is trapped on a boat, with no escape. Cast upon a labyrinth of rivers or the boundless sea, he is delivered to a fate untethered from the mortal world—unpredictable and elusive."The Louvre's new exhibition, The Image of the Fool: From the Middle Ages to Romanticism, will be held in the Napoleon Hall from October 16, 2024, to February 3, 2025. This exhibition delves into the significance of the fool as a figure in artistic works from the 13th to the mid-16th century, exploring how this motif evolved into a distinct cultural symbol across religion, literature, and visual arts.The exhibition traces the gradual disappearance of the fool during the Enlightenment, followed by its revival in the late 18th and 19th centuries.Beyond mere artistic rebellion and mockery, the figure of the fool became a vessel for profound reflections on social and political upheavals. Through this lens, the exhibition guides visitors through the intricate history of the fool, unveiling the social, cultural, and artistic transformations embedded within this enduring archetype.Journalist：Han Jiatong
Artist: Steffen Dam
Danish artist Steffen Dam (b. 1961) creates works imbued with his profound contemplation of nature and the cosmos. Through the medium of glass—a material he has redefined—he constructs a distinct philosophical realm, an uncharted territory of perception.Inspired by his grandfather, Dam developed an early fascination with natural sciences, cultivating a boundless curiosity that drives his artistic exploration. His practice merges imagination and existential inquiry, relentlessly probing the interconnectedness of self and the universe.
The Cabinet of Curiosities (or Wunderkammer)—often regarded as an encyclopedic precursor to modern museums—once served to expand human understanding of the world while showcasing its owner’s intellectual authority and social prestige.Inspired by this tradition, Steffen Dam harnesses fantasy and material alchemy, crafting glass specimens of imaginary marine creatures. His work embraces nature’s spontaneity while welcoming the beauty of unexpected artistic outcomes—a dialogue between control and chance.Journalist：Han Jiatong
Artist: Rune Guneriussen
Rune Guneriussen (b. 1977, Norway) is an artist working at the intersection of installation art and photography.
A graduate of the Surrey Institute of Art & Design in England, he now lives and works in eastern Norway. As a conceptual artist, his practice is deeply rooted in nature and site-specific interventions. Since 2005, Guneriussen has been creating and photographing object-based installations across Norway’s landscapes.
His works transcend mere photography, functioning as sculptural installations that emerge from solitary, large-scale creative processes. These works weave together objects, narratives, space, and—most crucially—time, reflecting his attempt to balance natural environments and human culture while probing the multifaceted dimensions of existence. Every piece is realized in situ, with photographs serving as direct documentation of these ephemeral interventions.Guneriussen firmly believes art should provoke thought and wonder rather than dictate meaning. Rejecting didactic trends in contemporary art, he invites viewers to engage freely with the stories and ambiguities embedded in his work—an open-ended dialogue between artist, nature, and audience.Journalist：Han Jiatong
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55N1 will promote artists through a two-phase strategy, ensuring continuous and effective marketing of art-related products.In the promotional phase, we will increase artists' visibility through various forms, eg. Retail products.Follows, 55N1 will collaborate with other platforms and art creators, actively pursuing opportunities for co-branded partnerships with art pieces.
Jigsaw Series: Skagen Atrtists
"The Nordic Region: The Icy Edge of the World" observes: Denmark is often called the happiest country on Earth, and Danes encapsulate their daily philosophy with the word "Hygge"—a term embodying cozy contentment, a state of relaxed well-being. To practice Hygge is to cherish, master, and revel in the art of living.In the Nordic world, Hygge manifests uniquely for each individual: it might be laughter and whispers in a rain-soaked café, the crackle of a fireplace with red wine on a silent night, or the shimmer of stars and auroras under a polar sky. This is the Nordic way—a harmony of comfort and freedom.And in this realm lies Skagen, a place where natural grandeur, cultural depth, and poetic romance converge. More than a geographic marker, it is a sanctuary for the soul, a spark for inspiration. Here, every sea breeze, play of light, and stroke of paint murmurs a symphony of past and present, inviting you to lose yourself in a dazzling journey woven by fish shoals, art, and love.
55N1 proudly presents the Nordic Art Jigsaw Series, beginning with Peder Severin Krøyer’s masterpiece "Roses"—bringing the essence of Scandinavian art to every one of you who shares a passion for creativity.
Krøyer’s paintings often feature his wife, Marie, whose graceful poise and radiant beauty became a defining motif in his work. Among these, "Roses" stands out as one of his most celebrated pieces.In the painting, Krøyer and Marie rented a garden house in Skagen, where a lush, towering rose bush nearly obscures the building behind it. Marie sits reading on a lounge chair in a corner of the garden, their dog peacefully dozing beside her—a scene of quiet intimacy.As a Skagen painter deeply influenced by Impressionism, Krøyer’s sensitive handling of light and shadow imbues Roses with profound warmth, inviting viewers to step into its sensory delight and meditative solitude. Sunlight filters through the rose branches, casting a dappled glow over Marie’s secluded nook—a tender portrayal that captures both her serene charm and the artist’s boundless affection.
