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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Art: Pavilion of Singapore Announces Amanda Heng’s ‘A Pause’ at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

In a fast-paced, non-stop world, Singapore is bringing a quiet but powerful proposition to one of the art world’s biggest stages: what if we simply paused? At the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, the Singapore Pavilion will present A Pause, a contemplative new work by pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng Liang Ngim. Created in collaboration with curator Selene Yap, the exhibition … Continue reading Art: Pavilion of Singapore Announces Amanda Heng’s ‘A Pause’ at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

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Art What!, Arts, Visual Art

Art: OH! Open House and Thai Contemporary Art Icon Mit Jai Inn Launch ‘Marking Punggol’

What if the price of a piece of art wasn’t money, but time? That’s the premise behind “Marking Punggol,” a new public exhibition that invites visitors to trade volunteer hours for artworks. Presented by OH! Open House in collaboration with Thai contemporary artist Mit Jai Inn, the project transforms community service into cultural currency. Opening 14–29 March 2026 at Waterway Point, the exhibition features 99 … Continue reading Art: OH! Open House and Thai Contemporary Art Icon Mit Jai Inn Launch ‘Marking Punggol’

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Art What!, design, Singapore

Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026

Every April, the global design world descends on Milan Design Week, where ideas about how we live, work and shape the future spill out across galleries, palazzos and hidden courtyards in Brera Design District. In 2026, Singapore is arriving with a bold proposition: what if an entire nation could function as a prototype? Enter Prototype Island, a new exhibition by DesignSingapore Council, presenting Singapore as … Continue reading Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026

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Art What!, design, Singapore

Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

In Singapore, design has long been associated with sleek skylines, thoughtful public housing, and the seamless efficiency of daily life. But a new vision is taking shape, one that moves design beyond objects and aesthetics, and into the way people think, live, and relate to one another. Propelling this shift is the DesignSingapore Council’s upcoming Design Masterplan 2035, a roadmap that reimagines design not as … Continue reading Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art: Rirkrit Tiravanija’s SAY YES TO EVERYTHING at STPI

What if an art exhibition didn’t ask you to stand still and look, but instead invited you to eat, talk, play, and linger? This March, Rirkrit Tiravanija brings exactly that proposition to Singapore with SAY YES TO EVERYTHING, his largest exhibition here to date, presented at STPI from 7 March to 9 May 2026. Known for redefining what art can be, Tiravanija has spent decades … Continue reading Art: Rirkrit Tiravanija’s SAY YES TO EVERYTHING at STPI

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Art What!, Arts, Comedy, Preview

Preview: Saree, These Are Just Jokes! by Sharul Channa

Stand-up comedy isn’t for the faint of heart, or the slow of wit. And if there’s anyone who has proven she has both the guts and the timing to thrive, it’s Sharul Channa. Just ask Harper’s Bazaar, which praised her fearless presence on stage, or Prestige Singapore, which called her success in the male-dominated comedy world proof that women are, in fact, very funny. She’s … Continue reading Preview: Saree, These Are Just Jokes! by Sharul Channa

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Visual Art

Art: Faces & Figures at Mizuma Gallery

If you’re looking for a reason to wander off the beaten track this March, make it a slow afternoon at Gillman Barracks—where art, history, and leafy calm collide. Tucked inside this former military enclave, Mizuma Gallery is staging Faces & Figures, a group exhibition that feels less like a white-cube presentation and more like an intimate peek into the inner lives of six remarkable Indonesian … Continue reading Art: Faces & Figures at Mizuma Gallery

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Art What!, Arts, London, Preview

London Theatre: The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre

In the soft half-light of the theatre, a piano sits waiting. A woman steps forward. What unfolds over the next 70 minutes is not just a play, but a deeply human reckoning with loss, memory, and the quiet ways our parents shape who we become. Running at Omnibus Theatre from 24–28 February, The Sound of Absence is an intimate piece of storytelling that lives somewhere … Continue reading London Theatre: The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Visual Art

Art: Ode To Art Welcomes the Year of the Horse with themed Hong Baos

Chinese New Year is fast approaching, bringing with it the cherished tradition of kĭe—the red packet that carries wishes of prosperity and joy. This season, Ode To Art celebrates the festivities with a new red packet design that blends playfulness, symbolism, and artistic discovery. As we enter the Year of the Horse, the design draws inspiration from the spirit of this rare and dynamic animal, … Continue reading Art: Ode To Art Welcomes the Year of the Horse with themed Hong Baos

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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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