Category: Interview

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

Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore Launches OUTBOUND Commission Series

National Gallery Singapore is set to launch OUTBOUND, a brand new series of artwork commissions to trigger unexpected and meaningful art encounters for visitors beyond the exhibition galleries. These unique commissions are meant to greet visitors as they walk around the Gallery, designed to provoke critical reflection, curiosity and playfulness. Curated as an ongoing series, each season of OUTBOUND will progressively unveil artworks in the Gallery’s public spaces … Continue reading Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore Launches OUTBOUND Commission Series

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Interview, Music, Singapore

“It’s Not Giving Up When It’s A Losing Game”: Charlie Lim Releases Sophomore Album CHECK-HOOK

It’s not giving up when it’s a losing game I don’t want it, don’t even miss it I’ll let it go if everything must change I can afford it, don’t even miss it anymore – Charlie Lim, Zero-Sum It’s been three long years since the release of Charlie Lim’s last album Time/Space. But in that time, the local music darling has been nothing but busy … Continue reading “It’s Not Giving Up When It’s A Losing Game”: Charlie Lim Releases Sophomore Album CHECK-HOOK

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

Nine Years Theatre’s Lear Is Dead 李尔亡: An Interview with Nelson Chia and Timothy Wan

There is more than a passing similarity to Shakespeare’s King Lear and a certain recently deceased leader from our very own country. Besides being former heads of a nation and possessing three children, Lear, when translated to Mandarin, also happens to begin with the Chinese character 李, or ‘Lee’. Appropriately enough then, for their very first Shakespeare adaptation, local Mandarin theatre company Nine Years Theatre … Continue reading Nine Years Theatre’s Lear Is Dead 李尔亡: An Interview with Nelson Chia and Timothy Wan

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

Museum Musings: President’s Young Talents 2018 at Singapore Art Museum

The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) returns this October with the 7th edition of the President’s Young Talents 2018 exhibition. Held at SAM at 8Q from 4th October 2018 to 27th January 2019, the latest edition of the exhibition features five Singaporean contemporary artists – Yanyun Chen, Weixin Quek Chong, Debbie Ding, Hilmi Johandi and Zarina Muhammad. Inaugurated in 2001 by SAM, the President’s Young Talents … Continue reading Museum Musings: President’s Young Talents 2018 at Singapore Art Museum

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Interview, Singapore

Aun the Record: An Interview with Aun Koh, Founder of Straits Clan

As the former home of many clan associations of the past, Bukit Pasoh Road is a place rife with history. While the increasing amount of openness and globalisation has all but erased the need for such associations, there is a certain spirit of community that one cannot help but respect and wish it carried on into the present. How then can one bring this same … Continue reading Aun the Record: An Interview with Aun Koh, Founder of Straits Clan

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Arts, Comedy, Drama Centre Black Box, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Coffee with Rishi Budhrani: Cannot Means Cannot

Even though comedian Rishi Budhrani has been on the comedy scene for several years now, certainly one of the fastest rising stars, he admits he still feels a little trepidation about his upcoming show. “I still get scared,” he says over a cup of coffee at Stamping Ground. “Thinking about it sometimes, it lights a fire under my ass lah.” He continues: “I look at … Continue reading Coffee with Rishi Budhrani: Cannot Means Cannot

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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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