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Singapore

Marina Abramovic: “For an Artist the Worst is the Best”

Marina Abramović is a Serbian artist specialized in performances who was born on November 30, 1946, in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. She was raised under strict socialist principles, however, she was more influenced by her religious grandmother, who practiced various rituals, and thus showed rebellion against the system at the time. The work of Marina Abramović, in addition to having achieved high prices in the contemporary … Continue reading Marina Abramovic: “For an Artist the Worst is the Best”

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lifestyle, travelXculture

How To Take Care Of Your First Pet Fish

You’re thinking about getting a fish as your first pet. You’ve done some research, and you think you’re ready, but then you realize. You have no idea how to take care of a fish! Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This article will provide you with tips on how to take care of your first pet fish so that you can enjoy all the benefits of … Continue reading How To Take Care Of Your First Pet Fish

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

This July and August, UltraSuperNew Gallery presents ESCAPE EVERYTHING! a group exhibition by artists Christine Lok, joaen and Natalie Ng navigate the seemingly inescapable maze of their post-pandemic thoughts.  In the past few years, life as we know it changed drastically. Routines were interrupted, we were trapped in our homes (the yearning for bubble tea was REAL) and Trace Together tokens were all the rage. … Continue reading Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios

This August, Singapore’s first eco-theatre company, Rainshadow Studios, presents acclaimed German playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz’s The Nest at 42 Waterloo Street. Like all expecting parents, Kurt and Martha want the best for their baby. But they are working class and a baby is costly. What happens when an innocent side job spirals out of control? How far will the new parents go to create their … Continue reading Preview: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the eleven finalists of the Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022. These winning entries will be anthologised and published by Epigram Books and released in an audiobook format by Storytel. The anthology, Fright 1, will feature all eleven winning entries and is slated to be released in November 2022. The finalists are Meihan Boey, Dew M. Chaiyanara, Dave … Continue reading By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

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72-13, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

T:>Works is proud to congratulate Artistic Director, Dr. Ong Keng Sen, on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of the Arts London (UAL), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Theatre Direction. The Honorary Doctorate is the highest honour conferred by the University and was presented in person on 13 July 2022 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. This … Continue reading T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

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72-13, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

T:>Works launches a brand new digital library, T:>Digital, with a new website, tworksasia.org. A first of its kind, T:>Digital is a virtual locus that carries T:>Works’ commitment to contextualising histories, contemporary experiences, and situated art practices in Singapore and larger Asia. Under the artistic direction of Dr. Ong Keng Sen, T:>Works continues to pioneer cross-cultural collaborations, from nomadic residency, The Flying Circus Project and founding … Continue reading T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

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Art What!, Visual Art

Art What!: Art Week Tokyo unveils exhibition highlights for its 2022 edition

Tokyo’s premiere citywide initiative for contemporary, Art Week Tokyo is pleased to unveil exhibition highlights for its 2022 edition, taking place from November 3–6, 2022. Organized in collaboration with Art Basel, Art Week Tokyo features another stellar lineup of 52 of Tokyo’s leading museums, galleries, and art spaces. The combined programming of the participating venues is a testimony to the convening power, richness, depth, and … Continue reading Art What!: Art Week Tokyo unveils exhibition highlights for its 2022 edition

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Arts, online, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Emergency Stairs Explores International Exchange in Post-Pandemic Times

Even before the pandemic, the Singaporean arts group Emergency Stairs and its Artistic Director, Liu Xiaoyi, have been an active practitioner of international collaboration and cultural exchange. In 2019 alone, for example, they visited 11 cities including Ho Chi Minh City, Yokohama, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Kuala Lumpur, Yogyakarta, HongKong, Shanghai, Bali, Kotlik and Jakarta, embarking on a series of creative, research and exchange trips. However, … Continue reading Emergency Stairs Explores International Exchange in Post-Pandemic Times

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: VCHpresents Concerts Celebrate Some Of The Greatest Names in Classical Music

Following the launch of the first half of its 2022/2023 season, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) continues to inspire music-goers with their new VCHpresents series, which will deliver a slew of enthralling performances for the rest of the year, celebrating some of the greatest names in classical music including the likes of Schubert, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and more.  Look forward to appearances by both local and international artists including … Continue reading Music Is: VCHpresents Concerts Celebrate Some Of The Greatest Names in Classical Music

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