Art What!: WOAW Gallery Presents ‘Truth Be Told: a duo show by Larissa De Jesús Negrón and Kristína Bukovčáková’

This March, WOAW Gallery presents Truth Be Told, a duo show featuring 13 recent works by Larissa De Jesús Negrón and Kristína Bukovčáková in the gallery’s Singapore space. Although permeated with a sense of unreality through fantastical dreamscapes, strange creatures, or distorted figures, their distinctive visuals are held together by sincerity and literalism. Often overlapping aesthetically and technically, the works discuss disparate yet existential subjects … Continue reading Art What!: WOAW Gallery Presents ‘Truth Be Told: a duo show by Larissa De Jesús Negrón and Kristína Bukovčáková’

bakchormeeboyMarch 16, 2024March 19, 2024Leave a comment

Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Falling by Pangdemonium!

Stunning revival shines spotlight on the difficulty of caregiving. It is the natural tendency of every parent to shower their own child with unconditional love. But there are times that love is tested and pushed to its limits, when faced with nigh impossible circumstances facing a family. One example might be bringing up a child on the autism spectrum, often requiring additional care, attention and … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Falling by Pangdemonium!

bakchormeeboyMarch 15, 20242 Comments

Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: The Last Gardener by The Theatre Practice

This April, The Theatre Practice (Practice) proudly presents The Last Gardener by performer, theatremaker and Practice associate artist Isabella Chiam. A compelling mix of heart and humour, the one-woman show is a tender portrayal of the maddening, beautifully complex relationship between parent and child. The first edition of The Last Gardener was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Practice’s It’s Not About The … Continue reading Preview: The Last Gardener by The Theatre Practice

bakchormeeboyMarch 15, 2024April 9, 2024Leave a comment

Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

This March, prepare your ears for a double bill of some of classical music’s most beloved compositions, as re:sound Collective proudly presents Franz Schubert’s charming Trout Quintet, and the evergreen Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi in one exciting concert. Playing next week at the Victoria Concert Hall, Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 is better known as the Trout Quintet. Written for piano, … Continue reading Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective

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foodXculture, lifestyle, travelXculture

How to Find the Right School in Singapore for Your Child

Singapore boasts a world-class education system, offering diverse schools catering to different learning styles and needs. Finding the perfect fit for your child, especially if they require specialized support, can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for private special needs schools in Singapore, primary schools, secondary schools, or kindergartens, this article will equip you with the knowledge you need to find the ideal choice for your … Continue reading How to Find the Right School in Singapore for Your Child

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Arts, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre

Arts of Hong Kong: The Doctor by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

What is the value of “truth”? Is there a universal truth? A medical incident triggers contentions between medical ethics and religious faith. Heated debates on gender, race, class and identity sparked; maelstroms of difficult emotions harboured – will it all come out in the wash? The play dissects the furtive surface of our murky world, throwing down the gauntlet in search of truth for both cast and audience alike. The Doctor is a breakthrough contemporary drama that Robert Icke adapted … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The Doctor by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

bakchormeeboyMarch 14, 2024March 23, 2024Leave a comment

Singapore

DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam

DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam Think about this scenario: you’re about to send a large sum overseas after receiving a call from someone claiming to be a government official. They say your account is under investigation, and they need the funds “for verification.” You’re worried but feel the pressure to act fast. Thankfully, DBS scam-trained frontliners notice this unease at … Continue reading DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam

bakchormeeboyMarch 14, 2024August 4, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, Review, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Grounded by Singapore Theatre Company

Pride comes before a fall. Among the many male-dominated industries that exist in the world, the military may be among the most skewed, with a much smaller minority of female professionals who exist within the field. In that sense, the women who do find success in the military often seem to have to shelve their femininity, to become ‘one of the boys’ to fit in … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Grounded by Singapore Theatre Company

bakchormeeboyMarch 14, 20242 Comments

Art What!, News, Singapore

Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

Dr Eugene Tan, current Director of National Gallery Singapore (the Gallery) and Singapore Art Museum (SAM) will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Gallery and SAM on 1 April 2024. He will also take on the role of Head of the Visual Arts Cluster (VAC), which comprises the Gallery, SAM and STPI. He succeeds Ms Chong Siak Ching, who is retiring from her … Continue reading Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Interview, Preview, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Of Disasters and Carrying On: An Interview with co-directors A Yagnya and Alvin Tan on The Necessary Stage’s ‘Hi, Can You Hear Me?’

There are days the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant fever dream, a time where everyone was touting the ‘new normal’ when it seemed we would never wake from it. But as suddenly as it came, everything seemed to disappear again when we opened up to the world again, and we entered a new era of chaos. Previously glued to our phones, we saw countries … Continue reading Of Disasters and Carrying On: An Interview with co-directors A Yagnya and Alvin Tan on The Necessary Stage’s ‘Hi, Can You Hear Me?’