Category: Interview

Art What!, Arts, Interview, Preview, Review, Singapore

Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum Set to Present First Exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia

For the first time ever, National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum will be embarking on an exciting collaboration this November to present the region’s first exhibition focusing on Minimalism. With the Gallery taking the lead, over 130 works will be displayed across the two sites to explore the history and legacy of the movement, which still has plenty of influence on art forms, practitioners and even … Continue reading Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum Set to Present First Exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia

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Interview, Race, Singapore

SGP 2018: Eleven Years On, Amber Lounge is Still The Premier After Party To Be At

Happening in Singapore for its 11th year, premier afterparty the Amber Lounge is and always has been a mainstay annual Singapore Grand Prix, Formula 1’s one and only night race. Celebrating the 15th Anniversary in 2018 since its launch internationally, this year’s edition of the Amber Lounge in Singapore took place at Temasek Reflections at Millenia Tower, featuring a brand new look and swanky crystal theme. … Continue reading SGP 2018: Eleven Years On, Amber Lounge is Still The Premier After Party To Be At

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Interview, Preview, Race, Singapore

SGP 2018: Grammy Award Winning R&B Artist Mya to Headline Amber Lounge Lineup

For the 11th edition of The Amber Lounge, Formula One racing’s most prestigious and glitziest after party, R&B singer Mya will be making her way down to Singapore to kick off an entire weekend of world-class entertainment, performing live on Saturday, 15th September at the Amber Lounge Fashion Show and the Grand Prix After Party. Best known for worldwide hits Grammy Award-nominated “Ghetto Superstar”, “Case of … Continue reading SGP 2018: Grammy Award Winning R&B Artist Mya to Headline Amber Lounge Lineup

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Interview, Preview, Race, Singapore

SGP 2018: An Exclusive Interview with Amber Lounge Founder Sonia Irvine

Race season is upon us again as the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix returns this weekend. Set to be a glitzy, adrenaline-fuelled event once again as the city is filled with activity, excitement and countless unforgettable events to commemorate the 11th year of the night race. Amongst these is the annual Amber Lounge, no doubt the most lux, sought after afterparty in race season. The brainchild … Continue reading SGP 2018: An Exclusive Interview with Amber Lounge Founder Sonia Irvine

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Interview, KC Arts Centre, Nine Years Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Preview: Lear Is Dead (李尔亡) by Nine Years Theatre

“We used to think power is our life’s goal, forgetting that wisdom is what our lives are founded upon.” Following their reimagination of Strindberg’s Miss Julie earlier this year, Nine Years Theatre will present their third and final production of the season with another reimagination of a theatre classic: Shakespeare’s King Lear. For Nine Years Theatre, while no stranger to adapting classic works into Mandarin, Lear … Continue reading Preview: Lear Is Dead (李尔亡) by Nine Years Theatre

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Art What!, Arts, Interview, Preview, Review, Singapore

Museum Musings: Intriguing Uncertainties at the Parkview Museum

Following their previous exhibition on Italian contemporary art, the Parkview Museum presents their latest exhibition this September. Once again curated by Dr Lorand Hegyi, Intriguing Uncertainties will be displayed at the museum from 3rd September 201 to 5th January 2019, comprising over 40 drawn works highlighting contemporary art that focuses on narratives of darkness, chaos and fear. Said curator Lorand Hegyi at the exhibition opening: “Art acts as … Continue reading Museum Musings: Intriguing Uncertainties at the Parkview Museum

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Arts, Esplanade Recital Studio, Interview, Music, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness: An Interview with Performers Leslie Tay and Michelle Tan

Perk up your September with a little music, as opera singers Teng Xiang Ting (soprano), Michelle Tan (mezzo), Leslie Tay (tenor), Alvin Tan (baritone), and pianist Pauline Lee arrive at the Esplanade Recital Studio to show that classical music can be accessible and even laugh out loud! Titled Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness, the repertoire of light-hearted songs from musical history is sure to put a smile on any audience member’s face, with songs … Continue reading Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness: An Interview with Performers Leslie Tay and Michelle Tan

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Interview, Review, Singapore

M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co. (Review)

A fun, alternative way to break the ice on difficult topics.  These days, it can be incredibly difficult to raise discussion on certain topics without raising eyebrows or incurring the wrath of those with opposing views. How then does one find the safe space to bring these issues into the light and create stimulating conversation? With Round Round Buns, Chop Chili Chop Co. has arrived on the … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co. (Review)

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Arts, Interview, literature, Singapore

Building A House With Words for Bricks: An Interview with the Team Behind The Arts House

Located in the heart of the Civic District, The Arts House building has taken on many identities since its humble beginnings in 1819. Since then, Singapore’s oldest colonial building has grown to become a Supreme Court, Parliament House, and finally, its current incarnation as a home for the arts from 2004. In particular, The Arts House has increasingly been carving out a niche for itself … Continue reading Building A House With Words for Bricks: An Interview with the Team Behind The Arts House

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Arts, Drama Centre, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts

Originally staged 26 years ago during the 1992 Singapore Arts Festival under directorship of Ong Keng Sen, Michael Chiang’s groundbreaking comedy about trans-people returns for its fourth professional staging this November at the Drama Centre. In this 2018 reboot, Private Parts is being presented by playwright Michael Chiang’s very own company Michael Chiang Playthings, and will be utilising the original 1992 script. It will also be … Continue reading Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts

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