55N1 is a Singapore brand,
which born in 55°N Denmark and 1°N Singapore.We focus on contemporary art, design, and cross-cultural communication between Nordic and Asia.We regard puzzles as a medium for art and life, aiming to convey the stories through each piece,
and inviting you to experience the detail, texture, and aesthetics, integrating art into your daily life.
Everyone is a creator of aesthetic life. 55N1 looks forward to meeting you in every corner of the world.
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"Death is not the end of life; forgetting is."Through remembrance and mourning,
the departed find their place of origin.
In this cyclical world,
people will meet again.In this series, we explored festivals honoring the departed across five continents, including:China’s Zhongyuan Festival | Ullambana Festival, shaped by Buddhist and Taoist traditions,Africa’s Odwira Festival, welcoming the return of ancestors,Latin America’s vibrant Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead),Northern Ireland’s Halloween celebrations, andThe mystical ghost festivals of Southeast and South Asia.
Beyond the cultural traditions across continents, we also explore different "realms of the departed," revealing the profound yet simple emotions behind them—from honoring individuals and families, to contemplating humanity, and ultimately, the universe.We introduce:The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (China), which draws from ancient Chinese imperial tomb design, using symmetrical layouts, sacred pathways, and staircases to connect key structures along a central axis—harmonizing the grand mausoleum complex with the surrounding mountain landscape.The Brion Tomb (Italy), a contemplative space designed with wandering pathways, canals, platforms, and reflecting pools, creating a serene yet enigmatic atmosphere.The San Cataldo Cemetery (Italy), reimagined as a symbolic dialogue between urban order and mortality, where architecture itself speaks of life and death.The Woodland Cemetery (Sweden), where nature takes the lead—gentle slopes, native plants, and subtle axes weave a landscape of quiet reverence for both the departed and the living.
"Art is a mirror of death, reflecting both the fragility and eternity of life—each brushstroke a profound gaze into humanity’s eternal unknown."The exploration of death in art is a timeless subject.In this feature, we highlight:The exhibition "Palace Paradis", which unveils the intricate craft of Taiwanese joss paper offerings (often called "paper effigies"), revealing how these delicate creations materialize the invisible spiritual bridge between the living and the departed.Artist Wu Xinyi’s installation "Happy Birthday", a meditation on how life and death, from the artist’s perspective, intertwine in a complex relationship—one that defies simple duality.
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Common folk regard paper as nothing out of the ordinary. White and thin, fragile and easily torn, it can be folded into booklets or spread out for painting. Street urchins use it to make kites, gentlewomen trace patterns upon it, scholars pile it mountain-high on their desks, and merchants tuck contracts in their sleeves. This substance is found everywhere, and none consider it remarkable.Alone by my window, I gaze upon a sheet lying across my desk. Sunlight slants through the lattice, illuminating the paper...
Xu Shen's Shuowen Jiezi from the Eastern Han Dynasty defines paper as "a mat of silk floss" (絮一苫), capturing its humble origins. Meanwhile, the "Character-Respecting Pagodas" (惜字塔), where used paper was ritually burned, reveal how it was reverently laid to rest. Today, in our pursuit of sustainability, we seek new ways for paper to be reborn.Paper may be cut to size, yet its life transcends measure.
Is Paper Fragile?
It can be soaked by water, yet it is sought after for "martial arts manuals," meticulously layered and tempered—transforming into the canopy of an oil-paper umbrella.From then on, whenever rain falls, you can hear the sound of raindrops dancing upon paper.55N1 invites Mr. Bi Liufu, a national inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, to share the centuries-old legacy of Chinese oil-paper umbrellas—their past, present, and enduring craft.
"Even a structure made of paper can become eternal, so long as it serves humanity."In architecture, paper tube forms have been widely used as concrete casting molds since the 1950s. Yet, over the past two decades, these humble paper tubes have captured architects' attention—not just for their affordability and 100% recyclability, but for their remarkable structural strength.Leading this revolution is Shigeru Ban, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect who pioneered paper as a building material. His innovative use of cardboard tubes has created emergency shelters in disaster-stricken regions across China, Haiti, Rwanda, and his native Japan, proving that temporary need not mean transient.
In the world of modern interior design, paper furniture is emerging as an unexpected yet compelling trend – proving that eco-conscious choices need not compromise aesthetic appeal.Once considered fragile and transient, paper has been reinvented through innovative engineering and thoughtful design. Modern manufacturing techniques have transformed this humble material into surprisingly durable creations that challenge our perceptions.
