Art What!: Ever Present – First Peoples Art of Australia at National Gallery Singapore

Art as a concept has existed since time immemorial around the world, across various cultures and civilisations, even if left unrecorded in history. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of Australia, art has always been an important part of their culture, with artefacts and artwork found to date as far back as 1890 and beyond. Across the past and present, such art has been … Continue reading Art What!: Ever Present – First Peoples Art of Australia at National Gallery Singapore

★★★☆☆ Review: Two Pigeons Eating Leftovers at Holland Village Sushi Tei by A Mirage

A Mirage makes debut with dreamy, off-kilter take on human relationships and connectivity. We live in the in-between period betwixt the socially distanced world of the pandemic, and the soon-to-come freedom of borders fully re-opening. It’s a strange place to find ourselves in, where time seems to stand still each day, uncertainty abound as we reminisce on pre-COVID years and remain cautiously optimistic about the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Two Pigeons Eating Leftovers at Holland Village Sushi Tei by A Mirage

★★★★☆ Review: I and You by Gateway Arts

Discovering the basic human need for each other.  Pronouns are an important, but often overlooked part of the English language. For one – they’re an indicator of identity, not just in terms of gender with he/she/they, but even the simple act of saying “I” establishes a sense of self. Saying “you” establishes acknowledgement of existence of another. And most of all, “we” allows for the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: I and You by Gateway Arts

★★★★☆ Review: Holly Herndon – PROTO (SIFA 2022)

Hear the sounds of the future, as machine learning meets music. In this age of speculative and sci-fi films and television series showcasing apocalyptic views of a robot futures, fantastical space and transcendent possibility, Holly Herndon’s album PROTO would feel right at home. An American experimental musician based in Berlin, Holly Herndon played in Singapore as part of the 2022 Singapore International Festival of Arts … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Holly Herndon – PROTO (SIFA 2022)

Art What!: Gallery Wellness Festival 2022 – Art Restores

Catering to the mind, body and soul, National Gallery Singapore’s inaugural Gallery Wellness Festival 2022: Art Restores will see guided movement workshops, audio tour experiences of paintings and sculptures, bullet journaling in response to artworks and even sound baths presented in new and different ways to harness the restorative power of art for holistic well-being. From 3 – 12 June, Gallery Wellness Festival introduces wellness … Continue reading Art What!: Gallery Wellness Festival 2022 – Art Restores

Preview: ASYLUM by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This May, Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) presents ASYLUM, an original work devised with playwright Jean Tay and director Oliver Chong, and 12 graduating actor-students from seven countries. The piece is inspired by the long-forgotten histories of Singapore’s old quarantine sites, resulting in sometimes surreal, sometimes downright horrifying imagery, from a tiger lurking outside the building, to a doctor attempts treatment using unorthodox methods. Within the … Continue reading Preview: ASYLUM by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Music Is: The 28th Edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF) To Feature Both Live and Digital Performances

Following two years of disruptions due to the pandemic, the 28th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF), organised by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, will mark the return to full audience recitals. The annual event was cancelled for the first time in 2020, while a scaled down version for a 50 pax audience was held last year.  Set to take place from 4th to 13th June, this year’s … Continue reading Music Is: The 28th Edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF) To Feature Both Live and Digital Performances

Preview: Flipside 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The June holidays are fast upon us, and with it comes the Esplanade’s Flipside Festival, where theatre and the performing arts takes a walk on the fun side. Taking place from 3rd to 12th June, As borders re-open and social distancing becomes a little lessened, we’re almost certainly back to normal, as Flipside goes full on into its slew of fun, quirky mix of experiences, … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Pesta Raya 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

After spending most of the last two years relegated to online platforms, Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts returns this May for a 2022, physical edition at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Now in its 21st edition, the festival celebrates Malay artists across mediums, from music to theatre to dance, with a particular focus on icons who have shaped the local arts and … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Film Fanatic: Top Gun: Maverick soars to new heights at Marina Bay Sands

It was a perfect take-off for the long-awaited blockbuster movie Top Gun: Maverick as it made its Singapore debut with a never-before-seen light, water and pyrotechnics extravaganza at the Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands on 21st May. Fans came out in droves to partake in the public fan event, which saw the integrated resort teaming up with United International Pictures (UIP) for a joy ride … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Top Gun: Maverick soars to new heights at Marina Bay Sands