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Singapore

Building Infinity, One Fold at a Time: Korean artist Jeon Byeong Sam on his Singapore debut and plans for the future

By the time you step back far enough, the faces begin to disappear. Up close, there are hints—an eye caught in a fold, a sliver of hair, the curve of a mouth reduced to colour and rhythm. But as Korean contemporary artist Jeon Byeong Sam calmly points out during a walkthrough of his exhibition, recognition is never the point. Distance changes everything. Meaning shifts. Order … Continue reading Building Infinity, One Fold at a Time: Korean artist Jeon Byeong Sam on his Singapore debut and plans for the future

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Arts, Theatre

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 promises explorations of play and tradition under new festival director Chong Tze Chien

by D.Y. The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has been an annual highlight of the local Arts calendar, inviting artists and enthusiasts alike to create meaningful experiences through its extensive programmes. Yet, this year’s edition is looking to be a particularly exciting one as the mantle of Festival Director is passed on from Natalie Hennedige to first-timer Chong Tze Chien. Running from 15 to … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 promises explorations of play and tradition under new festival director Chong Tze Chien

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Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, SRT

Nathania Ong returns home to star as Elle Woods in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s ‘Legally Blonde’

When Elle Woods steps into Harvard Law, she’s armed not just with pink heels and impeccable hair, but with an unshakeable belief in herself, and a community of women who have her back. This July, that spirit of confidence and camaraderie returns to Singapore in a glossy, contemporary new production of Legally Blonde – The Musical, led by one of our country’s most accomplished theatre … Continue reading Nathania Ong returns home to star as Elle Woods in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s ‘Legally Blonde’

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Art What!, Arts, Interview, Singapore, Visual Art

An Interview with artist Jahan Loh on his debut CASETiFY collection

A cosmic adventure blending mythology, science fiction, and elemental wisdom, Jahan Loh’s debut CASETiFY collection reimagines ancient traditions through a contemporary lens. Known for collapsing the boundaries between street culture, fine art, and pop iconography, the Singapore-born artist transforms the phone case into an intimate, everyday canvas, one that explores ideas of prosperity, abundance, and the rituals we carry with us daily. Unveiled at the … Continue reading An Interview with artist Jahan Loh on his debut CASETiFY collection

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Arts, festival, Film, Interview, Preview

SGIFF 2025: An Interview with the director and cast of ‘This City Is A Battlefield’ (Perang Kota)

In Indonesian director Mouly Surya’s latest film, This City Is a Battlefield reminds us that revolution is never a clean or heroic act. Set in Jakarta in 1946, in the uneasy year following Indonesia’s declaration of independence, the film plunges into a city caught between collapsing empires and fragile new ideals. Amid the charged streets and covert operations, Isa, a former freedom fighter turned schoolteacher, … Continue reading SGIFF 2025: An Interview with the director and cast of ‘This City Is A Battlefield’ (Perang Kota)

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Visual Art

Visual Art: Jeon Byeong Sam explores AI and Identity through his art at SAW 2026

Singapore Art Week 2026 is set to unfold across the city with its signature blend of global creativity and cultural dialogue, and one of its most anticipated highlights comes from Korean contemporary artist Jeon Byeong Sam, who will host two large-scale solo exhibitions across some of Singapore’s most iconic heritage landmarks. Opening on January 22, 2026, Jeon’s dual exhibitions will take over Capitol Singapore and … Continue reading Visual Art: Jeon Byeong Sam explores AI and Identity through his art at SAW 2026

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Arts, Theatre

Pangdemonium to Take Its Final Bow After 16 Years as co-founders and artistic directors Adrian and Tracie Pang announce closure at end of year

After 16 years of shaping Singapore’s contemporary theatre landscape, Pangdemonium Theatre Company will close at the end of its 2026 season, bringing to a close one of the city’s most influential and recognisable arts institutions. The announcement, released on Monday, confirmed that 2026 will be Pangdemonium’s “finale season”. All productions will proceed exactly as planned, with the full season running through to the end of … Continue reading Pangdemonium to Take Its Final Bow After 16 Years as co-founders and artistic directors Adrian and Tracie Pang announce closure at end of year

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Art What!, Arts, Interview, Preview, Visual Art

Visual Art: An interview with artist Shuang Li on ‘Alliance’, and Kim Association’s Alan Lo

In a city engineered for smooth circulation, of people, data, and capital, Alliance arrives as a quiet interruption. The exhibition marks Shuang Li’s first solo presentation in Southeast Asia and unfolds at Kim Association, a new project space in Singapore dedicated to transnational Asian practices. Anchored in Li’s recent work with storm chasing and livestreamed weather phenomena, the exhibition considers how contemporary life is shaped … Continue reading Visual Art: An interview with artist Shuang Li on ‘Alliance’, and Kim Association’s Alan Lo

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Art What!, Arts

Visual Art: IMBA’s ‘Botero in Singapore’ sees the city embracing life in full volume

IMBA will present Botero in Singapore at Gardens by the Bay, a landmark, first-of-its-kind celebration of one of the world’s most beloved artists, Maestro Fernando Botero. Jointly presented with the Fernando Botero Foundation as part of IMBA’s official launch, the exhibition brings together close to 130 original works across three dynamic formats, the world’s first Botero immersive experience, a major gallery exhibition of paintings, drawings … Continue reading Visual Art: IMBA’s ‘Botero in Singapore’ sees the city embracing life in full volume

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Arts, Music, Preview

Preview: SCO launches 《春乐满狮城》(Spring Melodies of the Lion City), first CNY album in over a decade

If Chinese New Year in Singapore had a soundtrack for 2026, this would be it. After more than a decade, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is welcoming the festive season with a brand-new Chinese New Year album — one that feels both comfortingly familiar and unmistakably local. Titled 《春乐满狮城》(Spring Melodies of the Lion City), the digital release reimagines traditional New Year tunes through a Singapore … Continue reading Preview: SCO launches 《春乐满狮城》(Spring Melodies of the Lion City), first CNY album in over a decade

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